A parents' guide to the Egyptian Bachaloria: ten things to know

Ten things to know

The Bachaloria is optional and free by law, and it does not replace Thanaweya Amma. The law
There is no switching between the Bachaloria and Thanaweya Amma during the course. Details
The first year does not count. The total (600) comes from the second and third years. Details
The second year matters most: 400 of the 600 marks. Don't wait for the third year.
The track is chosen in the second year, and it decides the faculties. The tracks
Attendance is now a condition: 60% of the assessments to sit the exam. The rule
Two exam sittings a year, and the best counts. The second costs 200 EGP per subject. Details
Half the exam is essays. Memorising alone is not enough. Details
Religion needs 70% even though it is outside the total. Details
University entry is through coordination among the track's faculties. Details

Ask about the week, not the exam. "Did you do the weekly assessment?" matters more than "What will you get?".
Let them choose their track once they have the facts. Six questions for choosing
Know the monthly assessment dates and help them plan their time before each.
Don't buy every course. Try first. On GoBachaloria the first five videos of every subject are free, and after that a subject is unlocked with a code, no card needed.
Go back to official sources. Not everything on social media is right. Myths and facts