Politicians , whether they 're from the ruling Muslim Brotherhood or the opposition , agree that educational reform is needed . While Egypt struggles to work through political problems , its education system suffers . Literacy rates are low and unemployment is high , especially among females . Many middle - class families are spending a large portion of their income on private tutoring . A few start - up companies have emerged , however , to address the education deficit .
While Egypt struggles to work through political problems , its education system suffers . Literacy rates are low and unemployment is high , especially among females . Many middle - class families are spending a large portion of their income on private tutoring . A few start - up companies have emerged , however , to address the education deficit .