Preparations to operate government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) through a public-private partnership (PPP) have been finalised, paving the way for a significant shift in the region’s education system.
According to official documents, a feasibility survey covering 24 schools across the province has been completed. In the initial phase, eight primary schools have been identified as suitable candidates for the PPP model. These include one school each in D.I. Khan, Dir, and Lakki Marwat, and two schools each in Abbottabad and Haripur.
The move comes as the Education Department seeks to address the province’s substantial educational challenges, with around 4.7 million children currently out of school. The department’s data reveals that approximately Rs. 41,055 is spent per student each month, highlighting the financial strain on the system.
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The introduction of the PPP model aims to enhance educational standards while alleviating some of the financial burdens faced by the government. Under this model, selected schools will be provided with top-tier facilities and more efficient management.
Education Department officials have stressed that the PPP approach is designed to deliver better governance and higher quality education, positioning these schools as models for the rest of the province.
