The Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education has released decisions outlining the rules and regulations for student absences and disciplinary actions for the 2026 academic year. These rules apply to students in primary, preparatory, and secondary schools. The Ministry has emphasized the importance of monitoring student attendance and has set specific dates for sending warnings to students who exceed the allowed absence rates.
According to the Ministry's directives, student absences will be recorded electronically and periodically in each class. A student's absence from a single class will be considered as an absence for the entire day. The first warning will be sent to parents after five days of continuous absence or seven days of separate absences. The second warning will be sent after ten days of continuous absence or 14 days of separate absences. The third warning will be sent after 12 days of continuous absence or 21 days of separate absences.
The Ministry has warned that absences and dropout rates will affect students' annual performance grades. The Ministry has specified penalties for exceeding the allowed absence rate. A fine of 10 Egyptian pounds will be imposed on students in public and private primary education schools if they fail to attend classes for 10 days without a valid excuse, whether the days are consecutive or separate. This fine will be repeated every 10 days if the student continues to be absent.
In addition to the fine for absence, the Ministry has set a re-registration fee for secondary school students. This fee will be paid to the Fund for Supporting, Financing, Managing, and Constructing Educational Projects through authorized electronic collection outlets and post offices across the country. The re-registration fee for general secondary and technical secondary school students who have dropped out due to absence is 25 Egyptian pounds.
The Ministry has also specified other re-registration fees for secondary school students. For example, the re-registration fee for general secondary and technical secondary school students who have exhausted their chances of repeating a year is 35 Egyptian pounds. A fine of 10 Egyptian pounds will be imposed for a warning of absence if a student is absent for 10 consecutive or separate days in public or private primary education schools.
The new rules and regulations aim to improve student attendance and reduce dropout rates. The Ministry has urged parents and students to adhere to these rules to avoid any disciplinary actions. The Ministry's efforts to monitor and address student absences are part of its broader strategy to improve the quality of education in Egypt.
The Ministry's directives have been released in advance of the new academic year, which is set to begin in 2026. Students, parents, and educators are advised to familiarize themselves with the new rules and regulations to ensure a smooth start to the academic year. The Ministry remains committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Education has introduced new rules for student absences and disciplinary actions for the 2026 academic year.
- A fine of 10 Egyptian pounds will be imposed on students in primary education schools for absence without a valid excuse.
- Re-registration fees for secondary school students range from 25 to 35 Egyptian pounds, depending on the circumstances.
