School Fees Rise Under Review
The article addresses the crisis of rising private school tuition fees in Lebanon as the new school year approaches, with increases ranging from 15% to 30% in some schools. There is a disparity between the schools' requests and the reports from parents' committees regarding the percentage of increase and its causes. The problems highlighted include a lack of transparency in budget preparations and the inability of many families to bear the costs, which reach approximately $4,000 annually per student. Additionally, the collection rate of tuition fees has fallen to around 65%, and the ongoing war and economic crises have negatively impacted the financial situation of both schools and families. The government and the Ministry of Education face criticism for not scrutinizing budgets or implementing controls on fee hikes, threatening families' right to education and underscoring the need for more effective oversight to ensure that tuition reflects the true cost of education and to prevent the crisis from jeopardizing the continuity of private schooling.
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