Mostafa Madbouly Highlights Education Priorities

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed that developing education is a top priority in Egypt and is essential for improving the quality of education and preparing generations equipped to meet the demands of the modern era and the labor market. He clarified that the main challenges relate to high class densities, which range from 100 to 150 students, as well as a shortage of teachers and the need for their training. He emphasized that upgrading infrastructure must go hand in hand with enhancing educational quality. Madbouly also highlighted efforts to expand the creation of universities, which increased from around 50 in 2014 to approximately 131 currently, to strengthen higher education opportunities. He pointed out that the new general secondary school system aims to reduce psychological pressure on students and provide multiple opportunities to improve results. Additionally, he stressed the importance of periodically updating curricula to keep pace with scientific and technological changes. He underscored the significance of maintaining the national identity by promoting interest in the Arabic language and religious education within schools. He also mentioned that admitting foreign students to Egyptian universities helps improve international rankings and enhances Egypt’s educational stature worldwide, while preserving opportunities for Egyptian students. Madbouly reviewed that education is one of Egypt’s tools of soft power, and that developing its system will support the country’s regional and international standing.

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