10,000 parents apply for GEMS relief package in UAE

10,000 parents apply for GEMS relief package in UAE

Combating coronavirus: 10,000 parents apply for GEMS relief package. A petition calling on GEMS Education to cut school fees for the third term had gathered over 13,000 signatures.. With two days left to avail of the Gems relief package, 10,000 applications have already been sent to the group by parents.. Responding to parental concerns, the group had then offered a relief package, which may now be extended beyond the deadline.. In a recent statement GEMS mentioned: "Parents can still apply retrospectively should their situations change beyond this date.". With parents pushing for complete waivers of the Term 3 tuition fees, GEMS schools are presently looking to offer limited discounts or special payment plans to parents, who can prove they have been financially hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic.. The group said: "We have waived off all registration, assessment and administration fees until further notice.. Our goal is to provide seamless education while ensuring the safety of our students.". It said the group will inform them of the level of assistance they can expect, based on their unique circumstances.. In earlier letters sent to Khaleej Times, a parent said: "We are looking at maximum relief from the school as we are spending