Eight myths about the Egyptian Bachaloria, and the facts

1. "The Bachaloria is compulsory and replaces Thanaweya Amma"

False. The law calls it an optional system, and the minister said it is "a new path, not a replacement for Thanaweya Amma". The law

2. "The first year counts towards the total"

False. The first year is preparatory, and the total (600) comes from the second and third years only. Details

3. "There is one exam, like Thanaweya Amma"

False. There are two sittings a year, and the best mark counts. Details

4. "The Bachaloria costs money"

False. The system is free by law, and the first sitting costs nothing. Only the second sitting has a fee (200 EGP per subject). Fees

5. "Once you choose a track you can never change it"

False. You can change after the second year if you study the new specialised subject. Details

6. "I can switch to Thanaweya Amma if I don't like it"

False. The law does not allow switching between the two systems during your studies. Details

7. "Religion doesn't matter because it is outside the total"

False. It is outside the total, but the pass mark is 70% and passing is a condition of continuing. Details

8. "The Bachaloria is the International Baccalaureate (IB)"

False. It is an Egyptian state certificate, with a memorandum with the IB organisation on the path to accreditation. The difference

The rule

For any claim about the Bachaloria, ask: what is the source? The law, the minister's decision, the ministry's site, or a newspaper quoting them. Every one of our articles lists its sources at the end.

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