Central Square Foundation

We are working to transform the school education system in India to improve the learning outcomes of all children, especially from low-income communities. To achieve our goal, we provide support and partner with organizations working on innovative solutions in education, as well engage with the system to drive sustainable and positive impact. We also collaborate with other ecosystem stakeholders to build research and create effective proven tools around critical issues.

Our Impact Areas

Foundational Learning

Ensuring a strong foundation

To quality learning for
all Children

We believe all children should attain the foundational skills of reading with meaning and basic math by class 3.

EdTech

Bringing innovation

In education

We believe in using technology-based solutions like personalized learning tools and digital classrooms to support teachers and students.

Private Schools

Improving Learning Outcomes

in Affordable Private Schools

We believe in encouraging focus on student learning outcomes from parents, school owners and policy makers to improve the quality of the private school sector.
Read More

THE EDGE: HOW WAS THE RECENTLY CONDUCTED NAS 2021 DESIGNED

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) recently held the National Assessment Survey (NAS) 2021 to evaluate children’s learning competencies and the health of the school education system. Held after 18 months of school closures, NAS 2021 comes at an opportune time as schools reopen and look to remediate learning.

The EDge - a monthly newsletter of interesting ideas and work in education reform

Govt Proposes Rolling Out ECCE Programs in Anganwadi Centres from 2021-22

The Union government has proposed to roll out early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs in all anganwadi centres (AWCs) in a phased manner beginning in financial year 2021-22 itself, and cover up to 20% of the AWCs each year over the next five years. This is part of the action taken in response to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports. The report of the committee was presented in Parliament.

EdMonitor - a weekly round-up of news from school education in India

EdTech Solutions to tackle the Learning Crisis during COVID

CSF is working with key stakeholders in the education ecosystem including the government, investors, and private sector as well as non-profit organisations to make available solutions with high-quality content in vernacular languages for low-income communities. We have curated a database of resources that will be useful in making informed decisions about which EdTech tool serves the purpose best.