Open a Kumon centre

Becoming a franchisee

Kumon is looking for driven professionals who are passionate about education, children and helping them build a brighter future. Together with over 250,000 potential Kumon students across Dubai, you can turn that passion into a reality by running your own Kumon study centre where one doesn't already exist or is available because an existing Instructor is retiring.

You don't need a background in education to become a franchisee. Many of our Instructors have had careers in law, finance and business and have experienced the benefits of the Kumon programmes themselves through their own families

This is a full-time business opportunity where you will build and run your own business while also helping children fulfil their potential

You will become part of a network of Instructors that share best practice along with the satisfaction of making a difference to children in your local community

You'll have an Area Manager to offer advice and support in launching, running and marketing your Kumon study centre

There is a minimal start-up fee

What does it mean to be a Kumon franchisee?

Becoming a Kumon franchisee provides a unique opportunity to develop students through the Kumon programmes, as well as building your own study centre and business.

When you join the Kumon network of Instructors, your local Area Manager will work with you to get your study centre up and running as you prepare to start your training. We want to make sure you have what you need to succeed, so as well as two week's initial training, we'll supply you with the business model, the support of our Brand Marketing team, plus we will invest in your professional development with our ongoing instructional training.

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Kumon Quick Checker

Try our Quick Checker below to see if a Kumon franchise is right for you

Are you educated to degree level or equivalent?

Do you have the right to live and work in Dubai?

Are you passionate about education and helping students reach their potential?

Are you comfortable being your own boss and taking on the responsibility of running your own business?

We’re sorry, we can’t invite you for training if you don’t have a degree or equivalent qualification.

Sorry, Kumon Instructors need to be a UAE citizen or a permanent resident.

Being a Kumon Instructor means you have to manage all aspects of running a business. Please call our recruitment team on 04 354 6490 to discuss whether this is a suitable opportunity for you.

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What is Kumon?

The Kumon Institute of Education was founded in 1958 in Japan by Toru Kumon, both a parent and gifted maths teacher. He created what is now the Kumon Maths Programme for his son Takeshi to help him improve his ability in maths. Our programmes now develop English skills, as well as maths, and are constantly evolving, learning from students and Instructors, to make them as effective as possible. Kumon still stands firm to Toru Kumon’s founding principle: to help as many children as possible excel academically and realise their potential.

The Kumon Maths and English Programmes are complementary to work covered in school, building key skills and academic ability at the student’s own pace. Whilst Kumon does not follow any particular school curriculum, it does help students to build strong foundations that can help them to excel in all subjects at school.

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Our recruitment process

Enquire now

If you’re passionate about education and running your own business, fill out our enquiry form and we’ll contact you.

Make application

If you’re excited about the opportunity, you can make a formal application. If you have the right skills, we’ll invite you to attend a one-day Orientation Meeting.

Attend Orientation Meeting

Meet the Kumon team to be inspired by the Kumon Method of Learning, how we develop the potential in each child, and get to know how you can proceed to business set up.

Attend interviews/meetings with Regional Manager

Discuss your vision for your own Kumon study centre with a Kumon Regional Manager and discover how you can make this a reality.

Training

You’ll be given extensive ongoing training on the Kumon English and Maths Programmes over a 10-day training programme.

Open a centre

Your Kumon Area Manager will give you extensive support to help get you up and running. They are there to make sure you get off to a flying start.

Talk to one of our recruiters