Education Services in Egypt

Egypt is known to have the biggest overall education system in the North African and Middle East region. The Human Development Index listed Egypt’s education system at 123, and 7 in the lowest 10 HDI countries in North Africa and Middle East. Basic education in Egypt is a right for all Egyptian children from six-years-old. Education is compulsory for nine years, starting at the age of six until fourteen.The primary medium of instruction in Egyptian schools is Arabic. Expats who want to take advantage of the local educational system are advised to do some research in advance as to what schools are safe and not affected by the unrest in the country.