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  2. Admission

Admission

Admission Process

  • Online Registration


    Begin the admission process through our online registration form below.

    Required documents:
    For kindergarten applicants, please upload any available evaluation report or early childhood assessment.
    For school-age applicants (Grade 1 and above), please upload the last two school reports or learning assessments.
    For all applicants, please include any relevant documents such as learning plans, evaluations, therapeutic reports, or medical/psychological assessments (if available).

  • Payment of the Enrollment fee

    After completing the online registration, please transfer the enrollment fee of 2,500 EGP.

    • This amount will be credited towards the enrollment fees upon successful admission.
    • If your child is not admitted, the fee is non-refundable.

  • Review of Academic Records

    The school management carefully reviews all submitted report cards and documents.

  • Trial Days (generally required)

    The trial days are scheduled individually with the school.
    Trial days take place after the enrollment fee has been paid.

  • Parent Meeting

    A personal meeting with a school management staff to discuss questions and gather additional information.

  • Final Decision

    You will receive a written notification regarding acceptance or rejection of your child’s application.

Admission Criteria

  • Language Requirements

    As instruction is primarily delivered in German, an adequate command of the German language is generally important for a successful school start.

    Kindergarten and Lower Primary – Cycle 1 (Pre-KG, KG1, KG2, Grade 1 & Grade 2)

    • Kindergarten (Pre-KG, KG1, KG2):
      Children may be admitted with little or no prior knowledge of German, provided they

      • show age-appropriate curiosity and readiness to learn, and
      • are able to gradually integrate into the daily routines of a German-speaking group.
    • Lower Primary (Grade 1 & Grade 2):
      Children should have basic German skills, especially in listening and speaking.
      Admission is possible if the child can follow the daily classroom routines and shows a willingness to learn.

    Primary Level – Cycle 2 (Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6)

    Functional German skills are expected, including

    • everyday communication
    • emerging reading and writing abilities

    The child should be able to follow regular lessons without difficulty.

    Secondary Level I – Cycle 3 (Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9)

    Good German proficiency is required across all areas:

    • listening, speaking, reading, writing, text comprehension

  • Academic Performance / Achievement Level

    Admission decisions are based on the last two school report cards, aligned with the grading practices of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

    Expected achievement in core subjects (German, Mathematics, English, Science/Social Studies):

    • CH: “genügend / genügend–gut”
    • DE/AT: grade 3 / approx. 70%

    No insufficient grades should appear in German or Mathematics.
    Individual deviations may be considered if motivation and learning behaviour are strong.

  • Cross-Curricular Competencies

    These include:

    • Concentration and focus
    • Motivation and joy in learning
    • Age-appropriate independence
    • Reliability
    • Constructive engagement with feedback and tasks

  • Social and Emotional Development

    Important for successful integration:

    • Ability to cooperate
    • Respectful behaviour toward peers and teachers
    • Emotional stability
    • Conflict resolution skills and adherence to rules

  • Support from the Family

    The school values a cooperative partnership with parents.

    Parents are expected to support their child in learning and language development and ensure reliable participation in school life.

  • School Resources and Fit

    Admission depends on whether the school can provide the necessary pedagogical and organisational support for the student.

    For children with specific needs, the school assesses whether these can be met within the school’s framework.

  • Holistic Case-by-Case Review

    The final decision is based on a comprehensive evaluation of:

    • Submitted documents
    • Trial days
    • Parent meetings
    • The child’s learning potential and developmental prospects