Assiut University Hosts Community Dialogue on the New General Secondary Education System (Baccalaureate)

Assiut University

Assiut University Hosts Community Dialogue on the New General Secondary Education System (Baccalaureate)

November 11, 2025

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the University hosted a community dialogue today, Tuesday, 11 November, on the topic: “The New General Secondary Education System – The Baccalaureate – and Assiut University’s Vision.” The event was organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Education in Assiut Governorate, under the supervision of Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Workshop Director.

The workshop aimed to provide students and parents with a clear understanding of the mechanisms of the new system, in line with Egypt’s efforts to reform the education system according to international standards, enhance student competencies, and prepare them for the labor market.

The workshop was attended by Professor Adel El-Nagdy, former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Assiut University, Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim El-Dessouki, Undersecretary of the Assiut Directorate of Education, Mr. Mohamed Ismail El-Nemr, Director General of Secondary Education at the Directorate, Ms. Entesar Abdel Qader, and Dr. Omaima Kamel Zein, from the Secondary Education Administration.

Professor Abdel-Aleem explained that the new general secondary education system emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, discussions, and practical preparedness, which enhances students’ analytical and innovative abilities rather than relying solely on memorization. He added that consultation with experts and specialists ensures the system is implemented in the best possible way.

The dialogue included two scientific sessions featuring several lectures:

  • Professor Adel El-Nagdy presented a lecture on “The Proposed Baccalaureate System: Objectives and Its Role in Education Reform.”
  • Dr. Mohamed Kamal, an educational expert from Cairo University, delivered a lecture on “Expected Challenges of the Baccalaureate System and Mechanisms to Ensure Its Success: Proposed Development Strategies,” highlighting the advantages and challenges of implementing the Baccalaureate as an alternative to the current secondary education system.
  • Professor Ahmed Hussein Abdel-Moati presented on “The Egyptian Baccalaureate and the Development of the Egyptian Secondary Education System.”
  • Professor Hanan El-Helwani, Head of the Department of Comparative Education and Educational Administration at the Faculty of Education, Assiut University, discussed the similarities and differences between the International Baccalaureate and the Egyptian Baccalaureate, emphasizing lessons that could be drawn from international experiences.
  • Mr. Ezzat Ali Hassan, Head of the Teachers’ Syndicate, presented “Teachers’ Perspective on the Baccalaureate System.”

The second session opened the floor for dialogue between university faculty, high school principals and teachers, students, parents, and civil society institutions, fostering community engagement and discussion on the implementation of the new system.