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Teachers, escape the classroom

  • Use your amazing skill set and passion out of the classroom
  • Take advantage of a more flexible lifestyle
  • Get started quicker with a franchise
  • Rapid breakeven and positive return on investment within months
  • UK Government-backed financing options available
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Need a career change? Start a tutoring business with a First Class Learning franchise

We know how rewarding owning your own business can be, but it is also a big step. We can help you utilise your desire to help children reach their full potential. Offering you a new lifestyle, outside of the classroom.

With a First Class Learning franchise, we can give you all the tools & support you need to make the change from teacher to your new career and make your tutoring business a success, very quickly.

Frustrated with the school system? We have a unique business opportunity!

After the various lockdowns, demand for tuition is at an all time high. Opening a centre with First Class Learning is an opportunity to start an alternative career for teachers and lets you support your local community.

We are helping children catch up, which is equally a great business opportunity for you to get involved and put your amazing skills to good use, and a great career change for teachers.

There are lots of territories available all over the UK. Get in touch to speak to a franchise expert.

The perfect opportunity for teachers

• Get away from the stress and politics of schools

• Flexibility - Run a centre part time, or full time

• Choose your own hours - no more late nights marking!

• Use your passion for teaching and amazing skill set outside the classroom

• We’ll help you every step of the way - Always feel supported!

• No more lesson planning - Use our tried and tested resources and programmes

• Select your own venue

Benefits of joining First Class Learning

Outstanding tried and tested materials

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

Business training & support

This includes an intensive three-day training course, access to the ‘Operations Manual’, an extensive bank of resources to help you...

Low start-up costs

The cost of a franchise varies, depending on where your centre is situated. £8,000 to £16,000 +VAT on average. Your initial costs will cover: initial training, website page setup and access to the...

A proven and profitable business model

Our tutoring business model ensures you get a high percentage of profits, as your class grows. You can choose the days and...

Proven automated marketing

We’ve optimised our online marketing strategy so that we have the combined online presence of all our 300 centres, and...

Your own protected online space

We will create your microsite within our national website, so that you can shout about your successes. Your personalised centre page allows you to...

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

Let us help you get started with your new career

Still got questions? We know a career change can be daunting, that’s why at First Class Learning we’ll help you at every step. We have all the tools and resources to help make career changes for teachers.

Speak to an expert

Request a no-obligation callback on the form below.

A simple process

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

  • Chat to a franchise business expert

  • Complete a simple application

  • Enjoy our free 'venue finding' service

  • Attend our expert training programme

  • Complete our 'franchise accelerator' process

  • We open your tutoring centre!

Franchise Business Studies

With over 300 centres across the UK and Ireland, our business network of tutoring 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 tutoring business.

Bishop's Stortford Case Study

Mark set up his tuition business 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...

Speak to an expert

Request a no-obligation callback on the form below.

A simple process

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

  • Chat to a franchise business expert

  • Complete a simple application

  • Enjoy our free 'venue finding' service

  • Attend our expert training programme

  • Complete our 'franchise accelerator' process

  • We open your tutoring centre!

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