Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company,Which suits best to school starters?

Dear Sir, May I know as to how the so-called profits of a school run by a Trust should be spent? If the Trust runs other organizations ( colleges, professional colleges, and religious places; and spends the profit accrued from the school on them; then what is the mechanism to put them under the scan... Read More

How to Start a New School in India?

is there a point in non-profit making entity label for the schools when it is an open secret that they are cash cows?... Read More

How to Start a New School in India?

Dear Vinod, currently I am running a school and I want to open another school but I want to open such school under a private limited company, can be it possible under any affiliations-IB, IGCSE etc.?... Read More

Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company,Which suits best to school starters?

Sir, I am going to open a school. However, I shall invest money. If my organization is not profitable. How can I return my money back and in other hand in this scenario what is preferable for me section 8 company or trust ... Read More

Citizens Gurukul

<p><strong>Citizens Gurukul</strong> Trust is a Non-profit, transparent, parent-run organization &ndash; trying to change the thinking where education is perceived as a business instead of a selfless service. Established <strong>Citizens Gurukul</strong> Playschool, ITPL in Bangalore to provide quality education at low cost by pooling in all the resources needed for the education of the little kids. The best part is, the school operations are run by parents instead of a management.</p>... Read More

What to look for while buying an Operational School?

Hi Vinod, I am very interested to read your article. Can I ask for advice? I am thinking about a sale of an education center in Hanoi. https://www.smergers.com/business/language-center-for-sale-in-hanoi-vietnam/a0fdt/ But how to investigate to the details whether its profitable after taking over. T... Read More

How to Start a New School in India?

I want to start a primary school in a rural area, my native place. There are no schools around within 6 Kms. Is it possible to attain land from the state of Chattisgarh if I run the school not-for-profit?... Read More

How to Start a New School in India?

We are planning for a new school on PPP model. Land will be sponsored by CSR funding. But prospective sponsors require a funds flow statement for at least 5 years. Since education per se in India is not -for- profit and the only source of revenue is tuition fees from students it is difficult to pr... Read More

CBSE Fee Hike announced to meet the 200 cr. CBSE board examination budget deficit

The decision was met with criticism from several quarters after which the reason for it was specified. The Board stated that a deficit of over Rs. 200 crore incurred in conducting examinations for Classes 10 and 12 is the reason for the decision.... Read More

Private Equity Reshapes the Landscape of Indian Education

The landscape of Indian education is undergoing a profound shift as private equity (PE) firms have begun to invest in school operations. This departure from the traditional educational model, where schools were once founded by passionate educators, now sees PE standing less for 'physical education' ... Read More

Starting a School in Remote Areas – A Case Study

I am impressed after reading your report on the Ashirwad Global School in Hunasagi, Yadgir. I am part of Agragamee, a non-profit organisation of repute, working in remote tribal districts of Odisha. The problems here are very similar, and as a matter of fact quite a bit worse, than the problems you ... Read More

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.

Singapore’s GSF to Invest USD 550 million in India’s Education Sector

Singapore-based and Indian-origin Global Schools Foundation (GSF) announced plans to invest over USD 550 million in India’s school education sector by 2026. GSF already has presence in Bangalore, Pune, Noida and Ahmedabad, and anticipates continued massive growth in demand from families moving acros... Read More

CSR Spending for Improvement of School Education

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions has been mandated by Government of India for all companies meeting specified financial thresholds. Certain areas of socioeconomic development have been specified as well, school education being one of them.... Read More

Issues and Ideals in Partnership in New School Project

There remains a possibility of disagreements and even conflict of interest between partners in a business venture, likewise in a school project where several promoters come together, partners may find themselves at cross-purposes sometimes. In this article we are trying to delve into the nature and ... Read More

Khan Academy, Digitizing education and broadening horizons of schooling

The founder Salman khan also known as Sal Khan has produced around 6,500 video tutorials which basically covers all subjects mainly focussing on maths and science. A well- educated man who has three degrees from MIT and MBA from Harvard. The Khan Lab School is also founded by him which is a brick-an... Read More

Is Artificial Intelligence a Fad or a Fact to Come to terms with?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be taking baby steps towards its progress since many prominent figures in the field of science fictionand movieshave been anticipating about the catastrophic changes that would probably arise with the rapid increase of artificial intelligence for decades. But ... Read More

Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company,Which suits best to school starters?

Trusts, Societies and Section 8 companies are non-proprietary organizations, which means that they are set up to provide service to the community and not with a profit motive. In India, educational institutions are mandatorily established by a Trust or Society or a Section 8 company. This rule obvio... Read More