Aadharshila School - India

What Aadharshila School - India does

Aadharshila School is a Day Care cum Residential, self-financed K-12 institution operated by the Aadharshila Education and Charitable Trust (Section 25, Companies Act 1956; Reg. No. E-866), founded in 2003 and located on a 10+ acre campus in Valad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The school runs three boards on a single campus — GSEB English Medium, GSEB Gujarati Medium, and CBSE English Medium — covering kindergarten through STD 12 with Science and Commerce streams, and bundles a 275-bed boys' hostel (STD 5+), 45+32+35 classrooms, 1 lakh+ library volumes, 21 smart-classes, three computer labs and ultra-modern science labs.

The technology stack is conventional educational infrastructure rather than a software platform: multimedia projectors, interactive audio-visual learning packages, Windows NT-class networked PCs and Internet access used to support teaching. The school's GTM is fully direct-to-consumer - parents physically visit the campus between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to purchase admission forms (Rs. 100) and enrol, with entrance tests for STD 5 onward, while the school's 40-bus fleet captures students from Ahmedabad, Kalol, Dahegam and Gandhinagar as a captive distribution channel.

The revenue model is a subscription, fee-based model with three streams: recurring tuition across KG-STD 12, recurring transportation fees, and recurring boarding fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the trust states that tuition "does not generate surplus for reinvestment," and the school relies on parent payments with no government grant and no external institutional capital. The institution is overseen by Mr. Govindbhai D. Patel (Chairman) and Mr. Kantibhai D. Patel (Managing Director), with 64 reported employees supporting the academic, administrative, accounts, transport and residential operations.

Name

Aadharshila School - India

Legal name

Aadharshila Education and Charitable Trust

Website

https://aadharshilaeducation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aadharshila School is a self-financed, day-cum-residential K-12 institution in Valad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, run by the Aadharshila Education and Charitable Trust. It operates three boards — GSEB English, GSEB Gujarati and CBSE English — from KG to STD 12, serving day and boarding students from Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar and across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Residential school
• Day care school
• CBSE curriculum
• GSEB curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Valad, Gandhinagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from school fees covering KG to STD 12th education across GSEB (English & Gujarati Medium) and CBSE streams. Fees are paid per academic session with annual and monthly payment options available.
2. Transportation Fees: Revenue from private school bus service operating 40 buses in selected areas of Ahmedabad, Kalol, Dahegam and Gandhinagar. Pick-up points declared for students at admission.
3. Residential/Hostel Fees: Boarding fees for residential facility accommodating boys from 5th STD onwards. Includes accommodation, meals, laundry, 24hr security and study support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aadharshila School operates a Day Care cum Residential Self-Financed K-12 institution offering education from KG to STD 12th (Science & Commerce streams) across three boards: GSEB (English and Gujarati Medium) and CBSE (English Medium). The school delivers comprehensive all-round development through academics combined with sports, NCC, martial arts, music, dance, cultural activities, and smart-classroom-based virtual learning on a 10+ acre campus in Valad, Gandhinagar.

Product overview

Aadharshila School is an educational institution offering school education services across three schools within its campus: GSEB (Gujarat State Education Board) in both English and Gujarati Medium, and CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) in English Medium. The school provides education from KG to STD 12th, covering both Science and Commerce streams. The institution operates as a Day Care cum Residential School offering values-based education with an emphasis on all-round development through academics and extracurricular activities including sports facilities (swimming pool, karate, rifle shooting, skating), smart classes, computer labs, science labs, library facilities, transportation, and residential accommodation for students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GSEB Gujarati Medium School Gujarat State Education Board (GSEB) curriculum offered in Gujarati Medium from KG to STD 12th. Includes 45 class-rooms with multimedia projectors, science labs, computer labs, music and dance rooms. Intended for families preferring mother-tongue education for their children.
• GSEB English Medium School GSEB curriculum in English Medium from KG to STD 12th (Science & Commerce streams). Features 32 class-rooms with multimedia projectors, computer lab, music and dance rooms. Aimed at parents wanting English-medium GSEB education.
• CBSE English Medium School Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum in English Medium from KG to Grade 12. Features 35 class-rooms with networked computers, language rooms, science labs, and computer labs. Targeted at families seeking a national-level CBSE education.
• Residential Facility (Boys Hostel) Boarding facility for boys from 5th STD onwards, accommodating 275 students in 2 blocks. Includes accommodation, pure vegetarian meals, laundry, 24-hour security, RO water, study rooms, personal lockers, and full-time mentors. Designed for students from across India seeking a safe residential learning environment.
• School Transportation Service Private school bus service with a 40-bus fleet operating in selected areas of Ahmedabad, Kalol, Dahegam, and Gandhinagar, with declared pick-up points. Provides daily transportation for day-scholar students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62nd National Roll Ball School Game - student Kashish R. Patel selected for National level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Billabong High International School: K-12 chain with multiple boards and emphasis on holistic development, sports, and international exposure. Comparable to Aadharshila in the private Indian K-12 segment with multi-board offerings and strong co-curricular focus, though operating across multiple states.
• Ryan International Group of Institutions: Large private K-12 chain operating CBSE and ICSE schools with co-curricular emphasis. Comparable to Aadharshila in targeting middle-to-upper-middle-class Indian families seeking holistic K-12 education with sports and extracurriculars, though with national footprint.
• Mount Litera Zee School: Pan-India K-12 franchise network under Zee Learn operating CBSE schools with standardized curriculum and technology-enabled learning. Comparable to Aadharshila as a private K-12 operator in tier-1/tier-2 Indian cities, with stronger digital infrastructure and central branding.

Regional players

• Udgam School for Children: Ahmedabad-based K-12 school known for innovative pedagogy and holistic development. Comparable to Aadharshila as a Gujarat private K-12 school targeting aspirational parents, with similar emphasis on activity-based learning and co-curriculars.
• Ahmedabad International School: Reputed IB-affiliated K-12 school located in Ahmedabad serving premium segments. Comparable to Aadharshila as a Gujarat-based private K-12 institution, though differentiated by international curriculum (IB) and premium positioning versus Aadharshila's GSEB/CBSE focus.
• Anand Niketan School: Ahmedabad-based private K-12 chain with multiple branches and CBSE affiliation. Comparable to Aadharshila as a Gujarat private K-12 operator targeting middle-class families, with a stronger multi-branch presence in the same geography.
• Calorx Olive International School: Ahmedabad-based private K-12 school offering CBSE and international curricula with residential options. Comparable to Aadharshila as a Gujarat private K-12 with day-boarding model, though with international curriculum focus.

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: One of India's largest K-12 networks with multiple boards (CBSE primarily) and day-cum-boarding campuses. Comparable to Aadharshila as a multi-campus CBSE K-12 operator serving aspirational Indian families, though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Amity International School: Premium private K-12 schools operated under the Amity umbrella with strong infrastructure and university pipeline. Comparable to Aadharshila as a full-service private K-12 institution, though positioned in the premium segment with deeper institutional backing.

Others

• Sarvodaya Vidyalaya: Network of value-based CBSE schools in India. Comparable to Aadharshila in values-driven K-12 education and the integration of co-curricular activities, though typically more affordable and government-aided rather than self-financed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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