Egypt: ministry of education praises national and international cooperation in teacher training
The Ministry of Education and Technical Education in Egypt has lauded the vital role played by both national and international institutions in the ongoing development and training of teachers across the country.
This recognition comes alongside the ministry’s announcement of updated curricula for several key subjects spanning all educational levels.
The ministry outlined that newly developed curricula are now available for subjects including Arabic language—from kindergarten to the second year of middle school—religious education (Islamic and Christian) for grades 1 through 12, social studies for select primary and middle school grades, English language from kindergarten to high school, as well as science and mathematics for the second year of middle school.
These resources are accessible via the ministry’s e-book portal (https://studentbooks.moe.gov.eg/), with further textbooks to be gradually released through the ministry’s website.
In a landmark collaboration, the ministry will soon publish a first-grade mathematics textbook developed alongside Japanese educators. This unique partnership reflects Egypt’s commitment to integrating Japan’s globally respected education system, which emphasizes strong foundational skills through simplified content.
The ministry praised the project as an unprecedented step in bilateral cooperation.
Highlighting the collective effort behind the curriculum reforms, the ministry extended special thanks to Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Egyptian Church for their invaluable input in shaping religious education programs focused on moral and human values.
“All intellectual property rights for these curricula belong to the Egyptian state,” the ministry affirmed, underscoring the national ownership of these educational developments.
The ministry also commended the tireless efforts of senior university academics, teacher representatives, and curriculum experts who contributed through extensive workshops and ongoing ministerial oversight.
Teacher training has been conducted via video conferencing, with Arabic language instruction completed for kindergarten through sixth grade, and social studies training currently underway. English language training sessions will follow shortly.
Responding to feedback from educators and families, the ministry is launching printed assessment books for all subjects this year, free of charge, easing the workload on teachers and reducing financial burdens on parents.
Concluding the statement, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an educational environment that promotes critical and creative thinking, aligning with the vision of Egypt’s new republic and the goals of Vision 2030.
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