Private Schools No Longer Allowed to Collect Advance Fees

The Sindh Education Department, following instructions from Additional Director Rafia Javed, has directed private schools to refrain from charging advance or additional fees beyond the specified timeline.

Officials noted that under the guidance of Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, the Directorate of Inspection and Private Institutions issued a circular detailing new fee collection guidelines. According to the Steering Committee’s decision, the academic year 2025-26 will commence on April 1, 2025, with matriculation examinations scheduled to start on March 15, 2025.

To reduce financial burdens on parents and students, schools are instructed to collect tuition fees for matriculation students only up to April 2025. For students advancing from pre-primary to Class IX and those transitioning from Class IX to Class X, fees for June and July 2025 may be collected during April and May 2025, respectively.

The circular also requires separate fee vouchers for each month. Vouchers for June will be valid until June 30, 2025, and those for July until July 31, 2025.

The notice emphasized: “All principals and administrators of privately managed schools in Sindh must strictly follow these guidelines to ensure transparency and financial relief for parents. Non-compliance will result in strict action.” The directives are to be implemented immediately, with adherence mandatory for all private schools in the province.

News Courtesy:Pro Pakistani