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Becoming a franchisee

Kumon is looking for driven professionals who are passionate about education, children and helping them build a brighter future. Together with all of the potential Kumon students across South Africa, 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 experience in other fields, and are themselves familiar with the benefits of the Kumon Programmes 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 
     
  • Through delivering both face to face and online classes, you'll help many families benefit from learning with our method.

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 Kumon Team, plus we will invest in your professional development with our ongoing instructional training.

 

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How much will it cost?

Explore the content below to learn more about the costs and rewards of owning your own Kumon Centre.
Establishing a Study Centre requires some capital outlay.  Exact costs are determined through the Business Plan process and depend on the area in question. Amounts shown here are a general indication, not exact figures.
 
  • A minimum start-up capital of approximately N$ 65 000,00 to 100 000,00.
 
  • This includes the equivalent of N$ 15 000,00 for your initial licence fee.
 
  • In the case of buying an existing franchise, an appreciation fee is paid to the outgoing Instructor for taking over their business.
  • You’ll charge a monthly fee per subject, and parents will pay you directly.

  • You’ll be aiming to have an average of 150-200 subjects in your centre.

  • You’ll pay Kumon a fixed cost royalty fee for each subject.

  • The royalty fee covers the Kumon learning materials and support.

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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 Namibia?

Do you have a driver’s licence?

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?

Do you have a minimum capital of the equivalent of R60 000,00 to start-up your own Kumon Centre?

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 Namibian citizen or a permanent resident.

Our Instructors need to have a driver’s licence. Please call our recruitment team on +27 11 459 2600 or email franchising@kumon.co.za to discuss whether this is a suitable opportunity for you.

Being a Kumon Instructor means you have to manage all aspects of running a business. Please call our recruitment team on +27 11 459 2600 or email franchising@kumon.co.za to discuss whether this is a suitable opportunity for you.

Being a Kumon Instructor means you have to manage all aspects of running a business. Please call our recruitment team on +27 11 459 2600 or email franchising@kumon.co.za to discuss whether this is a suitable opportunity for you.

You need at least the equivalent of R60 000,00 to open your own Kumon Centre.

Congratulations, you're exactly what we are looking for! Please fill out this form and request a call-back from our recruitment team.

Find Kumon franchise opportunities near you

Use our Search Feature to find opportunities to open, or take over, a Kumon Maths and English study centre in your local area.

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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 send you some information about becoming a Kumon franchisee.

Talk to one of our recruiters

We’ll organise a convenient time for you to talk to our Recruitment Team about becoming a Kumon franchisee to decide if it’s the right choice for you.

Send formal application

If you’re excited about the opportunity, you can send in your application form and CV. If you have the right skills we’ll invite you to attend an 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 how you can turn this into a profitable business proposition.

Attend a meeting with the Kumon Team

Discuss your vision for your own Kumon study centre with the Kumon Team and discover how you can make this a reality using our easy to follow but detailed Kumon business plan template.

Financial and other safeguarding checks

If you decide to go for it and start the exciting process of becoming a Kumon Instructor, then we will require certain financial and other documentation from you.

Training

You’ll be given extensive ongoing training on the Kumon English and Maths Programmes over a two week period at our offices in Johannesburg.

Open your 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 great start.

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Browse our help topics

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Becoming an Instructor

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