The first edition of the exhibition, Education in Egypt 2022, will be held in September 2020. Thousands of educational products will be showcased by 250+ companies. The show will also feature interactive demonstrations and workshops led by world-renowned experts in education and training. The goal is to create a positive impact on schools and universities across the country. Here are some of the highlights of the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Egypt has the largest student population in the MENA region, with over 19 million schoolchildren and over 2.6 million students in universities and colleges. The Egyptian government announced last year the creation of a $500 million project, called Education in Egypt, which will transform education in the country. The objective of Education in Egypt is to make the country the premier gateway for product suppliers and to shape the next generation of learners. Here are some of the highlights from the show:
The quality of education in Egypt is a major challenge. The teaching style is rigid, pupil participation is low, and corporal punishment is common. The infrastructure of schools is sub-par, with 1 in 5 schools being unfit for use and lacking running water and sanitation facilities. More than half of Egyptian students do not meet international benchmarks in reading and math, and the average grade in Egypt is below the international average. If this continues, the country is headed for a future with an education crisis.
The government's new education system aims to improve the pre-university education stage. In 2021/2022, the country will introduce a student-centered curriculum to grade four. It will be driven by grades and will provide more opportunities to students to pursue their preferred majors. With all these improvements, Egypt will be able to offer high-quality educational services. The new school system will provide the tools they need to improve their students' education.
Among the challenges the government faces is the quality of education. Its teachers often employ rigid, outdated teaching styles. Many schools do not have functional water and sanitation facilities. Furthermore, most Egyptian students do not meet international benchmarks. More than half of grade four and grade eight students do not achieve these standards. In Egypt, the government aims to introduce the new system in the next year. So far, this is an excellent start.
As the new school year starts, the Egyptian government is focused on improving education in Egypt. Currently, 70% of Egyptian children do not read age-appropriate texts. As a result, the government has a comprehensive plan to improve education in Egypt. By the year 2022, the Egyptian government aims to increase literacy to the level of 60 percent. The new curriculum will also be student-centered and driven by grades. Educators in the country will have access to the latest and greatest educational technologies.
The new educational system will also be based on the Nile International Education System. Its exams are conducted in English and Arabic. The Egyptian government aims to introduce a student-centered curriculum in Grade 4 in 2021/2022. Its examinations will be based on grades rather than national benchmarks. The new model will also reduce the passing rate and end the practice of full marks in senior year. And while the new system has been introduced, the new educational system is still far from perfect.
The new Egyptian school year begins on October 9, with a new academic year. Currently, 70% of children are not able to read age-appropriate texts. Compared to other low-income countries, only 53% of Egyptian children can read age-appropriate text. The new curriculum will be based on grades, and schools will be expected to follow this. There is still much work to be done before the new school year can be implemented, and the government is committed to improving education.
Organizers of the exhibition have already identified a number of key challenges facing Egypt's schools. For example, the quality of education is not always at international standards. Most teaching styles are rigid, and pupils are not encouraged to participate in class. Another major challenge is the lack of infrastructure. One in five Egyptian schools is unfit for use. They often lack basic sanitation facilities. And more than half of the Egyptian students don't meet international benchmarks in their grade.
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