AS
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
Franchise opportunities in India, submitted by the brands themselves and reviewed before they publish
School franchise in India: models, costs and requirements
A school franchise in India can mean four very different businesses: a preschool in leased premises, a full K-12 campus on owned land, a coaching centre, or a software and edtech territory with no premises at all. The entry cost between them differs by a factor of a hundred. Here is what each model asks of you, and the education brands accepting enquiries today.
8 brands listed
AC
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
CM
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
S
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
SJ
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
TA
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
SA
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
SO
Education · School & education software · 1 outlets
Investment ₹1–5 L, fee ₹50K, royalty 30%.
Source: Figures published by the brand on its partner programme. · captured 2026-08-20
Outlets
1
The four school franchise models
| Model | Typical entry | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | ₹8–25 lakh | 1,500–3,000 sq ft leased, 4–8 staff. Curriculum, training and admissions support from the brand; you fund fit-out, safety compliance and the first admission cycle. |
| K-12 school | ₹3 crore+ | Land held by a trust or society, building to board specification, and affiliation. The brand licenses curriculum, systems and name — it does not fund the campus. |
| Coaching or skill centre | ₹5–20 lakh | Classroom space, faculty and batch marketing. Revenue is seasonal and follows exam cycles. |
| School software / edtech | Under ₹5 lakh | No premises. You sell and support the product across a territory of schools; the brand handles the platform, updates and training. |
These ranges describe the Indian market so you can sanity-check an offer. They are not the figures of any brand listed on this site — each listing above carries the numbers that brand published itself.
Approvals and structure to plan for
- K-12 requires a trust, society or Section 8 company as the operating entity, plus board affiliation, a no-objection certificate from the state, and fire and building approvals.
- Preschools are not board-affiliated but still need a shop and establishment or local registration, fire safety clearance and, in several states, a childcare registration.
- Recurring fees in education are often per student per year rather than a percentage of revenue. Model it at your realistic enrolment, not at capacity.
- Admission cycles are annual. Budget working capital for a full year, because a missed April intake cannot be recovered mid-session.
- Software and edtech territories carry no premises risk but depend on your ability to sell to school decision-makers. Ask how many schools the brand already serves nearby.
School franchise in India: common questions
+How much does a school franchise cost in India?
A preschool franchise typically starts around ₹8–25 lakh including fee, fit-out and first-year working capital, and needs 1,500–3,000 sq ft. A K-12 school franchise is a different order of commitment — land, building and approvals usually run into crores, and the brand supplies curriculum and training rather than capital. School-software and edtech franchises are the lightest, often under ₹5 lakh, because there is no premises at all.
+Do I need land to open a school franchise?
For K-12, yes — most boards require a minimum land parcel held by a registered trust or society, and the school must be set up as a non-profit entity. Preschools run from leased premises. Software and edtech models need no premises.
+Can a school franchise be run as a private company?
A K-12 school affiliated to CBSE, ICSE or a state board must be run by a trust, society or Section 8 company, not a for-profit private limited company. Preschools, coaching and edtech businesses have no such restriction.
+What does the brand actually provide in an education franchise?
Usually curriculum, teacher training, admission and marketing support, assessment material and brand rights. Recurring fees are commonly charged per student per year or as a percentage of fee collection. Ask for the per-student cost at your expected enrolment, not the headline royalty.
+Which education franchise is easiest to start?
School software, tuition and skill-training formats, because there is no building, no board affiliation and no seasonal admission cycle to fund. They trade a lower entry cost for a sales-led business — your revenue depends on how many schools or students you sign.