Private schools risk stern action if they raise tuition fees beyond a stipulated limit, according to a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Education. It is not permissible for private schools in the Sultanate to increase tuition fees by more than 15 per cent over a two-year time frame, says Aisha bint Ahmed al Balushi, Director General of Private Education, Ministry of Education (MoE). According 
to Ministerial Decree 160/2006, which regulates private schools, an increase not exceeding 15 per cent may be allowed in educational fees every two years, if proved necessary. Thus any increase of more than 15 per cent, particularly with regard to educational services, is not acceptable, Aisha said in an interview with the Observer. The Decree also states that the increase should not be arbitrary. The increase is justified if the school is implementing an international qualification programme, a new educational qualification, or a franchise with an international educational centre or organisation. In addition, the educational programme should appropriately serve the needs and educational performance of students and all such matters must be carefully looked into, she stated. The rise in tuition fees is now a significant issue and a major subject of discussion among the public, the official said, noting that the ministry is definitely aware of the rising trend in educational fees.
to Ministerial Decree 160/2006, which regulates private schools, an increase not exceeding 15 per cent may be allowed in educational fees every two years, if proved necessary. Thus any increase of more than 15 per cent, particularly with regard to educational services, is not acceptable, Aisha said in an interview with the Observer. The Decree also states that the increase should not be arbitrary. The increase is justified if the school is implementing an international qualification programme, a new educational qualification, or a franchise with an international educational centre or organisation. In addition, the educational programme should appropriately serve the needs and educational performance of students and all such matters must be carefully looked into, she stated. The rise in tuition fees is now a significant issue and a major subject of discussion among the public, the official said, noting that the ministry is definitely aware of the rising trend in educational fees.For further details visit at : www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20090516041012/Tuition fee hike above 15pc is illegal: Oman's Education Ministry
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