Egyptian education officials, led by Said Attia, the first deputy minister of education in Giza, and Hani Sobhi, director general of the legal affairs department at the Ministry of Education, conducted a comprehensive inspection of several schools in the Omraniya district on October 4, 2026. The visit aimed to monitor the start of the new academic year and assess the state of education in the area. The officials visited several schools, including the Shaheed Osama Ahmed Secondary School for Girls, Shaheed Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Aziz Official Language School, and Umm Al-Mu'minin Primary School.
During the inspection, Attia and Sobhi participated in the morning assembly at the Shaheed Osama Ahmed Secondary School for Girls, where they joined students in the morning flag-raising ceremony. This was part of an effort to emphasize the importance of national values and patriotism alongside academic achievement. The officials also reviewed the schools' infrastructure, including classrooms, laboratories, and recreational facilities.
The inspection focused on monitoring the attendance and commitment of students and teachers, as well as ensuring that schools adhere to the scheduled curriculum. Attia emphasized that "real monitoring begins in the classroom" and directed school administrators to focus on improving reading, writing, and math skills among struggling students. He also urged schools to boost attendance by promoting extracurricular activities and discovering student talents.
Sobhi explained that the involvement of the legal affairs department in the inspection aimed to ensure the accurate implementation of ministerial regulations and decisions. He added that the goal was to provide a transparent and fair working environment that guarantees the rights of both teachers and students. Sobhi also noted that any obstacles encountered during the inspection would be addressed promptly within the established institutional framework.
The inspection also included a comprehensive review of school services and facilities, such as building maintenance, drinking water, ventilation, and lighting. Officials verified the availability of emergency evacuation plans and the functionality of safety exits. Additionally, they reviewed the accuracy of monthly assessments and the documentation of annual student evaluations.
The inspection team observed that some schools faced challenges, including a shortage of teaching staff in certain subjects. In response, Attia directed school administrators to expedite the process of filling these gaps and to activate daily supervision to ensure student safety. The officials also interacted with students, teachers, and parents to gather feedback and concerns.
The Giza education officials concluded the inspection by emphasizing their commitment to conducting regular surprise visits to schools across the district. Attia stated that the primary objective of these inspections was to support the education sector and address challenges to provide high-quality education for students. The officials vowed to follow up on the concerns and recommendations raised during the inspection to ensure a smooth and successful academic year.
Key points
- The Egyptian education officials conducted a comprehensive inspection of schools in the Omraniya district to monitor the start of the new academic year.
- The inspection focused on evaluating the state of education, infrastructure, and services in the visited schools.
- The officials provided directives to school administrators to address challenges and improve the overall quality of education.
