The Union of Private Schools of Afghanistan told that over 500 private schools have been established across the country in the current solar year.
Azim Maidanwal, the head of the Union of Private Schools of Afghanistan, reported that approximately one and a half million students are currently enrolled in private schools nationwide.
Kabul 24: The head of the Union of Private Schools of Afghanistan said, “This year, approximately 500 to 600 private schools have been established in the center and provinces. In areas where there were previously no private schools, now hundreds of students have access to education.”
Meanwhile, many teachers and students are pleased with the quality of education in private schools and are urging the Ministry of Education to provide more support private schools.
Selgi Rahimi, a teacher, told reporter: “The government should pay more attention to the private sector so that children in remote areas, who are deprived of education, can go to school and receive an education.”
Abdul Rahman, a student at one of Kabul’s private schools, said, “Our learning process is going very well, and we are currently receiving both practical and theoretical education at school. The private sector should provide more opportunities for students.”
Zahra, another student at a private school, said: “The quality of our education is good, and our lessons are progressing regularly. The quality of education in public schools should also improve.”
Mansoor Ahmad Hamza, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, stated that the ministry has exempted private schools from the 1402 solar year tax. According to Hamza, the Ministry of Education is committed to solving the problems of private schools.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Education added, “In the solar year 1400, the Ministry of Education exempted the private schools from taxes and fines that were imposed on them, and officials of this ministry are keen to support the private sector and solve their problems.”
The Union of Private Schools also reported that there are about three and a half thousand private schools across the country.
Over 500 Private Schools Established Across Afghanistan, Enrolling Over 1.5 Million Students
Private Education Boom in Afghanistan
The Union of Private Schools of Afghanistan has announced that more than 500 private schools have been established across the country in the current solar year, providing education to over 1.5 million students. This significant growth in private education is seen as a positive development in Afghanistan’s education sector, offering opportunities to students who may not have access to quality education otherwise.
Private Schools Offer Better Education Options
The head of the Union of Private Schools of Afghanistan, Azim Maidanwal, highlighted that these new schools have been established in areas where previously there were no private schools, providing hundreds of students with access to education.
Many teachers and students are pleased with the quality of education in private schools and are urging the Ministry of Education to provide more support to these institutions.
Teachers and Students Call for Government Support
Selgi Rahimi, a teacher, emphasized the importance of the government supporting private schools, particularly in remote areas where education is often limited. “The government should pay more attention to the private sector so that children in remote areas, who are deprived of education, can go to school and receive an education,” she said.
Abdul Rahman, a student at one of Kabul’s private schools, expressed satisfaction with his learning experience. “Our learning process is going very well, and we are currently receiving both practical and theoretical education at school. The private sector should provide more opportunities for students,” he said.
Zahra, another student at a private school, praised the quality of education at her school. “The quality of our education is good, and our lessons are progressing regularly. The quality of education in public schools should also improve,” she added.
Ministry of Education Committed to Supporting Private Schools
Mansoor Ahmad Hamza, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, assured that the ministry is committed to solving the problems of private schools. The ministry has exempted private schools from the 1402 solar year tax, and officials are keen to support the private sector and resolve their issues.
Private Schools Continue to Grow
The Union of Private Schools of Afghanistan reported that there are approximately three and a half thousand private schools across the country, providing a significant alternative to the public education system. The growth of private schools in Afghanistan highlights the importance of the private sector in education and the need for the government to support these institutions to ensure that all students have access to quality education.
