Combating coronavirus: Schools in UAE hint at possible fee waivers – ZAWYA

Combating coronavirus: Schools in UAE hint at possible fee waivers – ZAWYA

Indian schools in the UAE have begun their 2020-21 academic session from this April.. Schools in the UAE are considering extending fee waivers if the distance learning programme continues into the new academic year which is set to begin for most schools in September.. The distance learning programme that began in March this year was earlier extended until the summer break.. Brendon Fulton, executive principal, Dubai British Schools, said: "The Taaleem Board extended a 20 per cent discount on Term-3 fees to our parents, with 10 per cent being implemented immediately and a further 10 per cent being levied against the Term-1 fees for the next academic year.. Dr Aishah Siddiqua, director of Dubai National school, said: "Many schools have already refunded transport fees and reduced Term-3 fees to ease financial pressure on families.. While most parents are pushing for a 50 per cent discount from schools, I know that the buzz is many Indian schools are looking at giving a relief of 25-30 per cent after schools reopen in September, provided distance learning continues.. Schools also need to survive, so we will take it up on a case-by-case basis with our parents, depending on who has been