Giza investigates pupil’s return to third grade after a month in fourth

Education authorities in Giza are investigating a case in which a primary school pupil was returned to third grade after spending a month studying in fourth grade.

Sources at the Giza Education Directorate said the girl had been registered in fourth grade for the school year before being moved back.

The circumstances behind the change remain unclear. The information provided did not explain why the pupil’s grade placement was altered after classes had begun.

The directorate sources confirmed that the matter was under investigation. No findings or decision on the pupil’s placement were provided.