The British Council in Egypt is accelerating its capacity-building investment across Egypt’s education, youth, and creative sectors through a growing portfolio of partnerships and initiatives.
From teacher training and university leadership development to curriculum reform and youth empowerment, the British Council is working to equip individuals and institutions with the skills, tools, and confidence to shape a more inclusive and prosperous future.
This follows recent high-level meetings between Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Egypt’s higher education and scientific research minister, and a senior delegation from Advance HE and the British Council.
The meetings focused on strengthening academic leadership, governance, and the professional development of university staff in alignment with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
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In the school education sector, the British Council continues to build teachers' capacity through the Teacher Excellence Award (TEA) programme, which was developed in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education.
In Gharbia Governorate alone, 21 English teachers were recently honoured for completing Level 1 of the programme, equipping them with modern, learner-centred teaching strategies.
"As part of our broader collaboration with the ministry, we also supported efforts to promote inclusive education through a nationwide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) campaign," the delegation said.
Aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030, the campaign aimed to raise awareness, foster greater societal integration for students with diverse learning needs, and encourage more inclusive attitudes within schools.
The British Council also plays a leading role in national curriculum reform, working with UNICEF to develop a new English curriculum framework for grades 10 to 12.
This reform aims to embed 21st-century skills and align learning outcomes with the labour market's needs, ensuring that young people are better prepared for higher education and employment.
Moreover, the council’s capacity-building agenda extends to Egypt’s creative and youth sectors.
Through the Creative Makers programme in Upper Egypt, young creatives are receiving training in design thinking, business development, and entrepreneurship.
Meanwhile, initiatives such as the Digital Innovation Programme 2024, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and GIZ, are empowering young women, men, and people with disabilities in civil society, services, infrastructure, and programmes provided by the state.
The British Council is also deepening local engagement with government partners.
In a recent meeting, Vice Governor of Giza Hend Abdel-Halim and British Council Country Director Mark Howard discussed opportunities for collaboration in public service and community development in Agouza.
"Capacity building is at the heart of everything we do in Egypt. From teacher development and university leadership to youth skills and creative entrepreneurship, we’re proud to work alongside Egyptian institutions to create meaningful, long-term change. Together, we are unlocking the potential of Egypt’s people and building the foundations for a more inclusive, skilled, and connected future," Howard said.
These efforts are part of the British Council’s broader mission to foster connections, understanding, and trust between the people of the UK and Egypt through education, culture, and shared values, contributing to sustainable development and national progress.
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