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Categories: CULTURE

Al‑Azhar student transfer system rollout

Entities: Sheikh Magdy Atta · Egypt · Al‑Azhar (Egypt) · Egyptian Ministry of Education · Qalyubia Governorate

Overview

In July 2026 the Al‑Azhar Institutes announced an online platform to manage student transfers for the 2026‑27 academic year. The following month, the central administration detailed the August transfer window, specifying that primary‑level students from second grade through third‑grade preparatory can apply to move between Al‑Azhar institutes and Ministry of Education schools. Applicants must submit electronic academic statements and obtain approvals from both sending and receiving institutions. Transfers involving kindergarten, first‑grade primary, or any secondary‑school level are excluded. Prospective Al‑Azhar entrants must also pass an oral Quran memorisation test meeting age‑specific criteria. The process is overseen by Sheikh Magdy Atta under directives from Al‑Azhar and the Ministry of Education.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Egypt Opens August Transfer Window for Al‑Azhar Institutes and Ministry Schools

    From 1‑31 August 2026, Egypt’s Al‑Azhar institutes and the Ministry of Education will accept student transfer applications for primary to preparatory levels, with specific eligibility rules and a required Quran

  2. 22 days ago

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    Al‑Azhar Institutes Launch Online Student Transfer System for 2026‑27 Academic Year

    Al‑Azhar institutes opened an online portal on 12 July 2026 for student transfers for the 2026‑27 year, covering grades 2‑12, with paper forms for kindergarten and specific conditions for primary model‑school‑j

Sources

elaosboa.com · eldyar.net · vetogate.com