Start a tutoring franchise in Malaysia

Under the Act, a franchisor must register its franchise with the Registrar of Franchises at the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living before selling, and a foreign franchisor needs the Registrar's approval. Franchisees must also register before they start operating. Any Malaysian rollout of Success Tutoring would need to complete these steps first, so check with a Malaysian lawyer.

A tuition centre is treated as a private educational institution under the Education Act 1996 and must be registered with the education authorities, usually through the state education department. You will also need premises approval and a business licence from the local council (PBT). Requirements differ between states, so confirm them early.

Kumon uses a worksheet-based self-learning method in which students practise independently and progress through levels. Success Tutoring is a membership-based programme led by tutors, covering K-12 English and Maths in modern, retail-style centres rather than a typical shoplot classroom. Our Kumon comparison explains which children each approach suits.

Renting a shoplot in Mont Kiara or Bangsar South is a very different proposition from Ipoh or Kuching, so costs depend on the territory. Franchise costs are on the investment schedule rather than in these answers. Allow for registration, council and professional fees in your plan.

No. Malaysia is a market where we would like to meet franchise partners and master franchise partners, and no centres have been announced. Early partners would work closely with head office on territories, registrations and launch marketing. You can register your interest on the available locations page.