How to Start a New School in India?
The growing population and the awareness of the importance of education necessitate new schools. The demand for quality education is on the rise, and starting a new school can be a significant contribution to society.
Today’s schools offer a myriad of facilities and a parent is in a position where he can choose what suits him and what his child requires. The quality and standard of education will depend on the quality of the faculty, the infrastructure, and the teaching methodology adopted.
Ownership: Owned or Franchisee School?
The question that springs to mind after the decision to open a school in India is made is whether the school should be owned or should it be a franchisee school. Should the schools be owned by an individual or a group of individuals or should the school be a franchisee of an already popular school or society?
The School Consultants will perform a serious study of both the models and will make it possible to understand which would be better. This decision is crucial as it determines the operational model of the school.
School Level: Pre-primary, Primary, Middle, Secondary or Senior Secondary?
A new primary school in India should commence from Class 1 to Class 6 or Nursery to Class 6. This gives time for the school to gear up for the Middle School Syllabus Approval Inspection by CBSE. In the same year, an application for Middle School Syllabus Approval is filed with the Board.
Application for Affiliation of Secondary Level is filed online a session before Class 9 commences, in the session when Class 8 commences. Subsequent to the inspection and grant of Affiliation, the school starts to prepare the launch of Senior Secondary classes. This step-by-step approach ensures the school grows organically and meets all the necessary requirements.
Legal Framework
Opening a new school in India, whether affiliated to CBSE, CISCE or IB Board requires a thorough study of the bye-laws. The many requirements may be confusing to a new promoter. First, a Trust/ Society/ a Section 8 Company is registered. Then a suitable piece of land, as per specifications are given in bye-laws, is bought or leased.
These legal requirements are crucial and must be met to ensure the smooth operation of the school.
Final Words
Starting a school in India is a venture many like to explore. Owing to the state policies regarding private schools which involves securing multiple licenses and permissions, opening a school can turn unduly strenuous. This need not be so daunting. We have detailed the procedure to start a school in India for the ease of school promoters in this article.
The private school venture, both in terms of establishment and gaining investment returns, highly depends on the policies formulated by Ministry of Human Resource Development and states’ education department. Despite the challenges, starting a school can be a rewarding experience, contributing to the education sector and shaping the future of the nation.
