In this Factsheet, we highlight key statistics on pre-university education infrastructure during the most recent academic year 2024/25, focusing on schools and classes.

The back-to-school season in Egypt, like in many countries, is a significant economic event that drives demand for various consumer goods. School supplies, such as notebooks, pens, backpacks, and even detergent, play a crucial role in this market. As parents prepare their children for the new academic year, their spending on educational materials can have a substantial impact on both local manufacturing and retail sectors.

Palm Hills Development Company (PHDC) is planning to set up 10 new schools in Egypt.

The Egyptian cabinet has approved an agreement between the Ministers of Finance and Education to raise the hourly rate for teachers working beyond their teaching quotas.

The Ministry of Education and Technical Education announced that the academic year 2024/2025 for schools will begin on Saturday, September 21st, until Thursday, June 5th.

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has sealed three cooperation agreements to support the education sector in Damietta, Marsa Matrouh, and Red Sea governorates.

Egypt has allocated EGP 99.4 billion in the fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024 budget for the development of educational services.

The Egyptian Ministry of Education has introduced an increase in private and international school fees, Al Ahram reported on September 6th.