Egypt's schools to open on time, unlike universities

Unlike universities, Egypt's academic year in schools will start on time, Education Minister Mahmoud Abo El-Nasr said Saturday.

Students are expected to start school 20 September, as per a decision by the High Council of Pre-University Education, Abo El-Nasr told state news agency MENA.

He added that there is "complete coordination" with the country's security apparatus to ensure the safety of students.

On Thursday, Higher Education Minister Sayed Abdel-Khalek said the new academic semester at universities would start 11 October instead of 27 September.

He said university dormitories are not ready yet to receive students.