Top 10 criteria for selecting land in India to open a school

Vinod Kakumanu
Feb. 28, 2019, 3:17 p.m.

The very thought of opening a school is immediately followed by the idea of acquiring the suitable land or building to establish the school. Throughout my career as a school consultant, I have advised many educationists select the property for school purpose and continue to do so.

Our typical workday involves a substantial number of inquiries about school real estate, “can you find us a suitable school property?” is a refrain we constantly hear from the clients. To ease the difficulty our clients experienced in finding suitable school real estate, we have pioneered an online portal that has made the process of finding School Property manifold easier.

Summarizing the top 10 criteria for selecting the land or building in India to open a school -

Proximity - Proximity to the local community is a decisive factor, the closer the better. 0 – 5 kilometers proximity is ideal; however, specialty concepts may not find enough real estate within the said proximity. It is desirable for the school land to be close to the civic amenities including hospitals, utility stores, industries, workplaces, etc.
Accessibility - Must be very well connected by road, rail and/or Air. Approach road leading to the school should not be discounted either.
Distance vs Travel Time - Irrespective of the distance, the time required to commute to the school must not exceed 10 to 30 minutes. In the case of a boarding school, busy parents should be able to easily pull out time for school visits.
Neighborhood — The target community must have the optimum density of school going children and parents could afford and appreciate education in your school. Performance and accomplishments of other schools in the neighborhood have an implicit effect on the new school.
Size of the Land – Land required to scale infrastructure to meet the projected enrollments must be factored in. Ease of construction/development is desired.
Modifiable — In the case of a building it must be open to alterations, customizations and must be fit structurally. Those looking to convert engineering colleges into a K-12 school must keep in mind that the desired customizations are affordable.
Safety & Security - The location must not have the reputation that would compromise child’s safety and security. It must not close to a geographical fault line
Historical profile - The land might have had other constructions on it in the past. A look into the history must not be missed.
Vaastu – Those who believe in Vaastu should make sure that the one you choose is Vaastu compliant. Seek the proper guidance of a Vaastu consultant. Wastage of land in the form of setbacks for Vaastu compliance should be minimized.
Titles & Price - Land/building titles are very clear and are free from legal disputes. Financial consideration is central to the decision of choosing the property. The price would affect the quality of the school as it will determine the direction in which it would evolve. Development fee also has an impact on the overall project budget.

I hope these 10 criteria for selecting land/building will aid school promoters who are in a rush to procure land for school purpose and open a school in India.

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RK Nagpal asked

Sir I have A School Site in Greater Faridabad, Land Size 4.70 Acres, EDC/IDC Paid,With CLU of CBSE Affiliated School, Corner Property, Near All Big Brand Schools, For Sale, If You Are Intrested Please Call Me, RK Nagpal from Nagpal Real Estate Faridabad Contact number Regards

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Bhavana Prathi asked

Could you help me to find a perfect land for my school

Manasa answered

Dear Bhavana Prathi , Thank you for expressing interest in our services and contacting us regarding the new school setup. Our representative will get in touch with you in 1 – 2 business days to discuss the high level requirement and arrange a meeting with our School Consultant(s). To arrive at a workable understanding of your school project, we would require at least two meetings. In the first meting (90 Minutes), you will be introduced with the spokespeople of our consultancy team who will discuss the details of your school project. In the second meeting (120 minutes), you will be introduced to our Lead School Consultant. We will display samples; determine project scope and suggest a strategy for a way forward. To take this interaction forward, you can meet our consultants (1) in the office at Bangalore or (2) on a Virtual video meeting (thru googlemeet). A visit to our office in Bangalore has helped many school promoters in ascertaining our suitability for collaboration. Leading International School Consultants in India website_button_text : Our Founders Blog website_url : https://www.schoolserv.in/blog/ call_button_text : Call Now call_button_number : +917829165444

Vijay Bongane asked

Help regarding school and playground plot on rent

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M.Praneethkumar asked

could you just let us know the online portal where we can find land for our educational institute

Hi Praneeth Kumar, schoolprop.com is our exclusive school real estate listings portal, you can connect with owner directly. I suggest that you post your requirements on schooprop.com