Alternatives to the General Secondary School System After Preparatory School

 Alternatives to the General Secondary School System After Preparatory School

Best Alternative Schools After Preparatory School in Egypt

To avoid the challenges of higher education in faculties of education and arts, and to improve the chances of employment, here are 36 alternative schools to the general secondary school system. These schools provide job opportunities upon graduation and are available in all governorates of Egypt. In this article, you will learn about the locations, specializations, requirements, and documents needed for application.

Best Schools Better Than General Secondary School

After completing the third preparatory grade, students begin searching for alternative schools due to the difficulty of the modern secondary school system. Here are the schools that can be applied to after the second term exams.

1. Toshiba Arab School

   • Minimum score: 220

   • Age: No more than 18 years old by October 1st

   • Specializations: Electrical installations, refrigeration and air conditioning, mechanical manufacturing

   • Requirements:

     • Pass English, Arabic, and mathematics exams

     • Pass the personal interview

   • Features: Opportunity to travel to Japan for further study

2. El-Sewedy School

   • Score: 220 to 280

   • Age: No more than 18 years

   • Specializations:

     • Iron and steel industry

     • Plastics industry

     • Logistics

     • Mechanics

     • Energy components maintenance and repair (cables, transformers)

     • Industrial electronics

   • Requirements: Completion of preparatory school

   • Features: Guaranteed employment in El-Sewedy Electric Group

3. WE School for Telecommunications

   • Minimum score: 250

   • Age: No more than 18 years old by October 1st

   • Specialization: Telecommunications and information technology

   • Requirements:

     • Medically fit

     • Egyptian nationality with both parents Egyptian

     • Pass the admission tests and interview

   • Study duration: 3 years

   • Features: First school specialized in telecommunications

4. Railways and Roads School

   • Minimum score: 210

   • Specialization: Study in the Egyptian Railway Authority

   • Study duration: 3 years

   • Features: Direct employment in the Egyptian Railway Authority

5. Gold and Jewelry School

   • Location: Obour City

   • Open to both boys and girls

   • Specialization: Jewelry and ornament technology

   • Requirements:

     • Pass the health fitness test

     • Pass the personal interview

     • Pass Arabic, English, and mathematics exams

   • Features: Established in collaboration with "Egypt Gold" company

6. Drinking Water and Sanitation School

   • Specialization: Development of water and sanitation sectors

   • Locations: Beheira, Beni Suef, Cairo, Asyut, Menoufia

   • Features: Direct employment with the Holding Company upon graduation

7. Arab Organization for Industrialization School

   • Minimum score: 220

   • Requirements:

     • Resident of Cairo Governorate

     • Completion of preparatory school

     • Class density should not exceed 25 students

8. Mechatronics School – New Cairo

   • Duration: 3 years

   • Location: New Cairo

   • Requirements: Open to students from Badr, Shorouk, 10th of Ramadan, Belbis, Salam, and Obour

   • Features: Partnership with the Ministry of Education

9. Dabaa Nuclear School

   • Minimum score: 265

   • Specializations: Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanics

   • Requirements:

     • At least 90% in mathematics and English

     • Good computer knowledge

     • Pass scientific, medical, and personal fitness tests

   • Features:

     • Industrial technical diploma

     • Direct employment at the Dabaa reactor

   • Fees: 3120 EGP per year

10. Solar Energy School – Aswan

    • Minimum score: 260

    • Specialization: Solar energy

    • Requirements: Free from health restrictions

    • Features: Employment in solar energy plants

11. Ghabbour Auto School

    • Minimum score: 180

    • Language: English as the primary language

    • Features: 3 certificates

      • Productivity competency diploma

      • Certificate from the German Chamber

      • SIS certificate in the German system

12. Integrated Technological Complex

    • Minimum score: 220

    • Duration: 7 years

    • Requirements: Pass capability tests (English, mathematics, appearance)

    • Features:

      • Bachelor's in technical studies

      • One million-dollar scholarship

      • One of the top 10 schools in Africa

13. Mubarak Koul School

    • Minimum score:

      • General: Less than 160

      • Refrigeration and air conditioning: 190

      • Electronics: 200

      • Specialized: Starts from 230

    • Duration: 3 years

    • Requirements:

      • Preparatory school certificate from the same year of application

      • Pass a personal interview

      • Commit to behavior and appearance standards

      • Egyptian nationality

      • Physically fit

      • Not accepting students from Al-Azhar or those transferring from general secondary school

    • Features:

      • Direct employment

      • Monthly allowances

14. Electro Egypt School

    • Specialization: Electrical maintenance

    • Requirements: Open to Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia residents

    • Features: Partnership with Schneider Electric, the European Institute, and the French Chamber of Commerce

15. Military Production School – Salam

    • Specializations:

      • Mechanical technology

      • Electronics

      • Electrical technology

    • Locations: Helwan

    • Helwan Branch Features:

      • Machine operation

      • Metal forming

      • Welding

      • Furniture carpentry

      • Refrigeration and air conditioning

      • Computing

      • Petrochemicals

16. Ahmed Taleb Hospitality School

    • Specialization: Restaurant management and operation

    • Location: Cairo

    • Features: Partnership with Americana company and Misr El-Kheir Foundation

Important Notes for Parents and Students:

• Some schools accept students with a minimum score of 200.

• Some schools accept boys only, while others are co-educational.

• Application is usually online through the Ministry of Education’s website or via specific school links.

• It is advisable to apply quickly when the application opens, as spots are limited.