UNICEF Egypt, alongside the British Council, will work with Egypt’s Ministry of Education on a new English language curriculum for secondary school students.
The curriculum will work in line with Egypt’s ‘Education Reform 2.0’. According to UNICEF, Education Reform 2.0 is ‘skills-based education and digital learning’, to aid students in finding good careers, and ensuring skills-based learning is available to marginalised children.
UNICEF will aid in the development process of the new curriculum, including the design of inclusive, gender-responsive and digitally innovative components. Alongside the Council, UNICEF is committed to a holistic approach, incorporating gender inclusion, digital innovation and green education.
‘UNICEF is proud to partner with the British Council […] on developing an enhanced English curriculum framework for higher secondary education in Egypt,’ said Nathalie Meyer, Deputy Representative at UNICEF Egypt. ‘This partnership reflects our shared commitment to equipping students with the language proficiency and 21st century skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world under the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s reform vision.’
Building on previous work creating a thematic curriculum framework for EFL, the Council will take on technical development. In addition, the Council will conduct ‘capacity-building sessions’ for Ministry of Education personnel, ensuring effective implementation of the framework.
Mark Howard, British Council director in Egypt said he is ‘delighted’ to work on the new curriculum:
‘Better English skills for young people helps to empower them to access opportunities and build international connections. We believe that high-quality and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment of English increases academic, career and social opportunities and will enable young people in Egypt to participate actively in a global society.’
