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School sent a proforma invoice for next year

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:37

The school has sent us a proforma invoice for my DD's next year of school. We are expected to pay AED 2000.00 before the 3rd of March 2011 so that they keep a place for her. It seems from the correspondance that the amount will be deducted from the School Fees but they cant tell us what those will be yet as the fee structure for 2011/2012 has not been finalised at the ministry. My Question is this: Why are they asking for the money so soon surely if we submit the form to the school stating that she will return that should be enough? I am gob smacked at this procedure:\:

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:51
I agree, asking for the advance now, rather than June is quite ridiculous. However, much better than many other schools in Dubai!!! Another point to note is that anyone in Dubai should know never to compare school practices in Dubai vs rest of the world!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:43
Horizon takes 6500 Dhs and gives it back only when your child leaves the school - they make you sign a paper that it is a payment as "support" for the school and that you are aware of the KHDA regulations; but this is like a goodwill act more than an advance fee. .......... <em>edited by marielaure on 07/02/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:39
I know lots of schools do this, but I think it is a terrible practise. My children go to EC and they have never asked for an amount to secure the place of an existing student. I can understand asking for a deposit for a new child, because, as we all know, some people do apply to more than one school and leave it to the last minute to confirm. But an existing student - nope, don't agree with that at all.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:04
It is only 2000 and a deposit, some schools hold a 20,000 debenture until the child leaves.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 11:51
2000 is better than the 10k one school is expecting!!! We never had to pay for re-registering in the UK, of course we paid the initial deposit to hold the place but then we would just roll over into the next year... no monies upfront required, just one term notice if not returning... I would speak to KHDA and see if the school has been given permission to request this, if not tell them they are acting illegally...
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 11:50
This is totally illegal. Schools cannot ask for fees before first day of term! I work for a school and we definitely don't! But they do and it is approved by KHDA, i take it as approved as no action takes place to support the ruling saying it is not allowed.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 11:28
The most they can ask to reserve a spot is 500dhs per student. By KHDA articles, school fees are due at the start of the year/term. I would complain directly to KHDA if they refuse to listen.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:58
This is totally illegal. Schools cannot ask for fees before first day of term! I work for a school and we definitely don't!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:44
Money, money, money..
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:42
I agree to paying them to reserve the space but dont agree with paying them six months in advance why not at the end of the year ie June/July?
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:40
Standard practice in private schools worldwide.
 
 

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