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A decision made (29/03/2007) regarding: Jersey College for Girls and Victoria College and respective Preparatory Schools – request by the Governing Bodies to increase fees for the academic year 2007-2008.

Subject:	Jersey College for Girls and Victoria College and respective Preparatory Schools – request by the Governing Bodies to increase fees for the academic year 2007-2008
Decision Reference:		Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		As title
Written Report – Title:	Fees for Provided Fee Paying Schools – Jersey College for Girls and Victoria College and respective Preparatory Schools	Written report – Author:		Assistant Director - Finance
Decision(s): - The Minister approved the fees for the 2007-8 academic year, set by the Governing Bodies of Jersey College for Girls (£1,175), Jersey College for Girls Preparatory School (£1,100), Victoria College (£1,260) and Victoria College Preparatory School (£1,260).
Reason(s) for decision: - to meet the requirements of Article 13a of the Education (Jersey) Law 1999 which requires that the fees set by the respective Governing Bodies are approved by the Minister.
Action required: - in accordance with Financial Direction 4.1 Increases in States Fees and Charges, to request the approval of the Treasurer of the States, under delegated authority, for the fee in respect of the Jersey College for Girls Preparatory School to be increased by more than 2.5%; - to advise the respective Governing Bodies that the Minister has approved the increase in fees.
Signature:			Date of Decision: 29/03/2007