The school finally announced the fee reduction. It was a long and draining fight but they agreed to adjust the costs for the third term. I am grateful to all of you who stuck with this until we saw it through.
May 5, 2020
Final supporters
Dear Sir / Madam
In light of the existing situation, we, parents of Gems Education Schools, appreciate the Institutions’ continuous support and back the decision of the school’s closure for the safety of its students. However, we feel that it is unjustified that Gems is demanding a full fee payment for the Third Term’s 'Distance Learning Program'.
It is important to address that the online learning platform is not a complete alternate, but rather a supplement to the Term Education. Parents have to put in more than 5-7 hours a day, assisting children to complete the daily assigned lessons, provide resources, stationary, technology, not to mention the added mental strain and pressure of working from home simultaneously.
Moreover, Keeping the current situation in mind, the government has clearly created policies in place which gives the employers a choice to reduce the salaries appropriately. While we appreciate the school’s decision to pay its staff in full, we also firmly believe that this is purely an employer’s decision and responsibility and that the financial implications of this decision must not be passed on to the parents.
In addition to this, the children are not attending school for the entire semester, neither using the premises, utilities, facilities nor all extra circular activities which are now closed for the entire semester thus reducing the school’s costs.
Over the course of last few weeks, we have seen businesses and companies suffer, families across the city taking the brunt of this situation- most employees are being laid off, forced to take unpaid leave or are facing up to 30% pay cuts. Most Businesses are struggling and commercial activity has now come to a complete halt. These are severely difficult times for all of us.
Considering these prevailing conditions, many schools in Cairo are supporting the parents and have announced reductions in fees.
As prominent education providers in Egypt, we expect Gems to lead the way by example and therefore, we collectively appeal to Gems Education for a minimum 30% Fees Reduction for the Third Term 'E-Learning Program'. For those parents that have already paid, we request their payments to be adjusted against the next upcoming semester
These are difficult times for all of us, and we hope Gems will play its part.
Your Co-operation shall be highly appreciated,
Parents of Gems Education in Cairo.
Updates
April 10, 2020
The emails I receive from parents every day confirm that this financial strain is becoming unsustainable for many of you. I am currently coordinating with a few families to present our case directly to the board because waiting for a voluntary adjustment is no longer an option.
April 10, 2020
The momentum behind this is getting harder for them to ignore. I am exhausted by the constant silence from the administration but seeing so many people join this fight keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
April 10, 2020
75 Comments
Yes i agree with above mail as we are fee lancing agent in garment field and didnt get any order for 2 months Very hard for me to pay fees
I see that the e learning for sure not equal the attendance of school so there's areduction of the fees must be done i have 2 kids on the british school al rehab and its not fear to pay any money for the new year now and we dont no until now if there is school on September or not no body now thanks
I also see it is not a fit timing to be asking for an advance on next year's tuition fees. All admissions in all schools are closed so I dont think anyone is changing schools and going anywhere so need for such an advance
It is very rude and in bad timing the world is facing a pandemic virus and you are asking for down payments , there are some families loosing their jobs and being cut in salary
What's mentioned about the 30% discount is related to UAE as per law the companies are allowed to reduce the salaries up to 30% while there's too much unpaid leave.The cost of schools in UAE and e-learning as well are too much costy than Egypt. In addition they are teaching all subjects not like Egypt. That means the reduction is supposed to be more than 30%.
Judy kareem safwat year 2 Jolie kareem safwat year 1
I also ask for paying back the bus fees that I already paid In advance as it is so clear I didn’t get benefits of the bus transfer since 15th of March, thanks for your understanding, wishing safety and progress for all of Gems staff members
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The school finally announced the fee reduction. It was a long and draining fight but they agreed to adjust the costs for the third term. I am grateful to all of you who stuck with this until we saw it through.
May 5, 2020
Final supporters
Dear Sir / Madam
In light of the existing situation, we, parents of Gems Education Schools, appreciate the Institutions’ continuous support and back the decision of the school’s closure for the safety of its students. However, we feel that it is unjustified that Gems is demanding a full fee payment for the Third Term’s 'Distance Learning Program'.
It is important to address that the online learning platform is not a complete alternate, but rather a supplement to the Term Education. Parents have to put in more than 5-7 hours a day, assisting children to complete the daily assigned lessons, provide resources, stationary, technology, not to mention the added mental strain and pressure of working from home simultaneously.
Moreover, Keeping the current situation in mind, the government has clearly created policies in place which gives the employers a choice to reduce the salaries appropriately. While we appreciate the school’s decision to pay its staff in full, we also firmly believe that this is purely an employer’s decision and responsibility and that the financial implications of this decision must not be passed on to the parents.
In addition to this, the children are not attending school for the entire semester, neither using the premises, utilities, facilities nor all extra circular activities which are now closed for the entire semester thus reducing the school’s costs.
Over the course of last few weeks, we have seen businesses and companies suffer, families across the city taking the brunt of this situation- most employees are being laid off, forced to take unpaid leave or are facing up to 30% pay cuts. Most Businesses are struggling and commercial activity has now come to a complete halt. These are severely difficult times for all of us.
Considering these prevailing conditions, many schools in Cairo are supporting the parents and have announced reductions in fees.
As prominent education providers in Egypt, we expect Gems to lead the way by example and therefore, we collectively appeal to Gems Education for a minimum 30% Fees Reduction for the Third Term 'E-Learning Program'. For those parents that have already paid, we request their payments to be adjusted against the next upcoming semester
These are difficult times for all of us, and we hope Gems will play its part.
Your Co-operation shall be highly appreciated,
Parents of Gems Education in Cairo.
Updates
April 10, 2020
The emails I receive from parents every day confirm that this financial strain is becoming unsustainable for many of you. I am currently coordinating with a few families to present our case directly to the board because waiting for a voluntary adjustment is no longer an option.
April 10, 2020
The momentum behind this is getting harder for them to ignore. I am exhausted by the constant silence from the administration but seeing so many people join this fight keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
April 10, 2020
75 Comments
I appreciate all the efforts the school is doing and GEMS efforts in Virtual learning but VLE will never replace 100% real classroom and school facilities. I have paid the third semester with bus fees completely before deadline and appreciate revising the 3rd semester fees and returning bus fees.
Yes i agree with above mail as we are fee lancing agent in garment field and didnt get any order for 2 months Very hard for me to pay fees
I see that the e learning for sure not equal the attendance of school so there's areduction of the fees must be done i have 2 kids on the british school al rehab and its not fear to pay any money for the new year now and we dont no until now if there is school on September or not no body now thanks
I also see it is not a fit timing to be asking for an advance on next year's tuition fees. All admissions in all schools are closed so I dont think anyone is changing schools and going anywhere so need for such an advance
It is very rude and in bad timing the world is facing a pandemic virus and you are asking for down payments , there are some families loosing their jobs and being cut in salary
What's mentioned about the 30% discount is related to UAE as per law the companies are allowed to reduce the salaries up to 30% while there's too much unpaid leave.The cost of schools in UAE and e-learning as well are too much costy than Egypt. In addition they are teaching all subjects not like Egypt. That means the reduction is supposed to be more than 30%.
Judy kareem safwat year 2 Jolie kareem safwat year 1
I also ask for paying back the bus fees that I already paid In advance as it is so clear I didn’t get benefits of the bus transfer since 15th of March, thanks for your understanding, wishing safety and progress for all of Gems staff members
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I appreciate all the efforts the school is doing and GEMS efforts in Virtual learning but VLE will never replace 100% real classroom and school facilities. I have paid the third semester with bus fees completely before deadline and appreciate revising the 3rd semester fees and returning bus fees.