Educational Support Industry Overview

Find your place in the tutoring industry with a Sylvan franchise

The educational support or supplemental education industry is an excellent choice for lucrative and fulfilling franchise opportunities. With the rise in demand for personalized education and learning solutions, there has never been a better time to join this dynamic sector, especially with a leading franchise like Sylvan Learning™.

With our proven education franchise model and tutoring programs, you can help students academically succeed while building a profitable business for yourself. Sylvan helps our franchisees stand out in the market with our multiple revenue streams, top brand recognition, and comprehensive support system.

Current market size and expected growth

Recent forecasts suggest that by 2030, the global private tutoring market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 105.98 billion. This growth will occur at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.01% from 2023 to 2030.

Additionally, the tutoring and test preparation market has grown steadily, with revenue reaching USD 12.5 billion in 2022. The market is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by factors such as increasing competition for college admissions, the need for remedial education and the growing emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Sylvan continues to lead this market with our personalized tutoring programs and innovative technology.

$815,079 2023 Average Gross Sales (*,**)
710+ Locations
45+ Years In Business

Key drivers of education franchise growth

What's leading this growth in the educational support industry?

The educational support industry is experiencing significant growth due to several factors that are reshaping how students learn and how parents seek out additional academic resources. Some of the primary drivers behind this growth include:

Academic Performance Concerns: Many students struggle to keep up with the pace and complexity of classroom instruction, leading parents to seek additional support to help their children succeed academically.
Competitive College Admissions: As competition for college admissions intensifies, students and parents turn to tutoring and test preparation services to improve grades, test scores and overall academic performance.
Emphasis on STEM Education: With the increasing demand for STEM skills in the workforce, parents and students seek supplemental education services to enhance their knowledge and competitiveness in these subjects.
Technological Advancements: Technology integration in education has made personalized learning more accessible and effective, driving demand for online tutoring and adaptive learning platforms.
Changing Education Landscape: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift toward online and hybrid learning models, creating new opportunities for supplemental education providers to support students and schools.

33% of Sylvan's owners have signed on since the pandemic, and there are no signs of slowing down. As families continue to find ways to support their children's academic needs, your role as a Sylvan Learning franchise owner becomes increasingly vital.

Comprehensive Academic Support Services

Tutoring
Our tutoring programs cover a range of subjects beyond math, including reading, writing, science, and foreign languages, to help students build strong academic skills.
Educational Programs
Our educational programs support students with online tutoring, homeschool support, AP preparation, report card improvement, and homework assistance.
Test Prep
Our test prep programs help students excel on exams like the SAT, ACT, IB, state tests, GRE, GED, ACCUPLACER, ASVAB, and high school placement tests.
Courses & Camps
Our courses and camps boost skills and academics in STEM, study skills, and various academic subjects.

The benefit of franchising in the supplemental education industry

The growing demand for supplemental education services has created significant opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to enter the industry through franchising. Franchise models offer several advantages, including:

Established Brand Recognition: Franchisees benefit from the brand awareness and established reputation of leading supplemental education providers.
Proven Business Model: Franchise systems provide a tested and refined business model, increasing the likelihood of success for new operators.
Comprehensive Support: Franchisors typically offer extensive training, marketing support and ongoing operational guidance to help franchisees succeed.

Sylvan, with its over 710 locations across the globe, 5,000 school relationships and over 45 years of experience helping students, is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for supplemental education services. By providing personalized tutoring and leveraging cutting-edge technology, our franchisees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their communities while building a thriving business in a growing industry.

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