Rajasthani’s Podar Learn School uses modern teaching methodology based education to encourage students of Rural Beed in Maharashtra

Empowering students through the life skill modules using kinaesthetic activities

·      Franchise-based model launched by Podar Education Network in 2016

·      Aim to enhance CBSE/ICSE education, promote quality education in semi-urban and rural India

·      All-round support to franchise owners, benefits to entire community

Beed, 2021… Rajasthani’s Podar Learn School, franchisee of Podar Learn School (PLS) under Podar Education Network (PEN) has brought modern and good quality education to the young students of ParliVaijnath town in rural Beed, Maharashtra. The school franchise model of Podar Education Network is unique and becoming increasingly successful in rural and semi-urban India.

The PLS model, aligned with India’s New Education Policy, aims to enhance the quality of CBSE/ICSE schools across India and bring good quality school education to semi-urban and rural Indian children. Launched in 2016, this model of Podar Education Network is unique and becoming increasingly successful in rural and semi-urban India. Based on it, Rajasthani’s Podar Learn School was established in 2016 making it one of the early schools to adopt the franchise based model education. Currently, there are 850 students studying there.

While speaking about the franchise model, its aims and benefits for students and the franchise owners, Mr Dhiraj Baheti, Trustee, Rajasthani’s Podar Learn School said, “We already had land in ParliVaijnath and wanted to start a school for the children of our town. Instead of opening a small school, we thought of connecting with a big brand like Podar Learn School. The aim was to introduce modern teaching methodology based education to the students of Rural Beed in Maharashtra. Association with Podar Education Network has not only broadened our thinking but also helped our children’s overall personality development. We have been growing in the right direction.”

Mr. Baheti further added that, “At Rajasthani’s Podar Learn School, our teaching methodology has been adapted from Podar Education Network and expands beyond the boundaries of traditional board and chalk teaching to include technology and modern techniques wherever possible. With the help of such technology we make sure our students have a firm grasp on the subject matter and are able to think in three dimensional space. Through the life skill modules, students are empowered and groomed to face the challenges in life successfully by building their social and emotional skills. These are incorporated in their daily curriculum as provided by Podar Learn School by conducting Kinesthetic activities using strategies like cooperative and collaborative learning, peer partner learning and team based learning. Through PLS, we are teaching our students to develop multiple talents, soft skills, and critical thinking at an early age. We are so grateful to  the best education franchise model in India, as our students and community at large has immensely benefitted. We brought our land and our passion for education to the table. Podar education network (PEN) helped with the rest.”

Podar Education Network has provided Rajasthani’s Podar Learn School with 360-degree support in setting up the school – with syllabus, training for teachers, lists of resources, school management and operations, mentorship under another Podar International School  Podar School, IT support, permissions, transport, uniforms, books, marketing amongst others.PLS is a pan India system. Rajasthani’s PLS gets the same books, lesson plans, syllabus, even exams and timetables as any Podar International School in some big city like Pune, Bangalore, or Mumbai. So, Rajasthani’s PLS is able to bring top-class school education to a small town like ParliVaijnath in Beed District. Emphasis is on technology, English speaking and making the students all-round global citizens.

Rajasthani PLS is bringing lots of benefits to the community of ParliVaijnath. Apart from employment and income opportunities for teachers, school administration staff, bus drivers, providers of school stationery and other ancillary businesses, Rajasthani’s PLS is also bringing industriousness and modernity to the community. Parents are happy with the skills and values their children are gaining. Residents of ParliVaijnath had never had access to science labs and computers, but thanks to Rajsthani’s PLS, they are getting that kind of exposure.

Mr. Baheti concluded that, “Podar Education Network’s PLS franchise-model is a great opportunity for everyone. For students, parents, and community, it is direct access to top-class education. For franchisee owners, it is a financially lucrative opportunity which comes with all-round support from Podar education network (PEN) to set up and run the school. RPLS’s experience with this model has been wonderful. We are happy to see the amazing progress of 850 students and the plan is to add 200 students to the school every year. It is a win-win situation for all, therefore I encourage everyone who fit the criteria to open a Podar Learn School, and brighten their own future, as well as the futures of their upcoming generations.”

About Podar Learn School: Podar Learn School (PLS) is a specially designed initiative by Podar Education Network (PEN) under the aegis of Podar Smarter Schools with the aim to enhance the quality of CBSE/ICSE schools across India. Launched in 2016, PLS is based on the franchise-model under which, the franchise owner can start their own CBSE/ICSE school at the respective location, with 360-degree support from Podar Education Network.

Podar Learn School, the best education franchise in India, provides complete all-round assistance in setting up a new school in any part of the country with special focus on rural towns. Currently, there are a total of 35 LS in India across four states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The idea behind PLS is to harness inspired and deserving individuals with a passion for education and yearning to give back to society and provide them with financially lucrative opportunities to realise this passion. Keeping in mind that the vast majority of Indians live beyond the select Tier-1 and metropolitan cities, Podar Education Network specifically aims this initiative in establishing PLS across the small towns of India. The only way the schools will be successful in the long run is by delivering quality education.

Podar Education Network has vast expertise in the field of education, especially in opening schools in both rural & urban cities of India. The highly experienced academic and operations team have designed a tailor-made curriculum for these specific markets. Emphasis is placed on learning through technology, English speaking and making the student an all-round global citizen.

Podar Education Network has been a pioneer in Indian education since 1927 and continues to be a leading brand in the Indian education space. Currently, there are 135 Podar schools educating 1.6 lakh students across the country. Podar Schools are characterised by consistency in quality, operations, and professionalism – one reflection of which is the common curricula, books, lessons, and exams across all of them. Ensuring that their students keep pace with the times, Podar Schools impart knowledge in Technology and English language from an early age.

Podar Education Network has been felicitated with numerous national and international awards, and is consistently hailed among the best in whichever city they are operating in.