Issues In Education

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development is re-introducing a schools' fees policy through a directive for tertiary education for new entrants into private institutions beginning the next academic year. The re-introduction of school fees must be worrisome, not only to the affected private tertiary institutions that have already responded to the announcement of the policy, but also to the general members of the public. This Issues will explore some of the implications of this new policy.

Private tertiary educational institutions are in business to make a profit while providing a much needed service. It should be appreciated that their contribution in increasing opportunities for further education is significant and part of the national strategy to expand access and increase the proportion of the age group in higher education.