As the new school year approaches, calls are increasing in Fes to cap fees for private education at the primary, middle, and secondary levels.
These calls come amid economic pressures faced by families due to rising living costs and the high expenses of back-to-school supplies.
Many parents are expressing frustration over the exorbitant increases in registration and tuition fees at private educational institutions.
They are urging relevant authorities to implement strict regulations to curb the exploitation by some institutions that take advantage of families’ need to provide quality education for their children.
Parents argue that this increase places an additional burden on families, forcing them to choose between private education and their financial limitations.
In this context, Khalid, a father with three children in primary school, has called on consumer rights associations and parents’ associations to take action and request government intervention to set a maximum limit on tuition fees and ensure price transparency. He believes that capping fees would contribute to social justice and provide all children with an equal right to quality education.
On the other hand, private educational institutions argue that capping fees could negatively impact the quality of education they provide due to the high costs associated with hiring specialized staff and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
The debate on this issue is expected to continue as the new school year approaches, with many families hoping that these demands will lead to tangible changes that alleviate their financial burdens.