Education & Training Franchise in India (2026): 21 Verified Brands by Investment & Terms

Teaching or training delivered to learners, from toddlers to professionals.

21 brands listed21 with terms checkedPublished investment from ₹2.99 L

Browse by type

Preschools & Daycare (10)K-12 Schools (1)Tuition & Coaching (1)Abacus & Skill Enrichment (3)Spoken English & Languages (1)Computer & IT Training (4)Vocational & Professional Training (1)

Education & Training Franchises(21)

SIP Abacus

Education & Training

Abacus and mental-maths centres for children from Chennai's SIP Academy; ₹6–10 L incl. ₹2 L fee, 600–800 sq ft, 1,086 centres listed.

Investment

₹6 L - ₹10 L

CADD Centre

Education & Training

CAD and engineering-software training centres; ₹25–50 L investment, 1,200–1,500 sq ft, brand-stated 50–70% ROI and 12–18 month payback.

Investment

₹25 L - ₹50 L

Shemrock Schools

Education & Training

Shemrock preschool franchise: about ₹8–10 L ex-building for 1,500 sq ft. Claims 650+ branches; its own list shows 194 (181 marked 'Full Support'), Oct 2026.

Investment

₹8 L - ₹10 L

The Santa Kidz

Education & Training

Preschool franchise from ₹2.99 L (packages to ₹5 Cr), 'no royalty' but mandatory supplies, 30-year term. Franchisor files ₹2.2 L revenue; no school list.

Investment

₹2.99 L - ₹5 Cr

Partly published by the brand

T.I.M.E. Institute

Education & Training

T.I.M.E. coaching franchise: 500+ sq ft office, terms not published; our estimate ₹10–20 L* ex-fee. 170 offices claimed, 87 cities listed.

Investment

₹10 L - ₹20 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Foster Kids

Education & Training

Delhi preschool franchise: fee ₹1.5–2 L, setup from ₹2.5 L, no royalty. Claims 400+ centres; its list shows 91. Likely operator lost a franchisee case.

Investment

₹4 L - ₹4.5 L

Partly published by the brand

Jetking Infotrain

Education & Training

Jetking IT-training centre franchise; investment not published (our estimate ₹30–60 L). Royalty on gross revenue. 39 centres on its locator.

Investment

₹30 L - ₹60 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

AIITA (All India IT Association)

Education & Training

Computer-education study centres under Indore's All India IT Association: ₹75,000 fee, 500–600 sq ft, 6–8 computers, 1-year renewable licence.

Investment

₹5 L - ₹10 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Aptech

Education & Training

Aptech Learning IT-training centre franchise; investment not published (our estimate ₹20–40 L), 1,000 sq ft. 66 centres (Mar 2026).

Investment

₹20 L - ₹40 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Brainobrain

Education & Training

Chennai abacus programme for ages 4–14; est. ₹5–12 L* (no terms published); 1,000 franchises worldwide claimed; India count not published.

Investment

₹5 L - ₹12 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Cambridge Montessori Preschool and Daycare

Education & Training

Montessori preschool franchise: about 325 centres on its locator. Brand says Rs 10-12 lakh (up to Rs 1 crore in some cities), no royalty (kit pricing), ROI 40-50% (claimed).

Investment

₹10 L - ₹12 L

EuroKids

Education & Training

EuroKids preschool franchise: ₹15-20 lakh investment and 1,500 sq ft stated by the brand; fee and royalty not published. Parent rated Crisil A+ (Sep 2024).

Investment

₹15 L - ₹20 L

Fun Languages (LCF Clubs)

Education & Training

UK children's language-club franchisor since 1985 (formerly LCF Clubs); no India presence, only country master franchises, est. ₹20–30 L*.

Investment

₹20 L - ₹30 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Hello Kids

Education & Training

Preschool chain claiming 1,204 branches (its locator lists 497); FAQ: Rs 3.1-7.1 lakh investment, no royalty, fixed annual brand fee not published.

Investment

₹3.1 L - ₹7.1 L

Kidzee

Education & Training

Kidzee preschool franchise: ₹15-16 lakh and 2,000-3,000 sq ft stated; fee and royalty unpublished. Parent's auditor gave a qualified opinion and flagged going-concern doubt.

Investment

₹15 L - ₹16 L

Kreedo

Education & Training

Non-franchise preschool partner: your own-brand school with Kreedo's curriculum and lab, no royalty. Setup est. ₹12–24 L*; 3,500+ schools claimed.

Investment

₹12 L - ₹24 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Kumon India

Education & Training

Maths and English worksheet centres run by owner-Instructors; US$2,000 licence fee published, royalty and total cost not published. 114 India centres listed.

Investment

₹15 L - ₹25 L*

Estimate — not published by the brand

Makoons Pre-School

Education & Training

Makoons preschool franchise: Rs 12-25 lakh, 1,500+ sq ft and no royalty as stated by the brand; fee and term unpublished. Centre count not independently verified.

Investment

₹12 L - ₹25 L

Orchids The International School

Education & Training

No published franchise: K12 runs trust-owned schools as Orchids under 30-year-type agreements. 124 schools listed; FY25 loss ₹57.7 Cr.

Investment

Not published

The brand doesn't publish its investment

Not franchising

Pitman Training

Education & Training

UK career-training franchisor (since 1992) claiming 65+ centres, incl. one in Bangalore. UK terms: £130–200k capital, fee from £40k, 5+5-year term.

Investment

₹50 L - ₹1 Cr*

Estimate — not published by the brand

T.I.M.E. Kids Pre-Schools

Education & Training

Preschool chain from the T.I.M.E. coaching group: ₹10–15 L stated investment, 1,800 sq ft; 229 centres on its locator; fee and royalty unpublished.

Investment

₹10 L - ₹15 L

Education & Training Franchise Industry Overview in India

Market Size

We don't quote a market-size figure. The estimates that circulate come from consultancy and industry reports with different definitions, they can't be checked, and none tells you whether one outlet will make money. What we show instead: the published investment, royalty and payback claims of education brands whose terms we've checked, in the FAQs on this page and on each listing.

Growth Drivers

Demand comes from parents' spending on early education, school tuition and competitive-exam coaching, and from adults upskilling. Many brands now mix classroom and online teaching, and pre-schools and coaching centres are common franchise formats.

Top Success Factors

1Teacher quality — the brand's reputation rests on results, which depend on who you can hire and keep
2Honest, visible results — parents compare outcomes before they enrol
3Using every time slot well, since empty classrooms are the biggest waste of rent

Common Risks

!Rules for schools, pre-schools and coaching centres are set by states and can change — check the current local requirements before you commit
!Enrolment is seasonal, clustered around the new academic year, which strains cash flow in the off-season
!Free online content and low-cost apps put pressure on fees for basic subjects

Formats in Education & Training

Home & onlineHome tutoring centres, online coaching, career counselling

Small centresPre-schools and play schools, single-subject coaching, computer training

InstitutesMulti-subject coaching institutes, skill-development centres

SchoolsK-12 schools and affiliated campuses

Frequently Asked Questions About Education & Training Franchises

How much does a education & training franchise cost in India?

Among 11 education & training brands whose terms we've checked, the published investment (midpoint of each brand's range) is typically ₹8.5 L–₹18 L, with a median of ₹12.5 L. Check each listing for what the figure includes.

What royalty do education & training franchises charge?

Across 3 education & training brands that publish a royalty, it is typically 0–0% (median 0%). Check what it is charged on — sales or margin — and any marketing fee on top.

How do I judge a education & training franchise before investing?

Look past the brand's own numbers: check the franchisor's filed accounts, whether its outlet count matches its store locator, court or consumer cases, and talk to at least three franchisees who have run an outlet for two years or more. A franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.