UAE takes measures aimed at helping parents cope with the financial impact of global coronavirus pandemic. More educational institutions in the UAE are slashing their fees to accommodate parents’ requests, as they cope with the global pandemic fallout, reported Gulf News.
Schools on Thursday announced a 20 per cent reduction in Term 3 school fees to help parents cope with the financial impact of the global shutdown.
According to the new relief measures announced, 20 per cent of Term 3 fees (April to June 2020) will be applied as a credit towards Term 1 fees for 2020-2021.
Students who leave at the end of the academic year 2019-2020 to relocate out of Dubai and have already paid fees in full will receive a refund equivalent to 10 per cent of Term 3 fees on withdrawal.
The group said it has developed a relief programme for all parents affected by the global shutdown.
The programme covers applications received for need-based assistance, including personalised fee payment plans, deferment of fees, interest-free instalment plans for all school fee payments made by credit card, and a refund or rollover of bus and cafeteria fees. These are all need-based and subject to the school’s discretion.
