The schools will operate on a full-day system from kindergarten through secondary level, combining academic studies with extracurricular activities and life skills training.
Graduates will receive Egyptian secondary certificates, along with accredited German-language diplomas from the Goethe-Institut, which will provide them with opportunities for further study and training in both Egypt and Germany.
According to a Ministry of Education statement, Abdel-Latif said the project reflects Egypt’s prioritization of education as a foundation for development.
He explained that Egypt will manage the schools, while Germany will provide support in curriculum, teaching methods, administration, and teacher training to improve teaching quality and learning outcomes.
Abdel-Latif described the schools as a new model that combines international teaching standards with Egypt’s national identity, preparing students to compete at regional and global levels.
The minister affirmed that the pilot school in Sixth of October will be evaluated before the model is expanded nationwide.
“This school is a shining example of combining German expertise in education with Egypt’s vision to build creative, innovative generations,” Abdel-Latif said.
For his part, Ambassador Schulz welcomed the opening as a milestone in cooperation between the two countries, calling the initiative “a real opportunity for a diverse and hopeful future.”
The statement added that the Goethe-Institut will support teacher training and curriculum development, while Germany’s Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA) will oversee quality assurance.
According to the statements, these schools are not only educational institutions but also cultural bridges that strengthen ties between Egypt and Germany, offering Egyptian youth new opportunities in knowledge, creativity, and innovation.
Germany’s role in Egypt’s education sector is longstanding. German schools such as the Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule (DEO), founded in Cairo in 1873, and the Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen, established in 1904, have educated generations of Egyptian and international students.
What makes the new Egyptian-German Schools Initiative different is its scale and its public nature. It builds on years of bilateral cooperation in education and technical training.
Germany is one of Egypt’s main development partners in this field, providing support through the German Development Bank (KfW), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and other institutions.
Recent agreements include 77 million euros for education, health, and social services and 48 million euros for vocational and technical training under the “Technical Education 2.0” programme, which aims to modernize Egypt’s vocational sector to match global labour market needs.
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