The Cairo Education Directorate held a meeting on September 21, 2026, to discuss mechanisms for monitoring private schools and ensuring the regularity of the educational process. Director Dr. Hamt Ismail Abu Kila attended the meeting along with other officials, including Dr. Mervat Mostafa, deputy director, and Mohamed Kamal, director of private education. The meeting aimed to review the implementation of rules and regulations governing private schools.
Dr. Abu Kila emphasized that private education is an integral part of Cairo's education system, stressing the need for intensified field monitoring of private schools through specialized committees. She directed the committees to promptly address any observations to ensure the regularity of the educational process and achieve discipline within schools. This move aims to improve the quality of education and protect students' rights.
The directorate highlighted the importance of adhering to ministerial decisions and circular books that regulate the work of private schools. Dr. Abu Kila specifically mentioned the need to implement the instructions contained in Circular Book No. 5. Compliance with these rules and instructions is considered essential for the smooth operation of private schools.
Dr. Abu Kila also directed the activation of the Educational Stimulation and School Discipline List No. 150 of 2024. This list aims to address situations and problems in accordance with legal and educational controls while safeguarding students', parents', and employees' rights. The directorate seeks to create a well-structured environment within private schools.
The meeting also discussed the participation of private school students in various competitions and activities in accordance with the organizing rules. This allows students to develop their talents and abilities. Additionally, the directorate emphasized the importance of teaching identity subjects according to ministerial decisions and approved curricula.
Dr. Abu Kila stressed the need for swift handling of parents' problems and complaints, maintaining good communication with them, and examining complaints to take necessary actions. This approach aims to preserve students' rights and promote cooperation between schools and families. Efficient complaint handling is crucial for maintaining trust between schools and parents.
In conclusion, Dr. Abu Kila confirmed that the directorate will continue to monitor private schools, focusing on the quality of education, discipline, adherence to ministerial decisions, and protection of students' rights. These areas will be central to the directorate's monitoring of the private education sector in Cairo during the coming period.
Key points
- The Cairo Education Directorate is set to intensify monitoring of private schools to ensure compliance with regulations.
- The directorate emphasizes the importance of teaching identity subjects according to ministerial decisions and approved curricula.
- Swift handling of parents' complaints and good communication are also essential for promoting cooperation between schools and families.
