Welcome to Malvern College Egypt
Malvern College Egypt (MCE) is the first British international school in Cairo to operate in partnership with a leading UK independent school. Established in September 2016, MCE offers a continuous educational journey from 18 months to 18 years. From our Little Malvernians in Early Years through to Sixth Form, we provide an outstanding foundation for each child’s future. Our senior students pursue the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) followed by internationally recognised pre-university qualifications, including the IB Diploma Programme and A-Levels.
MCE is a well-established school in Cairo, strengthened by the legacy of over 150 years of educational excellence from our mother school, Malvern College UK. We benefit from regular inspections aligned with Malvern’s rigorous academic standards, as well as ongoing advisory visits that provide valuable educational insight and expertise. We are proud to be a member of the Malvern College International family and enjoy close ties with both Malvern College UK and its network of international schools around the world.
We warmly invite you to explore our website and get in touch to arrange a tour or learn more about what makes Malvern College Egypt such a unique place to learn and grow.​
Safeguarding at Malvern College Egypt
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The safety and wellbeing of every student is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure, nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued, and respected. We uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, and all staff receive regular training to ensure a vigilant and proactive approach to keeping our students safe.
Key Stage 3 (Year 7 and Year 8)
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Key Stage 3 at Malvern College Egypt, covering Years 7 and 8, provides a strong foundation for success in the senior years. Following the British curriculum, students experience a broad and balanced range of subjects taught by specialist teachers, developing key skills in critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning.
This is a time for exploration and growth, where students build confidence, discover new interests, and develop the Malvern Qualities that prepare them for IGCSEs and beyond. Academic progress is supported by rich co-curricular opportunities, ensuring that every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best in all areas of school life.
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IGCSEs (IG1 and IG2)
​GCSE stands for the General Certificate of Secondary Education and is the qualification studied in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by students between the ages of 14 and 16. At Malvern College Egypt we offer the international versions of these qualifications over the course of two years: what we refer to as IG1 (students normally aged 13 or 14), and IG2 (students normally
aged 15 or 16).
Students study a range of academic subjects with some element of choice. Most subjects are graded 9 to 1 with 9 being the highest score and 1 being the lowest. For more information on our IGCSE courses please refer to our IGCSE Options Booklet.
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A-level (Sixth Form - Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth)
A-level is the common name for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Certificate (GCE A-level, for short). It is a high school qualification studied in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by pre-university students. A-level is the standard assessment tool for applicants to UK universities and is highly respected worldwide. It is equivalent to high school diplomas in certain countries and can be used to apply to universities in most parts of the world – notably all over Europe, North America, and in Australia and New Zealand. At Malvern College Egypt we offer a diverse range of A-level subjects.
The A-level is split into two stages and is a two year course: AS (first year) and A2 (second year). Our students start in the Lower Sixth choosing 3 or 4 AS level subjects and most progress onto A2 level in their Upper Sixth year. To complete an A level, students sit examinations at the end of each of the two academic years they spend in the Sixth Form.
For more information on the A-level subjects offered at Malvern College Egypt and their examination layout, please refer to the Sixth Form Options Booklet.
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IBDP (Sixth Form - Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is run alongside A-levels at MCE as an alternative curriculum. Students choose either to take the IBDP or A-levels, not both. The IBDP programme entails studying six academic subjects, with some compulsory elements. All IBDP students study maths, English, at least one science and a modern foreign language. Beyond this, there is an element of choice. IBDP students must also study several ‘core’ elements of the curriculum unique to the IBDP. These core elements aim to ensure that IBDP students enjoy a broad and balanced academic diet during their time in the Sixth Form.
Like A-level, the IBDP is widely respected internationally and a good score in the diploma can afford entry to Higher Education institutions around the world. For more information on the IBDP programme, please refer to the Sixth Form Options Booklet.
Key Stage 3 (Year 7 and Year 8)
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Key Stage 3 at Malvern College Egypt, covering Years 7 and 8, provides a strong foundation for success in the senior years. Following the British curriculum, students experience a broad and balanced range of subjects taught by specialist teachers, developing key skills in critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning.
This is a time for exploration and growth, where students build confidence, discover new interests, and develop the Malvern Qualities that prepare them for IGCSEs and beyond. Academic progress is supported by rich co-curricular opportunities, ensuring that every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best in all areas of school life.
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IGCSEs (IG1 and IG2)
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GCSE stands for the General Certificate of Secondary Education and is the qualification studied in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by students between the ages of 14 and 16. At Malvern College Egypt we offer the international versions of these qualifications over the course of two years: what we refer to as IG1 (students normally aged 13 or 14), and IG2 (students normally aged 15 or 16).
Students study a range of academic subjects with some element of choice. Most subjects are graded 9 to 1 with 9 being the highest score and 1 being the lowest. For more information on our IGCSE courses please refer to our IGCSE Options Booklet.
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A-level (Sixth Form - Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth)
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A-level is the common name for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Certificate (GCE A-level, for short). It is a high school qualification studied in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by pre-university students. A-level is the standard assessment tool for applicants to UK universities and is highly respected worldwide. It is equivalent to high school diplomas in certain countries and can be used to apply to universities in most parts of the world – notably all over Europe, North America, and in Australia and New Zealand. At Malvern College Egypt we offer a diverse range of A-level subjects.
The A-level is split into two stages and is a two year course: AS (first year) and A2 (second year). Our students start in the Lower Sixth choosing 3 or 4 AS level subjects and most progress onto A2 level in their Upper Sixth year. To complete an A level, students sit examinations at the end of each of the two academic years they spend in the Sixth Form.
For more information on the A-level subjects offered at Malvern College Egypt and their examination layout, please refer to the Sixth Form Options Booklet.
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IBDP (Sixth Form - Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth)
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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is run alongside A-levels at MCE as an alternative curriculum. Students choose either to take the IBDP or A-levels, not both. The IBDP programme entails studying six academic subjects, with some compulsory elements. All IBDP students study maths, English, at least one science and a modern foreign language. Beyond this, there is an element of choice. IBDP students must also study several ‘core’ elements of the curriculum unique to the IBDP. These core elements aim to ensure that IBDP students enjoy a broad and balanced academic diet during their time in the Sixth Form.
Like A-level, the IBDP is widely respected internationally and a good score in the diploma can afford entry to Higher Education institutions around the world. For more information on the IBDP programme, please refer to the Sixth Form Options Booklet.
