UAE schools cut fees, freeze payments as coronavirus hits families’ finances – ZAWYA

UAE schools cut fees, freeze payments as coronavirus hits families’ finances – ZAWYA

UAE schools cut fees, freeze payments as coronavirus hits families' finances. As the global crisis continues to ravage businesses around the world and resulted in unprecedented job losses and salary cuts, some parents have been struggling to meet living expenses.. GEMS Education informed its customers on Wednesday that they will defer the school fees and offer payment plans or discounts for families who have lost their jobs, had salary cuts or been placed on unpaid leave.. At the Horizon English School and Horizon International School, all based in Jumeirah, parents will enjoy a 20 percent reduction in school fees.. The schools' operator, Al Najah Education, said the relief plan will apply to all year groups for term three of the 2019-2020 academic year.. The authority also said that schools in Dubai must refund parents the bus fees for Term 3.. We will make sure all the students catch up on lost learning when schools reopen, with extended classes and blended learning," Khan said..