Direct English Cost Comparisons

About Direct English

The global market for English language services is estimated to be worth $15billion per year. The demand for English language training has never been higher, and neither have the potential profits to be made.

Linguaphone Group has an extensive network of franchised partners around the world, offering adult English language courses via Direct English and children's English courses under the Pingu's English brand. We are always seeking successful strategic partners to join our global network of Master Franchisees. Whether you are an existing training or language provider, a well-established distributor in your market, or an entrepreneur looking for a new and rewarding business opportunity, we would like to hear from you. You can also contact us if you are interested in Unit Franchisee opportunities for a particular region of your country.

Adult Education & Training Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Direct English against other Adult Education & Training franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Direct English with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
911 Driving School $25,000 $75,000-$150,000
A.D. Banker & Company - Training Centers $8,900-$36,400 12% $26,900-$79,100
Academy of Learning Career College $40,000-$85,000 Varies 4% $240,000-$495,000
Alexander Language Schools $30,000-$60,000 7% to 15% $50,000-$250,000
All Star Driver Education $25,000 $42,400-$65,500
Australasian College of Natural Therapies $261,000 20% $460,000-$1,000,000
Berlitz $40,000 7.5% 2% $150,000-$300,000
BigGyan Cloud eLearning N/A $6667/year $22,222
Bragnam $30,000 15% $30000 $30,000-$100,000
Citizens Against Crime $6,000-$12,500 3%-6% $12,500-$25,000
Class 101 $32,900 8% 2% $45,950-$63,450
CLLC N/A 10% $190,000-And Up
CPR Services $7,500 $13,300-$16,900
Dale Carnegie Training $20,000-$65,000 4.5% -12% 3% $93,400-$245,800
DEI Sales Training Systems $50,000 7% $80,000-$100,000
ELS Language Centers $30,000 $150,000-$300,000
Futura N/A $33,000-$45,000
Grade Learning $30,000 10% $85,000-$100,000
Grade Math Programs $10,000 10% $15,000
Honors Learning Center $15,000 $49,000-$54,000
International Dancesport Studios $37,000 10% $58,500-$79,700
JEI Self-Learning Centers $22,500 $23-$33/subject/mo. $1-$3/subj/mo $69,500-$115,000
LA BOXING $25,000 6% 2% $200,000
Made Sewing $29,000 $44,100-$64,450
Odyssey Art Centers $24,000 6% $28,700-$56,200
Omega Learning Center $49,900 8% 5%Local+2%Nat'l $123,650-$183,643
Sandler Training $79,000 $1.2K/mo. $435/mo. $97,525-$114,500
Scholars Education Centre N/A 10% 4% $90,000-$130,000
School of Rock $49,900 8% 3% $271,500-$494,100
Stemtree $39,500 8% 2% $83,800-$149,800
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy N/A $4,300 Monthly $470 Monthly $316,900-$598,500
Tracy Learning $35,000 $72,200-$100,000
Ultimate Drivers $5,000-$7,500 $45,000-$65,000
Viva the Chef $35,000 6% $200,000-$500,000
Wall Street Institute, The N/A $250,000