New school year begins in Egypt - in pictures

Teachers welcome pupils back to the classroom after their summer break

Pupils at Notre Dame School in Cairo gather for the beginning of the new Egyptian academic year. All photos: EPA

Pupils at Notre Dame School in Cairo gather for the beginning of the new Egyptian academic year. The Ministry of Education says that a start date of October 1 applies to all except international schools.

Girls at Notre Dame School in Cairo are back at their desks for the new academic year.

Pupils at Egyptian schools can expect a mid-year holiday at the end of January 2023, while the academic year runs until the first week of June 2023.

Pupils at Notre Dame School in Cairo begin their new academic year. One of newly-appointed Education Minister Reda Hegazy's decisions was to unify start dates for institutions except international schools.

Pupils at Notre Dame School in Cairo and across Egypt are starting their academic terms later this year because, the Ministry of Education says, they will benefit from more of the summer months with their families.

Day 1 for pupils as the new Egyptian academic year starts at Notre Dame School in Cairo.

Day 1 for pupils as the new Egyptian academic year starts at Notre Dame School in Cairo.

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