School expenses in Kathmandu rise by a substantial 27%
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Kathmandu, Nepal - The Metropolitan School Classification and Figures Committee has set a new fees structure for private schools operating within Kathmandu Metropolitan City, effective from the new academic session starting on April 16. The new fees structure is unique to each school, based on its own specific conditions and indicators.
The committee has divided private schools into grades 'A' to 'D' based on their status. The new school fees have been fixed based on the status of conducting schools and the arrangement of the system, as per KC, Chief of the Metropolitan Education Department.
The new fees structure may cause hardship for parents or guardians due to increased fees. According to the Metropolitan Education Department, the changes will affect the operation of 645 private schools in the metropolis.
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has given permission to increase the monthly teaching fee for 27% of private schools in their area. The new fees are determined based on factors such as school's own land, house building, physical infrastructure, sports field, library, toilets, sports facilities, student number, teacher count, scholarship, educational achievement, female teacher ratio, hostel, child-friendly class, and teacher meeting.
However, it's important to note that detailed information about the new fee structures for private schools in Kathmandu Metropolitan City based on their status, infrastructure quality, number of students, teacher qualifications, or other indicators is not publicly released.
For the most accurate and detailed fee structure, consulting the Kathmandu Metropolitan City education office or the Ministry of Education, Nepal directly is advisable. They usually publish official fee ceilings and guidelines for private schools considering these factors.
The local government's decision to increase fees has created a conflict, as the federal government is preparing for a federal education law to standardize education. This development highlights the ongoing debate about the affordability and accessibility of private education in Nepal's capital city.
In conclusion, while the new fees structure for private schools in Kathmandu Metropolitan City is in place, parents and guardians are encouraged to seek official information from the relevant authorities for a clear understanding of the fees for their child's specific school.
- The new fee structures for private schools in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, including details on personal-finance considerations such as scholarship, are not publicly released, making it crucial to consult the Kathmandu Metropolitan City education office or the Ministry of Education, Nepal directly.
- The increased fees for 27% of private schools in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, as a result of the new fees structure, could potentially impact the education-and-self-development of students from various economic backgrounds.
- Schools in Kathmandu Metropolitan City have been classified based on their status, and factors such as educational achievement, teacher qualifications, female teacher ratio, and infrastructure quality are taken into account when determining the new fees.
- The Metropolitan Education Department has mentioned that the changes in school fees may affect the operation of 645 private schools in the metropolis, raising questions about the affordability and accessibility of private education in Kathmandu, Nepal.
