How to open a successful school
A practical 2-hour session on investment, approvals, teachers and admissions for play schools, primary schools and 10+2 schools, taught by the MD of a 650+ school network. No education background needed.
Reserve your free seat
Thursday, 22nd October 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM IST · Zoom
For future and current school owners
First-time school founders
You want to open a play school, primary school or 10+2 school and don't know where to start.
School owners ready to grow
You already run a school and want to revisit the key decisions behind your next stage of growth.
Investors and professionals
You have the capital or the space but no background in education. None is needed.
Mr. Arora will answer all your questions, from A to Z
How much space do you need for a play school, a primary school or a K–12 school?
How much investment does each kind of school need?
What qualifications do you need to run a school?
Which government approvals and documents do you need before launch?
What should you look for when hiring your teachers?
How do you attract families and plan your admissions?
The 3 horrible mistakes most school entrepreneurs make
And how you can avoid them.
All attendees will get
Learn from someone who has built schools at scale
Mr. Amol Arora is Vice Chairman & Managing Director of SHEMROCK & SHEMFORD Group of Schools, and one of the world's most awarded educators. He left a career in the USA in 2002 to build the systems behind the network's growth: 650+ schools today, and a Limca Book of Records entry for the most schools launched in the shortest time.
He is an engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and researched education leadership at the University of Nottingham, UK.
National roles
60+ talks, including
The A–Z of Opening a Successful School
The first reference book for school entrepreneurs on how to run a successful private school.
Recognised year after year
The group and its leaders have received 100+ awards from 50+ organisations. A selection of Mr. Arora's honours:
What school owners say
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The webinar is free to attend. Fill in the form on this page to reserve your place.
Do I need previous experience in education?
No. The session is designed for people exploring their first school, and existing owners can use it to revisit key growth decisions.
Will this apply if I live outside India?
You can attend online from anywhere. The session focuses mainly on India, so local approvals and rules in other countries will differ.
What time is it in my country?
The webinar starts at 7:00 PM India Standard Time on Thursday, 22nd October. That is 5:30 PM in the UAE, 7:30 PM in Bangladesh and 7:00 PM in Sri Lanka.
How will I join?
Complete the registration form on this page. The session is on Zoom; check your registration confirmation for joining details.
Do not miss this opportunity. Seats are limited.
Thursday, 22nd October 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM IST · Live on Zoom · Free