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International HouseCairo, Egypt

17 Boulos Hanna - 12611 Cairo - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Language and culture exchange.
  • Courses include extra activities such as evening seminars and weekend or day trips.
  • The only Cambridge Assessment English language teacher training centre based in Cairo.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 12.5%
>50 years 12.5%

This school is an authorised Cambridge and IELTS examination centre.

Location:International House Cairo is a language centre located in the bustling and culturally rich Egyptian city of Cairo. Housed in the Al Doqi neighbourhood, the school is close to several amenities, eateries, shops, links to public transport and attractions such as the River Nile, the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, The Cairo Opera House, The Hanager Arts Center, the Cairo Tower and more.

Course selection: Course selection includes something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA), students can also take Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Private Arabic Courses and combination programmes of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA).

Getting around: The school is within walking distance of many sites and places of cultural and social interest. The nearest bus stop to the school is Ali Abdel Halim St. & Tahrir St., which is a 500m walk from the school's front doors.

Social and cultural: There are many social and cultural activities and places of interest in Cairo and International House Cairo is happy to help guide students in making their trip as unique and funfilled as possible. Some of the most visited attractions in Cairo include the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, Khan el-Khalili, Cairo Tower, Al-Azhar Mosque, Al-Hakim Mosque, the Hanging Church and many more.

Arabic Courses

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General Language
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)Popular Arabic course
15 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
191US$182US$
Course Details
Combined Egyptian Colloquial & Modern Standard Arabic (ECA & MSA)
25 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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328US$312US$
Course Details
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA)
10 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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135US$129US$
Course Details
Online
Private Online Arabic Course
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
350US$333US$
Course Details
Private
Private Arabic Course
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
350US$333US$
Course Details

Our prices for International House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

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International House

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalInternational House World Organisation
Arabic teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2009
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 464-868-068

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
England 30%
Germany 10%
France 10%
Netherlands 10%
Sweden 10%
USA 10%
Spain 10%
Korea 10%
Switzerland 5%

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 29 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

A compulsory online language level test costs an additional USD30.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
25 Dec 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 12 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 05 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 18 Jun 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 23 Jul 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 05 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 16 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 18 Jun 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 20 Jun 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
25 Dec 2025, 10 Apr 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 12 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 17 Jun 2025, 18 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 08 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 10 Apr 2025, 11 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 17 Jun 2025, 18 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 20 Jun 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Arabic language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in Egypt.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking
Music

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Singing Classes
Conversation Club
Language Exchange club
Drama Club
Storytelling Workshop
Culture Day
Egyptian Brunch
Felucca Nile Trip
Cooking Classes

Adults - Paid activities

Trips and Excursions
Kayaking
Rowing

Accommodation

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Dokki Accommodation (Master Bedroom)
Single room, No meals
from
188 US$
Dokki Accommodation (Single bedroom)
Single room, No meals
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150 US$

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FAQ about International House, Cairo

  • Arabic courses at International House start at 129 US$ for Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (Private Online Arabic Course) to 8 students (Modern Standard Arabic (MSA))
  • 100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from England with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and France (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International House offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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