Egypt, Japan announce first joint Tokkatsu diploma to train teachers

Egypt has launched its first joint diploma with Japan to train teachers in the Japanese holistic education model Tokkatsu, Higher Education Minister Ayman Ashour announced during a ceremony late Monday.

The programme, starting in the 2025/26 academic year, will be offered at Ain Shams University, Helwan University and the Egypt–Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), in partnership with Japan’s University of Fukui.

Minister Ashour said the initiative marks the first step in implementing the education cooperation agreement between Egypt and Japan, building on the Egypt–Japan Education Partnership launched in 2016. The partnership has already introduced Tokkatsu activities in schools, established E-JUST and adopted Japan’s KOSEN technical education system.

Graduates will receive a joint degree from the Egyptian universities and University of Fukui. The diploma combines theory with hands-on practice in Egypt–Japan schools, aimed at preparing highly qualified teachers.

Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsy announced 10 full scholarships for teachers in nurseries affiliated with the ministry, a step Minister Ashour said underscored the state’s commitment to raising education quality.

The Tokkatsu model is currently applied in 55 schools in Egypt, with 14 more to be added next academic year, bringing the total to 69, according to a statement from the Social Solidarity Ministry.

Egypt’s government sees the diploma as part of its strategy to expand international academic partnerships and enhance the global competitiveness of its higher education system.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser