Tutor Doctor

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– Joined 2013

For over two decades, Tutor Doctor has stood at the forefront of personalised tutoring, cementing our position as the market leader in one-to-one, in-home, and online learning. With more than 7 million hours of tuition delivered across 12 countries, our commitment to educational excellence is unrivalled.

Launched in the UK in 2008, our business model has almost exclusively been with private families. What this means is that we have provided private tuition, for all ages, subjects and abilities, including primary, SATs, 11+, common entrance, GCSE, AS/A2 Level, degree subjects, learning difficulties and languages.

Most importantly, based on information gathered during our free consultation service, our DBS-checked tutors are matched by skill set, personality and aptitude to the student they are tutoring.

Whether it’s for exams and revision techniques, building confidence or helping students who are falling behind, individual private tutoring is the answer.

Working primarily from home means your overheads will remain low as no premises, equipment, leases or inventory are involved. Tutor Doctor provides the tools and strategies to generate leads and connect you to its lead-generation partners, who can help you get your business off the ground.

Expected returns after two years vary; however, it is our priority to give you as much support as you need to turn your franchise into a profitable and successful business. Moreover, field research has revealed that franchisees following our proven model consistently have enjoyed high, and early returns, as well as compounding recurring revenues.

What Makes Tutor Doctor Outstanding? 

  • Our service is highly personalised. A one-size-fits-all strategy isn’t what we do. We carefully match tutors to students and have a creative approach tailored to each child.
  • We are local. Our franchise owners get in touch with the challenges parents, schools, and their communities face while positively impacting those around them.
  • More than tutoring. From our X-Skills Programme to providing cognitive testing, we are equipping students with vital life skills, to regular session reports keeping parents up to date, to our recruitment process bringing in only the best tutors – we do so much more than homework help. We are also an active Corporate Member of The Tutors’ Association, working closely with them to further the tutoring profession and standards in the UK.
  • Award Winning. We hold the title as the #1 education franchise in the UK, and have been listed in the Elite Franchise Top 100 every year since its inception. And what’s more, Tutor Doctor was Highly Commended in the Best Children’s Services & Education Franchise at the 2021 Global Franchise Awards. We are also finalist for The Tutors’ Association (TTA) 2024 award and bfa’s 2024 Traiblazer award.

Working with Schools and Local Authorities

Our second line of business allows Tutor Doctor franchisees to support a huge number of students through schools and local authorities by reaching those who have no other way to access our services.  The result has been sustained growth for franchisees, with a network turnover increase of 114% and national recognition of our efforts by franchising and education bodies alike.

We currently have 570+ school partners and have reached  5,900+ students delivering 65,145 tuition hours for schools this academic year.

It was never a real big drive to leave corporate because it does have its ups, but it certainly has its downs. The idea of Tutor Doctor being an autonomous business and having the ability to help others in previous guises and businesses doesn’t give you the same feeling as you do with Tudor Doctor to actually help others, and you feel like that. It’s something that’s very rewarding, which is completely different from working in the corporate world.

Certainly, one of the things that we’ve really enjoyed this year is getting more into the B2B side of the business, which has now opened lots of opportunities. And that’s exciting.

Jon and Mia O’Malley – York

Training

We have unparalleled training, tools and support, and have spent the last two decades perfecting a comprehensive onboarding process to help our franchisees get their businesses up and tutoring as quickly as possible.

Our proven system for franchisee success includes preparing our franchisees for business ownership and assigning each franchisee a business coach who works closely with you throughout your first year in all aspects of the business.

After your first year of business, you can choose the type of ongoing support that fits your needs best. Get help when and where you need it with Specialist Support or participate in our Active Coaching Programme, which will give you access to one-to-one coaching to guide you through your next year of operation or parner with a franchise mentor.

What will I do as a Franchisee

As a Tutor Doctor franchisee, no two days are ever the same. Your day is filled with diverse tasks that keep you engaged and connected with your community.

Client Care: Clients are the backbone of your business. From the first call or email to the consultation and tutoring sessions, you offer a white-glove, personalised service that needs to reassure your clients that they made the right choice.

Recruitment and Training: You don’t need to have a background in education to own a Tutor Doctor franchise, but you do need to hire qualified tutors. You’ll need to ensure that your team is equipped to deliver top-notch tutoring services to families.

Marketing: Community marketing is essential to success for a small business owner. Being engaged in your community not only promotes your business but also demonstrates your commitment to the families within your area.

Review and Planning: Part of running your business is regularly reviewing and planning to improve upon your success. With the help of your business coach, you’ll work to reach your goals and desires.

“Owning my own business was something I always aspired to, and the values of Tutor Doctor really resonated with me. Particularly the emphasis on the community engagement and the student centric approach.

I have had Some fantastic experiences with home office support. They they’re just so helpful, they’re always there. They’re incredibly responsive, they address any queries that you have. They’re always on hand to help. And the business coaching support is invaluable.  My business Coach wealth of knowledge has played a really critical role in these early months and he’s helped my business understanding, and just where I need to be going.”

Nicola Brough, Doncaster

 

Are You Ready to Change the Trajectory of Students’ Lives?

If you’re passionate about impacting students’ lives, serving your local community and want to build a successful business, now is the time to invest in a Tutor Doctor franchise!

There’s an opportunity to be seized both now, and in the future. We truly believe that we can be part of that catalyst for change… would you care to join us?

Key Information

Start-Up Cost:

£38,000+

Franchise Type:

Home based

Sector Type:

Education & Tuition

Investment Type:

Start-up Franchise

Market:

B2B & B2C

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