MONROVIA – In order to standardize and improve the educational system of the Republic of Liberia for quality and affordable education for all without discrimination, the Ministry of Education is seriously warning against the arbitrary hike in school fees and tuition across the country as the country prepares for the reopening of schools for the new academic year 2020/2021. The Ministry is encouraging all Private school administrators including Faith-based School Secretariats to adhere to the following directives:All schools are required to submit a request for approval from the Ministry of Education for any upward adjustment in the fees or tuition using the last academic year as a baseline. Henceforth, following the review and assessment of the school’s proposal for increment, the Ministry of Education will approve or decline through an official written communication to your institution for notification. The Ministry insists that Private schools will be severely penalized for unjustifiable increment if the additional fees do not commensurate with service(s) provided by said institution. The Ministry of Education is therefore calling on all education stakeholders, students and parents for their fullest compliance and full involvement.

Source: Front Page Africa October 28, 2020 00:52 UTC