Develop an Independent Preparatory School
- Beena Libi
- Jul 6
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 12

Challenge
To open a co-educational, non-selective independent preparatory school
Develop an independent preparatory school in Mumbai from a standing start with no external investment.
Approach
Understanding of the vision
A 2 day workshop was organized with the owners to understand and re-instate the vision behind opening a school
Financial Status
Assessed the current financial position of owners
Business Plan & Investor presentation
A detailed B-plan and investor presentation was created
A blueprint of an independent preparatory school
A blueprint with timeline to achieve the goal was created
Key Milestones
Identify opportunities
Received funding of 10 cr in the 1st phase
Adjust products and business
Over the past 6 years Cognitive Strategists has helped the School grow from a start up family business with nil income, to a 5 crore business employing over 100 people
Gap analysis report
The school has doubled in size to accommodate 410 students, whilst a new senior school, is due to be opened in September 2019.