Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROSC-III)

A Second Chance for
Every Child

Supported by the Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank to provide quality primary education for out-of-school children.

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Ananda School is a unique learning center established under the ROSC-III project to bring out-of-school children back into the education system.

We believe that every child deserves the right to education. Through community participation, flexible learning hours, and dedicated teachers, we provide a safe and joyful environment for children who missed their primary schooling.

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Ananda School Classroom and Teaching Methods under ROSC-III Project
Community Learning Center, ROSC-III ProjectDirectorate of Primary Education (DPE)
About the Project

What is ROSC-III?

The Reaching Out-of-School Children Project III is a massive educational initiative funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Government of Bangladesh.

Funding & Support

Financially supported by the World Bank to alleviate poverty and improve education accessibility in rural and disadvantaged areas.

Implementation

Executed by the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) under the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education.

WHERE WE WORK

Footprint Across the Nation

From the remote char areas of northern Bangladesh to the hill tracts of the southeast, tea gardens of Sylhet, and urban slums of Dhaka, our non-formal primary schools bring quality education directly to marginalized children.

Remote Char Areas

Specialized boat schools and flexible learning centers for children in flood-prone river islands.

Tea Garden Communities

Dedicated primary schools providing mother-tongue education for children of tea estate workers.

Urban Resilience Schools

Shift-based learning centers in high-density urban slums catering to working children and dropouts.

Dhaka: 450+ Schools
Chattogram: 380+ Schools
Rajshahi: 320+ Schools
Khulna: 290+ Schools
Barishal: 210+ Schools
Sylhet: 260+ Schools
Rangpur: 310+ Schools
Mymensingh: 230+ Schools
Remote Char Areas

Specialized boat schools and flexible learning centers for children in flood-prone river islands.

Tea Garden Communities

Dedicated primary schools providing mother-tongue education for children of tea estate workers.

Urban Resilience Schools

Shift-based learning centers in high-density urban slums catering to working children and dropouts.

Data-Driven Impact

Changing the Numbers

We believe in transparency. Here's a real-time look at how our programs are scaling across the divisions of Bangladesh.

4,500
Schools
Nationwide
1.2M+
Students
Active Enrolled
64
Districts
Coverage
12,500
Teachers Trained
Certified
52%
Female Participation
Girl Power

Division-wise Analysis (Student Enrollment)

Our Purpose

Building a foundation of hope, knowledge, and opportunity

Our Mission

Integrating out-of-school children back into mainstream education.

Our Vision

Equitable access to quality foundational learning for every child.

Objectives

Establishing learning centers and providing free education materials.

Our Values

Commitment to equality, transparency, and community empowerment.

Why Choose Ananda School?

Providing everything a child needs to succeed.

Free Education

No tuition fees, making education accessible to all.

Free Books

All learning materials and textbooks provided free of cost.

Scholarships

Stipends for attendance to support families.

Flexible Classes

Schedules tailored to accommodate working children.

Quality Learning

Trained teachers using interactive teaching methods.

Safe Environment

Community-run centers ensuring safety and inclusivity.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Our Partners

Backed by the strongest institutions to ensure lasting impact and widespread educational reform.

Government Initiative

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) and the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) are the driving forces behind this initiative, ensuring that alternative education is recognized and maintained at high standards.

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World Bank Partnership

With substantial financial and technical support from the World Bank, ROSC-III has successfully scaled across Bangladesh, providing stipends, training, and infrastructure to make second chance education a reality.

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Education Changes Lives

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