Ouagadougou:Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif visited Crest Secondary School in Singapore to explore its integrated educational model that combines academic instruction with practical and vocational training.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the visit aimed to learn from Singapore's experience in developing students' technological and professional skills, and its approaches to bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. During the visit, Abdel Latif was accompanied by Crest Secondary School Principal Benjamin Kwok, Egyptian Ambassador to Singapore Amira Fahmy, Assistant Minister for Strategic Planning and Follow-up Ahmed El-Mohamady, and other school officials.
Kwok outlined the school's educational model, which integrates academic curricula with vocational and applied learning programs tailored to students' abilities and interests. The minister toured classrooms and technology labs, observing students engaged in computer-based learning and practical digital technology applications. He also visited vocational training workshops to examine the equipment used in engineering applications, learning how these facilities help students develop technical expertise.
Abdel Latif viewed a student project aimed at improving home safety for elderly people through technological applications, demonstrating the potential of applied learning to address real-world social needs. The minister also reviewed the school's extracurricular activities, which focus on promoting communication, teamwork, and discipline, and was briefed on academic and vocational pathways available to students after graduation.
At the end of the visit, Abdel Latif praised the school's educational practices and student projects. He emphasized the importance of integrating academic education with practical training to prepare graduates for future demands, highlighting the value of learning environments that foster innovation and real-life problem-solving. Crest Secondary School offers programs in fields such as information technology, mechanical design, culinary arts, and e-commerce, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning.