Egypt's Education Ministry sets weekly assessment dates and grade distribution for primary students

Egypt's Ministry of Education has announced weekly assessment schedules and grade distribution for primary and preparatory students in the 2026–2027 academic year.

• The ministry said weekly assessments will begin next week after all grade levels complete registration in the new school year.

• For grades 1 through 6, the ministry set the end-of-semester exam at 60 points, homework at 5, class workbook at 5, and weekly assessments at 10, in addition to monthly tests.

• The ministry said assessments for preparatory grades 1 and 2 total 70 points for year work, against 30 points for the end-of-semester exam.

• The ministry said secondary-stage assessment for first and second year students relies on year-work grades.