Private schools are defending a significant increase in school fees, citing various rising costs. The fee hike is up to 30% and is being implemented as schools prepare to resume. Proprietors of these schools point to increasing fuel costs, rent, and teachers' salaries as reasons for the increase.

Further details on the fee hike and the schools' justification are available. The increase is set to take effect as schools resume on Monday.

More information on the reasons behind the fee hike can be found through the provided link.