The system
1. Is the Bachaloria compulsory?
No, it is optional. The law
2. Does it replace Thanaweya Amma?
No. The minister called it "a new path, not a replacement". The difference
3. Is it free?
Yes, the system is free, and the first exam sitting costs nothing. Fees
4. How many years?
Three: the first, second and third years of secondary.
5. Is it a bachelor's degree?
No. A bachelor's is a university degree. The difference
6. Is it the International Baccalaureate (IB)?
No, though there is a memorandum with the IB. The difference
The total and subjects
7. What is the total out of?
600. The calculation
8. Does the first year count?
No, it is preparatory. Details
9. What are the first-year subjects?
10. What are the second-year subjects?
Three common subjects plus a specialised one. The subjects
11. What are the third-year subjects?
Two specialised subjects. The subjects
12. Does Religion count?
No, but you need 70%. Details
13. Does Programming count?
In the second year, on the Engineering track only. Details
Tracks
14. How many tracks?
Four. The tracks
15. When do I choose?
As you enter the second year. How to choose
16. Can I change track?
Yes, after the second year, on conditions. Details
17. Can I switch to Thanaweya Amma?
No, the law does not allow it. Details
Exams
18. How many exam sittings?
Two a year, and the best counts. Details
19. What is the exam like?
50% essay and 50% multiple choice. How to prepare
20. Does attendance matter?
Yes: you need 60% of the assessments to sit the exam. The rule
21. When are the 2027 exams?
May and July for the second year. The dates
University and beyond
22. How do I get into university?
Through coordination, among your track's faculties. Details
23. Is it recognised abroad?
It is on a path to international accreditation. Details
24. How many students chose it?
92% of the first year in its first year. The numbers
25. Can I study online?
Very much so, alongside school. How
Sources
- Law No. 169 of 2025 amending the Education Law — full text, 13 August 2025
- Education Minister: a new path, not a replacement for Thanaweya Amma — Youm7, 16 July 2025
- The Education Minister's two decisions on Bachaloria and Thanaweya Amma study and exams — Youm7, 17 August 2026
- Medicine, Engineering, Business and Arts: the Bachaloria tracks in detail — Masrawy, 17 August 2026
- How to change track in the Egyptian Bachaloria: conditions and deadline — Masrawy, 5 August 2026
- The ministry's assessment rules for Bachaloria students — Matn News, 3 August 2026
- 60% of assessments to sit the exam; 50% essay and 50% multiple-choice questions — Youm7, 17 August 2026
- Education Minister: 750,000 students, 92%, chose the Bachaloria of their own free will — Youm7, 23 December 2025
- The Egyptian Bachaloria enters international accreditation — Al-Ahram Gate