Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has granted
Dubai American Scientific School’s request to close in the 2013/14 academic
year.
The school was found to have
charged some parents more than twice the amount of fees permitted by KHDA,
and failed to investigate more than 30 students with extended periods of
unauthorised absence. In addition, the school appointed 20 teachers without a
formal contract or offer of employment, and without approval from KHDA or the
Ministry of Labour. A number of health and safety violations were also
reported.
The school will close in the
2013/14 academic year and parents have been advised to seek alternative
schooling for their children.Dubai American Scientific School
was sanctioned in September 2012, when a number of education permit violations
were discovered. At that time, KHDA issued a directive preventing the
school from registering new students, and helped existing students and
parents find an alternative school.
Amal Belhasa, Chief of Compliance
and Resolution Commission at KHDA said: “A meeting was held recently with the
school’s owner, during which it was agreed the school will close in September
2013, providing all 251 children were guaranteed an alternative school place.
She added: “Some 244 students have
already completed the transfer process to new schools since the beginning of
the 2012/13 academic year. We consider parents to play a key role in their
child’s education and will continue to support parents with children at Dubai
American Scientific School to find the best alternative solution. KHDA is
keen to ensure all children have the right to a quality education and we
expect all schools and parents to adhere to the guidelines set out in the new
parent-school contracts.
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