Egypt to make AI, programming core subjects for 1st-yearr secondary school students in 2025
January 15, 2025
Original Article: https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/2/534412/Egypt/Society/Egypt-to-make-AI,-programming-core-subjects-for-st.aspx
Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel-Latif announced Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) and programming will become core subjects for first-year secondary school students starting next year.
Abdel-Latif clarified that this move aims to equip students with fundamental programming skills upon graduation.
The minister made his remarks during a symposium hosted by the National Press Authority to discuss the latest developments in the country's educational system.
Abdel-Latif highlighted Egypt's position as having the most extensive pre-university education system in the Middle East and North Africa.