Private educational institutions (schools, nurseries, training centers, language institutes) need a license from the Ministry of Education or competent body before starting activity, with precise technical and spatial requirements (classroom area, safety standards, teaching staff qualifications). Operating without a license, or exceeding the licensed capacity, exposes the institution to immediate closure and financial violations.
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Tuition fee disputes (refunds upon withdrawal, unjustified annual increases, undisclosed additional fees) are among the most common disputes between parents and educational institutions. The Ministry of Education sets regulations governing allowed annual increase limits and fee refund mechanisms, and knowing these limits protects both parties from an unnecessary dispute.
Private sector teacher contracts are subject to some special provisions alongside the general Labor Law, particularly regarding semester timing and termination conditions tied to the academic calendar, requiring drafting that accounts for this specificity.
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