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E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by themomentng: 6:06pm On May 14, 2020
Parents kick as Atlantic Hall imposes N175,000 monthly fee for online learning

The Board of Trustees of the Atlantic Hall has come under scathing attack from parents who describe the virtual lesson fees during the school closure as exploitative and unfair.

Atlantic Hall had imposed an initial monthly fee of N195,000 per student with effect from May, with the plan for the virtual school to run till end of July or till such a time that schools reopen after the relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions by the state.

But an immediate protest by parents resulted in a N20,000 reduction to N175,000 as contained in a letter to parents dated May 10, a copy of which was obtained by this newspaper.

According to the letter, the online lesson will run a virtual term to complement whatever amount of time is left to run the 3rd term if the term eventually resumes even though the school also recognised that the term may not happen.

At an emergency Parent-Teacher Association meeting held via Zoom conferencing facility on Tuesday evening, parents hit hard at Atlantic Hall management describing the board of trustees as ‘too profit-oriented’ with no regard for the mood of the nation or the global economic agony triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Chaired by the PTA Chairman, Temilola Achakobe, the meeting became rowdy as parents took turns to hit at the Principal, Andrew Jedras, who tried hard to sell the position of the Atlantic Hall Board, claiming that the fees were reasonable and fair for the services offered.

Parents cited other top private schools such as Corona School, Greenspring School among others who charge about N60,000 per month for virtual lessons.

A parent, who simply identified himself as Ben, told our reporter that the parents were willing to pay for value and would not submit to exploitation.

“The virtual lessons are deployed using the conferencing apps and with just three lessons per day with the usual connection challenges,” the parent said.

When contacted via telephone on Wednesday morning, Mrs Achakobe declined comment on the matter. She terminated the call as soon as our reporter asked his question.

The school’s CEO, Mr Jedras, did not answer or return calls to his mobile telephone on Wednesday morning.

Atlantic School, located in Epe area of Lagos State, is one of the highest-paying secondary schools in Nigeria with annual fees higher than what most private universities charge. The annual fees per student is N4.5million.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Amotolongbo(f): 6:11pm On May 14, 2020
1.5million Naira per term?

What are they teaching?

I don’t think the parents should complain on that amount levied on virtual teaching monthly, if they can afford millions of Naira per session.

Throughout my primary to university, adding all my school fees, e no go reach 1.5million naira

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by zionmde: 6:35pm On May 14, 2020
And their students have not invented a single ventilator or found cure for COVID 19 after all d 4.5Millions?

waste of money

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by NwaNimo1(m): 6:43pm On May 14, 2020
419..... grin

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by helinues: 6:48pm On May 14, 2020
shocked
Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Kobojunkie: 6:56pm On May 14, 2020
Naira 4.5 MIllion annually? That is very steep for grade school level education in Nigeria. undecided undecided

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Donaldoni: 7:01pm On May 14, 2020
I thought LASG has banned 3rd term resumption online... embarassed

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by iyatrustee(f): 7:04pm On May 14, 2020
If they pay 4.5mil per session and the 175k is deductible from the fees when sch eventually resumes, then i don't see any problem jare!

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by starbuck(f): 7:48pm On May 14, 2020
If it was mandated by the principal, they have every right to protest because at the end of the day, they are the ones paying/loosing more adding the cost of data they will still spend...

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Brunicekid(m): 7:56pm On May 14, 2020
Amotolongbo:
1.5million Naira per term?

What are they teaching?

I don’t think the parents should complain on that amount levied on virtual teaching monthly, if they can afford millions of Naira per session.

Throughout my primary to university, adding all my school fees, e no go reach 1.5million naira
angry Such is Life naa.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Shukusheka(m): 8:09pm On May 14, 2020
N4.5m annual school fees means parents were previously paying N375k per month for each student. Now, they are being forced to pay N175k per month for virtual classes, which is around 47% of actual school fees.
The school are being inconsiderate here especially knowing fully well most parents current income flow have been largely impacted.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Edopesin: 8:16pm On May 14, 2020
If anyone pay such amount for non Tertiary education, 175k shouldn't be an issue

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Shukusheka(m): 8:21pm On May 14, 2020
Edopesin:
If anyone pay such amount for non Tertiary education, 175k shouldn't be an issue
175K per month, not per term. That's 47% of the normal school fees they paid when students go to school physically. Then add internet cost, plus cost of purchasing computers for these children. It is too much.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Amotolongbo(f): 8:29pm On May 14, 2020
Shukusheka:
175K per month, not per term. That's 47% of the normal school fees they paid when students go to school physically. Then add internet cost, plus cost of purchasing computers for these children. It is too much.
So Na every month they will be purchasing computers for the children from the monthly 175k they will be paying?

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Shukusheka(m): 8:31pm On May 14, 2020
Amotolongbo:
So Na every month they will be purchasing computers for the children from the monthly 175k they will be paying?
No it doesn't form part of the montly N175k tuition fee, but it is still a one time cost the Parents are forced to bear.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Hisduchess(f): 8:38pm On May 14, 2020
NwaNimo1:
419..... grin

Ezigbote 419.nah gun them go use go steal.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by 1zynnvn(m): 8:43pm On May 14, 2020
Wetin concern agbero withoverload

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Walexdubia(m): 9:01pm On May 14, 2020
themomentng:
The Board of Trustees of the Atlantic Hall School has come under scathing attack from parents who describe the virtual lesson fees during the school closure as exploitative and unfair.

The School had imposed an initial monthly fee of N195,000 per student with effect from May, with the plan for the virtual school to run till end of July or till such a time that schools will reopen after the relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions by the state.

But an immediate protest by the parents resulted in a N20,000 reduction to N175,000 as contained in a letter to parents dated May 10, 2020, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent.

According to the letter, the online lesson was to run a virtual term to complement what amount of time that may be left to run the third term if the term eventually resumes even though the school also recognised that the term may not happen.

At an emergency Parent-Teacher Association meeting held via Zoom conferencing facility in the evening of Tuesday, parents hit hard at the school management, describing the Board of Trustees as “too profit-oriented” with no regard for the mood of the nation or the global economic agony triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Chaired by the PTA Chairman, Temilola Achakobe, the meeting became rowdy as parents took turns to hit at the Principal, Andrew Jedras, who tried hard to sell the position of the Board, claiming that the fees were reasonable and fair for the services offered.

Parents cited other top private schools such as Corona School and Greenspring School among others who charge about N60,000 per month for virtual lessons.

A parent, who simply identified himself as Ben, told our reporter that the parents were willing to pay for value and would not submit to exploitation.

“The virtual lessons are deployed using the conferencing apps and with just three lessons per day with the usual connection challenges,” the parent said.
Atlantic School, located in Epe area of Lagos State, is one of the highest-paying secondary schools in Nigeria with annual fees higher than what most private universities charge.

The annual fees per student is N4.5 million.

#4.5m ke!!!, some parents self dey bite more than what they can chew...
Now they're complaining about tuition fees,it shows most can't afford the sch,they just go there for clout chasing...

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by COURVOISier(m): 9:11pm On May 14, 2020
The school try, if you fit afford 4.5m what's common 175k. It's shows they just put their children there for hype sake. If na white man na to just subscribe to those online learning app and pay highest $19.99 monthly. grin

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Abasilim: 10:07pm On May 14, 2020
Amotolongbo:
1.5million Naira per term?

What are they teaching?

I don’t think the parents should complain on that amount levied on virtual teaching monthly, if they can afford millions of Naira per session.

Throughout my primary to university, adding all my school fees, e no go reach 1.5million naira

Odiegu
Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by KingAzubuike(f): 10:37pm On May 14, 2020
zionmde:
And their students have not invented a single ventilator or found cure for COVID 19 after all d 4.5Millions?

waste of money
I hate hearing things like this. Change your mentality, nobody is the cause of your misfortune. Schools like this you get value for money, quality education and another is the kind of people you meet there. Kids from great backgrounds, you get to form a network that will be invaluable later in future. A network that will shape your life and give it a meaning. If you have the money, take your kids there. It's usually a faster and surest route to greatness.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by zionmde: 10:41pm On May 14, 2020
KingAzubuike:

I hate hearing things like this. Change your mentality, nobody is the cause of your misfortune.
sharrap
if u don't know wat is called "value for money"
if their physics teacher can't produce a common ventilator, or their biology teacher a cure for Covid19, then the school is not worth it


kee yasef

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by elchapoo: 10:47pm On May 14, 2020
Ka onye ra bu ka isi na awa ya ra.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Jackossky(m): 10:48pm On May 14, 2020
Wahala. Had to looks at the peeps in front of the school, parents just pouring money in for them, life can be so easy for some yet hard according to their own perspective.

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by phenzy(m): 10:57pm On May 14, 2020
What re we learning sf

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Nobody: 11:26pm On May 14, 2020
Atlantis school??
.So they study Aquaman there??

Nonsense!!!

175K on top Wetin??

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by TalkTalkTwins(m): 12:04am On May 15, 2020
Ok
Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Mkayfrenzy(m): 5:20am On May 15, 2020
eni4real:
Atlantis school??
.So they study Aquaman there??

Nonsense!!!

175K on top Wetin??
Chai ...u no get sense grin

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by Nobody: 6:48am On May 15, 2020
Overrated schools

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by fr3do(m): 7:08am On May 15, 2020
The school has expenses, the parents should be considerate.
What's 175k monthly?

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Re: E-learning: Atlantic Hall Imposes N175,000 Monthly Fee For Online Learning by handsomeyinka(m): 7:28am On May 15, 2020
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