International House
Cairo, Egypt
17 Boulos Hanna - 12611 Cairo - see on mapPay 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.
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
General Language
Combined Egyptian Colloquial & Modern Standard Arabic (ECA & MSA)
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
328US$312US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 655 623 | -- | 1310 1245 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates 2025: 05 Jan 2025, 19 Jan 2025, 02 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025, 18 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 26 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 19:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA)
10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: -1
Offer!from
135US$129US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 270 257 | -- | 540 513 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates 2025: 05 Jan 2025, 19 Jan 2025, 02 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025, 18 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 26 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:30 - 13:30
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
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Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: -1
Offer!from
191US$182US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 385 366 | -- | 765 727 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates 2025: 05 Jan 2025, 19 Jan 2025, 02 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025, 18 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 26 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:30 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
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Survival Egyptian Arabic (SEA)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
5 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: -1
Offer!from
150US$143US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 300 285 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates 2025: 05 Jan 2025, 19 Jan 2025, 02 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025, 18 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 26 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:00 - 13:30
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:00 - 13:30
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Private Online Arabic Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
350US$333US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates Every Sunday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 21:55
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 21:55
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Arabic Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
350US$333US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates Every Sunday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 21:55
Morning: 7:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 21:55
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for International House include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
International House
Accreditations and Quality seals
International House World OrganisationArabic teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
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.
Year of school foundation
2009
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
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% |
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% |
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
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 30 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses
A compulsory online language level test costs an additional USD 30.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
07 Jan 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 02 Apr 2025, 03 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 06 Jun 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 10 Jun 2025.
07 Jan 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 02 Apr 2025, 03 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 06 Jun 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 10 Jun 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Arabic language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Singing Classes
- Conversation Club
- Language Exchange club
- Drama Club
- Storytelling Workshop
- Culture Day
- Egyptian Brunch
- Felucca Nile Trip
- Cooking Classes
- Conversation Club
- Language Exchange club
- Drama Club
- Storytelling Workshop
- Culture Day
- Egyptian Brunch
- Felucca Nile Trip
- Cooking Classes
Adults - Paid activities
- Trips and Excursions
- Arabic Calligraphy course
- Kayaking
- Rowing
- Arabic Calligraphy course
- Kayaking
- Rowing
Accommodation
Dokki Accommodation (Master Bedroom)
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
Minimum age: 18
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
188 US$/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 375 | -- | 750 | 937.5 | 1125 | 1312.5 | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 187.5 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Friday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Friday
Price per room
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Friday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Dokki Accommodation (Single bedroom)
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 19
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
150 US$/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 300 | -- | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1050 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 150 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
90
FAQ about International House, Cairo
- What is the best price for a course at 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.
- What is the number of students per class at International House?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (Private Online Arabic Course) to 8 students (Combined Egyptian Colloquial & Modern Standard Arabic (ECA & MSA))
- Which countries are students of International House from?The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from England with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and France (10%).
- International House offers courses for which ages?International House offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
Terms of International House
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 464-868-068
Visa Documents
Nationals from France 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.
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