French – the language of love, cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance – and even architecture!
It’s spoken by over 300 million people worldwide, the second most widely learned foreign language after English, an official language in 29 countries, and the fifth most widely spoken language in the world.
Imagine sparking a passion for this beautiful language in young minds!
A French language franchise allows you to do just that – teach MFL French to kids while also becoming your own boss.
Whether you’re ready to say ‘au revoir’ to the 9-to-5, looking to earn some extra income, or fancy a change of career – if French is your forte, this blog post is for you!
Proficiency over fluency
Ignore the misconception that you need to have a degree in French or be a fluent French speaker in order to be good at teaching it to others.
While fluency is obviously beneficial, most children’s language franchises prioritise language proficiency, combined with a genuine enthusiasm for French culture and the ability to connect with young learners, over native-level fluency.
Because that’s where the magic of language learning happens!
A fulfilling franchise opportunity
Teaching MFL and specifically French to children can be a hugely rewarding career.
Forget conjugating verbs by rote: French language programmes for children are designed to be delightfully immersive and engaging experiences that give them firm foundations for the future – boosting their cognitive development, enhancing their social skills, and building their cultural awareness.
And as they learn to confidently navigate French phrases and songs, play games, understand stories, and respond to instructions in a new language, you’ll witness a growing confidence that extends far beyond the classroom.
If you’re teaching face-to-face parent and child classes, you’ll probably find the grown-ups will enjoy picking up new language skills, too.
And all that will be down to you! How’s that for job satisfaction?
The benefits of franchising over going it alone
Opting to buy a franchise, rather than starting an independent business from scratch, has a number of clear benefits.
All the hard work of turning a seed of an idea into a successful business has been done for you – someone else has had the sleepless nights, and invested the time and money, figuring it all out so you don’t have to!
You’ll benefit from an established brand, a positive reputation, help with business planning, comprehensive training, lesson plans and kit, proven marketing strategies, templates and systems, national marketing initiatives, and a supportive network of fellow franchisees.
Additionally, many French language franchises also offer financial help to make your dream business a reality.
And when you join a franchise, there’s always someone there for you – whether you need help, advice, encouragement, or simply someone to share your day or celebrate your successes with!
Build your ideal French language business
The beauty of a franchise is its never-ending flexibility – which means you can build a business that truly works for you and adapt it as your circumstances change.
Whether you prefer running in-person classes or delivering lessons online, and favour teaching MFL to preschool children over older children or teenagers, you can shape your business not only around your skillset and interests, but also your lifestyle and other commitments.
Many franchises offer a number of optional additional income streams, such as classes for nurseries and schools, birthday parties, or even merchandise sales such as digital downloads or branded t-shirts.
You can even decide if you want to handle all the MFL teaching yourself or build a team of passionate instructors to deliver classes for you.
There’s so much choice, and no two franchises are ever exactly the same for that very reason.
But rest assured that whichever model you choose, with a good franchisor behind you every step of the way you’ll get all the business training and support you need to thrive.
Find your perfect match
With its rich cultural heritage and global influence, no wonder there’s a growing demand for learning French in the UK.
Our website showcases a variety of exciting French language franchise opportunities, and there’s bound to be one that matches your preferences and ambitions.
Who knows – this could be the start of a rewarding journey of sharing your love of French with the next generation.
Bonne chance!