Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel Latif met on Thursday with a delegation from the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) to explore ways of strengthening Egypt’s education system through Japanese expertise.
The talks focused on improving teaching standards and expanding the Egyptian–Japanese schools model nationwide.
Abdel Latif said co-operation with JICA represents a cornerstone of Egypt’s education reform, enabling the exchange of best practice and supporting the development of a modern system aligned with students’ future needs.
The minister also highlighted the success of Egyptian–Japanese schools, which now number 79 across the country, and confirmed plans for further expansion.
He lauded the role of “Tokkatsu” activities in shaping students’ character, fostering discipline, teamwork and essential life skills, while opening new professional pathways for teachers.
The ministry aims to expand teacher training programmes, including specialised Tokkatsu diplomas, to support this growth, Abdel Latif noted.
For their part, the JICA delegation commended Egypt’s progress, referring to the initiative as a model of effective international co-operation.
The two sides agreed to carry on with joint efforts to refine curricula and strengthen classroom practices, in support of Egypt’s goal of delivering high-quality education.
