Educational system in Egypt and Jordan : a comparative study

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_The current study aimed to show the most important similarities and differences between the Educational System in Egypt and Jordan.

The results showed that there are a lot of similarities between the both systems, for example: education in both countries is available for everyone as it's compulsory, free of charge but within nominal fees, The increasing number of schools and students in both countries leading, both countries seek to improve the quality of education and its outputs to suit market demands, the similarity in kindergarten stage in terms of age and prevalence, both countries agree upon social and individual needs for education, as it provides children with essential values and information enabling them to conduct their multiple needs.

On the other hand there are some important differences between the two systems, such as: In Jordan the compulsory stage is extended to 10 years whereas in Egypt, the stage which is similar to a compulsory stage in Jordan is extended just to 9 years, the new education plan was implemented under which the primary stage became 10 years, but in Egypt started to extend the primary stage to 9 years, as it began to realize that the much the development is, the much is the need for further extension in education stages to encounter new challenges in front of society.

If we wish to realize the general characteristics of education in both countries, we have to perceive that many factors led to their present form, one of which are historical and cultural developments through which Arab World have passed, and political and economic powers that rule.