Advisory services to setup a new school in India.
Erocon guides clients through every aspect of the school setup process, providing insights into operational challenges encountered throughout the project cycle. We meticulously safeguard the interests of promoters across the entire spectrum, commencing with project planning, legal framework, branding, marketing, recruitment, administration framework, staff training, and affiliations. Our dedicated school consultants excels in successfully establishing CBSE, ICSE, IB, and IGCSE school projects.
Establishing a school involves meticulous planning, covering aspects like location, budget, services, board affiliation, vision, core team assembly, and syllabus development. Setting the school apart requires effective marketing, PR, admission processes, pre-launch campaigns, audience engagement, and a well-thought-out opening ceremony. School consulting services are tailored to meet specific needs, considering various stakeholders and decision-makers. The ultimate mission is to transform the school into a standout changemaker in the education industry.
Steps & Timelines involved in setting up a new school.
- Appointing School Consultants or School Advisory Team (Day 1)
- School Project Planning (Days 0-45)
- Establish a Trust/Society/Section 25 company (Days 45-60)
- Finalization of land to open the school (Days 0-60)
- Appointing School Architects to design the new school (Days 45-60)
- Master Plan & Building Elevation for establishing new school project in India (Days 45-105)
- Building Approval & Permission required to open a new school in India (Days 75-105)
- Appointment of school construction agency & PMC team for the new school project (Days 85-105)
- Construction Activity & Interiors Work for the new school project (Days 105-430)
- Branding & Market Positioning Strategy to open a new school in India (Days 190-310)
- Recruitment of Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff (Days 280-490)
- Staff Joining & HR Policy Implementation for the new school project (Days 350-490)
- Commencement of Admission Office for the new school project (Days 400-430)
- Promotional Activities for the new school project (Days 400-550)
- Academic Planning & Training for the new school project (Days 460-550)
- Applying for School Permissions to start a school in India (Days 460-550)
- School Commencement (Day 550)
Services Module to set up a new schoolPre-Commissioning Stage & Compliances
Feasibility Study & Project Planning Services
Feasibility Study: Analyze the practicality and viability of the proposed school project considering market demand, regulatory requirements, financial resources, and technical feasibility.
Market & Location Analysis: Evaluate target market demographics, competition, infrastructure, and accessibility to identify the most suitable location for the school.
Entry Strategy: Develop a strategic plan for market positioning, target audience, pricing, and promotional activities to gain a competitive advantage in the Indian education market.
Project Recommendations: Provide actionable suggestions for curriculum, facilities, staffing, operational procedures, and branding to optimize school performance and meet market needs.
Detailed Financials: Prepare comprehensive financial projections, including revenue forecasts, cost estimates, investment requirements, and funding sources, to assess the project’s financial feasibility and profitability.
Legal & Compliance Consulting
Advisory on Legal Entity Formation: Guidance on establishing the appropriate legal entity for the school, including advice on forming a trust, society, or Section 8 Company, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Consultation on Asset Structuring: Advice on developing an asset arrangement model that best supports the school’s long-term goals, including asset allocation, ownership structures, and financial planning.
Guidance on Revenue Generation Models: Advisory on creating a sustainable revenue model, including tuition fee structures, fundraising strategies, and alternative income streams to ensure financial viability.
Advisory on Statutory Requirements: Statutory requirements for CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and IB affiliations, guiding you through the necessary processes, documentation, and compliance protocols.
Infrastructure Planning Services
Phase or Area Chart Preparation: Preparation of phased or single-phase area charts in line with compliance requirements, curriculum standards (CBSE/ICSE/IB/IGCSE), and fee structures, compared to facility recommendations.
Site Plan Evaluation: Evaluation of site plans focusing on vehicular and pedestrian flow, including roads, pathways, parking lots, drop-off areas, and student handover zones.
Campus Zone Assessment: Assessment of various zones within the campus, such as academic areas, recreational spaces, administrative zones, and parking facilities.
Design Standards and Compliance Examination: Examination of design standards and regulatory compliance, including affiliation bylaws, adherence to the National Building Code (NBC), and considerations for lighting and ventilation.
Building Safety Inspection: Inspection of building safety measures, covering fire safety provisions like staircases, circulation areas, firefighting equipment, alarm systems, and physical safety barriers (handrails, railings, visual aids), as well as CCTV surveillance.
Accessibility Design Assessment: Assessment of accessibility design practices to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Furniture Layout Review: Review of general furniture layout, limited to space planning considerations.
Architectural Design Services
Concept Design Services: Involves comprehensive site analysis, including land use, utility mapping, site limitations, development of a conceptual master plan with zoning and land use maps, building placement, circulation plans, landscaping, provides outdoor amenity plans, phasing plans (if applicable), sectional drawings, perspective renderings, project cost estimate.
Tender Package: Prepares detailed tender drawings, including architectural, structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), fire-fighting, HVAC, interior, landscape designs, includes BOQs (Bills of Quantities), cost estimates, tender documentation (GCC, SCC, approved make lists).
Architectural Design Services: Creation of master/site plans, building floor plans, working elevations, skin sections, specific details like staircases, toilet layouts, boundary wall designs, additional detailed plans for essential elements like the lift machine room, parapets, railings, utility blocks.
Structural Design Services: Offers substructure and superstructure design, including foundation, column, beam, framing, plinth details, covers structural design for ancillary units, underground reservoirs, façade elements, landscape features like swimming pools.
MEP, Fire Fighting, and HVAC Design Services: Provides internal and external electrical plans, lighting, data, CCTV, alarm systems, equipment specifications, plumbing and sewage design, rainwater management, fire-fighting layouts, HVAC plans, tender documentation with BOQs, specifications.
Interior Design and Detailing: Divided into three stages: schematic design, design development, specifications, includes layout, space planning, material and finish selections, furniture plans, 3D visualizations, detailed tender packages.
Landscape Design Services: Develops preliminary concept landscape plans with sports and recreational facilities, grading plans, planting palettes, integrates irrigation, drainage, sewage management, provides detailed tender packages for the landscape.
Vendor Selection And Procurement Consulting
Procurement Scheduling: Develop a detailed timeline for purchasing goods and services required by the school, ensuring alignment with operational needs and project deadlines.
Requirement & Specifications: Clearly define the school’s needs and technical specifications for each purchase, including quantity, quality standards, features, and performance criteria, based on input from stakeholders.
Technical Comparatives: Conduct comprehensive evaluations and comparisons of different products, vendors, and service providers to identify the most suitable options. Analyze factors such as price, quality, reliability, durability, compatibility, and warranty terms to make informed procurement decisions.
Quality Approvals: Implement rigorous quality assurance measures to verify that procured goods and services meet the specified standards and requirements. This may involve conducting product testing, inspecting samples, and obtaining necessary certifications or approvals to ensure quality and compliance.
Negotiations: Engage in negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions for procurement contracts. Utilize negotiation strategies to optimize value, minimize costs, and address any potential issues or concerns to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Marketing Strategy & Creative Consulting
Planning:Advisory on selecting a school name, advisory on logo design and school tagline, advisory on brand guidelines, advisory on preparing a marketing budget, advisory on planning promotional activities for the school, advisory on planning the admission process flowchart.
School Website & Prospectus: Advisory on preparing the website menu structure, advisory on content planning for the website and prospectus, advisory on functionalities and integration for the school website, advisory on design inputs and review for the prospectus, advisory on printing specifications and print quality, advisory on designing office merchandise, advisory on school uniform specifications and color scheme.
Admission Docket: Advisory on content planning and design of Enquiry Form, Admission Form, Transport Form, and Medical Form, advisory on content planning and design of fee receipts and fee booklets.
Outdoor Agency: Advisory on selecting advertising agencies, advisory on content planning and design of hoardings and pole boards, advisory on content planning and design of newspaper advertisements.
Digital Agency: Advisory on selecting a digital marketing agency, advisory on content planning and advertisement campaign.
Training :A two-day training session for the admissions team to enhance skills in managing the admissions process according to the planned flowchart.
Advisory Services on Operational Framework
HR Policy Framework: Develop a comprehensive framework outlining principles, guidelines, and procedures for human resource management. Covering recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, compensation, employee relations, health, safety, diversity, and legal compliance, it aims to establish clear expectations, promote fairness, foster a positive work environment, and support the school’s mission.
Governing Body & Committees: Establish a governing body and committees to provide oversight and strategic direction for school operations. Consisting of stakeholders such as trustees, administrators, parents, and community members, these bodies focus on areas like finance, academics, student affairs, and policy development, ensuring accountability, resource allocation, and transparency in governance.
Policy Manuals & SOPs: Develop detailed manuals and SOPs to document and communicate policies and procedures across various areas of school operations. Covering administration, academics, finance, facilities management, health, safety, and IT, these documents offer step-by-step guidelines for tasks and situations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance while serving as valuable resources for staff training and reference.
Recruitment Support
Staff Requirement Planning: Assess staffing needs based on student enrollment, curriculum, and administrative support to determine the optimal number and types of staff required.
Salary Budgeting: Allocate financial resources for staff salaries and benefits, considering industry standards and the school’s budgetary constraints.
Interview Conduction: Design a structured interview process to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and suitability for available positions.
Selection & Salary Negotiations: Identify qualified candidates for principal and teaching positions and negotiate terms of employment, including salary and benefits, to ensure alignment with the school’s budget and compensation policies.
Affiliation Advisory Services
Deficiency Audit & Documentation Guidance: Conduct a thorough audit to identify deficiencies and provide guidance on required documentation for CBSE affiliation.
Online Application: Assist in preparing and submitting the online CBSE affiliation application.
Preparation for Inspection: Ensure the school is compliant with CBSE standards and prepare for the inspection process.
Coordination with Inspection Committee: Coordinate the inspection visit, making necessary arrangements for committee members.
Inspection & Follow-Up: Facilitate the inspection process, address concerns, and follow up with CBSE authorities to track the affiliation application’s progress.
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Erocon’s experience in the K-12 education sector is superior to that of most other advisory firms in India. Their understanding of drivers, barriers and key issues in this business is excellent. Their advisory team worked with passion & dedication to help our management find solutions to our needs.
EROCON team is pioneer in advising and consulting for K12 Schools. Specially providing all related services under one roof. We are impressed by their knowledge of the subject and concept of educational project. Their team work as well as commitments are unmatchable. our association will go for long.
Erocon has played a vital role from the initial phase of planning this school. Planning and school set up services has been very prompt. Their team is very professional and systematic. Kudos to their expert Branding team. Looking forward to a long relationship with Erocon.
I’m glad to meet such a dedicated team. There knowledge in the educational industry is thorough. They are precise and quick in their research. There solutions are backed up with facts. I would like to mention specifically about Mr. Shiraz. A trust worthy person who works with a smile. Great team!
A thorough professional and committed organization, Erocon took off all our burden onto their shoulders. I personally experienced their diverse knowledge and expertise in education domain. Prompt in communication synced with our team they always updated us about latest govt policies regulations.
We read about Erocon thru online search as top school set up consultants in India. So we called them with high hopes and have been really happy with their support and guidance. Shiraz from Erocon is really supportive and has provided many practical inputs as we are going ahead with our first school.
EROCON carried out feasibility study for new residential school project at Udaipur. The work was done professionally and delivered on time. Attention to detail in preparation of report is praiseworthy and they know their subject very well . Keep up your good work.
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Having EROCON as consultants has been the best decisions I have made when the concept of starting a school evolved in my mind. They have been brilliant in their planning, organization and execution to detail. Hardworking, professional and dedicated, the entire team is sheer brilliance to work with.
Erocon has terrific educational consultancy and advisory team to help our management find solutions. They have identified key issues, drivers and important resources that are required for our school. I would appreciate the entire team for their passion and dedication.
Erocon’s modules are well designed, competitively priced and value for money offering inputs much beyond contracted content.
Erocon has an expert in each portfolio- concept to affiliation and beyond. The team is efficient with remarkable response time.
We wish Erocon success in all its projects
We had approached Erocon Consultancy for our project in Gurugram. Erocon Consultancy is an epitome of high standard professional services with an effort to ensure their customers satisfaction and help them out in best possible manner. They helped us stimulate and promote our qualifications and goal
A very professional organisation. They have always valued their quality of work and delivering the work within the promised timeframe. They have been vital in setting up our school and providing us with all the necessary data as possible. Lastly, we have been more than business clients.
Erocon, our international education consultancy paves an excellent and integrated education programme each year to inculcate a international standard of education system. The consultancy played a vital role for achieving our school’s objectives and motto’s.
We feel privileged to have Erocon consultants as our advisors and the valuable information they have provided in terms of market study of Gwalior area or Meerut city has served as a useful tool for our future growth and expansion
We appreciate their effort & look forward to work with them regularly.
As a client, we really feel happy to be associated with EROCON and that we selected them to handhold our project as a consultant. We’ve been associated for almost 2 yrs now and it’s been a great & successful journey till now and we honestly feel that our relationship will last longer.
Erocon as an Organization works in a professional manner. They have been prompt in rendering their services. Our entire documentation happened in a systematic manner with regular updates and advice on the sequence of events that would follow.
My journey with Erocon has been all about learning and success.The team is very professional and positive.They make sure you follow all Govt. Of India norms in order to make sure you do not go into the wrong way of doing things.Very professional with the paper work. Instant support highly recommend.
Erocon is helping hand in CBSE Affiliation process. They make sure that everything is in place during inspection and conduct a trial before the inspection too. I am extremely satisfied with the services given by Erocon. Hats off to you and all the best for your future endeavours.
We came to know about EROCON via internet. At first, we were very skeptical. As soon as we sought their help in our School project, we found that their capacity and expertise is unquestionable the best available in the market. We highly recommend EROCON to everyone, interested in starting a school.
We are completely satisfied with the report given by Erocon. They were very professional through the project. Mr.Shiraz and Mr. Anirban were really cooperative and helpful. We will surely recommend Erocon for any related needs.
I take this opportunity to appreciate the work done by Mr.Shiraz and Mis.Marya to get our school’s affiliation done as per the cbse guidelines.Their support was really amazing. I wish for their sincere efforts in future.
We are in association with EROCON from last three years. On the basis of our experience gained during work with it we are in a position to say that it is the best service provider in India. It has experienced manpower for providing consultancy in almost all domain of school .
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Erocon not only helped the project done prior to the deadline, but to ensure the client should be satisfied with every step of the process.
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Erocon has done wonderful job for us. The Erocon team is very professional and they provided us a detailed survey & feasibility study report which consists of all the minute details but very crucial to take a call. Team is flexible, approachable and always ready to take our feedback and incorporate.
We had very engaging conversation with Erocon and they are indeed knowledgeable on the subject.
Really nice consultants with a alot a experience. Helped us in starting our school from scratch. The parts such as curriculum development, cbse affiliation, recruitment and training of staff helped the school to attain the heights.
Erocon team is thoroughly professional and reliable If you wish to establish a school in your city. Shiraz is in particular a moving encyclopedia in the field and I am yet to come across a better name with more insights in the field. I would definitely recommend them strongly .
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I approached EROCON because of their experience and feedback given by some upcoming schools. They helped us understand the various factors to set up a school. The report given was comprehensive and had a pragmatic approach to financial planning and infrastructure development.
I engaged EROCON to carry out feasibility study for new school project at Ranchi. The work was done professionally and delivered on time. The meticulous planning and attention to detail in preparation of report is praiseworthy.
Erocon is a professional organization having thorough knowledge about Indian school business provides in-depth analytical information and realistic bluprint for the client. Strict timelines and yet no compromise on deliverables.
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