The British International School, Cairo is a selective, co-educational, academic day school committed to excellence in all of its activities in and out of the classroom. It aims to be a first-class school in which children are prepared to go on to the best local, regional and international universities and institutions of higher education and to positions of leadership in all walks of life.

BISC provides a challenging and stimulating environment in which English-speaking students from diverse international backgrounds benefit from an education which is British in its principles, practices, curricular structures and assessment.  At BISC all are valued equally and encouraged to fulfill their aspirations and potential.

The British International School promotes the values of a pluralist society and provides equal opportunities to all pupils to develop their full intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, physical and moral potential.  It gives boys and girls a broadly-based, appropriate education in which they strive for excellence and aim for the highest standards in their sporting and extra-curricular activities.  BISC provides a structured and challenging academic education within a disciplined and supportive environment which enables pupils to develop into responsible men and women of integrity who can take their place confidently in a rapidly changing world.  The school will provide the best possible resources and facilities for teaching and learning.

BISC fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance and regard for all members of society.  The school teaches essential human values such as honesty, trustworthiness, honour, loyalty, compassion and charity.  It reaches out to all of our families, the local community and the wider world and promotes international co-operation and understanding.