New Opportunities

This social contract is hardly ever considered in school performance evaluation, but it is just as important as the other four. It exists between the school and investors/funders, primarily, but also affects the other stakeholders. Under this contract, the school commits to be proactive in regard to the changing socioeconomic realities around it, by remaining sustainable and pursuing opportunities to improve and grow. In return, investors/funders pledge to provide financial support for the sustainability and growth of the school through periods of change.

• Our assessment of new opportunities looks at the following factors:
• Does the school leadership have a coherent vision for school growth and a healthy attitude towards change?
• Are the school's operations scaleable? Are they replicable?
• Can the financial and operating models withstand market risk factors such as inflation and volatility of interest rates?
• Is there sufficient demand in the catchment area for the school's value offering?
• Is there a sufficient supply of teachers to accommodate school growth?
• What level of competition does the school face in the demand area?