Private Schools Not Allowed to Collect Advance Fees

The Rawalpindi District Education Authority DEA has issued a firm directive requiring all public and private schools to observe the summer vacation schedule announced by the Punjab government, running from May 28 to August 14. The students can get latest updates of Private Schools Barred from Charging Full Summer Fees.

According to an official letter from DEA Chief Executive Officer Amanullah, private schools are strictly prohibited from collecting full summer fees in advance. Instead, they are only allowed to charge tuition on a monthly basis, in accordance with the policies of the School Education Department.

Education Authority Enforces Strict Summer Break Rules

The notice also mandates a complete halt to all academic activities during the holiday period. This includes a ban on examinations and summer camps. Teaching staff are not to report to school, while only non-teaching administrative personnel may be present for essential duties.

Schools may only gather students on campus for events related to Youm-i-Takbeer, as per the exemption outlined in the letter.

Authorities warned that any violation of these rules would be treated as a breach of government instructions and may lead to disciplinary proceedings against the institutions involved.

Officials emphasized that the decision aims to protect children from the severe summer heat and reduce pressure on families. They also called on school administrations to show full cooperation in creating a safe and stress-free break for students.

Parents have been advised to promptly report any cases of illegal fee demands or unauthorized school activities during the summer holidays to the DEA.