Advisory services to setup a new school in India.

Auxilium Innovators Services 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, CICSE, 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.

Phases & Timelines involved in setting up a new school.

   Services Module to set up a new school 

Feasibility Study & Project Planning Services

Feasibility Study of Project: Analyze the practicality and viability of the proposed school project considering market demand, regulatory requirements, financial resources, and technical feasibility.

Area & 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.

Guidance on Revenue Generation Plans: 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

Area DesignPreparation: 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 Designt: Assessment of accessibility design practices to ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Furniture Layout : Review of general furniture layout, limited to space planning considerations.

Architectural Design Services

Design Services ideas: 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 : 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 Designs : 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 : 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.

Interior Design and Overview: 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 : Develops preliminary concept landscape plans with sports and recreational facilities, grading plans, 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 & Broucher: 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 File : 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 for Creative Display: 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.

Preparing :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 for School: 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 to support the school’s mission.

Governing Body & Committees for School: 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 : 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 Plans: 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.

Interviews: Design a structured interview process to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and suitability for available positions.

Selection & staff 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 (CBSE/CISCE/IB)

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.