With the commitment to provide quality and accessible education to ensure that all children go to school and no child is left behind, no school fees or project fees are to be charged in the national education system in 2024.
Under the Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS) Policy in 2024, the Marape/Rosso Government has allocated K850.935 million to pay for School Fees and Project Fees.
This is from Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra who said, NO school administration or governing board is to refuse any child from enrolling in school or attend classes for non-payment of any form of fees.
“Parents and stakeholders are also encouraged to cooperate and support in ways other than tuition fees to ensure that school remain operational throughout the year in 2024.”
Any school found to be denying students their right to education upon enrolment will be dealt with including suspension of heads of schools from duties without pay.
Heads of schools will be held accountable.
“The full support of Provincial inspectors, Provincial Education Advisors and the Provincial Education Boards is required to ensure that the Government’s Tuition Fee Subsidy Policy is implemented successfully.”
He further stated that, the public can report on a school that does not comply with directions to the local school inspector, Provincial Education Division, or the Education Department.