Rising Examination Fees: UPSEE Fears Increased School Dropouts Among Secondary Students

The increase in examination fees for the School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) for repeat candidates is causing significant concern within the Union of Private Secondary Education Employees (UPSEE). According to the union, many families are already facing financial difficulties, and this rise in fees could lead some young people to drop out of secondary education.

For the second consecutive year, candidates who are retaking the exams...