The Asian EFL Journal
Business Division
TESOL Global Franchising
(email)

The Asian EFL Journal has been holding monthly TESOL Certificate courses in Korea for 7 years. Each course has been limited to 45 students. As of mid 2009, over 100 applications are received monthly to do the TESOL certificate. Courses range from short intensive courses to 120 hour courses. Fees per student range from U.S. $610 for a short course to U.S. $1,300 for the longer courses. Gross income ranges from U.S.$24,000 to $54,000 based on the above numbers.

The Asian EFL Journal TESOL Division is now offering franchise opportunities.

The Asian EFL Journal TESOL Certificate has become internationally unique because:-
a) it is backed by a leading second language acquisition research journal
b) has over 120 editors supporting the journal, many internationally famous in ESL and EFL
c) is the only international course that is backed by global EFL ESL conferences and a continual updating of materials
d) supported by universities
e) at the leading edge of second language acquisition knowledge

The Asian EFL Journal (Franchisor) will provide to the franchisee:-
a) provide logos
b) provide course materials
c) provide academic research materials
d) international advertising
e) signed certificates for all successful applicants
f) will provide a second I-TAA certificate to each applicant
g) one week's direct attendance help to establish the programs
h) support as needed including attending at first TESOL course to help and guide
i) a one time franchise fee for 3 years with option to extend 2 years included

The Franchisee may:-
a) run as many courses per year as they wish
b) provide a locally produced certificate for successful applicants
c) establish their own country specific web site using Asian EFL Journal logos and materials
d) have an option for a country exclusive franchise
e) set their own course pricing
f) set their own course content as approved
g) produce tailor made programs for local conditions
h) conference support
i) may offer on-line courses or combined with part on-line
j) on-sell

Costs:-
a) Exclusive country franchise fee (POA)
-or-
b) Non exclusive country franchise fee (POA)
c) Per student fee of $40.00
d) I-TAA inspection after every two years

Franchisee's marketable income consists of:-
a) student fee (less $40 per student)
b) all material and book sales prepared by Franchisee
c) commissions etc from sales of 3rd party text book
d) other course derived income

Franchisees expected costs per TESOL Course:-
a) cost of premises for training
b) teachers wages
c) local advertising
d) local taxes and company fees
e) other miscellaneous costs connected with course

Buying a TESOL franchise. Future Trends
The following is a list taken in early September 2009 of countries who read the Asian EFL Journal. Statistics show that English learning is prevalent in almost all countries. Thus - who will teach the teachers? Universities - and TESOL providers.

Those in the EFL ESL profession and who are interested in establishing a TESOL business should contact in the 1st instance the Marketing Director at the Asian EFL Journal (email)

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