Egypt’s Minister of Education announced in August 2025 that artificial intelligence curricula would be introduced in schools beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, covering select grades across primary, middle, and secondary levels alongside existing computer science and ICT subjects. The initiative aims to build early awareness of AI’s role in national development, integrate AI concepts across stages of education, and emphasise applied learning. Critically, the curricula include an ethics and social implications component, with attention to responsible AI use.
Teacher preparation is a stated priority: the ministry is developing training programmes to create specialists in programming and computer science, and is investing in digital laboratories so teachers can move from theory to hands-on instruction. President Sisi separately ordered the integration of AI and digital literacy into Egyptian schools, signalling presidential-level political commitment to the programme.
Who it affects: Students across primary, middle, and secondary school grades in the Egyptian state system. Teachers will receive training before and during rollout, though no specific minimum training standard or mandatory certification has been defined. The programme is delivered through ministerial directive rather than enacted legislation.
What is notably missing: The curriculum rollout is initiated by ministerial direction rather than a binding legal obligation, meaning it is subject to change with administrative priorities. No dedicated budget line has been publicly confirmed. The initiative covers select grades rather than all year groups, and no independent assessment or enforcement mechanism for teaching quality has been established.