# School year preparations in Jordan and Egypt

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/school-year-preparations-in-jordan-and-egypt
> Updated: 2026-08-16T15:27:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Educational authorities in Jordan and Egypt have begun preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year. In Jordan, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has allocated 17 million dinars for school maintenance and has completed the addition of 89 classrooms. 

In Egypt, officials have focused on infrastructure and policy adjustments. The Cairo Directorate of Education conducted field inspections to oversee cleanliness and the readiness of kindergarten facilities. Additionally, Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, met with approximately 4,500 principals to address student density and teacher shortages. During these discussions, the ministry announced an increase in the number of school days to 183, up from 116, to align with international standards.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Egypt Education Minister meets with 4,500 principals to prepare for new school year

Egypt's Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif met with 4,500 school leaders to prepare for the 2026/2027 school year, announcing an increase in school days to 183 to meet international standards.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-education-minister-meets-with-4500-principals-to-prepare-for-new-school-year

### 2026-08-11: Educational authorities in Jordan and Egypt prepare for new school year

Jordan and Egypt are ramping up preparations for the new school year, with Jordan allocating 17 million dinars for maintenance and Cairo officials conducting field inspections of school readiness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/educational-authorities-in-jordan-and-egypt-prepare-for-new-school-year

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