Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen

What Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen does

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo (DSB Kairo) is a private, non-profit German international school in Cairo, Egypt, operated by the Konvent der Borromäerinnen (Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo). It serves an exclusively female student body from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (Gymnasium), spanning a 13-year pathway that culminates in the German International Abitur (DIA) combined with the Egyptian Thanawiya Amma certificate. The school delivers instruction primarily in German, with Arabic, English, and French as additional languages, following the German Thuringia curriculum as recognized by the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA). The institution operates two physical locations: the main campus at Mohamed Mahmoud Street 8 in Bab El Louk, central Cairo, and a separate kindergarten facility in the Maadi district connected to the Convent of the Borromäerinnen in Maadi. Two classes per grade create deliberately small cohorts of approximately 60 first-grade students annually.

The school's core product is a structured, multi-tier educational service comprising Kindergarten, Grundschule (grades 1–4), and Gymnasium (grades 5–12), augmented by supporting services including a peer tutoring program (LeaD), a library with approximately 8,500 books in four languages, a school clinic staffed by two Egyptian pediatricians, a cafeteria, and an optional bus transportation service. The technology stack is built entirely on third-party educational platforms: Google Classroom (LMS, in use since 2020), Zoom for video communication, and German educational apps (ANTON-APP, Antolin, Leseludi, Schlaukopf, Sofatutor) for primary school instruction. The school distinguishes itself through German-medium subject instruction (DFU — Deutsch als Fachsprache) with a unified vocabulary booklet across subjects, and through differentiated student outcomes including DSD language certifications (A2, B1, B2, C1), the Cambridge First Certificate, and the Opus Klassik award won by alumna Fatma Said in 2021.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees across three tiered programs (Kindergarten, Grundschule, Gymnasium), with additional recurring revenue from optional school bus transportation and the LeaD peer tutoring program. The school employs a direct-to-consumer GTM motion, recruiting families through open house events, information sessions, enrollment ceremonies, and word-of-mouth within the Cairo expatriate and Egyptian community, supported by a bilingual (German/Arabic) website and YouTube content. The primary customer segments are middle to upper-class Egyptian families seeking internationally recognized education for their daughters with a pathway to German universities, German expatriate families, and students with German as a foreign language background. As a religious-order institution, DSB Kairo is not venture-backed, not publicly traded, and operates without disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen

Legal name

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo

Website

https://dsbkairo.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo is a private German international school in Cairo, operated by the Borromäerinnen religious order, offering an exclusively female Kindergarten-through-Grade-12 pathway culminating in the German International Abitur (DIA) and Egyptian Thanawiya Amma, taught primarily in German with Arabic, English, and French.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• German international education
• Abitur preparation programs
• Multilingual K-12 schooling
• Private girls school
• German curriculum abroad

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Kindergarten: School fees collected for kindergarten/kindergarten programs, including registration and monthly tuition charges. Fees vary by grade level with different fee structures for KG/VS and grades 1-12.
2. Tuition Fees - Primary School: School fees for primary school (Grundschule) grades 1-4, with separate fee structures from kindergarten.
3. Tuition Fees - Gymnasium: School fees for secondary school (Gymnasium) grades 5-12, including Abitur preparation program.
4. School Bus Transportation: Optional bus service with registration forms and transportation fees. Managed by movement director Ahmed Essam.
5. LeaD Tutoring Program: Peer tutoring program (Schülerinnen helfen Schülerinnen) where older students provide paid tutoring. Fees paid by participating families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo operates a private all-girls German international school in Cairo offering a continuous 13-year educational pathway from Kindergarten (in Maadi) through Primary School (Grundschule, grades 1-4) and Gymnasium (grades 5-12). The school delivers German-as-primary-medium instruction following the Thuringia curriculum, with parallel Arabic, English, and French language tracks, awarding the German International Abitur (DIA) and the Egyptian Thanawiya Amma certificate to graduates. Supporting services include the LeaD peer tutoring program, school library, clinic, cafeteria, bus service, and extracurricular activities (Arbeitsgemeinschaften).

Product overview

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo is a German international school offering comprehensive educational services from kindergarten through German International Abitur (DIA). The institution provides a three-tier educational structure consisting of Kindergarten (Roman Catholic Kindergarten in Maadi), Primary School (Grundschule, grades 1-4), and Gymnasium (secondary school, grades 5-12). The school operates on a multilingual curriculum teaching German (primary instruction language), Arabic, English, and French. Beyond core academics, the school provides supporting services including LeaD peer tutoring, library with approximately 8,500 books, school clinic with medical staff, cafeteria, bus transportation, and diverse extracurricular activities including social engagement programs, music, debate, Model UN, and sports. The school utilizes Google Classroom as its Learning Management System since 2020. Students graduate with dual certificates: German International Abitur (DIA) and Egyptian thanawiya amma, qualifying them for university admission in Germany, Egypt, and international institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten (Roman Catholic Kindergarten) Early childhood education program for young children located in Maadi district, featuring German immersion language learning, play-based learning, and developmental support through dedicated functional spaces (literacy, creative, construction, MINT, role-play, music, Arabic).
• Primary School (Grundschule) Four-year primary education program (grades 1-4) with German as primary instruction language, teaching Arabic, English, and German with strong emphasis on multilingual education and social learning.
• Gymnasium (Secondary/Upper School) Secondary education program spanning grades 5-12, divided into intermediate secondary (classes 5-10) and upper secondary (classes 11-12), preparing students for the German International Abitur (DIA) and Egyptian thanawiya amma certificates.
• LeaD (Lernclub - Learning Club) Paid peer tutoring system where high-performing students from grade 9+ help struggling students in core subjects (English, French, Arabic, German, Mathematics), operating on Thursdays and Saturdays during AG time.
• School Library Library containing approximately 8,500 books in German, Arabic, English, and French, plus children's and youth literature, classics, and reference materials. Equipped with two computers for internet research.
• School Clinic Medical facility staffed by two Egyptian pediatricians (Dr. Caroline Hermel and Dr. Rania Fakhry) providing first aid, annual health screenings, vision tests, and handling of medical emergencies.
• Cafeteria (Mensa) School cafeteria offering food and beverages during break times, open Monday-Wednesday 7:00-14:05 and Thursday-Saturday 7:00-15:15.
• School Bus Service Bus transportation service operated by the school with routes covering various Cairo neighborhoods, managed by Transport Manager Ahmed Essam.
• Extracurricular Activities (Arbeitsgemeinschaften) After-school activities including school newspaper, social projects, choir (children's and regular), flute lessons, dance, German and Arabic debate clubs, French language (DELF diploma), Model United Nations, and conflict mediation.
• Social-AG (Social Activities Group) Social engagement program where students participate in community service activities including visits to orphanages, elderly homes, and support for underprivileged children.

Quantifiable outcome

• German International Abitur (DIA) certification enabling university admission in Germany and Egypt
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Official partner and oversight organization for German Schools Abroad. ZfA provides support for German language education abroad, coordinates the German International Abitur (DIA) examinations, and supports schools with German curriculum standards. The school operates under ZfA guidelines for German as Foreign Language certification (DSD).
• Technische Hochschule Ulm (TH Ulm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation from Technical University of Ulm visited the school in February 2026 as part of 'Technik. Zukunft. Perspektive für junge Frauen' (Technology. Future. Perspective for young women) program. The visit included professors, female students, and doctoral candidates engaging with DSB students about STEM studies.
• Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Academic Exchange Service provides scholarships to outstanding graduates for university studies in Germany. DAAD prize ceremonies held at DAAD regional office. Supports students transitioning from DSB to German universities.
• Samusocial OrganizationminorOthersSocial welfare organization the school collaborates with for charitable activities. Students participate in milk donation drives and support visits to benefit street children served by Samusocial.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Français du Caire: French international school in Cairo serving expatriate and elite Egyptian families with French curriculum and French baccalauréat. Comparable as a European-curriculum international school competing for the same family demographic.
• Cairo American College: American international school in Cairo offering K-12 education with US curriculum and IB Diploma. Comparable as a premium international school competing for Cairo's expatriate and upper-class Egyptian families.
• German School Jeddah: German international school in Saudi Arabia operating under ZfA with DIA pathway. Comparable as a regional German Schools Abroad peer in MENA, sharing governance, curriculum, and family demographic profiles.
• Deutsche Schule Alexandria (German School Alexandria): German international school in Alexandria operating under ZfA oversight with German curriculum and DIA examination pathway. Directly comparable as part of the same German Schools Abroad network serving the Egyptian market.
• British International School, Cairo: British curriculum international school in Cairo serving similar expatriate and Egyptian family segments. Competes for the same international-education-seeking families with a different curriculum pathway.
• German International School Abu Dhabi (DISAD): German international school in Abu Dhabi with German curriculum and ZfA oversight. Comparable as a Gulf-region German Schools Abroad peer serving expatriate families with similar curricula and DIA pathway.
• Deutsche Schule Beirut: German international school in Lebanon under ZfA oversight with German curriculum and DIA. Comparable as a MENA-region German Schools Abroad peer serving similar expatriate and Arab-family demographics.
• German International School Cairo (DS Cairo): Another German international school in Cairo offering similar German curriculum and DIA pathway. Most direct competitor for Egyptian and German expatriate families seeking German-language education in Cairo.

Others

• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst): German Academic Exchange Service and core strategic partner providing scholarships to DSB graduates. Comparable as the key ecosystem enabler that converts DSB's educational investment into university outcomes for students.
• Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA) / Federal Republic of Germany education network: Oversight authority and core partner governing all German Schools Abroad including DSB. Not a competitor but the institutional framework defining DIA curriculum, examinations, and teacher accreditation that shapes DSB's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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