User:Vipul/Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a network of low-cost private schools intended for poor people in developing countries. It is currently operational in Kenya, a country in Africa. According to its website, it is able to offer quality education for under $4 per month.

Model
According to its website, Bridge International Academies follows a standardized model for all its operations to streamline costs and allow for scalability. They also claim to be focused on collecting data at every step to assess and improve their programs. The instructional model used in the schools is direct instruction with carefully prepared scripts for teachers to follow. Their schools are "cashless", i.e., there are no cash payments. All payment, ranging from tuition fee payments by parents to paying for salaries and equipment, is done using mobile phones.

Funding
Bridge International Academies has received funding both from foundations focused on high impact philanthropy and from for-profit investors and venture capitalists. These include Pearson Education, Omidyar Network, Mulago Foundation, and Jasmine Social Investments.

Media coverage
Bridge International Academies has been covered in many media outlets across the world such as The Guardian (UK), The Times (UK), VentureBeat, Mail & Guardian (Africa), Fast Company, Beyond Profit Harvard Business Review, and others.

Blog coverage
Bridge International Academies has been covered on various blogs including the blog of The Next Billion.