In a statement, the ministry urged parents to ensure that schools comply with approved educational regulations and warned them against being misled by unauthorized entities or practices that violate the law.
It said all schools licensed to operate in Egypt must implement approved curricula and adhere to the regulations governing the country’s education system without exception.
The ministry added that any international school found offering homeschooling programmes would face legal action to protect students’ rights and ensure the continuity of their education.
The statement comes amid growing public debate in Egypt over homeschooling arrangements, particularly those linked to some international schools offering American Diploma program.
The issue has stirred controversy among regulart educators and parents, who questioned whether homeschooling would give some students an unfair advantage over their peers, who are required to attend classes and sit for examinations throughout the academic year.
Similarly, homeschooling has raised concerns about unfairly exempting some students from attendance and assessment requirements while imposing them on those who receive conventional schooling, especially since both groups of students compete for admission to the same universities.
Last month, the ministry detected schools enrolling students under the homeschooling system in violation of the law, according to media reports.
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