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Topic: School fees

Sharjah parents upset at fee-increase plan

Apr 01, 2013

43 private schools in Sharjah have applied to the Sharjah Education Zone to increase fees. Read Article Sharjah parents upset at fee-increase plan

No fee hikes for Dubai private schools this year

Parents of children at private schools rated Acceptable or Unsatisfactory by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority will not face rising fees for next academic year. Pawan Singh / The National

Feb 07, 2013

With a negative inflation rate recorded by the Education Cost Index, KHDA says schools will be unable to apply for an increase in fees. Read Article No fee hikes for Dubai private schools this year

Dubai special needs pupils caught in middle of divorce dispute

Sep 12, 2012

Temporary closure of St Andrews school for children was over bitter dispute with his former wife over child maintenance, claims the fugitive former owner. Read Article Dubai special needs pupils caught in middle of divorce dispute

Pupils thrilled to be back at Dubai special needs school

Sep 10, 2012

St Andrews School, which closed last week amid claims that its owner had fled with its funds, is back open after being thrown a lifeline by a Dubai education provider. Read Article Pupils thrilled to be back at Dubai special needs school

 

New principal 'excited' to run GEMS Wellington School

Sep 09, 2012

Along with the 2,300-odd pupils beginning their term at GEMS Wellington International School on Sunday, there was a new face in the staffroom: that of the school's new principal, Keith Miller.  Read Article New principal 'excited' to run GEMS Wellington School

 

Top tips on financing higher education

There is no substitute to having a good university degree in today's increasingly competitive world. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National

Jul 21, 2012

Phil Carrington with wealth-management firm GlobalEye offers his advice about how best to plan for college and its expenses. Read Article Top tips on financing higher education

 

Dubai schools seek fee increase

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- June 16, 2011: Students attend the English Class at the Indian High School in Dubai . ( Satish Kumar / The National )

May 11, 2012

Fifty-four of the 138 private schools in Dubai have applied for permission to increase their fees next year, and many more are expected to follow. Read Article Dubai schools seek fee increase

 

On the Money: Rise in school fees should be reflected in quality of education

Apr 21, 2012

If I have to pay tens of thousands of dirhams a year for my child's schooling, then I expect - and rightly so - good quality, excellent teachers and fabulous facilities. Read Article On the Money: Rise in school fees should be reflected in quality of education

 

Dubai schools get go-ahead for fee rise

Apr 09, 2012

Schools granted a fee increase will not be able to seek another for the next three years. Read Article Dubai schools get go-ahead for fee rise

 

On Your Side: The facts on school fees, air miles and more

Mar 17, 2012

The National's consumer advocate answers questions about about charging to secure a school place, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's Etihad miles programme and the consequences of bouncing cheques with HSBC. Read Article On Your Side: The facts on school fees, air miles and more

 

On the Money: Back-to-school regimens can test any parent

Sep 10, 2011

The back-to-school chaos leaves a big hole in my savings account.  Read Article On the Money: Back-to-school regimens can test any parent

 

Most private schools hold fees steady

Jul 21, 2011

Average fee increases will be 12 per cent but only in 60 schools in the capital. Read Article Most private schools hold fees steady

 

Readers weigh in on the vexing issue of school fees

cartoon for personal finance page 2 June 4, 2011 Gary Clement for The National

Jun 03, 2011

On the Money Response to the school fees columns of the past two weeks have prompted many concerned parents to air their concerns.  Read Article Readers weigh in on the vexing issue of school fees

 

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