Al-Azhar Decides on Baccalaureate Policy

The Supreme Council of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, led by His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, approved the implementation of the Baccalaureate system for first-year high school students in Al-Azhar institutes starting from the 2026/2027 academic year. The new system aims to develop the secondary education framework while maintaining Arabic and Sharia curricula, alongside adopting educational and cultural curricula that integrate general and Al-Azhar schooling. The system includes several tracks such as Medicine and Life Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Business, and Arts and Fine Arts. It offers multiple opportunities to improve grades and allows students to choose tracks based on their interests. The system relies on cumulative grades, reducing dependence on a single exam, and aims to connect education with labor market needs, while enhancing practical skills and analytical thinking. Additionally, the technological Baccalaureate system within technical schools is preparing to replace the technical diplomas system, focusing on skills and competencies aligned with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Implementing this system is a step toward unifying the philosophy of secondary education in Egypt, improving evaluation methods, diversifying tracks, and producing graduates that meet labor market requirements and support higher education.

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