The announcement of tuition fees reaching several tens of millions of tomans and a significant increase compared to last year has caused considerable controversy in recent weeks. In the latest response to the education crisis in Iran, the 'Regulation of Non-Governmental Schools' has been placed on the Parliament's agenda. Mehdi Esmaeili, Deputy Chairman of the Education Commission in Parliament, told the 'House of the Nation' news agency regarding the astronomical tuition fees that all receipts from students and payments to teachers must be recorded in a system that is accessible and visible. According to this parliamentarian, excessively charging families is 'illegal' and 'unconventional tuition fees' are considered an 'educational crime.' Previously, Iranian media had examined the tuition fees of non-governmental schools and reported, citing parents of students, that the pressure of tuition costs has posed challenges for families. Kambiz Afzali Far, an educational manager at the secondary level, also reported a 100% increase in tuition fees for some public schools, reaching 8 to 12 million tomans. Reports indicate that inflation in Iran has affected all levels of goods and services, and in the latest published report on price increases, the 'Jam-e Jam' newspaper also reported a tuition fee of 72 million tomans for tenth-grade students in downtown Tehran. This newspaper, affiliated with the Islamic Republic's broadcasting organization, emphasized that the increase in school fees is such that we do not know whether to call it an explosion, exorbitant inflation, school arbitrariness, or a chaotic situation.
Parliament Addresses 'Astronomical' Tuition Fees in Schools; 'Regulation' Plan on the Agenda
The Iranian Parliament is addressing the issue of skyrocketing tuition fees in schools, with a new regulation plan under discussion. Deputy Chairman Mehdi Esmaeili has stated that excessive fees are illegal and must be reported transparently. This situation highlights the growing financial burden on families amid rising inflation in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Iranian Parliament is discussing a new regulation plan to address the significant increase in tuition fees for schools, which have reportedly reached astronomical levels. Deputy Chairman Mehdi Esmaeili emphasized that excessive fees are illegal and must be transparently reported.
- Tuition fees for some public schools have increased by 100%, reaching 8 to 12 million tomans.
- A tenth-grade tuition fee in downtown Tehran has been reported as high as 72 million tomans.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is currently facing significant inflation, which has affected the cost of living and essential services, including education. The rise in tuition fees is a symptom of broader economic issues.
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