Dr. Hemt Ismail Abu Kila, Director of Cairo's Education Department, conducted an inspection tour of several schools in East Nasr City on September 29, 2026. She monitored the educational process, students' level, and evaluation activities, as well as the construction status and new expansions in the schools. The tour aimed to ensure the regularity of the educational process and identify areas for improvement.
Dr. Hemt started her tour by visiting Dr. Nawal Muhammad Ismail School for Basic Education, where she observed the educational process inside classrooms and reviewed the regularity of evaluation activities. She also interacted with second-grade preparatory students to assess their level of understanding and academic progress. The director emphasized the importance of students' regular attendance and encouraged them to participate in the educational process.
During her visit, Dr. Hemt ensured that all students had received their textbooks and stressed the need for students to attend classes regularly. She also emphasized that students who attend classes regularly should not be treated equally with those who do not attend, as regular attendance is a key element of the school discipline system. Additionally, she instructed school administrators to quickly remove excess desks and redistribute them to schools that need them.
Dr. Hemt met with subject specialists and reviewed their plans for monitoring and supporting teachers. She emphasized the importance of increasing field visits by specialists to support teachers and improve the educational process. The director also inspected the construction of an additional building at Dr. Nawal Muhammad Ismail School, which will include 20 classrooms and other facilities to increase the school's capacity.
The tour continued with a visit to Omar Ibn Al-Khattab School for Languages, where Dr. Hemt observed kindergarten and primary classes. She listened to students' readings and praised their performance and level. The director also interacted with students, discussing topics such as the pillars of Islam, and was impressed by their participation and confidence.
Dr. Hemt emphasized that the field monitoring of schools is not limited to observing the regularity of the educational process but also involves monitoring students inside classrooms and identifying areas for improvement. She stressed that schools represent the starting point for developing the education system and that students remain at the center of all efforts to improve education.
The inspection tour was attended by several officials, including the Head of Cairo's Educational Buildings Authority, the Director of the Eastern Region, and the school's administrators. The tour aimed to ensure the regularity of the educational process and identify areas for improvement in East Nasr City schools.
Key points
- Dr. Hemt Ismail Abu Kila inspected several schools in East Nasr City to monitor the educational process and students' level.
- The director emphasized the importance of students' regular attendance and encouraged them to participate in the educational process.
- The tour aimed to ensure the regularity of the educational process and identify areas for improvement in East Nasr City schools.
