Gov’t Bans School Graduations Over Cost Concerns

Graduation glamour banned as MoBSE moves to ease pressure on parents

With immediate effect, all public and private schools have been directed to halt graduation ceremonies at certain levels. The Ministry announced that Early Childhood Development (ECD), nursery, and Lower Basic Schools are no longer permitted to organise graduation events. For Upper Basic and Senior Secondary Schools, the Ministry did not impose a complete ban but introduced strict guidelines aimed at reducing costs. Schools are now required to h…

Gov’t Bans School Graduations Over Cost Concerns

By Fatou Krubally The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has banned graduation ceremonies for early and lower basic schools, citing concerns over the financial burden such events place on parents and guardians. In a statement issued on 31 March, the ministry said the measure is aimed at reinforcing its long-standing “No Levy” policy, which discourages schools from imposing additional costs on families. The directive, which takes i…