Guidelines
Applications are submitted online through the BICC website. Children are scheduled for an on-campus, age-appropriate examination and a short conversation with the School Counsellor. The assessment fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee admission to BICC.
Assessment feedback is based on the child’s performance in the assessment and reference reports from previous schools.
Following successful completion of the assessment stage, parents will be invited to a Parent Meeting with the School CEO. Punctual attendance is expected.
Once the admissions process is complete, parents will receive the final decision on enrolment at BICC.
Required Documentation
– Original Electronic Egyptian Birth Certificate (Egyptian Only).
– Photocopy of passport including residency (Foreigner Only).
– 1 x Passport sized photo of the child.
– Photocopy of both parents/guardians’ ID (Egyptian)/Passport (Foreign).
– Photocopy of both parents/guardians University Degree/Diploma.
– Copy of Vaccination History.
– Copy of academic records from the last 2 years.
– Most Recent end of term report.
– Behavioural letter from the previous school.
– A certificate testifying to the promotion of your child from one year to another, issued by the Ministry of Education, Educational Department (New Cairo District).
– School Transfer Paper stamped from your child’s previous school and the Ministry of Education, Educational Department (New Cairo District).
– Electronic Transfer from your child’s previous school.
– Obtaining an admission letter from the Ministry of Education (Department of Private Education) for Foreign Students.
– Attendance Statement from the previous school.
– Previous years’ school reports.
– Both must be stamped by the Ministry of Education in the country you are transferring from and then from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
– Obtaining an admission letter from the Ministry of Education (Department of Private Education) for Egyptians and Foreign Students.
Student Assessment
The assessment differs greatly depending on the year group that the application is being made for:
Prospective FS1 / FS2 students will be asked to come into school to spend a period in the classroom environment with the class teacher. This assessment lasts between 20 min to 30 min.
The main focus for the assessors will be how the applicants behave socially in the classroom environment and how they develop physically. There will be a short one-on-one assessment for each student in which they will have the opportunity to display their physical development, creative development, and knowledge of the world. Although some level of English for children starting FS1 is a clear advantage, it is not a matter of priority for assessors at this stage. There will also be a short one-on-one assessment for the applicant in which they will be expected to illustrate that they are ready to access the FS2 curriculum in the BICC School by showing their development in English communication and language, Mathematics, expressive arts and design, and physical development.
Prospective Year 1 and Year 2 students will be asked to come to the school for an individual one-on-one assessment with a Key Stage One practitioner or Senior Management Team member. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate that they are ready to access the year-appropriate curriculum by showing their development in English speaking, listening, and understanding skills.
Completing English tasks related to reading, writing, and Phonics.
Completing a series of mathematical tasks, modelling their creative development, and proving that they are adequately developed physically.
Prospective Year 3 to Year 6 students will be asked to come into the school for an individual one-on-one assessment with a Key Stage Two practitioner or a Senior Management Team member. The applicant will also be asked to take a Cognitive Ability Test, an English examination, and a Mathematics assessment.
Prospective Year 7 to Year 9 students will be asked to come into the school for an individual one-on-one assessment with a member of the Senior Management Team. The applicant will also be asked to take a Cognitive Ability Test, an English examination, and a Mathematics assessment.
Each application is carefully considered by the Admissions Committee throughout the admissions process. Parents will be informed of the final decision by the Admissions Team.
BICC does not disclose individual assessment scores. Admissions decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
Reassessment may be offered within the same academic year. Applicants who are not offered a place are welcome to reapply for the following academic year.
For questions, please contact the Admissions Team at:
For appointments, please contact the school at:
Phone: +201285528506
Email: admission@bicc.edu.eg