Franchise Asia APRIL 2015

Interview
understand before giving them hints. Instructors may also show
students example problems or previously studied material to
help them solve difficult problems on their own. In doing so,
students enjoy a sense of achievement and are able to master
new material independently.
■ For those interested in Kumon franchise, you
have Kumon Franchise Orientation. What does
this orientation cover? And who can join them?
There are specific procedures to apply for Kumon Franchise. The
first step is to send an official email to enquire on the Kumon
Franchise at franchise_opportunity@kumon.com.my. Kumon
Office will send the Franchise Application Form and contact
candidates for phone interview. Selected candidates will be invited
to attend Kumon Franchise Briefing and Franchise Orientation.
Assessment of suitability to become a Kumon Franchisee will be
carried out on both days. Candidates, who have gone through
initial assessment successfully, will be required to prepare a
Franchise Business Proposal and present to the Management
during the final interview. Candidates, who have successfully gone
through all of the above steps including the final interview, will be
invited for consecutive 5-weeks New Instructor Training.
■ Must one be a Kumon Instructor to become a
Kumon Franchisee?
Kumon Franchisee is a Kumon Instructor who has the
responsibilities for the operation and development of each
student in the Kumon Centre. Kumon Instructors are devoted to
each child’s development and growth. In order to give students
appropriate instruction, the Kumon Instructors monitors the
approach and progress each student makes to ensure they are
learning at an optimal level. Through close observation and
evaluation, Kumon Instructors determine the “just right” level
for the students, ensuring that students will always experience a
sense of achievement from their studies. Individualised instruction
is given to each student to ensure their appropriate learning level
is maintained.
Kumon Instructors continually reviews how each students develop
through their studies. This is then communicated back to the
student by praising them on their efforts and achievements to
maintain the motivation and feeling of success. The Instructor
regularly reports these development points back to parents so
their achievements are noted and recognised. Thus, one must be
a Kumon Instructor in order to become a Kumon Franchisee.
■ What are the criteria a prospective Kumon
Franchisee should have to join your franchise
family?
Kumon Franchisees must have reasonable business acumen,
able to multi-task; possess strong organisational skills and the
most important traits that we look for in a Kumon Franchisee is a
person with high passion and enthusiasm in nurturing students.
We welcome like-minded person who believes that each and
every child can soar beyond any imagined limit and find joy in
nurturing children. A person who is sensitive to positive changes
in a child, celebrates his or her success and continues to nurture
the pursuit of his or her potential.
A prospective candidate doesn’t have to be a teacher or have
teaching experience. Instead any person with higher tertiary
qualification in any discipline or professional with strong
Mathematics and English skills can join the Kumon Family.
However to become a successful Kumon Franchisee, it requires
dedication and full commitment to develop the Kumon Centre.
KEY FACTS
Company Name:
Kumon Education (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Address: Level 7, Menara Citibank, No. 165,
Jalan Ampang, 50450
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: 1800-88-1010
Website:
my.kumonglobal.com
Year Established: 1995
Country of Origin:
Japan
Contact Person:
Mr Chris Wang
Email Address:
franchise_opportunity@kumon.com.my
Type of Business:
Education (Mind Development Centre)
Types of Franchise Available: 1
Number of Units: 1
Size of Units:
Minimum 1000 sq ft
Franchise Fees:
Mathematics (RM6,000)
English (RM4,000)
Franchise Term (years): 5 years
Royalty: Provisional License Period (45%)
Full License (40%)
Marketing / A & P Fund: N/A
Estimated Initial Capital: RM50,000 to RM100,000
For more information on Kumon Franchise, please contact:
1800 88 1010 or email to: franchise_opportunity@kumon.com.my
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