Education and Training Franchise Opportunities Key Terms

Learn the lingo related to education and training franchise opportunities

An education and training franchise may be a smart investment move. Both kids and adults are in need of further education, whether to do well in school or to advance their career. Furthermore, many education and training franchises have a small startup cost when compared to other types of franchises. Kumon, Mathnasium and Berlitz, for example, are all popular franchises. Learn these key terms associated with education and training franchises to help you make your decision.

 

Kumon

Kumon is an after school program for children designed to improve reading and math skills. In addition to teaching the basics, Kumon aims to help students improve general study skills and foster a love of learning. Students come to the Kumon center for classes.
Try: Visit the Kumon site to learn more about their franchise opportunities.

Mathnasium

Mathnasium focuses on building math skills in students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. For a monthly fee, students can attend the learning center, where they play games to help reinforce mathematical concepts.
Try: Look at the frequently asked questions about opening a Mathnasium franchise to learn more.

Berlitz

Berlitz offers language learning programs, primarily for adults. The program teaches languages in situations that apply to real life, such as shopping or asking for directions. It is ideal for those that like to travel or who have to travel for business.
Try: Berlitz also offers franchising opportunities and you can learn more about it through their website.

In-home tutoring

Some education and training franchises offer "in-home tutoring", or tutoring directly in the student's home. This allows franchisees to run the business from their own home, thus reducing overhead costs. Subjects can be anything from basic school subjects to music lessons.
Try: ABC Tutors is an example of an educational franchise that offers in-home lessons.

No Child Left Behind

The No Child Left Behind Act aims to improve student performance. Organizations that help to achieve this, primarily through math, reading and writing programs, may be eligible for federal funds. To get these funds, the company must be an approved supplementary educational services provider.
Try: Learn more about the No Child Left Behind Act from the U.S. Department of Education. Some franchises, such as Club Z! are SES approved. This means that students can receive tutoring for free and the franchisee receives payment directly from the government.

Early learning

Early learning programs focus on teaching children that are under 5. These programs aim to prepare students for kindergarten. There are many early learning franchise programs available.
Try: Franchise.com discusses the Star Kids early learning program.

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