Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif signed on Sunday an unprecedented agreement in Kyoto with the Japanese Ikouikan Education Group to convert 20 Egyptian technical schools into international institutions specialising in nursing, elderly care and information technology.
The agreement sets out a comprehensive model based on Japanese curricula and standards. Schools will be equipped with advanced training labs, while Japanese experts will oversee teaching and help train Egyptian staff, according to a press release.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior Japanese officials including Deputy Speaker of the House of Councillors Tetsuro Fukuyama
In line with the agreement, students will follow tailored programmes: three years in IT and elderly care, and five years in nursing, combining theory with extensive practical training.
Abdel Latif stressed that the initiative reflects Egypt’s drive to align technical education with labour market needs, producing graduates with internationally recognised skills.
The minister described the partnership as a new model of Egyptian‑Japanese co-operation, deepening strategic ties and laying the foundation for future expansion.
He emphasised that the project will enhance Egypt’s capacity to prepare skilled professionals, support healthcare and technology sectors, and strengthen competitiveness in the global job market.
