- June 16, 2026
- Posted by: James Wotoe
- Category: Uncategorized
Ministry of Education Announces Strict Enforcement of Approved Graduation Fees and Regulations for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
June 15, 2026
The Ministry of Education (MoE) hereby informs all public and private schools across Liberia that the approved graduation fees and regulations contained in the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar shall be strictly enforced.
The approved graduation fees are as follows:
1. Public Grade 12 – LRD 5,000
2. Private Grade 12 – USD 100 or its Liberian Dollar equivalent
3. Public Grades 6 and 9 – LRD 3,500 each
4. Private Grades 6 and 9 – LRD 6,000 each
5. Public Kindergarten (K2) – LRD 2,500
6. Private Kindergarten (K2) – LRD 5,000
Schools are not authorized to impose, demand, or collect graduation-related fees beyond the amounts approved by the Ministry of Education.
Graduation fees shall be collected only after the official release of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. No school is authorized to collect graduation fees before the results are officially announced.
Graduation exercises for Grades 6, and 9 are permitted only when these classes represent the terminal level of the institution.
The official graduation attire shall be the respective school uniform. Schools that already own graduation gowns may permit their use; however, no additional fees shall be charged for gowns, rentals, purchases, or related attire.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to report any school demanding unauthorized graduation fees or imposing requirements inconsistent with Ministry regulations.
All schools are required to comply fully with these regulations.
The Ministry will investigate reported violations and take appropriate administrative action against schools found to be in breach of these directives.
Call this number to report all violations:
+231 7772 12197
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