Open to students across the country Feb. 1, except “Samut Sakhon” ordered partial refund of tuition fees. – Post Today, general society

Open for students across the country Feb. 1, except “Samut Sakhon” partially refunded the tuition fee

On January 27, 2021 at 16:49

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The Ministry of Education orders schools across the country to open normal teaching and learning starting February 1 onwards. But strict measures to prevent COVID must be implemented. Ready to aim to refund some tuition fees to parents

On January 27, 2021, the Ministry of Education (MOE) issued an order announcing The opening of teaching and learning of educational institutions under and under the supervision of the Ministry of Education After the announcement of the closure of educational institutions in the highest control areas of the coronavirus outbreak 2019 or COVID-19 in 28 provinces, the announcement was made to all public and private educational institutions. Both formal and informal Which is under and under supervision of the Ministry of Education Open for teaching as usual From February 1, 2021 onwards, measures to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 must be implemented. Strictly in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health

Except schools in Samut Sakhon Province Still closed for teaching as before And use the distance learning method or electronic method Or giving work orders or assigning work as appropriate Without having to attend class For schools in Bangkok and its vicinity (Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, and Pathum Thani), teaching and learning can be opened. Each classroom must have no more than 25 students. In case the classroom is insufficient, the teaching and learning must be arranged by alternating school days. However, the Ministry of Public Health’s disease prevention guidelines and the measures of the agency or regulatory agency must be strictly observed.

Mr. Natthaphon Teepasuwan, Minister of Education Said after the meeting of the Private Education Commission (NSO) that At the same day of the NSO meeting The parents’ complaint has been considered regarding partial refund of the tuition fee paid. Or tuition fees already But since the school is closed Due to the epidemic situation of COVID-19 Causing an online teaching system instead Where the meeting agreed to allow private schools throughout the country to prepare details What discounts can be given on educational expenses? And to deliver information to the NCPO

“In the past, private schools could not calculate that How to compensate or give a discount to compensate for the burden of the parents? Because I don’t know how many days I will be off school But today, it can be calculated that students are not open. How many days of instruction and service are provided? What expenses will be calculated, such as meals, transportation, excursions, etc. Each school has its own guidelines for using the information for consideration. And clarified to the parents, “said Mr. Nattaphon

The Minister of Education said the Ministry of Education is ready to accept any complaints that arise if there is a problem with the unrealized service refund. The government is considering ways to support the costs. Especially the Internet fee Which is about the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Or DE will consider and present to the Cabinet for further approval.

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