Education and finance ministers outline phased increases starting in July 2027, alongside funding for teacher training, an end to evening school shifts and expanded technical education

Egypt’s government has begun implementing a presidential directive to improve pay for teachers in pre-university education, following the recommendations of the Egypt Forum 2026.

At a joint press conference at the Ministry of Education in the New Administrative Capital, Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif and Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced a plan to raise teacher pay to EGP 15,000 over the 2027/28 and 2028/29 fiscal years.

The ministers said education is fundamental to human development, which remains a leading national priority and will receive increasing attention in the coming period. They pledged continued coordination to improve education and secure funding for teacher training and professional development, while supporting efforts to eliminate evening school shifts.

Under the plan, teachers will receive cumulative pay increases ranging from EGP 5,000 for assistant teachers to EGP 6,000 for chief teachers over the two fiscal years.

Assistant teachers will receive an increase of EGP 2,500 in 2027/28, followed by an equal increase in 2028/29. The corresponding increase in each year will be EGP 2,600 for teachers, EGP 2,700 for senior teachers, EGP 2,800 for senior teachers A, EGP 2,900 for expert teachers and EGP 3,000 for chief teachers.

The increases will begin in July 2027 and be implemented in phases over two years. Teachers in both the general education and Al-Azhar education systems will benefit from the announced increases, the ministers confirmed.

Responding to questions, Abdel Latif and Kouchouk reaffirmed their commitment to improving teachers’ financial circumstances, recognising their central role in educating future generations and their position as the cornerstone of Egypt’s education system.

Abdel Latif said President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attaches great importance to improving teachers’ financial circumstances and consistently directs the government to take the necessary measures to support them and provide suitable conditions for their work.

He expressed appreciation for teachers across Egypt, praising their dedication and the strong results they continue to achieve despite difficult conditions and challenges. He said the education and finance ministries are working closely to provide support that reflects teachers’ standing and contribution to society.

Addressing concerns about delays in certain financial allocations, the ministers announced that a dedicated committee would be established to monitor payments due to education sector employees and help ensure they are made on schedule.

Abdel Latif also outlined the ministry’s plans to eliminate evening school shifts through the construction of more schools and classrooms, creating a better learning environment for students.

The plan targets an end to evening shifts in primary schools in the 2027 academic year, preparatory schools by the 2028 academic year and secondary schools by the 2029 academic year.

The ministry is building between 10,000 and 15,000 classrooms annually, with new capacity directed towards ending evening shifts. After 2029, the focus will turn to upgrading schools and infrastructure nationwide to improve education quality and services for students.

Asked about plans to expand the number of applied technology schools to around 600 by 2030, the ministers said a comprehensive programme is underway to strengthen technical education, align learning outcomes with labour market needs and improve graduates’ employment prospects in Egypt and abroad.

They said 225 applied technology schools have been launched in cooperation with the private sector and through international partnerships with Italy and Germany, including 100 Egyptian-Italian schools and 38 Egyptian-German schools.

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to sustained cooperation to meet Egypt’s education development targets and improve the performance of the education system.