'DSS school fee rises to help with resources'
An education representative said amid growing operating costs and evolving teaching needs, higher fees are needed at the city's direct subsidy schools to supplement their resources. Dion Chen, vice-chairman of the Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) Schools Council, made the remarks after about 50 DSS schools raised fees by between 1.9 percent and 25 percent in the new academic year. Speaking on RTHK, he…
The city's Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools have increased their tuition fees by up to 25 percent for the new academic year, according to Dion Chen, vice-chairman of the DSS Schools Council. This fee hike is necessary to counter growing operating costs, inflation, and the need for modern teaching strategies, Chen explained during an interview on RTHK.
Schools factor in various elements, such as rising expenses and the push towards advanced technologies like AI and STEM, when determining the appropriate fee increase, he added.
The Education Bureau has announced that funding for DSS schools will be cut for three consecutive school years, leaving these institutions to explore alternative methods to supplement their resources. Chen highlighted that allowing DSS schools to admit more non-local students on a self-financing basis could help alleviate some of their financial strain.
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