Living in Cairo as an expat brings a wealth of new experiences, but for families with children navigating the local education landscape often presents real challenges, especially for families seeking stability, consistency, and an internationally recognised British education. For many expatriate families, online schooling provides the flexibility and continuity they need without sacrificing quality.
While there are some excellent international school options, expat families often face limitations such as time-consuming commutes, long waiting lists or difficulty securing a place mid-year. There’s also the concern about settling your child into a new school without knowing how long they’ll be staying – something particularly relevant to pupils in upoer secondary school, who need stability in their exam years.
Online schooling can be a convenient solution for families struggling with local options, and Highgrove Online School has a wealth of experience supporting families who are globally mobile. Highgrove offers a full British
Secondary School education online, and is suitable for pupils who are academically ambitious who enjoy taking agency in their education. The online education involves a mixture of self-study lessons, live lessons with small classes, and one-to-one coaching support. Pupils are expected to access their education independently and do not need parental supervision during their schooling.
Highgrove allows pupils in years 7-9 to join the school throughout the academic year, generally at the start of a term or half term. Pupils wanting to join GCSE and A level courses beyond September are assessed for ability and if there are gaps in their knowledge, will be offered a programme that combines some one-to-one tuition to fill these gaps, with access to the group classes as soon as they are ready for them. There is a predictable structure, and full continuity, no matter where you live or plan to move to.
Highgrove is accredited as a Pearson Edexcel Exam centre, and offers an online British school in Cairo. Exams can be taking remotely through online invigilation or at a local examination centre. Highgrove delivers the British curriculum through a world-class digital platform, enabling children to learn from home with consistency, stability, and expert teaching from the UK.
One of the greatest advantages for expat families is the freedom and flexibility online schooling provides. Cairo is a vibrant but fast-paced city, and many expat households juggle frequent travel, shifting work schedules, and relocations. Highgrove’s model supports this lifestyle perfectly, allowing pupils to learn from anywhere while retaining a clear structure. If you decide to return to the UK or relocate elsewhere, the education continues uninterrupted.
For families who prefer a home-based education environment, Highgrove Online School provides the stability, rigour, and global recognition that informal home schooling alone cannot.
Parents looking for an international school in Cairo often want the reassurance that their child’s learning will remain aligned with UK standards. Highgrove provides:
- A full British curriculum from year 7 to 13
- Highly qualified teachers with extensive UK teaching experience
- Small class sizes and personalised support
- Specialised support with university application, including Oxbridge support
- An extensive extra-curricular programme, including societies, clubs, a house system and elective courses
This makes Highgrove an excellent option for families who want a British school in Cairo, without the commute, traffic, or instability of waiting lists.
Many expats choose to follow the British curriculum for its global recognition and smooth transition between countries. Highgrove Online School offers exactly that – a high-quality British education delivered through live lessons, experienced, qualified teachers and a strong academic framework. As well as appealing to expats, Highgrove is popular with international pupils looking for a powerful pathway to world-class higher education.
Our curriculum and teaching approach are specifically designed to prepare students for competitive university applications. Highgrove students benefit from:
- Rigorous A Level preparation and a strong track record of results
- The opportunity to take an Extended Project Qualification
- Support with university access examinations such as UCAT and STEP
- Coaching and guidance with UCAS applications, personal statements, and interview preparation
Whether you are an expat living in Cairo or a local family seeking the strongest British academic pathway, Highgrove equips students with everything needed to succeed at top British universities, from Oxford and Cambridge to Russell Group institutions.
Highgrove combines the reassurance of a traditional British education with the adaptability modern expat families need.
