Education
Service Fee Increases Spark Widespread Student Complaints
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
A significant hike in examination and certification service fees by the Educational Assessment and Examinations Service has sparked widespread complaints and concerns among students and examinees.
- The Educational Assessment and Examinations Service increased the university exit examination fee from 750 Birr to 2,000 Birr.
- Similar fee hikes were implemented for postgraduate entrance exams, grade 12 national examinations, and other certification services.
- Students stated that the new rates impose an unfair burden on unemployed individuals and low-income families.
- Some students noted that the high costs discourage repeated attempts and make education less accessible.
- Students demanded that administrative correction fees for institutional errors be abolished entirely.
- Tikvah Ethiopia attempted to contact the Educational Assessment and Examinations Service for comment but received no response.
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