Egyptian education minister bans home-schooling in international schools

Egypt's education minister has ordered a ban on the home-schooling system in all international schools during a meeting to follow up on the new academic year.

• Mohamed Abdel Latif met with Cairo education directorate leaders, including director Hemmat Abu Keila, to follow up on the new school year's progress.
• The minister announced a ban on home-schooling in any international school, vowing decisive action against violations.
• He said education directorate managers bear direct responsibility for schools in their areas and must immediately address any obstacles or attendance shortfalls.
• He stressed continued supervision of national identity subject instruction in international schools to ensure required courses are taught.