Adult Education

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The education system of Egypt struggles to overcome both internal and external challenges. The Egyptian school system has traditionally struggled to find adequate funding, resulting in insufficient teaching staff, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of essential teaching materials. In light of the country’s recent financial instability, the school system continues to suffer, especially in poorer communities. Many young people—especially young males—are choosing to drop out of school to pursue work, hoping to raise money for their families. Additionally, many lingering or traditional stigmas persist regarding women and education. In a report released in 2017 by CAPMAS, it was estimated that roughly 14.4% of Egyptian males were considered illiterate. In the same report, women were estimated at 26%.