Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Source: Egyptian Cabinet
Egypt embarks on ambitious reforms to modernize education
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, met with Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, today to review the country’s latest achievements and initiatives in transforming its education system.
Minister Abdel Latif shared that Egypt has embarked on an impressive effort to update 94 curricula across all educational levels—from kindergarten to the end of secondary school. This ambitious project is guided by a committee of leading academics and university professors, ensuring not only scientific rigor but also a strong focus on national identity, pride in the Arabic language, and modern teaching practices.
In particular, Egypt has collaborated with Japanese experts to revise mathematics curricula, introducing Japanese methods that make mathematical concepts more accessible for Egyptian students. Prime Minister Madbouly praised the freshly printed textbooks developed through this initiative.
Supporting these updated curricula, the Ministry has rolled out a nationwide teacher training program in cooperation with UNICEF. The goal is to train every teacher in the country—using a mix of remote, video-based, and in-person workshops—to ensure they are fully equipped for the new materials and approaches. Each teacher will have a personalized learning account and receive certification upon completing their training.
Egypt has also launched a national program to bolster reading and writing skills among primary school students, targeting over one million children in 10 governorates as a first phase. This joint project with international partners focuses on helping students who are struggling with literacy, by providing their teachers with key instructional tools.
Another innovative pilot project involves collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Endowments to offer kindergarten education in mosque settings for a trial period, supporting holistic child development.
Egypt is expanding its network of Egyptian-Japanese schools, aiming for 70 schools by the 2025/2026 school year. These institutions will soon integrate programming courses developed in partnership with Japan—giving students structured pathways from beginner to advanced coding skills.
The Minister highlighted that the average classroom size has dropped to under 50 students, and daily student attendance has climbed to over 85% nationwide. Additional actions are underway to ease teacher shortages, improve teacher working conditions, and restructure secondary education with international standards in mind.
With an eye toward the future, the Ministry is working with local and international companies to convert technical schools into applied technology institutions. This shift is designed to provide Egyptian youth with practical training and direct links to job opportunities.
Prime Minister Madbouly and Minister Abdel Latif emphasized that these wide-ranging reforms reflect Egypt’s long-term commitment to nurturing its young people, enhancing educational quality, and preparing the next generation to thrive in an evolving global landscape.