EGYPT: Youth gain specialized skills at Italian Industrial Technical Academy
Don Bosco Institute is first Italian Industrial Technical Academy outside Italy
EGYPT
(MissionNewswire) The Don Bosco Institute in Cairo, Egypt is the first Italian Industrial Technical Academy outside of Italy. Recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education since 1970, the institute is known for its educational excellence and is the only foreign institution included in what is known as the “4+2” system. This system allows students, after four years at the Salesian high school, to enroll in the Italian Industrial Technical Academy, which is made up of specialized post-diploma centers focused on advanced technology.
Currently, more than 1,000 Egyptian students, aged 14-18, are studying technical subjects, particularly mechatronics, computer science and electronics. The students are also excelling in mathematics and Italian language.
Last year, 60 students enrolled and successfully passed the admission tests for the Italian Industrial Technical Academy. With this initiative, they will be able to complete their two-year post-diploma program in Egypt instead of having to travel to Italy.
“Don Bosco’s mission has always been to educate citizens and believers, especially the most in need,” said Father Morcos Helmy, the institute’s director. “In 2026, we will celebrate 100 years of our presence in Egypt’s capital. We are the only foreign school included in the 4+2 system. We have about 70 teachers and 1,000 students. Every year we train 140 highly skilled technicians fluent in Italian.”
Salesians in Italy also launched Villaggio Italia (Italy Village) and have chosen the Don Bosco Institute as the host of the first Italian educational fair abroad. The two-day event identified students for placements in Italy or within the 300 Italian companies operating in Egypt.
“We have brought together 48 academies and 50 companies. With the 4+2 system, we are strengthening the connection between educational institutions and businesses,” explained Giuseppe Valditara, the Italian minister of education and merit, during the inauguration of Villaggio Italia, held in the courtyard of the Salesian-run institute.
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