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Have you considered owning your own tutoring business but didn’t know how to get started? Do you have a calling to help children and youth along with finding solutions for parents? Do you want to save time and money by purchasing a turnkey business with support, branding and an excellent reputation? We are the franchise for you.
Since 1998 Beyond the Classroom has been offering in-home (and now online) tutoring for children in JK to Grade 12 in all subjects. In 2014 we established the franchise and currently have 12 locations serving families within Ontario and across Canada.
Our franchisees are dedicated, professional, knowledgeable and amazing people. Cathy Thompson, the founder and franchisor of Beyond the Classroom is extremely selective of the franchise partners who join the team to continue to provide excellence within the organization and across the system.
At Beyond the Classroom, each franchise partner has unlimited potential to make a difference in the lives of students in the area in which they serve along with creating a sustainable business model that is scalable.
Our strategic business model allows for continued growth and opportunity within the multi-billion dollar tutoring industry.
What if……
You could own a business you love AND balance your family commitments?
You could create a schedule around your life to make the most out of your days and have the balance you are craving?
Your business could impact the lives of many children and youth in your community?
You were a part of a supportive team of amazing business owners and had access to training and resources at your fingertips?
Image what’s possible for you owning a Beyond the Classroom franchise. We are here to help you grow your own business through our tried and true system that was established over 10 years ago.
As one of the first tutoring organizations in Canada, you benefit from our longevity in the industry and expertise. We are able to guide you through the process with ease and confidence.
Since the 1990’s Beyond the Classroom has been supporting children with their confidence and knowledge with academics. We have tried and true systems and support to help you establish your own location quickly.
Our focus is cultivating a team of successful business owners and in doing so, providing unsurpassed customer service to the families we work with.
Read and listen to what our franchise owners have to say
In choosing a franchise, Cheryl Vrkljan wanted to leverage her education and mental health background to support children and families. “I was initially drawn to Beyond the Classroom because it meshed perfectly with the things I value most in life: children, family, education, and connection.”
Despite the company’s growth and expansion, Vrkljan appreciates that the core value of helping children succeed in their own way remains the backbone of the organization. “It’s the reason that Beyond the Classroom attracts fabulous likeminded business owners, who just happen to all be other brilliant women!”
She says finding balance when running a business while raising a family is a challenge. “I am the primary caregiver for my family, and the reality is that most women still find themselves in this position, regardless of owing a business. I quickly had to learn to be very efficient in how I use my time, allocate my resources, and decide which activities to be involved in.”
Vrkljan fuels her success by surrounding herself with like-minded people, reading, meditating, and constant self-development. “I never stop learning and striving to know more because I know it helps me grow and expand my boundaries to be a better person and business owner.”
She says connecting to the purpose and values of a company is a metric of success. “Some important questions I would ask are: Do the core values of the franchise fit with your own core values? What systems are in place to support you as a business owner? What processes are in place to support you when things go wrong, and when things go well?”
-Franchise Canada Magazine, February 2020
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Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the Classroom offers in-home tutoring to children from JK through Grade 12, so it’s no surprise that families, and moms in particular, are at the centre of this franchise. Trish Petersen, owner of the South Mississauga, Ontario franchise, knows this firsthand. “Moms are our primary point of contact,” she says, “and being a part of a female-led organization and having the experience of raising children in the school system provides insight into what families are looking for.” Knowing what it’s like to be on the client side of the equation allows Petersen to see how Beyond the Classroom stands out in the busy tutoring marketplace. The empathy that comes from being a franchisee who is also a mom is key, providing greater understanding of what client-parents need.
Having franchisor Cathy Thompson as a mentor in the business has been invaluable for Petersen as well, especially in such a competitive marketplace. As Petersen was establishing her franchise, she was able to look to Thompson for support and a model for success: “As the business has grown, I always have that person who is steps ahead of me and has input on how to meet those challenges.”
Like Thompson, Petersen says she has an appreciation for the “softer side” of the business world, something crucial when dealing with families and children. “Focus on your own path and the history that led you there, all the things that are unique about your own brand, and let that speak and provide success for you,” Petersen encourages.
-Franchise Canada Magazine, February 20, 2019
Recent Awards & media
Cathy Thompson, the founder of Beyond the Classroom, talks about the key things she looks for in a franchisee.
Ontario Locations Now Available
- Aurora
- Barrie
- Cambridge
- Chatham-Kent
- Etobicoke
- Kitchener
- London
- Newmarket
- Oshawa
- Richmond Hill
- Waterloo
- Windsor-Essex
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Disclaimer: This information is not an offer to sell a franchise. Any franchise offer is made only after a Franchise Disclosure Document has been provided.
