Coronavirus: schools cut fees but urge parents to help protect teacher salaries – The National

Coronavirus: schools cut fees but urge parents to help protect teacher salaries – The National

Coronavirus: schools cut fees but urge parents to help protect teacher salaries. Some schools in the UAE have agreed to cut fees by up to 50 per cent - but are calling for parents' support to protect the salaries of dedicated staff.. We know that all families, some more than others, will need to review their financial positions during these challenging times. Abdul Kadooz, the principal of the Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Sharjah, said they are willing to reduce fees by up to 50 per cent.. The school, which has 1,845 pupils, will be starting its academic year in April.. School operator Al Najah Education has reduced fees by 20 per cent for term three across all year groups at Horizon English School and Horizon International School in Dubai, covering 2,000 pupils.. Amol Vaidya, the senior operations director for the Global Indian International School in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, said it is still "too early" for them to take a call on tuition fee discounts.. "As school management, I see all operation costs going up in all levels," said Mr Vaidya.. Fees at the school ranges from Dh11,000 to Dh 15,000 and Mr Kothari said it would