Alain Damiba, a local slam artist, enthusiastically supports the potential cap on private school tuition fees. He believes that «the costs of schooling are so high that a ceiling will somewhat relieve our parents and help them provide a good education for our children», emphasizing the urgent need for such price controls.

Yet, questions arise about whether this regulation will truly ease the burden on families. Opinions on the matter are varied. Some argue for increased investment in constructing public schools, while others contend that the proposed measure could significantly alleviate financial strain on households.

Giles Sawadogo, a father, expresses his concern: «It will greatly relieve parents, even if it’s just a 10,000 franc reduction. Life is difficult today; nearly everything on the market has increased in price while salaries have remained stagnant».

When asked about an ideal fee amount, several individuals interviewed proposed an annual cap ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 FCFA per child, depending on the educational level and services provided. Conversely, some voiced a preference for entirely free access to educational institutions.

Bassirou Gnaboné, a Master I Taxation student, asserts, «If we could attend school for free, that would be excellent. For university, we could also implement measures for more accessible fees. The nation requires more educational facilities, especially technical schools. We must construct public schools, public universities… This will somewhat balance the situation and make private institutions aware of the extensive public offering, thus compelling them to reconsider their tuition fees».

Ultimately, several observers caution that regulation alone will not solve the underlying issue. They contend that the State must also significantly increase investment in building public schools, recruiting qualified teachers, and enhancing existing infrastructure. Such a comprehensive solution could, in the long run, diminish families’ heavy reliance on private education.