The enrollment in US Public School Dwindles in the Wake of the Pandemic

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Assess the feasibility of the proposed institutional upgrade

Wortundtat and AMG together have an indelible footprint in the landscape of social enterprise in India. The targets of both the organizations is to end the deprivation and break the which is ubiquitous vicious cycle of poverty. 

Both the organizations, Wortundtat and AMG, have decades of experience in the arena of social service, institution building and community mobilization. Wortundtat as well as AMG are being received encouragingly in India because of their effective, efficient and selfless service to the ultra-poor.

The conditions of the unorganized labor working in the lime Kilns were deplorable and the children were hardest hit, and their futures became a casualty. That provided the backdrop to start a school at Indhiramma Colony, Piduguralla, Andhra Pradesh.  

With aid coming from Wortundtat, AMG India established the Pre-school, day care and primary school in the year 2015 which benefitted the children of the lime kiln workers by initiating them into education. The original intent was that after the completion of the school the children would avail secondary education in Chilakaluripet. 

Since 2015 several hundred girls and boys have attended pre-school, day nursery and primary school. 

However, only a few children have made the transition after the primary school to the secondary boarding school at Chilakaluripet, primary reason cited being the reluctance of parents to send children far from home to reside in the boarding school at Chilakaluripet.

Referring to the situation, AMG, India has recently made a proposal addressing Wortundtat signifying the need for starting a secondary school constituting Grades 6th to 12th in Piduguralla school campus.

Wortundtat has tasked School Serv to assess the feasibility of starting a secondary school (Grades 6 thru 12) and suggest a strategy for the way forward.

What is land requirement for CBSE schools in cities?

CBSE has signified the land requirements for cities with population more than 15 lacs which is not less than 1.49 acres which includes the land of the building and the playground and the space to provide physical health education. The land requirement in hilly areas is 1 acre. You may also find land or building or operational school for sale on the exclusive school real estate portal  School Prop.com.

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What all permissions are needed for starting a new school?

The permissions and related documents that are required for starting a new school in India are—
• The founding documents of the Trust/Society/Company
• The affidavit of the non-proprietary Trust/Society/Company
• Memorandum of Association between the school and the Trust/Society/Company
• Land and School Building Documents
• Ownership documents, Sale deed or Lease Deed
• Change of Land Use certificate for the land for the school building
• Map approved by the Municipal Authority
• Building blueprint
• Building Safety Certificate
• NOC issued by the education department of the state or the ‘Essentiality Certificate’
• State Board Affiliation
• Employees’ EPF and ESIC registration

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How Rational are the CBSE Bye-Laws 2018?

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How to Start a New School in India?

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Introduction of Vocational Courses for classes 9 and 11 on the cards in Himachal Pradesh

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Delhi HC grants interim relief to EWS school students facing expulsion

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Hyderabad schools to use organic products under 'Swachh Vidyalaya' initiative

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PIL to Cancel Board Exams Dismissed by the Supreme Court

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Naavu School

Naavu, an upcoming IB school in Bengaluru is envisioned as an innovative school that brings a globally vast, inquiry-based education model to one of Bangalore’s rapidly transforming educational hubs. This forward-looking school was planned by School Serv.

Positioned to emerge as a top-tier IB institution in Bengaluru, Naavu will cater to parents seeking international curricula under a future-ready environment. With a focus on sustainable school design and strategic fee structuring, the model is carefully calibrated for academic superiority, financial sustainability, and above all, a long-term community impact.

From understanding the pulse of the local market to structuring the school’s academic & operational framework, every aspect of Naavu school is rooted in research & analysis following global best practices. School Serv’s IB School Consultants involvement began with a detailed study of parent expectations, academic competition, preferred pedagogical models, and statutory protocols setting the right foundation for a school that truly meets the needs of 21st-century learners.

Highlights:

• • Insight-driven market research with on-ground primary surveys shaping the core school offering.
  • Thorough competitor analysis to ensure that the institution stands out in an ever evolving education landscape.
  • Based on a global curriculum of IB framework intended at satisfying diverse learners along with their parents having a modern outlook.
  • Strong emphasis on value-based education, creative expression, digital fluency & global citizenship.
  • Infrastructure plan optimised for academic innovation, student development & of course, eco-efficiency.
  • Thoughtfully formulated cocurricular programs for each age group, balancing form and creativity.
  • Fee models conducive to value perception, market affordability & institutional sustainability.