Egypt will introduce artificial intelligence as a formal subject in high schools starting next academic year, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said Wednesday, following a partnership with a leading Japanese education technology platform. The course will be offered to first-year secondary students as a pass/fail subject and will not be included in students' final grade point averages. However, students who pass will receive a certificate recognised by the Japanese partner institution, potentially qualifying them for work in AI-related fields before completing university. "This is a significant step in preparing Egyptian students for the future," Prime Minister Madbouly said during a weekly press conference. "Artificial intelligence is no longer optional — it is the future." The move is part of a broader push by the Egyptian government to modernise the national curriculum and align the education system with global technological trends. Officials say the new curriculum will focus on both theoretical and practical applications of AI and is intended to reduce the gap between education and workforce needs. The initiative follows a recent official visit to Japan aimed at expanding cooperation in education and innovation. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
