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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE 



© Donald McEeish 



AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN EGYPT S CAPITAL 



Until recently, the teaching of the Koran formed the major part of the course of study in 

 the kuttab, or native elementary school of Egypt. The most rudimentary science was ignored 

 or taught incorrectly. Under the British, conditions were improving. Now Egypt faces its 

 own educational responsibilities. 



