How to open a private school in Russia?

Ordinary public schools are not always able to provide children with a suitable education, in the opinion of parents. Not surprisingly, the development is growing. More and more talented educators are organizing their own courses, education centers and private schools.

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Despite the many difficulties that one has to face, new schools appear regularly, and with proper organization and good quality of education, they attract investors.

How to open a private school in Russia? Find out in this article!

You can classify private schools in many ways:

• classical and elite schools;
• part-time schools and boarding houses;
• schools that follow exclusively the Federal State Educational Standard and implement "advanced" programs;
• located within the city and suburban, etc.

Classical Russian high school

It is easiest to consider a “secondary” school that carries out the educational process in the city, works within the framework of the educational standard, but at the same time provides extended programs in many subjects and brings up specific qualities in its students. For example, it can be a city private school with in-depth study of foreign languages, an economic, sports school, etc.

The average occupancy of such a school is from 100 to 150 students, the number of teachers is from 5 to 10. This ensures maximum coverage of students with the opportunity to find an individual approach to each student.

What factors do parents look for when choosing a school?

• school reputation;
• availability of all necessary documents;
• school hours;
• teacher qualifications;
• material and technical base;
• proximity to home;
• the amount of the tuition fee;
• integration with universities.

The main difficulties in opening your own private school

The head of a private school has to face many difficulties. You should be aware of them, because the future of the entire educational institution largely depends on their solution:

• Since 2010, private schools have canceled rental discounts and tax incentives. Now they have to pay property and land taxes, like any private enterprise. This led to an increase in the cost of rent and, as a result, to an increase in the cost of educational services by 30-40%. Now private schools do not pay only VAT, but in the future it is planned to deprive this benefit.
• Impossibility of free spending of funds. All private schools, in accordance with the law "On Education", must be registered as non-profit educational institutions. Accordingly, they cannot accumulate funds in their accounts, their expenses are controlled by the education department and sanctions are imposed if misuse is detected. That is why investing in private schools is fraught with difficulties: investors cannot profit directly, in money. On the other hand, an investor can take his child to school - and his funds will be an investment in the development of the baby.
• educational standard requirements. Any school, both private and public, must comply with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard. That is, in a private school you need to teach the same subjects as in a regular one. On the other hand, parents demand that the school implement other, more interesting and varied programs. It is necessary to find a balance between the requirements of the Ministry of Education and the wishes of the parents. If you do not follow the Federal State Educational Standards, your license will be revoked; if you do not listen to your parents, you will stop taking your children and paying for their studies.

Private school from scratch: where to start?

But if the future leader was not afraid of these difficulties, then he can start the process of opening a private school.

5 main stages of opening a private school

• Registration As mentioned above, the school must register as a non-profit organization. You can register and - if the leader plans to conduct all the classes himself or hire teachers, but this will no longer be the format of a full-fledged school. When choosing better, that is, income minus expenses. Do not forget to apply for a zero income tax rate while this benefit is provided.
• Obtaining a license. Without it, educational activities will not work. Its registration is made in Obrnadzor. As a rule, there are no problems with obtaining it.
• Obtaining a medical license. The school should have a medical room. If an existing medical organization is not involved, then you need to obtain a medical license from the Ministry of Health.
• Accreditation. It is also issued at the Obrnadzor, but you can get it only after the school has been operating for at least 5 years and has released at least 3 streams, while the average student performance will be at least 50%. The presence of accreditation allows schools to issue a diploma of graduation from an educational institution. But if the school does not have accreditation, it's okay: students take final exams in public schools at their place of residence.
• Certification. According to the law "On Education", teachers must undergo recertification every 5 years. Without this document, the teacher will have to be fired. And if the entire teaching staff turns out to be uncertified, then the school can be deprived of a license.

Search for school premises

It is better to find a premise before the start of registration of a license. You can even conclude a preliminary lease agreement. This will help officials quickly issue a license.

Requirements for school premises

Full requirements for premises for private schools are specified in SanPiN 2.4.2.2821-10. The main ones are:

• the building should be located away from roads, garages, car services and other transport facilities;
• the adjacent territory must be at least 50% planted with trees or shrubs;
• obligatory fence around the perimeter and the presence of artificial lighting;
• transport routes should be brought to the school;
• places should be provided for a sports ground, for a recreation area and a utility block;
• the school should have only one shift;
• the height of the premises - at least 3.6 meters, the gym - at least 6;
• classroom area must be at least 2.5 square meters per student;
• if there are bedrooms (for boarding houses) - at least 6 squares per inhabitant;
• the school must be equipped with: a locker room, a gym and a medical room;
• separate toilets for boys and girls should be provided on each floor;
• it is required to observe a certain temperature regime in all rooms - from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, depending on the type;
• the school must be equipped with fire extinguishing equipment, an “alarm” button;
• for suburban schools - the presence of protection is mandatory.

Equipment for a standard private school

Naturally, finding and repairing a suitable building is not enough. It is necessary to get modern equipment:

• high-quality furniture that meets sanitary standards, at least: desks, tables, chairs;
• computers and tablets;
• various office equipment;
• interactive whiteboards;
• chemical equipment;
• sports equipment, etc.

school infrastructure

You should also take care of the infrastructure:

• heating;
• hot and cold water;
• electricity;
• gas (if necessary);
• telephone connection;
• the Internet.

Private school business plan

These calculations are used for a private school with 100 students, located in a residential area in a million-plus city.

The cost of starting your own private school

Initial costs (calculations are given in rubles):

• acquisition of a building with an area of ​​1500 square meters - from 12 million;
• repair and equipment of the school territory - from 3 million;
• purchase of desks, chairs, teachers' tables, sofas, beds and other furniture - from 1 million;
• purchase of educational equipment, including sports equipment, chemical reagents, physical devices, interactive whiteboards, etc. - from 3 million;
• purchase of computers and office equipment - from 500 thousand;
• kitchen, dining room, medical office equipment - from 500 thousand.

Thus, the initial costs will amount to about 17 million rubles. Of course, you can save a lot if you do not purchase the building as a property, but the cost of renting can cover all profits.

Monthly expenses for a private school

• a pedagogical team (10 teachers) - from 50 thousand each + taxes (about 15 thousand) - a total of 650 thousand;
• the rest of the staff (cleaners, craftsmen, security guards, cooks, nurses, accountants, etc.) - from 500 thousand, depending on the number of staff units (calculated individually);
• purchase of missing equipment and current repairs - from 500 thousand;
• organization of hot 3 meals a day - when calculating from 500 rubles per day per student, with a 5-day school week - from 1 million;
• payment for utilities, rent, communications, internet, etc. - from 1.5 million

Thus, the monthly costs are at least 4.15 million rubles, or 41.5 thousand per student.

Income

Income consists of two items:

• monthly parental fee - with current expenses, it is advisable to charge at least 50 thousand, while in reality the price range is quite wide - from 35 to 200 thousand;
• entry fee - usually 200% of the monthly fee, in this case - 100 thousand.

It should be noted that during the summer period the school is idle - while the need to pay utility bills and rent remains. So at the end of the school year, you need to save a certain amount.

How to increase income?

Income can be increased through the following means:

• organization of additional courses- they can be provided both to students of the school and to everyone - the price of one lesson is from 1000 rubles, with an average course length of 20 lessons and a group size of 20 people, the income will be 200 thousand;
• organizing a summer camp- the cost of a month is equivalent to paying for an academic month, some reduction is possible and the involvement of not only students, but also everyone; income per 1 pupil from 50 thousand, with the organization of two groups of 20 people - income of 2 million;
• provision of additional services- for example, the development of methodological manuals, the provision of consulting services, etc.;
• sponsorship help;
• subsidies from the local budget;
• win grants.

The private school's monthly income is about 5 million rubles, plus 500,000 rubles from additional funds. Net income: 5.5 million - 4.15 million = 1.35 million per month. Per year - 16.2. Thus, with a competent organization of the process, you can come to the payback of the school in a year.

How to open a private school: a step by step algorithm

The year before the opening of a private school

• search for a suitable room, preliminary equipment of the teaching staff.
• Obtaining the necessary licenses and permits.
• carrying out repair work.
• Purchase of the necessary equipment.
• Active advertising, acceptance of the first application for training.
• Development and approval of curricula.

First year

• Final staffing.
• Attracting students, bringing classes to full capacity (up to 20 students).
• Entry of the enterprise to self-sufficiency.

Second year

• Expansion of existing curricula.
• Providing additional services, conducting courses and master classes.

Third year

• Preparation of 11th graders for the first graduation.
• Obtaining and analyzing the results of the final certification (USE).

Fifth year

• Passing certification.

sixth year

• Obtaining accreditation.