Have you ever dreamt of starting up your own school and set up an institution which will bring up the future shining stars? The stars who may list your school under their winning stepping stones once they reach the sky of success. Nothing is impossible. Any great institution started with just a handful of pupils to grow up to be a prestigious one. As the saying goes –“A journey of thousand miles starts with a single step”, when you have the intentions of a giant leap of starting a school, you might have to first think about taking tiny steps toward achieving your desired goal. Here’s Edustoke‘s take on all those important things to concentrate on while thinking of starting a new school.
Selecting a right location:
Check out for the best suitable location which proves to be a better marketplace containing proper target audience. A neighbourhood which could be the better environment with good amenities provided later is an apt one. For example a school which has a good connectivity to some good housing complexes or some IT hubs where the increased demand for a top-notch curriculum is common all over the year…that would prove to be a bull’s eye place for your upcoming organization.
Get to know about the Curriculum:
Make a plan on the curriculum/curricula you would be deciding on to get the school affiliated to. India’s top boards are CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB and the State Boards based on which all the schools function upon. Having a clear plan on the academic board and its features to adhere on, will give you a clear picture on the further action to plan for. In case of any dilemma, you can choose to start the school with a particular board till some initial primary classes and extend the support to the higher classes with an option to choose a different curriculum if things run smoothly.
Legally Strong:
It is always sensible to be completely clear on the legal front to avoid any hitches later. Things like the NOC, legal documentations, land documents and paper, the legit affiliation certificates, government sanction documents from the power , water and the health departments…the list never ends. Registering the school as either a Trust or a Society must also be checked as this process includes going under the government made guidelines. It is never too late to hire an expert in this field who can make this journey a cake walk by assembling a strong base without any potential problems.
Build a School, not just a building:
Infrastructure plays a significant role in any school. Providing a good learning environment which would look both classy and large requires a good amount of planning. A well set library, well lit classroom and a decent playground are the essential requirements of any school. This has to be done with a suitable plan and the structure should follow the rules which are prescribed by the academic board’s regulation.
Recruiting experienced staff:
It is definitely a challenge to come across experienced bunch of people who would not mind being a part of a start-up endeavor. Being extra responsible and taking a stand for any unforeseen errors are the attributes of a winning team. A well accomplished, able faculty must be convinced and hired to be a part of your organization for the initiation of a new change which happens through the infinite brain storming sessions of the erudite cluster your school is looking out for. A group of self made, dynamic and well informed individuals must come together to make the institution work for the success which comes as a common vision for everyone part of this new journey.
Marketing and Publicity:
If there is a new school, then the news of it has to be spread the way it has to be. Creating a website about the school, its board of directors and also about the mission of starting an institution like this in a competitive manner can be extremely favorable in getting more students for the school. Start creating a buzz around before the launch by putting up print ads as the reach will definitely be more residential friendly. Further to this a well made Facebook ad campaigning also can be a plus.
Work On The Fee Structure:
Plan a fee structure which could be convenient both for parents and gives you a fair profit too. A legible estimation of the approximate amount required for the successful achievement of a student’s academic year must be planned based on the general standards of the given place and also based on the curriculum offered. Either ways the fee must be almost accurate with utmost transparency displayed by the school. Any divergence later, will result in the stumpy admission average. Applying for the government grants is possible at certain grounds.
Setting up a school is certainly a task. Don’t lose hope and stay focused. But how? Here’s a simple method. Stay focused, Say Edustoke and Stay Calm. For all your schooling and admission related queries, for end to end support on setting up schools, getting more visibility online and to also to get direct leads from parents, register with Edustoke now at www.edustoke.com/school .
