From: Parents of Gems Education Schools
3rd April 2020
To: The Management,
Gems Education
Sub: Fee Reduction on Third Semester’s E-Learning
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.
We also believe that Gems’ current offer of a Relief Fund package is unreasonable, and cannot be subjected to just a handful of families, as all parents’ across the board are effected.
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 Dubai are supporting the parents and have announced reductions in fees.
As prominent education providers in the UAE, 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 Dubai
Updates
April 7, 2020
I am truly stunned to see that ten thousand people have put their names on this. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents who are sharing their own struggles and keeping this conversation moving forward.
April 6, 2020
I checked the page this morning and realized we just hit one hundred signatures. I honestly started this thinking only a few neighbors would see it so this level of response is entirely down to your willingness to speak up.
Reached 10,000 supporters
April 4, 2020
April 4, 2020
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the response this has received. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents who decided to speak up about these challenges.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 4, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
April 4, 2020
7,963 Comments
I fully support this petition and in addition, company is about to suspend activities for the UAE and potentially shut down entirely. The GEms Group is a “for profit” group and hence I think should support all it customers in these turbulent times
I have three children at school, and with reduction of salaries and strong possibility of losing our jobs we can't afford pay in for school fees, Khda is required to step in and regulate pri ate schools in such unprecedented situations. Thank you.
The fees we are paying is for services we get : library, Swiming pool, sport equipments and so on What are we getting now beside home work? Please this is unfair for all the families during this hard time and the school should be understanding this .
Dear Sir It will be impossible to continue with school fee payment if No reduction offered. Our company informed a salary cut of 40% for next three months and what to expect after that no clue at the moment. Kindly support us in this difficult time
You have to be considerate and honest about the real cost. A considerable portion of the indirect cost has gone down i.e maintenance, DEWA ...etc. most importantly, my wife and I spend 6 hrs every day teaching our kids which we paid you for to do !!!
Due to the current situation we are facing tough times so please reduce the fees by 50% as it would be a great relief during these challenging times
Gems founder school in Dubai cut online education coz of money.... Shame
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From: Parents of Gems Education Schools
3rd April 2020
To: The Management,
Gems Education
Sub: Fee Reduction on Third Semester’s E-Learning
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.
We also believe that Gems’ current offer of a Relief Fund package is unreasonable, and cannot be subjected to just a handful of families, as all parents’ across the board are effected.
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 Dubai are supporting the parents and have announced reductions in fees.
As prominent education providers in the UAE, 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 Dubai
Updates
April 7, 2020
I am truly stunned to see that ten thousand people have put their names on this. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents who are sharing their own struggles and keeping this conversation moving forward.
April 6, 2020
I checked the page this morning and realized we just hit one hundred signatures. I honestly started this thinking only a few neighbors would see it so this level of response is entirely down to your willingness to speak up.
Reached 10,000 supporters
April 4, 2020
April 4, 2020
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the response this has received. This momentum belongs entirely to the parents who decided to speak up about these challenges.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 4, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
April 4, 2020
7,963 Comments
We’ve paid for the whole year and have pay cuts. I can only imagine what every family (including the teachers) is going through. Would appreciate a reduction of at least 30% in fees for this term and a refund against the amount we’ve paid in advance.
I fully support this petition and in addition, company is about to suspend activities for the UAE and potentially shut down entirely. The GEms Group is a “for profit” group and hence I think should support all it customers in these turbulent times
I have three children at school, and with reduction of salaries and strong possibility of losing our jobs we can't afford pay in for school fees, Khda is required to step in and regulate pri ate schools in such unprecedented situations. Thank you.
The fees we are paying is for services we get : library, Swiming pool, sport equipments and so on What are we getting now beside home work? Please this is unfair for all the families during this hard time and the school should be understanding this .
Dear Sir It will be impossible to continue with school fee payment if No reduction offered. Our company informed a salary cut of 40% for next three months and what to expect after that no clue at the moment. Kindly support us in this difficult time
You have to be considerate and honest about the real cost. A considerable portion of the indirect cost has gone down i.e maintenance, DEWA ...etc. most importantly, my wife and I spend 6 hrs every day teaching our kids which we paid you for to do !!!
Due to the current situation we are facing tough times so please reduce the fees by 50% as it would be a great relief during these challenging times
Gems founder school in Dubai cut online education coz of money.... Shame
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We’ve paid for the whole year and have pay cuts. I can only imagine what every family (including the teachers) is going through. Would appreciate a reduction of at least 30% in fees for this term and a refund against the amount we’ve paid in advance.