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.

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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 .

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Starting a new school is like giving birth to a child. The conception of the idea and the incubation of many researches, running around places and the efforts taken to promote the school; will finally deliver a joy of getting better admission. This mammoth project of setting up a new educational institution calls in for a lot of hardwork and patience in checking for all those hurdles which may come against the smooth functioning of the school. There are a dozen things to be taken care of while building a successful educational institution. It is not just about getting a huge building with some benches in it. It takes something more than just a campus and some load of books in it. Let us discuss some of the important things to be followed while thinking of setting up a new school.

Decide on the location:

Check out for the best suitable location which proves to be a better marketplace containing proper target audience. A locality which could be the better environment with good facilities provided later is an apt one. For example a school which has a good connectivity to some good residential complexes or some IT hubs where the increased demand for a top-notch curriculum is prevalent all over the year…that would prove to be a bull’s eye location for your upcoming institution.

Get Curious on 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.

Never go liberal on Legal:

It is always advisable to be completely clear on the legal front to avoid any complications later. Things like the NOC, legal documentations, land documents and paper, the legit affiliation certificates, government approval documents from the electricity , water and the health departments…the list will go further. Registering the school as either a Trust or a Society must also be checked as this procedure includes going under the government made guidelines. It is never too late to hire a professional in this field who can make this journey a cake walk by assembling a strong foundation without any potential problems.

EDUSTOKE for Schools- Subscribe your school with edustoke and get analytics and leads information easily.

Build a School, not just a building:

Infrastructure plays an important role in any school. Providing a good learning environment which would look both sophisticated and spacious requires a good amount of planning. A well set library, well lit classroom and a decent playground are the vital requirements of any school. This has to be done with a suitable design and the structure should follow the rules which are prescribed by the academic board’s discipline rule book.

Recruiting experienced staff:

It is definitely a challenge to find experienced bunch of people who would not mind being a part of a start-up venture. Being extra responsible and taking credibility of any unforeseen errors are the attributes of a winning team. A well skilled, able faculty must be convinced and hired to be a part of your organization for the inception of a new change which happens through the innumerable brain storming sessions of the learned cluster your school is looking out for. A group of self made, fearless and well informed individuals must come together to make the institution work for the success which comes as a common dream 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 beneficial in getting more students for the school. Start creating a buzz around before the inauguration 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.

No money, no honey:

Plan a fee structure which could be convenient both for parents and gives you a fair profit too. A decent estimation of the approximate amount required for the successful completion of a student’s academic year must be calculated 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. Discrepancies later will result in the stumpy admission average. Applying for the government grants is possible at certain grounds.

Setting up a school is indeed a task. But 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 .

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As parents we just want to have the best for our child. Be it a bicycle or a birthday dress. Settling down for something mediocre will always give us an itch. Our preferences are equally vibrant like our little ones imagination. We discover the possibilities of getting a room remodeled with a castle in it for our princess, or try to bring  the whole Ferrari world for our car crazy sonny. We just need the best for them. This preference of ours will be like doubled in degree when it comes to choosing the right school. Settling for just one and two..? such parents might never exist. We search for a minimum of 8 to 10 schools which might possibly be the best. Innumerable hours of internet surfing, burning midnight oils to submit the online application for the schools who have this rule of ‘the first 300 applications will have an upper hand’, visiting the schools personally – by taking a day off under your sick leave cap. You will turn the world topsy-turvy to achieve your goal of giving your offspring the perfect place and providing them with the precise pristine things which you may be exempted of.

Choosing schools for our little ones takes in a lot of R&D from parents. The curriculum, fee, faculty, infrastructure, facilities, exposure, security, technology inclination, parents reviews and the most important thing…friends and relatives’ feedback. We Indians equally rely on our near and dear to even buy Bhindi from that place who sells it for a better price [and gives some free extras], to consulting a good school for our child. Comparing the schools based on many such requirements also includes one of the prime factors which is the legacy or the lineage the school holds.

India has some of best schools which are as old as the ones established in 1700s and 1800s, which not only are old and old fashioned but even to this day maintain the same decorum and the hold their heads high up in dignity and praise for the unmatched academic excellence they render each year. No matter how many ever new school buildings get erected; the old institutions with their period-time pedagogy is still in vogue. Ironically these old schools brighten up the values which are ever new, fresh and so long lasting that that they never age in spite of several revolutions the earth fulfills. So what makes some parents still vouch for these old and established institutions over the newbies? Is it just their love for the Gothic or English architecture, the good old stiff discipline or to just make sure that their child studies in the same in which they did? लोको भिन्न रुचि:…The world is filled many people with umpteen preferences. Lets try to catch up some of the obvious and some of the rarest reasons as to why the preference of an established school is greater than compared to the new ones?

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The History, The Reputation:

There might me around 1000 engineering colleges in India, but why is it that IIT still a dream option? No matter how many ever foreign universities you tweak to get into, studying in IIM will always be your prime aim. The legacy speaks for itself. Today, this is the era of Google search and Educational Reviews of various sites, but there are few such institutions which requires no search nor any introductions. Such is the reputation created by some of the oldest institutions in India which is still going rock solid in comparison with the newer schools. The contemporary institutions on the other hand might be well equipped with respect to the latest versions of education enabling elements like sophisticated infrastructure, e Learning platforms or even offer some amazing facilities when compared to the latter one. But as they say “Practice makes a man perfect”, these institutions must work hard to earn the respect and the repute which is earned by the old schools much earlier than the mere conception of the latest education system.

The Factors Necessary For a Good School

Experience Vs Exposure

Its a simple thing followed by Indian mothers that they rely on their grandmother’s tips to cure their children’s ailing as an initial step. This is because of the “Tried and Tested Methods” often fetch expected good results. We cant take risk with our children, can we? When it comes to choosing a school in yester years, it was usually relying on the reviews and the suggestions by our relatives and friends. Mr. Rao suggests that his son goes to this school which is great with academic and co-curricular exposure. This places a pre occupied assumption inside Mr. Ali who is Mr. Rao’s colleague. This was the usual scenario when we went for the school. It’s only now that we browse in for testimonials and online ratings and reviews of the school. Its always a win when the users find reliable sources providing their valuable feedback about the schools. This holds extremely well in case of some old, well established schools who have already made their amazing mark in the field when compared to the new ones who have to really work hard to get in to that stiff arena of striking gold in public reviews. The primitive method of word of mouth still is a winner which for sure has satisfaction of the parent as a result of this admission completion. But when it comes to the newer institutions, it may require few more years to make its mark  to win this battle of satisfaction versus speculation.

Convenient and Comfortable choice

While checking for options it is always an advisable solution to go with the best one among the rest. This is one place where the newbies experience a lag as the known school wins the race on the convenience track. Choosing a school based on the reviews in the internet, suggestions by the known circle of friends or relatives for sure holds a comfortable place in our mind than pondering over the thoughts of looking in to a new school to “explore” the better side of it. Long queues outside these prestigious institutions during the admission time is the simple example to show how many parents prefer an old school over a new one.

School old or new, the education, the facilities and the curriculum matter the most for any given successful institution. Providing just the bare minimum will not make any school less better than the one which has the top notch facilities. What constitutes a good school is the teamwork by the management, teachers, understanding parents and well mannered disciplined students. 

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