The Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education has directed educational directorates to inform schools about the controls regulating October exams for transfer students, set to begin on October 18. The exams will follow the dates and schedules announced by the ministry and educational directorates across various governorates. These instructions aim to ensure a smooth and organized examination process.
According to the instructions, students who miss the October exam due to a medical excuse will have their grades calculated based on their average scores, without taking a replacement exam. Educational directorates emphasized the importance of recording these students' grades in the grade tracking register and certificate, allowing parents to monitor their child's performance. Additionally, directorates stressed the need for accurate tracking of student absences during the exam period.
The directorates have instructed schools to prepare three different exam models, labeled "a, b, c," for each subject. These models are prepared by the first supervisor in the educational administration and are then distributed to schools. This approach ensures that three different exam versions are available within the same classroom, taking into account the organization of exams for morning and evening sessions, as well as the arrangements for students with disabilities.
The October 2026 exams will assess students' understanding of the material covered since the beginning of the academic year, focusing on the targeted learning outcomes according to the studied curricula. Exams will be held during the second period of the school day and will last for half a period or a full period, depending on the relative weight of each subject and its exam specifications.
Schools are required to adhere to the announced schedules and exam dates, as well as accurately record student absences and grades. This will enable the monitoring of students' academic progress and allow parents to access their children's results. Furthermore, students and teachers are expected to follow the standard school uniform and dress code during the exam period.
After completing the exams, students are expected to continue with their regular school day, maintaining the usual school routine. Educational directorates have emphasized the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure the integrity and fairness of the examination process.
The October exams are a crucial assessment of students' progress, and the education ministry's instructions aim to ensure that the exams are conducted in a transparent and organized manner. By following these guidelines, schools can provide a supportive and fair environment for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Key points
- Students who miss the October exam due to illness will have their grades calculated based on their average scores.
- Schools must prepare three different exam models for each subject to ensure variation and fairness.
- Exams will be held during the second period of the school day, lasting half a period or a full period depending on the subject.
