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1.2 Million Students in Experimental Schools Alone

The most overcrowded segment in Egypt's education system

"Experimental schools attracted 1.2 million students until they overflowed — prompting a rise in the enrollment age and a decline in standards"

Total students in experimental schools

0

students

Number of schools

3,000+

schools

Average students

~400

per school

Enrollment age (raised)

5 years

was 4 years

Secondary school entry requirement from experimental schools: 140 out of 280 — vs. 230 for public school students

Source: Akhbar Al-Youm / Ministry of Education annual statistics 2025/2026