External Influence Stalls Indian School Growth

TDT | Manama

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The United Parents Panel (UPP), representing parents of students at the Indian School Bahrain, has alleged that external interference and administrative inefficiencies are negatively impacting the institution’s functioning.

At a recent press conference, UPP officials criticized the school’s Executive Committee for what they described as a lack of transparency and failure to address key concerns raised by parents. Among the issues highlighted was the absence of a clear response to repeated requests for a waiver of March transport fees amid prevailing regional conditions.

The panel also objected to students being barred from online classes over unpaid dues as low as BD 20, stating that this contradicts decisions taken at the Annual General Body meeting.

Raising financial concerns, the UPP questioned continued references to “financial constraints” while seeking clarity on the future of the Infrastructure Fee, especially with the Riffa Campus loan expected to be cleared by March 2026. It also pointed to a decline in Mega Fair collections under the current administration.

The UPP further alleged that non-parents and former committee members are involved in school operations, including handling sensitive IT systems, raising privacy concerns. It also criticized the reported termination of experienced staff, warning of potential impacts on academic standards.

Additionally, the panel disputed claims about reopening the JEE examination centre, emphasizing that it was a collective effort involving multiple stakeholders, including the Indian Embassy.