Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt and Germany inaugurate first Egyptian-German school
In an important step towards strengthening educational and cultural ties, Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, together with Jürgen Schulz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cairo, inaugurated the first Egyptian-German School in the city of 6th of October.
This flagship school is part of the Egyptian-German Schools Initiative, which introduces a modern educational model that combines Egyptian identity with international standards.
Minister Abdel Latif highlighted that this opening marks the beginning of an extensive plan between Egypt and Germany to launch 100 Egyptian-German schools across the country’s governorates. The initiative’s main goal is to provide high-quality education, empowering students to compete regionally and globally, while nurturing their creative and critical-thinking abilities in support of sustainable development.
Speaking at the event, the Minister explained that the new school exemplifies integration between German educational expertise and Egypt’s vision for building an innovative new generation. While Egyptian authorities will directly oversee the schools’ operations, the German side is providing pedagogical and technical advisory, as well as specialized training programs for teachers—ensuring improved educational quality and student outcomes.
The Egyptian-German Schools will serve students from kindergarten through to high school. With a full-day school system, students will benefit from a balanced focus on academic excellence, practical life skills, sports, and creative activities. Graduates will earn an Egyptian Secondary Certificate (Thanaweya Amma or Egyptian Baccalaureate), along with a German language certificate accredited by the Goethe-Institut, opening doors to higher education and vocational opportunities in both Egypt and Germany.
Minister Abdel Latif emphasized that these schools are not mere educational institutions, but powerful bridges for intellectual and cultural exchange between Egypt and Germany, preparing young people for a rapidly evolving global knowledge society.
German Ambassador Jürgen Schulz called the inauguration a milestone for German-Egyptian educational ties and “a real opportunity for children to begin a promising future.” Lilli Köbler, Regional Director of the Goethe-Institut, expressed pride in the project, highlighting the institute’s role in training teachers and developing German language curricula.
This newly opened school is a pilot for the gradual rollout of more schools nationwide. In its first year, it is accepting kindergarten students, with additional grade levels to be introduced each year. The diverse curriculum combines German language, as well as science and mathematics in English, while maintaining a strong national identity through Arabic language, religious studies, and social sciences.
At the heart of the Egyptian-German Schools’ philosophy is a commitment to student-centered education, fostering critical thinking, creativity, initiative, environmental awareness, and technological skills—preparing the next generation to confidently face future challenges.
Graduates will receive both an Egyptian high school diploma and the option to pursue certified German language qualifications, paving the way for further academic and vocational opportunities in both countries, and strengthening academic, cultural, and scientific exchange between Egypt and Germany.