Dubai school fees: KHDA rules on deposits, refunds and charges parents need to know
Dubai: With Dubai schools set to reopen on August 31 , parents may be checking uniforms, school bags and fees. But before the new academic year begins, it is worth knowing exactly what schools can charge and when you can get your money back. The recently issued Policy for Private Schools in Dubai by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) sets out the rules governing school fees ,…
Dubai schools are set to resume on August 31, prompting parents to consider uniforms, school bags and fees. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has issued a policy outlining the rules regarding school fees, registration deposits and refunds. Application fees are capped at Dh500 and must be refunded if a child is not offered a place or if the school fails to inform parents about a lack of space before payment.
A registration deposit, up to 10% of annual tuition fees, can be charged and deducted from tuition fees once the child starts school. The deposit is refundable if the parent provides the required notice under the 60-day rule. For re-registration, schools can charge a deposit of up to 5% of tuition fees or Dh500, whichever is lower, and it must be deducted from the next year's tuition fees.
Parents have two key deadlines to remember: 60 days for full refund of the registration deposit and 10 days to withdraw and receive a full refund if a KHDA-approved fee increase is announced after payment.
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