Start a learning centre franchise

An established brand and business model
Voted one of the top 100 franchises in the UK
Over 300 learning centres across the UK
Low startup costs: £8,000 to £16,000 +VAT on average
UK Government-backed financing options available

Join the UK’s fastest growing learning centre franchise

We’re looking for like-minded and motivated individuals with the desire to start their own business helping children reach their full potential through maths and English tutoring. Beyond the financial rewards of opening a teaching franchise, the hard work pays off when parents share the significance of your role in helping their children to succeed.

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Book a free no-obligation chat with a member of our team to find out more about open a learning centre franchise

Benefits of opening a learning centre franchise

Outstanding tried and tested materials

Our maths and English learning programmes have been created by a team of qualified specialists, with a wealth of experience in the education sector.

Comprehensive training and support

As a franchise owner you will benefit from an intensive three-day training course, access to the ‘Operations Manual’, an extensive bank of resources to help you succeed.

Low start-up costs

The cost of opening a learning franchise varies, depending on where your tuition centre is situated. Your initial costs will cover: initial training, website page setup and access to the Centre Manager Portal.

A proven and profitable business model

First Class Learning's business model ensures you get a high percentage of profits, as your teaching class grows. You can choose the days and times that suit you.

Demonstrated automated marketing

We’ve optimised our online marketing strategy so that we have the combined online presence of all our 300 learning centres, investing heavily in SEO to ensure your centre is ranking high on search engines.

Your own protected online space

We will create your microsite within our national website, so that you can shout about your successes. Your personalised page shows off your learning centre and what you can offer.

Specialist Government-backed Franchise Financing options available

• Specialist Franchise Financing Options available

• Can fund up to 85% of initial investment

• Scheme is backed and underwritten by UK Government

• Based on the strength and track record of the FCL franchise model

• Attractive fixed interest rates

• Flexible terms

• Effectively allows deferral of majority of up-front investment over 3-5 years

• FCL provides full support with application process

Ready to talk?

Ready to start a learning centre franchise with us? Request a no-obligation callback on the form below.

A simple process

Opening a teaching franchise doesn't have to be complicated.

Chat to a franchise expert
Complete a simple application
Enjoy our free 'venue finding' service
Attend our expert training programme
Complete our 'franchise accelerator' process
We open your centre!

Hear from our learning centre franchisees

Franchising - a word from our Chief Executive

Our Chief Executive, Ed Hyslop, talks about the support available to new franchisees and how we help you get going. We also hear from two successful learning centre franchise managers (Simon Deacon, North Leeds and Rachel Holdom, Burnham-on-Sea) describing their experiences and how First Class Learning differs from the competition.

Why I chose FCL

Raxita Kantaria (St Johns Wood) talks about the life choice she made and the improvements to her work life balance when she left a job in the City to become a First Class Learning Centre Manager. Her lifestyle benefited as she became her own boss and put her family first – running a First Class Learning tuition centre was an ideal fit.

Why is First Class Learning for you?

We hear from Polly Warren (Brighton) who illustrates the benefits of the franchise world as an ex-teacher – being part of a larger organisation that has established branding, marketing and business model while receiving guidance and encouragement from the many other experienced Centre Managers in our network.

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Learning Centre Case Studies

With over 300 learning centres across the UK and Ireland, our network of Franchisees are proud to be part of the First Class Learning brand. Hear why a selection of tutors chose to start a business with FCL and what their experience has been, from onboarding to running a successful learning centre franchise.

Bishop's Stortford Case Study

Mark set up his tuition centre in March 2019 after deciding to take an early retirement package...

Darlington Case Study

Emma set up her first First Class Learning Centre in 2011 and has since gone on to open a second...

Penarth Case Study

Jenny set up her First Class Learning Penarth centre in 2017, after looking for a change in career direction...

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New franchisee FAQs

We regularly update our FAQs to help inform new franchisees of useful information. This ranges from simply 'how does franchising work' through to 'do I need to be a qualified teacher to run a tuition centre?' Click below to read more!

Speak to an expert

Request a no-obligation callback on the form below. Open your own learning centre franchise.

A simple process

Opening a learning franchise doesn't have to be complicated.

Chat to a franchise expert
Complete a simple application
Enjoy our free 'venue finding' service
Attend our expert training programme
Complete our 'franchise accelerator' process
We open your centre!

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