Schools, not parents, must pay for main exams

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has clarified that schools must cover all costs related to mandatory external assessments and are prohibited from charging parents separate testing fees.

- Gulf News Report

ADEK noted that schools may only charge parents for international board exams in which students are officially registered, provided that the fees quoted by the service provider are clearly listed on the school's website. Schools may add administrative fees in accordance with ADEK policy.

ADEK said the assessments, developed by an independent provider, include standardised, international, and pre-college exams.