Our model
Our Model
The key to Imani Schools’ success lies in our scalable business model, which reduces costs significantly, extending access to high-quality education for more children.
From day one, Imani Schools was founded on the premise of a massive market opportunity. We knew that achieving success would require an unprecedented scale in Uganda’s education sector. Therefore, we invested heavily in research, development, technology, and curriculum from the start. This rigorous development process is essential to achieving the highest levels of academic performance and operational effectiveness, ensuring consistent education quality across all our locations.
Imani drives enormous efficiencies through the use of technology and data. These innovations reduce overhead costs and enhance educational quality. For instance, at each school, only one employee, the Academy Manager, handles management. Non-instructional activities like billing, payments, expense management, payroll processing, and prospective admissions are automated and centralized through a custom backend ERP system.
This systemization allows the Academy Manager to concentrate on critical local tasks: overseeing classroom instruction and building and managing relationships with parents and the community. By leveraging technology and data, Imani Academies ensures that all students receive a high-quality education while maintaining operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Our model focuses on:
The Teacher Resource Center (TRC)
The TRC is the online hub for the Imani learning program. It offers a comprehensive set of high-quality lesson plans for every subject and grade level, authored by Imani’s top teachers. This centralized resource simplifies lesson planning, establishes common standards across all Imani Schools, and ensures consistent, excellent education.
It also fosters a collaborative community where teachers can build on existing materials, upload new resources, and share their expertise, continuously enhancing the quality of education we provide.