Egypt Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Introduction

  The Egyptian education system

  Education in Egypt has evolved from the wholly inadequate (and quite discriminatory) system during Egypt’s time as a British protectorate to a diverse and comprehensive (if troubled) system.

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  Early education

  Kindergarten and primary school

  Education is compulsory in Egypt from age 6-14, though in reality there are large numbers of children who do not attend school at all.

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  Secondary education

  Secondary school in Egypt

  For the last three years of compulsory education, state schools separate children into both an academic track geared toward preparation for university and a vocational/technical track.

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  International schools

  Schools for foreigners in Egypt

  If you intend on having a child while in Egypt, or bringing your children with you to Egypt, you will most likely choose to have them educated in an international school.

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  Higher education

  Egyptian universities

  Egypt currently boasts more than 14 public and 4 private universities. Despite the high attrition rates amongst secondary students, enrolment numbers remain high.

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  Studying in Egypt

  Studying at an Egyptian university

  Egypt is a popular study abroad location for students from all over the world. The American University in Cairo, by far the most popular choice, is unofficially known as the “Harvard of the Middle East.”

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