Planning school in developing countries
Practical Action
Sickbay
basic
Toilets
Storage
Learning spaces
Classrooms
basic
Storage
basic
Outdoor learning
spaces
Computer labs
Science labs
Toilets
Library
basic
Dining facilities
Multipurpose
Dining Hall
Kitchen
Store
Boarding
facilities
Dorm room
Bathroom
Study space
Common room
Laundry/drying
area
Staff
accommodation
Bedroom
Living space
Kitchen
Bathroom
additional
additional
additional
additional
additional
basic
additional
additional
A minimum of a first aid kit should be supplied. If
need and funding allows then a sickbay/clinic and
nurse should be provided.
Depending on staff numbers and funding 1 female and
1 male toilet should be provided.
Adequate storage should be provided for all resources.
Classrooms should include the following; furniture,
resources. A linear shape will maximize cross
ventilation, solar access and natural light. 1.3 m2 is
required per pupil. It is not recommended to have a
classroom of less than 40m2 unless there are 20
pupils or less.
Required to store resources, books and supplies.
A central courtyard can be used as an outdoor
learning. Having an additional outdoor space can
improve the learning capabilities of the students.
Issues surrounding energy supply will need to be
considered.
Issues surrounding energy supply will need to be
considered.
Cubicles and wash space required.
This may double as a public resource centre for the
extended community.
A dining hall will work best if it is a flexible space, it
may work well if it is a covered open space. It can be
used for meals, sport/games, performances, large
community gatherings.
The kitchen should be located near the dining hall.
The kitchen needs direct access to the driveway for
deliveries.
Food storage will be an issue. Adequate s Hygiene?
Providing boarding facilities is likely to increase the
attendance rate of students, especially girls in rural
areas.
Toilets, basins and showers required.
This may be a shared space for recreation and study.
Recruiting teachers is hard in rural areas. Provide
facilities that will attract teachers and allow for flexible
hours.
1-2 bedrooms may be required depending on needs of
staff.
A small kitchen should be provided.
Toilet, basin and shower required.
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