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WANT TO START A SCHOOL IN GANDHINAGAR

Education has become an inevitable part of an individual’s life. The educational institutions are very important as they deliver education, a possessed asset in today’s time. In our country, there is a dearth of quality educational institutions. This means, that there are regions where standardized institutions do not exist. Hence, it becomes imperative to look into this matter and find a solution to it. The only way out is to set up more educational institutions to keep the country on the path of steady growth. Amongst other parts of the country, Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat has the highest education level i.e. 87.11% in the state of Gujarat. The capital city has many educational institutions but still, there is a scope for more. So, anyone who wants to set up his own school in Gandhinagar must follow the step-wise procedure given below. The first and foremost thing to consider while starting a school is the amount of capital investment. The investment will largely depend on the type of school you are planning to open i.e. playschool, primary school or secondary school. For instance, a playschool can be started with Rs. 5-6 lakhs, a primary school with Rs. 12-15 lakhs and for a secondary school the amount of investment will be at least Rs. I crore. After you determine the amount of investment and the type of school you want to open, the next step is to search for a location in Gandhinagar, to establish your school. Ensure that the location you choose has a calm and peaceful environment. Also, there should be easy transport accessibility. Once you decide the location, the next step is to acquire land. Again, the land requirements would vary according to the type of school you want to open. To set up a primary school anywhere in Gandhinagar, 4,000-5,000 sq. ft. of area is sufficient. On the other hand for a formal school I-2 acres of land will suffice the essential facilities. Now, you will have to obtain an Essentiality Certificate (EC) from the State Department of Education, without which you cannot commence the construction procedure. So, make sure you obtain the certificate within the stipulated period of time. After obtaining the EC, you can start constructing the school building. The school infrastructure should be designed in such a way that it stimulates a learning environment. Spacious classrooms, well-equipped library, play area, activity rooms etc. are some of the basic facilities that your school must possess. Once your school is ready for launch, you can start recruiting the teaching and non-teaching staff. Appoint well-qualified and experienced staff who is competent enough to handle the children. Further, you have to publicise your school to make it known to the prospective parents in Gandhinagar. You can put up banners and hoardings in the area and along the busy roads of the city, to declare the pre-launch of your school. Apart from this, you can distribute flyers and pamphlets to promote your school. At last, the most important step is to get you school affiliated to a recognized board of education. Schools in Gandhinagar are affiliated with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board and Central Board. Hence, make sure that you seek affiliation for your school from any of these two boards. If you think that the process of starting your own school is tedious, then, become a franchisee with one of the leading brands in the education sector-SHEMFORD. SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools runs a chain of formal schools with 50+ branches in India and Abroad. So, fill the Franchise Application Form and enjoy the benefits of a SHEMFORD franchise.

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STEPS TO GET A SCHOOL FRANCHISE IN HARYANA

In the present time, the education sector in India is at its boom. This is evident from the growing number of educational institutions in the country. Due to this reason, many aspiring entrepreneurs have come forward to invest in this recession-free sector. Moreover, starting a school is a noble profession which not only earns respect in the society but also helps you to reap profits for years to come. The literacy rate of India is 74.04% whereas, that of Haryana is 67.91% which needs to be altered. So, to uplift the level of education of the state, you can consider setting up a school. This can be either done by establishing a school on your own or by taking up a franchise of a well-established school. However, franchising is a lucrative venture for both the franchisor and the franchisee(s). So, if you want to get a school franchise in Haryana, then follow the step-wise procedure given below: To begin with, look for schools in Haryana that offer franchise opportunities and select one from them. Then, sign the franchise agreement, pay the requisite franchise fee and get recognition under its name. Once you have signed the franchise agreement, the franchisor will help you to select a location where you want to set up your school. You can choose from some of the major cities of Haryana like Gurgaon, Pinjore, Rohtak, Faridabad, Ambala, Panchkula, Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, Hisar etc. Further, the franchisor will assist you to ascertain the area of land feasible to start your school. In order to set-up your school anywhere in Haryana, you would require at least 1 acre of land. However, the land requirements will vary according to the type of school (primary or secondary) and the location you choose. Next, the franchisor will help you to obtain the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Department of Education. Further, make sure that you obtain the NOC within the stipulated period of time, failing to which you cannot start the construction process. After getting the NOC from the State Government, begin with the construction of your school in Haryana. The basic facilities of your school should include spacious classrooms, well-equipped library, computer labs, science laboratories, playground etc. Seek affiliation for your school, to get it listed amongst the recognised and affiliated schools. Usually schools in Haryana seek affiliation from the apex bodies such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Haryana Education Board etc. Once you seek affiliation from a recognised board of education, hire certified and experienced staff for your school. Ensure that you appoint qualified teachers, accounts executives, managerial staff etc. for your school. Now that the recruitment process is over, you can start promoting your school to establish its presence in the areas of the state of Haryana. For this, the trained professionals of the franchisor will help you to implement effective promotional strategies i.e. through print and electronic media such as cable T.V advertisements or putting up banners and hoardings in the prospective areas of the state of Haryana. However, if you want to earn maximum profits with minimum efforts on your part then it is advised to own a SHEMFORD franchise. A renowned name in the education sector, SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools is a well-established brand in the field of formal education that offers lucrative franchise opportunities to the aspiring investors. SHEMFORD provides proper training and ongoing support to the franchises. Moreover, with over 50+ branches, SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools are spread across India and Abroad. So, fill the Franchise Application Form given below and get associated to this brand.

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SCHOOL FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES IN RANCHI

With the increasing demand for standardized educational institutions, investment in the education sector has become an intelligent decision. Moreover, investing in the education sector is a rewarding venture as it gives you the opportunity to serve the society and reap the benefits in the long run. With this, the concept of franchising in the field of education is also fast gaining importance. There are a number of educational institutions that are offering franchise opportunities to the aspiring entrepreneurs. Some of them are preschools, kindergarten schools, Montessori schools, primary schools and formal 10+2 schools. Through franchising, the franchisee is allowed to use the business concept of the franchisor and conduct business operations under its brand name. If you wish to start a school in Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Deogargh or any other part of Jamshedpur, go through the step-wise procedure given below: Firstly, ascertain the amount of capital investment required to start your school in Ranchi. Ideally, to start a formal 10+2 school, the amount of investment required is approximately Rs. 1-2 crores. However, investment may vary depending upon the location you choose. Secondly, look for a location suitable for your school and acquire the land. Typically, an area of around 1-2 acres is sufficient to accommodate the school building and a playground. Once you have acquired the land, the next step is to obtain the sanction from the local municipal corporation to gain the official possession of the land. Further, obtain the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Department of Education, failing to which you cannot start the construction process. As soon as you obtain the NOC, start the construction of your school building. Make sure that your school consists of the basic infrastructural requirements such as spacious classrooms, well-equipped library, a huge playground, Science and Computer labs, rooms for extracurricular activities etc. Apart from this, you need to seek affiliation from a recognised board of education. Generally, schools in India seek affiliation to CBSE, ICSE or State Boards of Education. So, make sure you seek affiliation to one of these boards of education within the stipulated period of time.

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SCHOOL PROJECTS IN INDIA

In today’s competitive world, education is counted as one of the basic necessities for mankind after food, clothing and shelter. With passing time, its importance in India is indeed rising at a fast pace. Although, India has been a great source of learning & education for many years, still there is a need for improvement not only in the quality of education but also on the number of schools that provide standard education to students. Hence, seeing this increasing demand for more and more schools many people are taking a step forward to start their own school. In case you too want to invest your time and money in education sector, consider the following opportunities of school projects in India. Preschools – Preschools, play schools, kindergartens, Montessori schools etc. play an important role in grooming small children for their academic growth and prepare them for higher education. Besides this, such schools focus on making children learn all the basic life skills in a playful manner. In addition to this, parents of today rely on preschools as it aims at providing a secure home-like environment for their children where they can learn and grow in a healthy & comfortable atmosphere. Formal schools – Primary schools, secondary schools and senior secondary schools together forms the formal school system. Such schools are the first step of every child towards compulsory education. The purpose of such schools is to provide learning & teaching environment to the students to encourage all round development of students and prepare them for future challenges. Moreover, parents are also fast realising the importance of education and insist on sending their children to such schools. Due to this importance of schools in our lives, many people are willing to invest in schools. Moreover, investing in school is a lucrative idea as it not only fetches you profits but also help you to garner respect in the society. If you too want to start your own school project in India, you may either take up a school franchise or open a school on your own. However, taking up a school franchise of a reputed brand is a much better option as it offers a low capital investment model. One such brand is the SHEMROCK & SHEMFORD Group of Schools. So, get associated with the most trusted brand by filling the franchise application form given here.

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STEPS TO START YOUR OWN SCHOOL

The most popular establishment in the education sector is the formal schools which aim at providing a teaching & learning environment to its students. Moreover, schools are considered to be an integral part of a student’s life as it provides formal education which is the first step towards a high flying career. So, owing to the importance of formal schools many business persons find it lucrative to invest their money in this ever growing sector. Also, starting your own school is an intelligent decision as it is a onetime investment and you can avail its benefits for the rest of your life. I case you too want to start your own school, go through the following steps. First, you need to decide the kind of school you want to open. For instance, you may start a primary school, secondary school or a 10+2 school. So, for that you may ask the parents in your community or conduct a market survey in assistance with professionals who will help you to determine the need of the community. However, it is advised to start a primary school first and then gradually upgrade it to higher level. Next, you need to form a panel with at least three members to get their support in terms of finance and commitment of time. Remember to be very careful while selecting the members for your panel as these members will eventually become the board of directors of your school. Further, you need to get this panel registered as a Trust/Society under the Public trust Act/Societies registration Act as per the laws of the government. It is essential to get your committee registered to declare its non–profit motive. Next, you need to determine the budget. Usually, an investment of about Rs.1 Crore is needed to start a primary school. However, this investment can go up to Rs.2 Crore in case you plan to open a senior secondary school. After arranging the budget, you need to get the NOC and the Letter of intent from the State Department of Education (DoE) in order to acquire the land for the purpose of setting up of your school. The next step after the acquisition of land is the construction of the school infrastructure. For that, you may first plan a layout in assistance with an experienced architect and then hire a contractor for the construction purpose. Once the construction is over, you may seek recognition from the state authorities like MCD/DoE. The recognition is granted only if the school satisfies certain minimum requirements and adheres to the standards of the concerned authority. The next step is to seek affiliation to an educational board such as CBSE, CISCE or the respective state board. However, it is highly advised to get affiliation from CBSE as it is one of the most popular boards that provide affiliation to both English and Hindi medium schools. After completing all the formalities, you need to choose the key staff members for your school. This includes a principal, subject teachers, accounts executive, lab assistants, librarian and other support staff. Finally, when your school is ready for operations, you need to advertise it and promote it to your community. Design an interactive website for your school to attract more number of admission queries. You may also organize workshops and seminars to get in touch with the prospective parents and students of your community. Once you have done enough marketing, you may start admitting students to your school. These are some basic steps that you need to undertake in order to start your own school. However, instead of taking up all the stress and difficulties on your own, you may resort to taking up a school franchise. SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools is India’s fastest growing international chain of formal schools which provides the best franchise opportunities. So, get associated with SHEMFORD and utilize its services and wisdom to make your dream a reality. Fill the franchise application form given here.

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WANT TO START A SCHOOL IN KERALA

n India, amongst all the states, Kerala witnesses the highest literacy rate of 93.91%. This high percentage gives a clear view of the level of education persistent in the state. Despite such a high literacy rate, there is a continuous demand for quality education, to cater to the needs of the future generation. Investing your time and money in this noble sector will earn you profits in the later stages. So, all the aspiring entrepreneurs who want to make a mark in the education sector must consider investment in a school. Setting up a school in Kerala will prove to be a fruitful venture, if you adhere to the steps mentioned below. In order to start a school anywhere in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Cochin, Trichur, Palghat or any other part of Kerala, the prime concern is to ascertain the amount of investment. Ideally, you will require at least Rs. 70-80 lakhs to start your school. However, the amount would differ according to the location. Since it is a huge amount, so you can consider securing the funds from banks and financial institutions. After ascertaining the budget, the next step is to secure land in a suitable location. The state offers a wide variety of locations to choose from. You may consider any of the locations as mentioned above. However, for any location will you choose to set up your school, land area of at least 1 acre will be required. To acquire the land, it is mandatory to gain official consent from the Department of Education (DoE). For this, you will have to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the DoE and forward it to the concerned land authorities of Kerala. Now, your next step will be to construct the school building and designing its infrastructure. Ensure that your school building is designed in such a way that it easily accommodates the key requirements that a school must possess namely ventilated classrooms, attractive activity area, labs and library with sufficient study material etc. Apart from Munnar, which is a hilly area situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, you can design a plan with the school building and a playground too. After the construction process is over, you will have to recruit qualified staff for your school. For that you can conduct interviews or you can even consult a placement agency which will help you to appoint experienced and competent employees. Further, you will have to promote your school. In order to grab the attention of the prospective parents to your school, implement various marketing and promotional techniques. You can put up banners and hoardings to announce the pre-launch of your school. Apart from this, you can even distribute pamphlets and flyers to advertise the new school coming up in Kerala. The school does not officially come into existence unless it is registered under a board of education. So, the next and the most crucial step is to seek affiliation from either CBSE, ICSE or State board of education, for your school. Indeed, investing in a school is a lucrative venture. However, if you feel that starting your own school is tedious process, then join hands with SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools- India’s leading Chain of formal Schools. With over 50+ branches across India and Abroad, SHEMFORD has been honoured with a lot of awards since its inception. So, fill up this form and get associated with this brand. Click Here.

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HOW TO START A MATRIC SCHOOL?

The Indian education sector is seeing an exponential growth in the demand for secondary education, which is a crucial step in the educational journey of every child. It not only prepares students for higher education but also for the world of work. Matric schools are the ones which aim at providing secondary education to students. Seeing the importance of secondary education, many entrepreneurs are investing their time and money in setting up matric schools. It gives them an opportunity to serve the social cause of imparting education. Besides this, it is a profitable as well as a safest business venture. In case you are also planning to start a matric school, go through the pointers mentioned below. You first need to form a group of at least 3 individuals and register this group as a society to prove its ‘non-profit’ motive. Next, you need to obtain the ‘Essentiality Certificate (EC)’ from the Directorate of education (DoE), which certifies the requirement of a school in a particular zone. Besides this, it also serves as the basis for the allotment of land for the school by the land owing agencies like DDA/MCD. The third step is to look for a suitable location and acquire a minimum land area as specified by the government. Make sure that the location that you choose should be pollution free and the land must be non-agricultural. After securing an appropriate location, start with the construction of your matric school. Hire an architect to plan the infrastructure of your school. However, make sure to include a well-equipped library, a big enough playground, air-conditioned computer room, adequate bathrooms facilities and separate laboratories for different subjects. After the completion of construction, begin with whitewashing and start equipping your school with basic requirements. Buy furniture that is durable and safe. Equip the laboratories with proper instruments & apparatus and purchase necessary equipment for sports & other co-curricular activities. Next, you need to get your school recognized by the concerned authority. The authority that grants recognition to matric schools is the DoE. Further, you are required to get the affiliation for your school from the respective state board or any other board such as CBSE or ICSE. Once your school is affiliated, you are expected to abide by the norms and standards established by the board your school is affiliated to. Once you are done with all the formalities, you may start preparing on how to launch your school. Plan some promotional activities such as press conference, announcing the launch of your school. Simultaneously, start recruiting potential faculty. Ensure that teachers must have a fair knowledge of their subjects and good years of experience. After announcing the launch of your school, you may start promoting its name in the locality. You may opt for extensive marketing strategies such as organizing workshops for parents. You may create a list of email id’s and send a mass message to all the potential parents who are seeking schools for their children’s admission. Along with the promotion, start admitting students toy your school. Follow these simple steps and start your own matric school anywhere in India. However, if you have never been associated with any educational institution before and these steps seem hard to be achieved, you are advised to opt for the path of school franchise. SHEMFORD Futuristic schools with over 50+ branches across India and abroad is the most successful brand which provides lucrative franchise opportunity to people who are willing to join the education sector. So, get associated with SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools and avail the benefits to run your own matric school successfully. Fill the simple franchise application form given here.

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NORMS FOR ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL AFFILIATION

All the formal schools in India are affiliated to one of the various school boards available which are responsible for managing the school education. In India, you can choose from a variety of national & international boards other than the respective state boards. These are CBSE, CISCE and IBO. In case you are planning to open an English medium school, you can choose from any of these boards. CISCE board allows affiliation strictly to English medium schools whereas; CBSE provides affiliation to both English as well as Hindi medium schools. However, it is mandatory for a school to follow certain norms that are laid down by these boards under the affiliation Bye-laws. Here is a detailed discussion of all the rules and norms laid down by these various boards. CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the most popular board which provides education to a wide network of schools across India. It conducts AISSE (All India Secondary School Examination) for class 10 and AISSCE (All India Senior School Certificate Examination) for class 12. The following types of schools are eligible for affiliation with CBSE: Government schools Schools run by government department like Railways, Defense etc. Private, unaided schools Schools run by organizations like Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Sainik Schools Society, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) etc. The schools seeking affiliation from CBSE must fulfill the following essential requirements: The school must have a land area of about 2 acres, on a part of which the building must be constructed and a proper playground on the remaining part. The classrooms must be built in a minimum area of about 500 sq. ft. The school must have well equipped Math, Computer and Science labs. In addition to this, proper provisions must be made for separate lab for Physics, Chemistry & Biology. The school must pay salaries and deliver allowances to its staff in accordance with the pay scale prescribed by the Government of India. The school must admit students without making any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed and colour. Proper provisions must be made for the safety, sanitation and safe drinking water. The school must implement the education system based on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) up to 8th standard. And, provisions must be made for the proper management of internal assessments and maintenance of academic records. The school must provide proper facilities for physically challenged students. CISCE Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) is a private body which conducts three examinations, namely – ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education), for class 10, ISC (Indian School Certificate), for class 12 and CVE (Certificate for Vocational Education) which prepare students for various occupations. The schools seeking affiliation to CISCE should fulfill the following conditions: The school must be run by a registered Trust/Society with a financially stable & properly constituted governing body. The medium of instruction in the school must only be English. The school must recruit a qualified staff as prescribed by the council and the salaries & admissible allowances paid should not be less than those of the state government schools. The school must pay special attention to extra-curricular activities such as physical education, dance and music and proper provisions must be made for the same. The school must have a spacious and well-ventilated library equipped with quality books, encyclopedias, educational magazines and newspapers. Proper provisions must be made for cleanliness of the school building as well as the playground. The school must also provide services like school doctors, availability of trained nurses in school and first-aid equipments. There must be separate labs for Science, Math and Computers. Each equipped with their respective apparatus & equipment. The school must maintain proper record of the attendance, examinations and results of the students and these records should be made available to the council at the time of inspection. IBO International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational institution that enables the school to offer international certifications instead of the regular offering of CBSE or CISCE. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) offers three different programs, namely – PYP (Primary Years Programme) for kindergarten to 5th grade, MYP (Middle Years Programme) for grades 6th to 10th and DP (Diploma Programme) for higher grades. The school must be registered as a legal entity and must have the required permissions & licenses from the concerned authorities that certify that the school is fit for providing educational services. A new school applying for affiliation should have been in existence for minimum 3 years. In case the school is divided into multiple campuses, they must be regarded as one unit and only one person must be responsible for the educational leadership in all the campuses. The school must include one of the IB working languages (English, Spanish or French) in its curriculum. The school must provide a qualified staff to implement the programme. The school must make provisions for specialized equipment & resources to support the implementation of programme. Regular and systematic sessions must be organized for the teachers for a collaborative planning regarding the assessment of students’ work and learning. The school must maintain a proper system for recording students’ progress. So, these are some affiliation options that you can choose from while opening a school. The essentialities mentioned above needs to be fulfilled. However, if the school fails to fulfill any of these requirements, it will lead to the rejection of the affiliation. Moreover, the entire procedure of getting affiliation is cumbersome. So, it is advisable to opt for a school franchise. SHEMFORD Group of Schools is one of the most trusted brands that offer fruitful franchise to the people who are willing to enter the education sector. The SHEMFORD educationists work continuously on upgrading the teaching methodologies, resources and curriculum for the holistic development of students. So, save yourself from all the trouble by getting associated with SHEMFORD – a brand to reckon with!

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE IN INDIA

You must have heard of a number of International schools setting up in the major cities of the country including New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad etc. If you are wondering whether an International school can give a franchise in India or not then, the answer to this question is YES. The International Schools that are affiliated to a recognized Board can give franchise opportunities in India. Such schools provide an opportunity to the potential entrepreneurs to flourish in the existing business format. Moreover, by giving International School franchise, such schools can expand their networks. The procedure to open an International school franchise in India is as follows: Firstly, prepare a detailed business plan for your school. The plan must be comprehensive and contain all the requisite information required at the time of setting up a school. Next, arrange for funds required to set up the school. The capital investment required to start your International school franchise may range between Rs. 2-3 crores. Since it is a huge amount, so you can approach banks and financial institutions to secure the funds for your school. After you have secured the funds, you may form a Society or Trust that would act as the governing body of your school. Make sure that the Society/Trust is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or the Indian Trust Act, 1882 respectively with minimum 3 members. The next step is to acquire the land required to open the International School franchise in India. You will require at least 2 to 3 acres of land to start your school. The land can be either leased or it could be a purchased. Further, get NOC from the State Government and start the construction of your school building. For this, you may hire an architect to plan the design and infrastructure of your school. Once the construction process is over, you may start the process of recruitment of teachers, administrators and other support staff for your school. The final step is to advertise the brand name of your International school franchise so that it gets noticed. According to your budget, you can implement effective advertising and marketing strategies to promote your school, Franchising is a win-win situation for both the franchisor and franchisee. Therefore, it is advisable to enter in this venture and earn assured profits. SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools is a renowned name in the education sector. With over 50+ branches across India and Abroad, the brand offers lucrative franchise benefits. With a 7-star support system, SHEMFORD offers training and support to all the aspiring investors. So, if you too wish to be a part of this established brand, then, fill the Franchise Application Form given here. Interested to Open a School? Call +91-9555433433

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HOW TO START A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN INDIA

The government of India has taken initiatives to make the primary level education compulsory for children who are under 14 years of age. This has led to an increase in the demand for more primary schools in the country. Seeing this, many people are starting their own school in their locality. Moreover, starting a primary school is a fruitful enterprise and helps you to gain recognition in the society. In case, you want to start a primary school in India, go through the step-by-step procedure mentioned below. You need to form an association of at least three members and get it recognized as a Society/Trust under the Societies Registration Act/India Trust Act. It is mandatory to get your association registered because all the private unaided schools are supposed to be run by registered societies or charitable trust. Further, you need to develop a detailed business plan for your school in assistance with the other members of your association. This plan must include all the details regarding the budget, funding options, expenses on infrastructure, facilities, equipment and promotion. Besides this, make sure to mention in the business plan the numbers of teachers you will hire and the number of students you will admit to your school. Next, you need to arrange funds for the establishment of your school. Generally, starting a primary school requires a minimum budget of around 20-25 lakhs, which will further depend upon the location and the land that you will choose. Since the investment is quiet high, you may resort to taking loan from banks or financial institutions. Once you make the arrangement of funds, next you need to secure a location and acquire the land for constructing your primary school. Make sure that the land you choose is situated in a calm and peaceful environment and should be large enough to accommodate all the basic facilities required to run a school. Typically, a land area of about 1 acre is sufficient for a primary school. After obtaining the NOC from the Department of education, you need to begin with the construction process. For that, you first need to create a blue print of your future school, incorporating all the necessary details such as dimensions and positioning of classrooms, playground, auditorium etc. After establishing the basic infrastructure, you need to commence with the finishing work which includes wooden work, white washing and interior decoration. After construction, you need to seek recognition from the Municipal Corporation as it is important to get your school recognized before starting with its operations. Along with the recognition, you also need to seek affiliation to an educational board. It is highly advised to get your school affiliated to CBSE as it is one of the oldest and the most popular board of examinations. In addition to this, it will indeed increase the value of your school in terms of education. Further, you need to recruit qualified staff for your school. Make sure that teachers you hire must have successfully completed graduation and hold a B.Ed. degree. You also need to conduct interviews for other posts such as accounts executive, librarian etc. Lastly, you need to promote your school by planning extensive marketing strategies. Organize events in the school premises to invite parents from your locality to attract their attention towards school facilities. So, these are the basic steps that will guide you through the startup process. However, starting a primary school on your own can prove to very expensive. Besides this, it demands commitment of time. Therefore, taking up a franchise of an established brand is a much better option as compared to starting your own venture. Owing a franchise saves you from the getting involved into all the complexities and responsibilities as it provides full guidance and support in terms of planning, construction, recruitment and promotion. One such brand of school chains in India is the SHEMFORD Futuristic Schools which has established 50+ branches in a short span of 3 years. So, get associated with this renowned brand by filling the franchise application form given here.

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