What makes you eligible to start a school in India?

Vinod Kakumanu
Feb. 28, 2019, 3:18 p.m.

Apart from having necessary land and required financial resources to open a school in India, sustaining its operations until it becomes financially independent and ensuring the continuous advancement of the school are the key factors for the success of any school project. Let us examine the individual qualities that determine one’s eligibility to open a school in India -

Strong inclination to give back to the community via education
Must be an adult not in conflict with the law
Prioritizes time for the school
Does not have proprietary motivations or any vested interest in opening a school
Can arrange for legitimate funds to establish and operate the school
Association with Trust / Society / Company standing in good stead
Does not aim to circumvent the law and carry on commerce through it
Very Patient
Perseverant
Affinity for teaching and learning, knowledge and knowledgeable yet no contempt for the ignorant
Aptitude for pedagogy
Has a vision for the school
Trusts instructive learning
Advocates formal schooling than homeschooling
Understanding of contemporary dynamics of society, technology. Science, polity etc.
Envisages an outline of the future of children studying in the school
Courage to stand accountable for failures
Admired Leadership and compassion
Appreciates innovation
Inter-personal skills
Not complacent or static in approach
Not inclined to “end justify means” theory
Understands that success in any other enterprise does not guarantee success in the school project
Ability to carry forward the mission

Most importantly, One must Strongly believe educating children unconditionally is the purpose of his/her life. Any prior experience in starting a CBSE, IGCSE, ICSE, IB Schools will only amplify. Of course, This is not an exhaustive list of the qualities yet these are the dominant ones that can aid you in deciding whether to open a school or not.

Analysis conducted by us prove - Edupreneurs with at least 80% of the aforementioned attributes go a long way, not only in starting a school in India but also in sustaining the school project and building renowned school brands.