Rise in Education Costs: Kathmandu Sees a 27% Hike in School Tuition Fees
In a significant development for the education sector in Kathmandu, the Metropolitan Education Department has announced a new fee structure for private schools operating within the city. The new structure, which takes effect from the new academic session starting on April 16, has been determined based on various factors affecting the schools.
The School Classification and Figures Committee, established by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has set the new fee for 645 private schools operating within the metropolitan area. The committee considered 54 points for school classification and other subtypes, including educational achievement, female teacher ratio, and the presence of child-friendly classrooms.
The private schools have been divided into grades 'A' to 'D' based on their status. The division was made considering factors such as student and teacher numbers, infrastructure like classrooms, libraries, and laboratories. The fee structure also takes into account physical infrastructure such as sports fields, libraries, toilets, hostels, and sports facilities.
The fee for private schools is also influenced by factors like the school's own land, house building, and the number of students, teachers, and scholarships. Out of the total 736 schools in the metropolitan city, 645 are private schools operated within Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
However, the local government's decision to increase fees has created a conflict, as the federal government is preparing for a federal education law to arrange education in a single way. The federal government is working on adjusting private and government education in the country.
The implementation of the new fee structure may cause work to be postponed for private schools. According to Nirmala KC, the Metropolitan Education Department's School Classification and Fee Monitoring Committee made these divisions on Falgun 26.
The Metropolitan School Classification and Figures Committee has given permission to increase the monthly teaching fee for 27% of private schools within their area. The committee set the new fee on Falgun 26. The education rules indicate that the maximum school fee for private schools has been fixed two years later according to the Education Act criteria.
This new fee structure is expected to bring about significant changes in the private school sector in Kathmandu Metropolitan City. The schools will have to adapt to the new fees and classifications, which could potentially impact the quality and accessibility of education for students.
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