Be Our Partner to Promote International Education

Resource Academia-International School System Group Corporate Office A Project of the Largest Educational Network of 64-E-I, Gulberg-III, -Pakistan. Ph: +92 (0) 42 35756357-58 Fax: +92 (0) 42 35712637 www.resourceacademia.edu.pk Guidelines for Investor Chairman’s Message

About The Group

Why Resource Academia-International School System?

Be Our Partner to Promote International Education

Levels of Cambridge Education

Financial Understanding

We Pledge to Deliver

The Benefits Parents and Students Can Reap

Resource Academia Franchised Programme: Preliminary Understanding Mian Amer Mahmood Chairman's Message Chairman Resource Academia Chairman Chairman Hadaf Group of Colleges Chairman Allied Schools Chairman EFA School System Chairman Board of Governors University of Central Punjab Chancellor Muhammad Ali Jinnah University Chancellor Capital University of Science & Technology Chief Executive Dunya TV Editor-in-Chief Roznama Dunya Chief Executive Lahore News HD Family of the Largest Educational Network of Pakistan About The Group Since 1985, Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) has successfully established the largest quality Resource Academia Education Network in the private sector across the country. PGC as a progressive enterprise includes chartered universities, Punjab Colleges. Hadaf Colleges, Allied Schools, EFA Schools and Resource Academia with its enrolled students and alumni. Besides imparting education at college and school levels, the Punjab Group proudly owns Allied Pre Schools Allied Schools HADAF GROUP OF COLLEGES Mohammad Ali Jinnah University in Karachi, Capital University of Science and Technology in and University of Central Punjab in Lahore. Our institutions, however, offer education across the country commensurate with our own cultural values while maintaining international standards. Realizing the importance of Early Years Education which plays a pivotal role in the physical and mental development of children, Punjab Group of colleges has taken a landmark initiative by EFA School System Kids Castle PGCs establishing Resource Academia on Cambridge-oriented education system for , Primary. Prof. Sohail Afzal Middle and Senior school levels. The core purpose of Allied Schools is to create a network of Executive Director standardized quality institutions across Pakistan by focusing on English medium curriculum and instruction for mainstream education. With the mission NO Child Left Behind EFA School System is UCP MAJU CUST another initiative by Punjab Group of Colleges promising to deliver quality education at affordable fee. Our every educational setup is striving for excellence with committed and highly qualified teacher community in an environment of the finest physical and academic facilities, hi-tech computer and fully equipped science laboratories, and well-stocked libraries. Tower Technologies is a hi-tech company of The Group which provides expertise and tailor made solutions ranging from client server applications to internet based static web sites to the dynamic message content based portals to the mobile telecommunications. Economic-politico-social fabric of the society cannot be reformed until media develop critical thinking of the general masses. It is a weighty responsibility undertaken by Dunya TV , Lahore News HD and Roznaman Dunya. who encourages people to think consciously Toddlers Gum and objectively. Dunya TV. however. is another gigantic and dynamic contribution of The Group. STEP offers entry test preparation services to students so that they can be admitted to professional institutes. Moreover, Hadaf Group of Colleges laid its first brick in the city of flowers “Peshawar” for delivering that quality of education which is craved by every academically inclined individual. Toddlers y I further substantiate that the very mission to spread cost-effective quality education, which is already at the priority of The Group, g Knowm ‘n’ Grow would be made possible through alliance-based International education network across the country, entitled as: Resource Academia programme. With the Great Grace of Almighty Allah, our progress and sustainability manifest our commitment. www.resourceacademia.edu.pk Why Resource Academia?

A Properly Designed Franchise Programme of Resource Academia-International School System on the Basis of:

Lifetime License for Multiple Class Sections Possibility of Conversion for Running Schools Enjoy Trusted Brand and Corporate Image 3+ Decades Experience in the Field of Education Ongoing Support for Professional Development Obtain Exclusive or Multiple Campus Locations Promotional and Marketing Support Operational Manuals, Training and Campus Evaluation Cambridge-Oriented Primary, O-Level/Matric and A-Level Education Low Your Business Expenses Run a Dignified Business...... and many more benefits being a franchisee of Resource Academia Be Our Partner to Promote International Education

When you are a partner with us, you:

Get Guidelines Support from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), British Council, IGCSE and GCE. Gain Training Facility for Cambridge Teachers and Staff Receive Academic Operational Manuals, Reports and Support Get Help of Expert Management Team Continuous Updates of Cambridge International Examination (CIE) & International Baccalaureate (IB) Standardized Global Approach of Curriculum, Modern Teaching- Learning Strategies and Progressive Achievement Tests (PATS) Avail Dedicated Continuous Updates...... and many more gains from the business partnership Pre School to O-Level/Matric, A-Level Education Kids Castle Programme for Early Learners Facilities for Students and Parents at Resource Academia Campuses:

Sibling Discount and Star Students Merit Scholarships Free Education for Shuhadas’ Children Free Medical Check-up at Campus 390 1038+ e-Learning through Resource Interactive Classroom Solutions (RICS) 15+ +Resource Academia Student’s Profile & Exams Record Available on Web Portal 350 EFA Schools System 3 Discounted Fee for Disabled Students/Disabled Earning Parent 490,000 Attendance and Results Notification through SMS 1,640,000 Free Education in Case of Death of Earning Parent Students’ Computer-Based Testing (S-CBT) Value Education Program for Students’ Social Development...... and many more reasons to seek franchise of Resource Academia-International School System Levels of International Education Kids Castle, Pre School to A-Level

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Pre School Lower Primary Upper Primary Kids Castle Class - I Class - IV Playgroup Class - II Class - V Nursery Class - III KG

FULL SCHOOL

Pre School Lower Primary Upper Primary Elementry Kids Castle Class - I Class - IV Class - VI Playgroup Class - II Class - V Class - VII Nursery Class - III Class - VIII KG

Matric / O-Level A-Level Class - VIII (Matric) or C-I A-I Class - IX (Matric) or C-II A-II Class - X (Matric) or C-III Financial Understanding

PRIMARY SCHOOL: PRE SCHOOL + LOWER PRIMARY + UPPER PRIMARY License Validity: Lifetime License Fee (Non-Refundable): PKR 1,000,000 (One Million)

FULL SCHOOL: PRE SCHOOL + PRIMARY + ELEMENTARY + ADVANCE License Validity: Lifetime License Fee (Non-Refundable): PKR 2,000,000 (Two Million)

ROYALTY CHARGES: Royalty will be charged on the basis of Tuition Fee

Note: Renewal of franchise license depends on franchisee’s compliance. Student fee structure has been developed zone wise. We Pledge to Deliver

Help to Become a Cambridge School from Pre School to Advance Levels Campus Commissioning Under the Guidelines of CIE, IGCSE, GCE and British Council Complete support related to International Baccalaureate (IB), Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP) Campus Management Operations in Consultation with CIE and Local Authorities Web Portal Development & Support Support Material and Guidelines Package of CIE, IGCSE, GCE, IB and British Council Standardized International Scheme of Studies, Marking Schemes Operation Manuals, including: Academic & Instructional Manual HR & Administration Manual Accounting & Finance Manual Software Application Manual Supply Chain Management Manual Health, Safety and Environment Sharing Promotional Material & Ads Teachers/Staff Selection & Training on International Standards Continuous Professional Development Help in Organizing Open Houses and Extra Curricular Activities...... and any other support material The Benefits Parents and Students Can Reap

Standardized International Scheme of Studies and Marking Schemes Focused Attention on Early Years Education as a Foundation for Future Access to CIE/International syllabus Material and Resources for Students English Medium of Instruction with Special Focus on Spoken English Concept-Based Education Supported by Animations and Science Practicals Education for Religious Values and National Culture Guidance and Counseling Cell helps Students and their Parent Outside the Classroom Education Program Web Portal for Students Complete Information and Record Attendance and Test Results by SMS to Parent Art, Music and Craft Education for Cross-Curricular Skills Mock Assessment for House and Board Examinations/CIE/IB Co-Curricular Activities Supplementing Child's Confidence Interactive Parent-Teacher Meetings on Regular Basis Subject Selection Guidance Based on Students Aptitude Testing Continuous Professional Development of Teachers and Staff Convenient Inter-Campus Transfer Regular Students Health Checkup Morale Boosting Merit Scholarships and Sibling Discount Organizing Internship for Students in Industry and Service Sectors Fee Concession in Educational Institutions of The Group Help in Availing International Scholarships for Study Abroad ...... and many more benefits for parents and students ... Apply Now For FUNDAMENTALS OF FRANCHISE SYSTEM

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