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Roya News
8 hours ago
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- Roya News
Summer break begins for students across Jordan
Summer vacation officially began on Wednesday for students in both public and private schools across Jordan, following the conclusion of final exams for the second semester. According to the academic calendar issued by the Ministry of Education, 12th-grade students in public schools completed their exams on May 26, while private school students wrapped up theirs earlier, around June 15. The Ministry clarified that the official start of summer break for public schools is June 4, 2025. Private schools, however, began their holidays earlier following the end of exams for both secondary and basic education stages in mid-June. The break includes all grade levels except for Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) students, who continue preparations for their national exams. The holiday will last until the new academic year begins in August 2025. The Ministry added that teachers and administrative staff will complete exam grading and issue school certificates by the end of June. It encouraged students and parents to make the most of the summer break through educational and recreational activities that help develop skills and recharge energy.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Prime Minister Announces Housing Projects and New Benefits for Teachers - Jordan News
Prime Minister Announces Housing Projects and New Benefits for Teachers During a visit to the Ministry of Education today, Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan emphasized the government's commitment to supporting teachers, describing them as 'the guardians of future generations.' اضافة اعلان Dr. Hassan stated that he had listened to various concerns raised by teachers during his provincial visits and affirmed that the Ministry of Education is the primary entity responsible for teachers' welfare. As part of this support, the Prime Minister instructed the allocation of land for teacher housing projects across the governorates through the Housing and Urban Development Corporation, with funding to be included in the 2026 national budget. He also addressed delays in disbursing emergency loans from the ministry's Social Security Fund, pledging to allocate the required funds to process all pending applications this year and expedite approvals. Additional announcements included: Enhanced long-term, low-interest financing options for teachers through the Social Security Fund. A review of the Teachers' Children's University Scholarship Program, with planned increases in both the scholarship value and the number of beneficiaries starting September. An increase in teacher representation in Jordan's official Hajj delegations, now including spouses. A nationwide school development plan involving: The construction of 85 new schools. The expansion of 35 small schools and the addition of new classrooms. Opening 7 schools at the start of the next academic year and 11 more by the second semester, under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative with the private sector. Dr. Hassan also underscored the importance of instilling national identity in schools, insisting on the mandatory morning assembly, raising the Jordanian flag, and reciting the royal anthem in all schools. Regarding the upcoming Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) exams, he stressed the need to ensure a suitable and supportive environment for students, adding that Jordan's education system must focus on developing competencies, not just issuing diplomas. He concluded: 'There is no real meaning or future for national progress without a modern, quality education system.'
Roya News
07-04-2025
- General
- Roya News
Ministry of Education announces 2025 Tawjihi exam schedule
The Ministry of Education announced on Monday the schedule for the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) exams for 2025 for 12th-grade students. According to the statement issued by the ministry, the exams will commence on Thursday, June 19, and conclude on Thursday, July 10.
Daily News Egypt
18-03-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt reviews education initiatives, cites high school attendance
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Wednesday with Mohamed Abdellatif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, to review the ministry's ongoing initiatives. Discussions included ensuring student attendance, the proposed alternative secondary education system (the 'Baccalaureate'), and broader efforts to develop the basic and technical education systems. During the meeting, Abdellatif highlighted progress within the educational process. 'Student attendance rates are generally high, reaching approximately 85%,' he stated. The proposed alternative to the General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanawiya Amma), known as the 'Baccalaureate,' was also reviewed. According to the Minister, community dialogue sessions have involved discussions with education experts and specialists. Abdellatif emphasised the Ministry's initiatives regarding technical education, referencing his visit in February to the Salesian Institute 'Don Bosco' alongside the Italian Minister of Education and the Italian Ambassador to Cairo. During the visit, they inaugurated the Italian Village model within the school. 'Coordination is underway with prominent business leaders from the private sector to facilitate the employment of graduates from these schools,' Abdellatif confirmed. The Minister of Education noted that letters of intent had been signed to create a joint platform promoting convergence between education systems and to establish the Egyptian-Italian Employment Centre. The latter aims to provide students and graduates with skills and training for the labour market via partnerships between educational institutions and industries in both countries. The signing took place with the head of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the head of the Italian Industries Federation, and representatives of 30 Italian companies in attendance. A cooperation protocol was signed between the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) focusing on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to support Egyptian higher technical institutes. A cooperation agreement was also signed between AICS and Eni concerning the hospitality school in Damietta, within the framework of the – TEJPA program designed to improve technical education and employment prospects through the higher technical school model. The Minister clarified that the collaboration with Italy extends to other areas, noting ongoing coordination with the Italian Ambassador to establish new hotel schools in Egypt via partnerships with the private sector and Italian expertise. The partnership also aims to strengthen applied technology school projects in sectors such as textiles, mining, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. According to Abdellatif, these projects 'play a key role in development by qualifying highly skilled and trained technical workers.' Abdellatif mentioned international visits to strengthen cooperation with foreign partners. He cited his visit to Japan, stating that the country has 'become a leading model in education, thanks to its innovative methods that contribute to improving educational standards and student performance.' The visit to Japan focused on technology, programming, support for students with disabilities, curriculum development and assessment systems. It included tours of Japanese educational institutions and meetings with officials. The Minister of Education also mentioned his visit to Germany, where he held meetings to discuss strengthening cooperation mechanisms in pre-university education. He visited schools in Berlin to study German educational methods and practices, particularly the inclusion system. Abdellatif also highlighted cooperation between the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, to strengthen aspects of cooperation with the private sector in developing agricultural technical schools. These efforts align with state plans to improve technical education outcomes. The Minister reviewed efforts in cooperation with private sector investors to benefit from the existing 172 agricultural schools, aiming to achieve development in the agricultural sector. This includes preparing technical workers trained in modern techniques, irrigation methods, livestock management and organic crops, while aligning agricultural education with labour market needs and creating new specializations.
