Mr Bhandari calculated that if the school continues to hike its fees by 10 per cent every year, he would have to pay around Rs 9,00,000 per annum as fees when his son reaches Class 12.
Mr Hasadu Kirabira, the NPEIA chairperson, told the Monitor during a telephone interview on Tuesday redirected towards government-aided schools, which impose high fees despite receiving public.
The ongoing debate surrounds high school fees, schools defending the costs for perceived value while officials scrutinise additional expenses and advocate for regulation
Here is what you need to know:
School fees
The Ellsworth Community School District requires fees at the middle and high school level for certain classes, extracurricular activities and products.Â
Some classroom fees are mandatory because the student will be making a product that they get to take home or consume. The fees only apply for elective classes.
The board discussed ways to help students and families who canât afford the fees to eliminate any cost barriers.
High School Principal Mark Stoesz said that every year at least $1,000 is given to students to help cover fees and other related expenses.