Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education: schools closed Wednesday due to severe weather

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 11:12 GMT

The Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of schools and classes on Wednesday, April 1, due to expected severe weather conditions.

Egypt, Italy sign agreement to launch 10 applied technology schools

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 - 12:22 GMT

Egyptian Education Minister Finalizes Agreement with Italy to Integrate Global Standards and Meet International Job Market Demands

Shaping the Future of Education in Egypt: The British Council Celebrates the Success of Its Partner School with Stakeholder

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 12:24 GMT

On two consecutive days, the British Council Egypt held a conference bringing together some of the most influential leaders within Egypt’s education system.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities launches ‘Our Story’ initiative for school students

Wed, 05 May 2021 - 01:05 GMT

Recently, the Cultural Development and Community Communication Department in the Office of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities launched an initiative entitled "Our Story", in cooperation with the public and technical education sectors of the Ministry of Education.

El-Mounira Palace then and now

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 - 01:49 GMT

El-Mounira Palace in Sayyida Zeinab area is one of the most distinctive royal palaces built in the era of the Alawite family.

Egypt’s Supreme Council of Culture organizes conference on Egyptian Knowledge Bank Aug. 10

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 - 01:35 GMT

The conference will be held at the Supreme Council of Culture, while applying all the precautionary measures to combat the novel coronavirus, on August 10 at 4 p.m.

Education Ministry to establish unit to manage tech. schools: Official

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 - 10:16 GMT

The Education Ministry is planning to establish a special unit to manage technology schools in Egypt.

Egypt, Belarus mull higher education cooperation

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 - 09:06 GMT

The minister stressed that Egypt is keen to cement cooperation ties with Belarus in all fields.

Back to School: Egypt’s students start 1st day of academic year

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 - 11:45 GMT

Celebrating the new academic year, some of the school’s administrations presented gifts to the students in Cairo and Egyptian governorates.

Heads of research centers hail Sisi's support to scientific research

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 - 01:06 GMT

Directors of research institutions and centers hailed the keenness of President Sisi on celebrating the Science Day and honoring scientists and researchers.

Education min.: Egypt has ambitious plan to turn Egypt into academic hub

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 - 10:45 GMT

Shawqi said Egypt is looking forward that Elsevier - a Dutch company would boost cooperation with various universities and research institutions in Egypt.

All you need to know about Cumulative Secondary System

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 - 09:07 GMT

The Ministry of Education led by Minister Tarek Shawki proposed the Cumulative Secondary Educational System, a radical shift towards innovation and development.

2019: The year of education

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 - 10:44 GMT

Multiple educational achievements have been made over the last 2 years

Academy of Scientific Research, France's Valeo sign cooperation agreement

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 - 09:55 GMT

Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel Ghafar has witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Academy of Scientific Research, France's Valeo.

Mechanisms in place to ensure tablets reach secondary students

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 - 12:48 GMT

Sources also revealed that the tablets will be ready to give to Year 10 students in the canal governates over the next few days.

No preparatory year added after junior high: Cabinet Media Centre

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 - 11:38 GMT

The Media Center announced that the Ministry of Education denied the news, asserting that such rumours are designed to cause dismay between students and parents.

New educational system combats extracurricular books’ dilemma

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 - 12:16 GMT

For years, Egyptian students have mainly relied on the extracurricular books published by private publishing houses not on the official school books.

Education Min. launches investigation into Al-Marj school incident

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 - 10:05 GMT

The ministry have taken necessary actions to hold those responsible accountable for the incident.

Egypt provides 1900 scholarships to African students

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 - 12:29 GMT

The Ministry of Education provided 1900 scholarships to African students, estimated at $17 million annually.

Watch the ‘Egypt Can’ conference promotional video

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 - 02:39 GMT

The Ministry of Immigration and Expatriate Affairs will shed light on ways to improve education during this year’s edition of the conference “Egypt Can…with Education” set to take place on December 17 and 18 in Hurghada.

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