The Minister of Education and the Japanese Minister of Education Inspect the Elsewedy International School
Continuing their first official visit to Egypt, and within the framework of strengthening cooperation between Egypt and Japan in the pre-university education sector, Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, accompanied by Ms. Abe Toshiko, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and Mr. Iwai Fumio, Ambassador of Japan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, inspected the Elsewedy International School for Applied Technology and Software. This visit was part of the Japanese Minister of Education's tour of several educational institutions in Egypt.
The two ministers were received at the school by Eng. Mohamed Elsewedy, Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Industries; Eng. Emad Elsewedy, Chairman of the Elsewedy Electrometer Foundation; Dr. Amr Basila, Head of the Central Administration for Technical Education Development and Director of the Operations and Management Unit of Applied Technology Schools; Dr. Hanem Ahmed, Advisor to the Minister for International Cooperation and Agreements; Ms. Amira Awad, Coordinator of the Ministry for International Relations; and Eng. Zeinab Elsewedy, Executive Supervisor of the school.
The visit began with a meeting between the two ministers and members of the Elsewedy Electrometer Foundation. During the meeting, they reviewed the experience of implementing applied technology schools and emphasized the importance of the foundation's role in supporting this advanced model of technical education, which contributes to qualifying students according to the needs of the labor market and in partnership with the private sector.
During the meeting, Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif emphasized that technical education in Egypt is a top priority, aiming to prepare graduates whose abilities are aligned with future professions. He added that the ministry is keen to expand applied technology schools as an integrated model that combines theoretical study with practical training within an industrial environment. This contributes to graduating qualified technical personnel who meet the needs of the local and international labor market.
The Minister expressed his aspiration for further cooperation with the Japanese side in developing educational and training programs in the fields of technology, engineering, and industry.
For her part, Ms. Abe Toshiko, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, praised the advanced level of Egyptian technical education and the system of applied technology schools. She emphasized that the Japanese-Egyptian partnership in this field represents a promising opportunity to enhance human capacity, transfer expertise, and prepare graduates of these schools to work in major international companies, building a generation capable of creativity and innovation in the technological and industrial sectors.
Engineer Emad El-Sewedy praised the Ministry of Education's support for private sector participation in applied technology schools as an industrial partner. He noted that the El-Sewedy International School of Applied Technology and Software represents a successful model of corporate responsibility toward community development through education. He emphasized that the goal is to prepare technical education students who are well-trained, both academically and practically, through programs that prepare them to compete in the labor market.
During the visit, the two ministers inspected the workshops and technical laboratories and listened to a detailed explanation of the school's academic programs and practical training methods, in accordance with the latest international standards. Students also presented a series of practical projects they had developed in the fields of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and programming, for which they have won local and international awards.
In line with the Applied Technology Schools' focus on both academic and psychological cognitive aspects, based on various activities such as music, a number of students presented a practical segment from their music class to the two ministers. They praised the students' performance and their excellence in playing, expressing their admiration for the artistic talents, which reflect the school's commitment to developing creative aspects alongside academic achievement.
At the conclusion of the visit, the Japanese Minister expressed her sincere appreciation for the warm welcome and her great admiration for the students' outstanding level and the projects on display. She praised the spirit of scientific innovation and practical application she witnessed during the visit.