Government reinforces 2015 fees guidelines for private schools
Summary
The Ministry of Education has reiterated strict enforcement of the 2015 fee guidelines for private schools, warning them against charging fees beyond prescribed limits and emphasizing compliance with the existing fee structure and admission rules.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education has warned private schools not to charge fees beyond the 2015 prescribed limits and to comply with the Institutional (Private) School Fee Determination Criteria Directive.
- Schools must enroll students only after the academic session begins, and fees must be approved by relevant local authorities.
- Private schools must provide scholarships to a certain percentage of students depending on school size, and violations may result in fines or license cancellation.
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order reinforcing that admissions should begin only after the academic session starts, and schools have been reminded of legal guidelines on fees and admissions.
