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What was the impact of the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869 on Egypt?
What was the impact of the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869 on Egypt?
What was the outcome of the 1914-1919 period for Egypt?
What was the outcome of the 1914-1919 period for Egypt?
What is a significant factor in the development of Egypt's education system?
What is a significant factor in the development of Egypt's education system?
What is the focus of Egyptology?
What is the focus of Egyptology?
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What was the outcome of the 1952 revolution in Egypt?
What was the outcome of the 1952 revolution in Egypt?
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What is a significant factor in the emerging role of private education in Egypt?
What is a significant factor in the emerging role of private education in Egypt?
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What marked the beginning of British de facto control over Egypt?
What marked the beginning of British de facto control over Egypt?
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What was the outcome of the Arab Spring in Egypt?
What was the outcome of the Arab Spring in Egypt?
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What is significant about the history of Egypt?
What is significant about the history of Egypt?
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What is a characteristic of ancient Egyptian culture?
What is a characteristic of ancient Egyptian culture?
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Study Notes
Education in Egypt
- 1994: Teacher training initiatives introduced to advance pedagogy
- 2000: School enrollment increased, with 92.62% in primary school and 78.59% in secondary school
- 2001-2002: Budget of R30 billion allocated for less fortunate students
- 2011-2012: Funding increased to R78.3 billion
- State is responsible for funding most education systems, with aid from World Bank, UNICEF, UNESCO, and other countries
- Dual education system in Egypt, with state and religious education
- Religious education sponsored by Al-Azhar University
Education System in Egypt
- 5 phases of education:
- Pre-school education (not compulsory, fees incurred)
- Primary education (compulsory by law)
- Preparatory education (compulsory by law)
- Secondary education (general, technical, and vocational)
- Post-secondary education (including higher education)
Higher Education in Egypt
- 2.8 million students enrolled in higher education institutions, representing 34.4% of the population in the relevant age group
- Public higher education institutions absorb around 74% of students, while the rest are enrolled in private institutions
Private Schools in Egypt
- 3 types of private schools:
- Ordinary private schools (similar to government schools)
- Language schools (offer extra languages like English, French, and German, and are often expensive)
- Muslim Brotherhood-sponsored schools (follow a different curriculum, now under Ministry supervision)
History of Education in Egypt
- Ancient Egypt (4000 BC): Characterized by flourishing arts and culture
- 525 BC: Persia conquered Egypt
- 30 BC: Ptolemies ruled, with Cleopatra as the last pharaoh
- 641-1517: Muslim leaders ruled Egypt
- 1789-1801: French rule
- 1869: Completion of the Suez Canal led to British involvement
- 1882: British took over Egypt, which remained a British protectorate until 1914
- 1914-1919: British ruled Egypt during World War I
- 1922: Egypt became an independent sovereign state (nominally) with King Fuád
- 1952: Army head took over, and Nasser became president in 1956
- 1970: Nasser died, and Sadat took over
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This quiz covers the advancements in the education system in South Africa, including teacher training initiatives, increased school enrollment, and funding from the government and international organizations.
