Cairo American College

Cairo American College (CAC) is one of Africa's most prestigious international schools, founded in 1945 and celebrating over 80 years of educational excellence in the Maadi district of Cairo. The school serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12 across a green, community-driven campus in the heart of this leafy riverside suburb. CAC offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for primary students and both the IB Diploma Programme and the American Diploma for secondary students — providing dual globally recognised qualification pathways. The school serves 58 nationalities, primarily the families of American Embassy personnel, multinational corporation executives, and internationally mobile families in Cairo. Annual tuition is approximately USD $18,275, positioning CAC among Egypt's top-tier international institutions. CAC is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a member of the Near East/South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA). Exceptional extracurricular facilities include swimming pools, sports fields, performing arts spaces, science laboratories, and a comprehensive library. The school's 80-year legacy, American-IB dual curriculum, and strong diplomatic community ties make it the flagship international school in Egypt.