Sharqia Sets Early Start for 3rd Preparatory Exams 2026: Full Schedule Released

Sharqia Governorate’s Education Directorate has officially adopted the 3rd Preparatory Grade exam schedule for 2026. This schedule marks an earlier start than most other governorates. Many other regions will begin their examinations on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Students are actively searching for the 3rd Preparatory Grade exam schedule in Sharqia Governorate. They need to confirm their test dates. Preparations are currently underway to finalize student databases and issue seat numbers. Exam committees have been established, and the review of preparatory certificate forms has begun to assign seat numbers.

Here are the details of the 3rd Preparatory Grade exam schedule for Sharqia Governorate:

3rd Preparatory Grade Exam Schedule 2026, Sharqia Governorate

The 3rd Preparatory Grade exam schedule for Sharqia Governorate begins with three subjects grouped into a single day. These subjects are Art Education, Religious Education, and Computer. Core subject examinations then follow, spread over five days. A one-day break is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026.

The Sharqia Governorate Education Directorate decided the first-term preparatory certificate exams will commence on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Examinations will continue until Thursday, January 22, 2026. This period includes both core and subsidiary academic subjects.

The Directorate has instructed all schools and committees to adhere strictly to the examination regulations set by the Ministry of Education. These regulations include specific guidelines:

• Twenty minutes of the Arabic Language exam time are allocated for dictation.
• All language school students will take the advanced level (Rafie Level) exam under school supervision. This must occur before the written examinations and without disrupting the regular school day.
• Practical assessment for extracurricular activities must be completed at least two weeks before the end of the academic term.
• Home-schooled students are exempt from the Computer and Information Technology exam. They are also exempt from classroom activities, written diagnostic tests, and other extracurricular activities, as per Ministerial Decree 212 of 2011, amended by Ministerial Decree 277 of 2017.
• Students with special needs (inclusion programs) will follow the same schedule. Their examination time will not be doubled. The exam content will be adapted to their specific disability, in line with relevant ministerial decrees and organizational instructions.
• Ministerial Decree 137 of 2024 applies to these examinations. Any matters not covered by this decree will refer to the provisions and articles of Ministerial Decree 212 of 2011, as amended by Ministerial Decree 277 of 2017.

3rd Preparatory Grade Exam Schedule 2026, Sharqia Governorate

The Student Affairs and Examinations Department at the Sharqia Education Directorate has finalized the preparatory certificate exam schedule for both general and sports tracks. The schedule ensures only one core subject is tested per day, following the completion of all subsidiary subjects on a single designated day:

• **Thursday, January 15, 2026:**
  • Art Education: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hours)
  • Religious Education: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (1.5 hours)
  • Computer and Information Technology: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (1 hour)
• **Saturday, January 17, 2026:** Algebra and Statistics: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hours)
• **Sunday, January 18, 2026:** Arabic Language, Calligraphy, and Dictation: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (2.5 hours)
• **Tuesday, January 20, 2026:** Science: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hours)
• **Wednesday, January 21, 2026:** Social Studies: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hours)
• **Thursday, January 22, 2026:**
  • Foreign Language: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2 hours)
  • Geometry: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (2 hours)

For more official information regarding educational updates, please visit the Egyptian Ministry of Education website.