This Thursday morning, Thanaweya Amma (General Secondary) students in South Sinai Governorate took their exams in two subjects: Geography for students in the humanities stream, and Chemistry for students in the science stream. The exams were conducted in a calm atmosphere under strict security measures, as part of the Ministry of Education’s strategy to ensure fairness and equal opportunities for all students.
This year's organizational procedures were more meticulous than before. Exam halls were subjected to rigorous inspections, with strict enforcement of rules—particularly the prohibition of mobile phones and the prevention of any electronic cheating attempts.
After the exams, students’ reactions were mixed. While many humanities stream students expressed relative satisfaction with the geography exam—describing the questions as straightforward and comprehensive—some pointed out that a few essay questions required deeper thinking and more time to answer.
On the other hand, science stream students were divided in their opinions on the chemistry exam. Some found the questions suitable for all academic levels and said they clearly covered the curriculum. Others, however, complained about the difficulty of certain technical questions, saying they were tailored for top-performing students and required high concentration and precise analytical skills.
Dr. Adel Atlem, Deputy Minister of Education in South Sinai, stated that the Directorate’s operations room had monitored the exams throughout the day in full coordination with the Governorate’s central operations room. This was to ensure discipline inside exam halls and to respond immediately to any emergencies.
Atlem confirmed that all exam halls opened on time without delays or issues. The exam papers, answer sheets, and supervisors all arrived as scheduled. He praised the spirit of cooperation among the executive, security, and educational bodies, which contributed to the smooth and safe conduct of the exam day.
He added that the operations room did not receive any formal complaints from students or parents, nor were there any recorded cheating attempts or violations inside the exam halls—reflecting the success of the control and organizational system in place.
According to data from the Education Directorate, a total of 1,424 regular Thanaweya Amma students are sitting the exams this year across eight main exam centers covering all educational districts in the governorate. These include two centers in the city of El-Tor and one center each in Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Ras Sedr, Abu Redis, and Abu Zenima.
Two main centers for distributing exam papers were established in El-Tor and Dahab, along with five sub-centers in Ras Sedr, Abu Zenima, Sharm El-Sheikh, Abu Redis, and Nuweiba, to ensure the daily and secure delivery of exams as part of a carefully planned system designed to prevent leaks or delays.
These measures reflect the state’s commitment to providing a stable exam environment and upholding transparency and credibility in student evaluation, as preparation for the upcoming university phase.
