Punjab Education Foundation

New School Program (PEF-NSP)

Introduction

NSP was launched in 5 districts of Punjab namely Chiniot, Lodhran, Bahawal Pur, Muzaffargarh and Rajan Pur dated 13 March, 2008. NSP is designed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children out of school and to empower them to take their talents to the world around. We foster an atmosphere of mutual respect among students and staff, enhancing the student's self-esteem and lead them to optimally utilize their potential. We see our students succeeding-in school and in life through better access, equity and quality education in public private partnership.

1. Selection Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for consideration under PEF-NSP.

1. Currently 45 NSP schools are progressing in 5 districts of Punjab with an enrollment of more than 6000 students.
2. The applicants may apply for setting up a school in accessible location both for male and female teachers and students. The proposed site should not have a Public/Private School within a radius of two kilometers and there is a dire felt need amongst the populace for an educational institution. PEF welcomes individuals/organizations/institutions to apply for PEF-NSP.
3. In case of applications by current FAS partner schools, it is incumbent that the schools must have achieved at least 85% marks in the Quality Assurance Tests.
4. Applicants for NSP must be educated having acquired at least an intermediate level qualification.
5. There is no minimum enrolment limit. Upon partnership under NSP, PEF will initially start paying @ Rs.350/= for 50 students and with enhancement in enrollment, the payment on the basis of per child enrolled will commensurate automatically.
6. Applications must be accompanied by an assessment and a brief feasibility report of the selected region where the new school is proposed. The report should also be indicative of the school's target population and proposed catchment's area. PEF reserves the right to verify the information.

2. Support

PEF will extend the following support/services under NSP Programme.

1. The schools that qualify as per PEF-NSP criteria will receive monthly funding at the rate of Rs. 350/- per child up to the maximum limit of 250 students and the school will not charge any thing in any form from the students under any circumstances. Punjab Education Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

3. Terms and Conditions

The Terms and Conditions for selecting the private educational institutions for NSP