School year for international schools in Egypt starts 7 September

Ahram Online , Thursday 8 May 2025

Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel-Latif issued a decision Thursday setting the start date of the new academic year 2025/2026 for all international schools in Egypt as 7 September 2025.

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Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel-Latif


According to the ministry’s statement, the decision followed a meeting between Minister Abdel-Latif and the Board of Directors of the International Schools Association (ISA), which aimed to finalise preparations and ensure effective curriculum delivery.

On Wednesday, the ministry revealed that the 2025/2026 academic year for public, language, and private schools will commence on 20 September and continue until 11 June.

The academic calendar includes a mid-year break from 24 January to 5 February, with final examinations for various grades planned during January and May.

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