For meaningful & substantial bridge development in India, bridge education programme & activities are a must. CBA has its focus on this theme under its LEARN BRIDGE PLAY BRIDGE programme A franchisee model has been worked out, under which a Franchisee and CBA can come together to offer bridge education to potential learners of the game in India.

An individual or a group of individuals can be a Franchisee. Even an institution can be a franchisee of CBA. The Franchisee sets up a bridge academy and conduct bridge classes for beginners and intermediate players. The terms & conditions and the roles & responsibilities are defined in the MOU.

CBA prescribed fees will be charged by any franchisee. The franchisee has to adhere to the teaching programme & basic methodology that is standardized by CBA. Franchisee may appoint bridge teachers to conduct classes, either at his own premises or at other gymkhanas and clubs, with a tie up with such institutions . Once the franchisee & CBA sign the MOU, the details of such franchisee and his academy are publicized on CBA website.

Franchisee is responsible for all logistical requirements of his academy . CBA supports the academy through its publicity channels & means, with coaching manual & material. CBA may also conduct seminar for training teachers.

Franchisee & CBA to have revenue sharing agreement ( 80-20 ratio ) . Enrollment of students ,tuitions fees collection and deposition with CBA and payment to its own faculty , are done by the franchisee .

Basic Course Structure will be:

Beginners Course :

• Batch Duration: minimum 12 sessions , each of minimum of 150 minutes and maximum of 180 minutes . For Intermediate batch, minimum 4 sessions will be held, each of 3 hours.
• Scheduling: As decided by the franchisee, based on a venue and infrastructure availability.
• Eligibilty : Any Indian citizen of minimum 9 years of age.
• Tuition Fees : In Metros & Big cities.
  
  - Beginners Course : Rs. 2000 per person
  - Intermediate Course : Rs. 1000 per person
(50% discount for people below 25 years of age, conditions apply)