The National Authority for Quality Assurance in Education, led by Dr. Alaa Ashmawi, held its 266th session on September 23, 2026, to discuss reports from external review visits to educational institutions that had applied for institutional accreditation. The session resulted in several decisions related to higher education, pre-university education, and Azhar education institutions. A total of 676 educational institutions and 60 academic programs were addressed in the decisions.
In the higher education sector, the Authority's board decided to grant accreditation to 26 colleges and institutes, as well as 44 academic programs. Additionally, conditional accreditation was granted to 11 colleges and institutes, and 34 academic programs. The board also decided to give a deadline extension to one college, two institutes, and eight academic programs, while denying accreditation to four academic programs.
For pre-university education, the board decided to grant accreditation to 455 kindergartens and schools. Conditional accreditation was granted to seven kindergartens and schools, while a deadline extension was given to four schools. These decisions aim to ensure that educational institutions meet the required standards for quality and accreditation.
In the Azhar education sector, the board decided to grant accreditation to 190 Azhar kindergartens and institutes. Conditional accreditation was granted to one institute, while a deadline extension was given to four kindergartens. These decisions reflect the Authority's efforts to maintain quality standards across various educational sectors.
The National Authority for Quality Assurance in Education plays a crucial role in evaluating and accrediting educational institutions in Egypt. The Authority's decisions are aimed at ensuring that institutions meet the necessary standards for quality education. By granting accreditation, conditional accreditation, or deadline extensions, the Authority helps institutions improve their quality and provide better education to students.
The recent decisions made by the Authority demonstrate its commitment to maintaining high standards in education. With a total of 676 institutions and 60 academic programs addressed, the decisions are expected to have a significant impact on the Egyptian education sector. The Authority's efforts are geared towards improving the quality of education and ensuring that institutions provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge.
The National Authority for Quality Assurance in Education will continue to monitor and evaluate educational institutions to ensure that they meet the required standards. The Authority's work is essential in maintaining the quality of education in Egypt and ensuring that institutions provide students with a high-quality learning experience.
Key points
- The National Authority for Quality Assurance in Education has issued new accreditation decisions for 676 institutions and 60 academic programs.
- The decisions cover various educational sectors, including higher education, pre-university education, and Azhar education.
- The Authority's efforts aim to ensure that educational institutions meet the necessary standards for quality and accreditation.
