To Increase or not increase, that is the question

DUBAI — Schools in the emirate are confused and unsure if they can increase the transportation fees above the fee cap and have urged the emirate’s education body to clear the ambiguities surrounding the issue.

Heads of schools claim they were under the impression that the 16 per cent cap on increase of fees over two years included costs of books, uniforms, transport or food. However, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) states that it only regulates “mandatory” costs and not optional services.

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