How much does it cost to start a new school?

       There is no single answer to this question, Cost of setting up a school is dependent on several factors, listing few factors -

• Target market
• Capacity planned
• Value of land (varies by location and size)
• Cost of infrastructure design and build
• Facilities you wish to offer
• Academic and beyond academic programs you wish to offer
• Cost of educational supplies, staffing and other services
• How do you plan to brand and position your school in the target market

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Does the salary of teachers and staff has to be exactly equal to the state requirements? What if it is lesser than the state directed amount?

The salaries you pay to the teachers and staff of your school may be lesser than the state requirements but there must be an EPF registration in every case. The variation is granted as the cost of living differs from region to region but there must be transparency in the bank statements and there must be no financial irregularity. Complete financial documentation is a must.

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Why is market study or survey is required ?

In most cases, new school start-up enthusiasts jump to construction stage of the new school building without assessing what kind of school will sustain, planning budget, not considering any statutory requirements. The decision to jump stages is purely based on individual perception, a lot of money would have gone into the new school setup and operations - It may take several years to understand if the approach is delivering the desired results or not.

To avoid ambiguity, endless run time issues and to ensure you are making the right investment, we suggest a data driven approach to determine a sustainable school concept. Some questions you need to have valid answers for before you begin or make any investment -

• 1. Is there a need for school in proposed location?
  2. What is your target market and how are you positioning your school?
  3. What are the risks involved in the proposed school project?
  4. Under what conditions will be proposed school be successful?
  5. How much does it cost to setup a school and run it?
  6. How long does it take to setup a school?

What facilities should I provide in my new school?

Age appropriate facilities are necessary for all-round child development. There is no end to the facilities and amenities you can provide. Figure out what is adding to the cost and not adding to the enrolments and make sure they are used to optimum. Some of them include:

• Technology enabled classrooms
• Language Labs
• Science Labs
• Maths Labs
• Music Room
• Dance Hall
• Art & Craft studio
• Indoor / Outdoor sports facilities
• Transport
• Multipurpose Halls

How much do you charge for new school setup services?

Over the years, we have found that each new school project presents unique challenges and opportunities. Deliverables for each new school setup are also unique. 

Fee is calculated based on the nature of the project, tenure, specific deliverables and effort involved. We offer flexible charging models for the convenience of people aspiring to open new schools –

• Per consulting day (6 hrs)
• A Monthly fixed fee for the project duration
• Revenue share
• or a combination one or more models described above

You may visit our office to discuss project requirements with our school consultants, finalize scope of work and understand the fee applicable.

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