# Syria outlines launch plan for advanced technology schools

> The planned pathway will start in three cities, with classes scheduled for November.

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- Section: Education
- Country: Syria
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:49:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T15:49:37+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-13
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Syria’s education ministry outlined a National Advanced Technology Pathway for schools in Damascus, Homs and Aleppo. The decree establishing the track was issued on October 7; the ministry said classes were scheduled to begin on November 1.

Students are to take a common Grade 10 curriculum before choosing digital or industrial specializations in Grade 11. The ministry described about 100 places at each school and an 85% basic-certificate score as an entry condition. Experts’ proposal to devote about 60% of the curriculum to practice is a recommendation, not an adopted rule.

## Data

### Reported development

Event described by SANA.

Methodology: Records the dated event as reported by the primary source; it does not estimate an outcome or broader impact.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | Planned technology pathway classes | The ministry scheduled the pathway’s launch for November 1. | scheduled |

Sources: <https://sana.sy/en/education/2350496/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/syria-advanced-technology-pathway-school-launch-plan-2026/data/reported-event?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/syria-advanced-technology-pathway-school-launch-plan-2026/data/reported-event?lang=en&format=csv)

### Planned pathway sites and places

Ministry-stated rollout scope and per-school places.

Methodology: Three planned locations are named by the source. About 100 places are per school; the table does not sum them into a national total.

| Planned rollout | Count |
|---|---|
| Planned school locations | 3 |
| Places at each school (about) | 100 |

Sources: <https://sana.sy/en/education/2350496/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/syria-advanced-technology-pathway-school-launch-plan-2026/data/advanced-technology-pathway-planned-schools-seats?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/syria-advanced-technology-pathway-school-launch-plan-2026/data/advanced-technology-pathway-planned-schools-seats?lang=en&format=csv)

### Admission criterion and expert recommendation

Percentages described in the SANA report; the practical-work share is a proposal.

Methodology: The ministry gives 85% as the minimum certificate score. About 60% practical curriculum is an expert recommendation, not an adopted requirement.

| Reported percentage | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minimum certificate score for applicants | 85 |
| Curriculum practical work proposed by experts (about) | 60 |

Sources: <https://sana.sy/en/education/2350496/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/syria-advanced-technology-pathway-school-launch-plan-2026/data/advanced-technology-pathway-admission-and-practical-work?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/syria-advanced-technology-pathway-school-launch-plan-2026/data/advanced-technology-pathway-admission-and-practical-work?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)](<https://sana.sy/en/education/2350496/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-13)

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