How to start a new IGCSE school in India?

Over the years, the government has taken various initiatives to make educational institutions accessible to the society at large in a bid to ensure education for all. Although government schools are the largest provider of elementary education in our country with over 80% of all recognized schools being run or supported by the government, but still the demand for private schools is on the rise. We need more and more good quality competent schools to spread the social cause of education and to increase the literacy rate in India.

Why Feasibility Study is important for school project?

For any new school promoter it is very important to understand the viability of the project. To do so, one must do a feasibility study, either on his own or by a professional agency. This also gives a fair idea of investment required under various heads. Professional agencies like us also provide a 10 year financial plan (DPR) to the clients. This study will help in understanding the duration required for Operational Break Even Point and the Capital Break Even Point. This will also enable the promoter to have proper fund planning to meet the requirements.

For any new school promoter it is very important to understand the viability of the project. To do so, one must do a feasibility study, either on his own or by a professional agency. This also gives a fair idea of investment required under various heads. Professional agencies like us also provide a 10 year financial plan (DPR) to the clients. This study will help in understanding the duration required for Operational Break Even Point and the Capital Break Even Point. This will also enable the promoter to have proper fund planning to meet the requirements.

To start a school in India following pre requisites are to be taken care:

• A registered trust/society
• Should have adequate land and infrastructure as per requirement of a particular board from which the school wants to get affiliated
• Necessary local level certificates to be validated from the local bodies
• State board affiliation to be secured
• Evidence (in English) of government approval to offer an international curriculum

For IGCSE affiliation:

School has to express their interest by registering online on the IGCSE website and fill a basic application form

Documents to be submitted:

• Organization Chart for the senior management team
• Roles and responsibilities with respect to Cambridge program and qualifications for the senior management team
• Main staff CVs (principal and teachers involved in teaching Cambridge syllabuses)
• Senior management – job descriptions
• Code of conduct for students and teachers
• Mission statement and educational values
• School development plan showing goals for the introduction of the Cambridge curriculum
• Performance management plan
• School curriculum and language policy
• Policies for complaints, health and safety
• First aid and fire safety certificates issued by local bodies
• School professional development policy

Further, for more information to set up a IGCSE School in India or Abroad with complete guidance or for any other queries please feel free to contact us at 8889063333 or by email at gurubax@indiaeducare.com / info@indiaeducare.com