Cairo: Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif on Monday, August 10, 2026, met with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) First Vice President Yuko Mitsui, as they discussed developments in Egypt-Japan cooperation in education and ways to expand existing projects.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the talks took place during Abdel Latif's visit to Japan and covered the expansion of Egyptian-Japanese schools, teacher training, and prospects for extending Japanese educational practices to mainstream schools. Abdel Latif noted that the number of Egyptian-Japanese schools will increase to 102 in September, up from 69 last year and 52 two years ago.
Mitsui praised the Education Ministry's efforts to increase the number of Egyptian-Japanese schools while maintaining the quality of education. She emphasized the importance of continuing the approach to maximize the benefits of the Japanese model. The discussions also included a cooperation program with Hiroshima University to train and develop teachers, scheduled to begin in September.
Abdel Latif mentioned that the program would provide comprehensive training based on the Japanese education system, enhancing teachers' skills through a combination of theoretical, practical, and research components. Hiroshima University professors will deliver 10 courses in Egypt covering academic, practical, and research aspects, according to the minister.
Mitsui expressed interest in the program, highlighting its importance in strengthening teachers' capabilities and leveraging Japanese expertise in training and developing educational staff. The talks also addressed expanding cooperation beyond Egyptian-Japanese schools to include mainstream public schools, adapting Japanese educational practices to the Egyptian context.
The discussions also explored the potential of Egypt's experience with the Japanese education model as a successful example of international educational cooperation and its transferability to Arab and African countries. JICA's vice president stated that Japan viewed the Egyptian-Japanese experience as an exceptional example of educational cooperation outside Japan and expressed a desire to further develop and expand its benefits.
The talks further covered Japanese supervision of Egyptian-Japanese schools. The number of Japanese supervisors is expected to reach 39 by September, overseeing academic and administrative aspects and transferring Japanese expertise to Egyptian staff. Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining coordination and cooperation to strengthen the strategic education partnership between Egypt and Japan, supporting efforts to develop the education system and broaden the use of Japanese expertise in the region and Africa.