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Covid: ADEK rejects requests for school fees increase

Abu Dhabi - A total of 222 schools and 230 nurseries cater to 250,000 students in Abu Dhabi.

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by Dhanusha Gokulan

Published: Tue 9 Mar 2021, 9:55 PM

Last updated: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 11:16 AM

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) confirmed that some private schools in the Emirate applied for permits in increase their tuition fees for the 2021-2022 academic year. However, ADEK confirmed that no permits were issued for these requests.

The authority confirmed reports to Arabic daily Al Ittihad on Tuesday after a few private schools had submitted tuition hike requests. Adek said it had not granted any school in the Capital the licence to increase charges.

A total of 222 schools and 230 nurseries cater to 250,000 students in Abu Dhabi, offering 14 different curricula. Last month, the authority resumed in-person classes and announced reforms that allowed a maximum of 30 students in a classroom as part of its Covid-19 prevention protocols. As schools throughout Abu Dhabi continue to reopen, Adek announced on February 20 that it will continue regular inspections of all schools and nurseries.

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As on February 21, Adek has conducted inspections at 221 schools that have reopened for in-classroom education and 119 operational nurseries.

dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com

Dhanusha Gokulan

Published: Tue 9 Mar 2021, 9:55 PM

Last updated: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 11:16 AM

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