Legal Framework For Private Schools In Egypt

Egypt's private education sector plays a vital role in broadening and enriching educational opportunities across the country's school system.

Governed by a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework, private schools whether national or international must operate under well-defined standards designed to ensure quality, accountability, and alignment with national educational objectives. Accordingly, each one of them is subject to specific licensing, operational and compliance requirements.

Establishment and Licensing of Private Schools

The establishment and operation of private schools in Egypt are subject to prior approval requirements under Education law No. 139 of 1981 and its executive regulations, as supplemented by relevant ministerial decrees issued by the ministry of education and technical education.