Minister of Education Visits Kawasaki Industrial Technical School in Tokyo
Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, visited Kawasaki Industrial Technical School in Tokyo. Founded in 1907, it is one of the oldest schools in the field of technical education, serving as a distinguished beacon for the preparation of creative young talents.
Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif emphasized that Japan is a global leader in technical and applied education, relying on modern systems that combine theoretical study with practical training, ensuring the graduation of students capable of keeping pace with the needs of the local and international labor market. He noted that the visit to the school aims to learn about these experiences as part of the effort to benefit from advanced Japanese expertise and apply it to the Egyptian context.
Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif inspected the school's various departments, including crafts, mechanical manufacturing, decoration, graphics, and design, reflecting the wide variety of specializations that enable students to develop their artistic and creative skills.
The Minister also inspected the classrooms, laboratories, and workshops, praising the school's level of excellence and the facilities and equipment it provides to support the educational process. He also commended the students' outstanding artwork, which was meticulously crafted and reflected their high skills.
The Minister also met with a group of students during their basketball training session, where he was keen to participate and take photos with them. He emphasized that the Ministry supports sports activities alongside the educational process, believing in the importance of building a well-rounded student personality that combines science, art, and sports.
The school operates on a two-shift system, divided into a morning shift with 500 students and a three-year study period, and an evening shift with 300 students and a four-year study period for students working in the morning.
The school adopts a pioneering educational goal: "For the student to have a vision that they can implement." It also seeks to develop essential traits in its students, most notably flexibility, a strong sense of observation, and the ability to be creative. Statistics indicate that most of the school's graduates enroll in universities, particularly in the faculties of fine and applied arts.
Admission to the school is through an aptitude test administered to students after completing basic education, or through a recommendation from their previous school if they demonstrate exceptional artistic abilities. The teacher-to-student ratio in the morning shift is 1:10, which provides a more effective and high-quality educational environment.