A quiet lane in Abul Fazal Enclave turned tense on Thursday as parents of students gathered outside Scholar School, protesting the administration’s decision to sharply increase fees for the upcoming academic session.
The parents met the school administration and submitted a written complaint, urging authorities to reconsider and roll back the hike. They also sought an immediate meeting to resolve the issue.
A local resident familiar with the developments told the OT that a copy of the complaint was also submitted to the Human Welfare Foundation. The resident further alleged that the school is linked to the Okhla-headquartered Jamaat-e-Islami (Hind), an organisation that has often criticised government policies on privatisation in education and high fees module.
A parent alleged that while Jamaat-e-Islami Hind claims to engage in welfare activities, such claims are not reflected on the ground, calling the fee hike a “clear example”.
Parents have alleged a steep and sudden increase in fees and annual charges for the 2026–27 academic session. According to the complaint letter, tuition fees have been raised by around 50 per cent, while annual charges have seen an increase of nearly 40 per cent compared to the previous session.
They said the hike has placed a significant financial burden on families.
A parent, requesting anonymity, said, “The Scholar School in Abul Fazal Enclave has increased monthly tuition fees by nearly 50 per cent and annual charges by 40 per cent, which has come as a shock to parents.”
The parents stated that they are not willing to pay the revised annual charges and have only agreed to a limited increase of up to 10 per cent in tuition fees. They have also urged the school administration not to collect the hiked fees until further notice.
In their letter, the parents appealed to the management to reconsider the decision in view of ongoing global economic challenges. They also demanded that a meeting be convened at the earliest to address their concerns.
The complaint letter, signed by multiple parents, has been submitted to the school authorities seeking immediate intervention.
A parent argued that the current global economic situation, particularly tensions in West Asia involving Iran, could make it difficult for many families to cope with the increased fee structure.
Some parents said they won’t be able to pay the hiked fees.
The OT has reached out to the school administration for a response. This story will be updated once their version is received.
