# Online tutors in Egypt

> GradeUp International teaches students in Egypt live online, one-to-one or in small groups, in Egypt time (EET, UTC+2; UTC+3 in summer), with fees in USD.

Source: https://www.gradeupinternational.com/online-tuition/egypt
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Publisher: GradeUp International (https://www.gradeupinternational.com/)

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Class timezone | Egypt time (EET, UTC+2; UTC+3 in summer) |
| School weekend | Friday–Saturday |
| Fees | 1:1 from USD 28 per class; group from USD 62 per subject per month |
| Curricula | IGCSE, A Level, AP, IB |

Alongside the national Thanaweya Amma, many families in Egypt choose international schools that teach the British curriculum (IGCSE, AS and A Level), the American diploma (with SAT or EST scores and AP courses) or the IB. Under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, the British Council administers all Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA school exams in Egypt.

University entry rules for international certificates are strict and specific. Ain Shams University's published rules, for example, ask British-certificate students for eight subjects at grade C (or 4) or above, chosen from up to five exam attempts in the three academic years before applying, and set minimum SAT, EST or ACT scores for American-diploma students. Choosing the right subjects and levels early matters as much as the grades.

We teach online only, matching each student with a tutor who knows their board and syllabus code. Classes run in Egypt time after school and at weekends, and fees are shown in US dollars.

## Sitting exams

The British Council administers Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA school exams in Egypt under its Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education; schools prepare and enter their students. American-diploma students sit the SAT, the ACT or the Egyptian Scholastic Test (EST), depending on what their target universities accept, and IB students sit exams at their IB World School. Always check the current registration rules with your school or the British Council.

## School calendar

International schools in Egypt usually run from September to June, with Cambridge and Edexcel exams in May/June and a smaller October/November series. Egypt uses summer time (UTC+3) from late April to late October, so class times shift by an hour against Pakistan, which does not change its clocks. During Ramadan, families usually move lessons to after iftar.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do you offer online IGCSE and A Level tutors for students in Egypt?

Yes, we offer live online IGCSE, AS and A Level tutoring for students in Cairo, Alexandria, New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed and across Egypt, for Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. Tell us the board, syllabus code and level, and we match a tutor who has taught that specification. Classes run in Egypt time, and the first class is free.

### How many IGCSE subjects do I need for university in Egypt?

Most Egyptian universities ask British-certificate students for eight subjects. Ain Shams University's published rules, for example, require eight subjects at regular level with at least a C or 4, chosen from up to five attempts in the last three academic years, plus A or AS Level subjects for medicine and engineering. Always check your target university's current rules.

### Do you help American-diploma students in Egypt with SAT, EST and AP?

Yes, we tutor American-diploma students in Egypt for the SAT, AP subjects and school courses in maths, sciences and English. Universities in Egypt set minimum test scores; Ain Shams University, for example, lists 1050 on the SAT I or equivalent for government colleges. We plan preparation backwards from the test date you choose.

### Who are the best online tutors in Egypt?

The best online tutor for a student in Egypt has taught the exact board and syllabus code your child sits, such as Cambridge IGCSE 0580 or Edexcel 4MA1, understands Egypt's equivalency rules for international certificates, teaches at times that work in Egypt and offers a trial class. Compare two or three tutors on the same topic before you commit.

### What times are online classes in Egypt?

Online classes for Egypt usually run between about 3pm and 8pm on school days and from morning to early evening on Fridays and Saturdays, in Egypt time. Our tutors are in Pakistan, three hours ahead of Egypt in winter and two hours ahead in Egyptian summer time. We confirm the exact slot in writing before the first class.

### How much does an online tutor cost in Egypt?

Our fees for students in Egypt are shown in US dollars on our pricing page, with one-to-one and small-group options. IGCSE is priced at our core tier, A Level at the advanced tier and IB at the specialist tier. All lessons are online, so there are no travel charges, and your first class is free.

## Sources

- [British Council Egypt: our relationship with the Ministry of Education](https://www.britishcouncil.org.eg/en/exam/igcse-school/choosing/relationship-ministry-education)
- [British Council Egypt: IGCSE/International GCSE and school exams](https://www.britishcouncil.org.eg/en/exam/igcse-school)
- [Ain Shams University: admission rules for international certificates](https://www.asu.edu.eg/1166/page)
- [IB: the IB in Egypt](https://www.ibo.org/about-the-ib/the-ib-by-country-and-territory/e/egypt/)
- [College Board: SAT international test centres](https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/international-students)