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The British Council Egypt is ramping up its commitment to capacity building across the country’s education, youth, and creative sectors, forging new partnerships and initiatives designed to empower individuals and institutions with skills for the future.

Through targeted programmes in teacher training, university leadership, curriculum reform, and youth empowerment, the British Council aims to foster a more inclusive, skilled, and innovative society — closely aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030.

The announcement comes on the heels of recent high-level discussions between Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, and senior representatives from Advance HE and the British Council. Talks focused on strengthening academic leadership, governance, and the professional development of university faculty.

In the school education sector, the British Council continues to support teacher development through the Teacher Excellence Award (TEA) programme, run in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education. In Gharbia Governorate, 21 English teachers were recently recognised for completing Level 1 of the programme, which equips educators with learner-centred methodologies. The Council is also partnering with the Ministry to promote inclusive education through a nationwide Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) campaign, raising awareness and fostering better integration for students with diverse learning needs.

In support of curriculum innovation, the Council has joined forces with UNICEF to co-develop a new English Curriculum Framework for Grades 10 to 12. The reform is designed to incorporate 21st-century competencies and align educational outcomes with labour market demands, improving young people’s readiness for both higher education and employment.

Beyond formal education, the British Council is actively investing in Egypt’s creative and youth ecosystems. Its Creative Makers programme in Upper Egypt is providing aspiring creatives with training in design thinking, entrepreneurship, and business development. Simultaneously, the Digital Innovation Programme 2024 — launched in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and GIZ — is empowering young women, men, and people with disabilities to participate more fully in civil society and state-supported services and infrastructure.

Local partnerships are also deepening. In a recent meeting, the Vice Governor of Giza, Hind Abdelhalim, and British Council Country Director, Mark Howard, explored areas for collaboration in community development and public service enhancement in the Agouza district.

“Capacity building is at the heart of everything we do in Egypt,” said Mark Howard, British Council Country Director. “From teacher development and university leadership to youth skills and creative entrepreneurship, we’re proud to work alongside Egyptian institutions to create meaningful, long-term change. Together, we are unlocking the potential of Egypt’s people and building the foundations for a more inclusive, skilled, and connected future.”

These efforts reflect the British Council’s broader mission to strengthen ties between the UK and Egypt through education, cultural exchange, and shared values, contributing to sustainable development and long-term national progress.