FUTUREKIDS was founded in 1983 with the belief that learning computer skills would be just as important as learning how to read and write. Today, that vision is alive with well over 750 FUTUREKIDS franchises operating in more than 75 countries throughout the world.

FUTUREKIDS teaches children and adults computer fluency through an innovative, proprietary computer curriculum. From our roots in learning centres to our entry into the independent and state school sector,we continue to fill an important need for a systematic approach to teaching computer skills that involves both students and teachers.

According to Government Statistics, by the turn of the century, 60% of available jobs will require skills currently held only by 20% of today's work force. This fact alone makes owning a FUTUREKIDS franchise such a timely opportunity.

d. WEEKLY CLASSES:

Providing ongoing computer education to children, teachers and adults at a dedicated learning centre or other on-location facilities.

e. COMPUTER CAMPS:

Providing week-long theme and event focused computer learning experiences for children during school holiday periods.

f. ADULT CLASSES:

Providing computer education to parents, professionals, business executives, company employees and other adults.

THE FUTUREKIDS BUSINESS SYSTEM

A FUTUREKIDS franchise owner provides computer literacy education to children, teachers and adults using a proprietary curriculum and teaching methodology that is unparalleled in the field of education.

There are six revenue components available to the FUTUREKIDS Franchisee today:

a. TURNKEY SCHOOL PROGRAMMES:

Providing curriculum, teachers, equipment, software and ongoing consulting services to schools to deliver computer training as part of their regular school day schedule.

b. CURRICULUM LICENSING:

Providing curriculum and consulting services to schools, and training their teachers to deliver our curriculum as part of their regular school day schedule.

c. ON-LOCATION PROGRAMMES:

Providing computer education to children, teachers and adults outside of their regular school day at state schools, independent schools, pre-schools, nurseries, community centres, business locations and similar facilities.

What makes FUTUREKIDS so unique is both what we teach and how we teach it: Our curriculum is written and updated continuously to address the latest technology standards. Each unit of education focuses on multiple technology areas such as word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, programming and multimedia. A unit also features an academic focus like Maths, Science, English or Humanities. Finally, the units are wrapped together in a central curricular theme.

FUTUREKIDS students learn to communicate, collaborate, express themselves, access and process information from this new technology.

After joining the FUTUREKIDS organisation, you'll attend a comprehensive and intensive two-week training programme at our headquarters in Los Angeles. There you'll become familiar with our product, marketing and implementation strategies for each component of the FUTUREKIDS business. From business planning to pricing and staffing, you'll leave with the knowledge you need to build your business.

Following your initial training, you'll receive follow-up consulting and support during the initial launch and ongoing development of your business. Franchisee meetings as well as an annual international convention are also opportunities to stay in touch with the latest development in the business and network with your peers.

As part of our ongoing support, FUTUREKIDS has developed its own private intranet, linking our franchisees across the world with

each other and corporate management.

The leading edge system features exclusive franchisee and school forums allowing FUTUREKIDS affiliates, staff, teachers and member schools to interact and share information on all elements of the business.

Everything from marketing materials, press releases, curriculum updates and more are available online, 24 hours per day, and are updated continuously.

FUTUREKIDS continues to invest literally millions of pounds in the ongoing development of products, programmes, tools and systems that meet the need of the growing technology education market. With our growing Franchise network and support system, we continue to set the standard for providing computer education worldwide.

THE PROFILE OF A SUCCESSFUL FUTUREKIDS FRANCHISE OWNER

We have found through the years that a combination of the following skills can greatly enhance the likelihood for success:

Sales and marketing Experience

General Business Management Experience

Familiarity With Computers

An Interest in Children and Education

Sufficient Operating Capital

Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit

If you have what it takes, and you want to participate in the growth of this exploding field, then the time to act is now. In technology, education and business, you're constantly moving forward. There is no such thing as standing still.

At FUTUREKIDS, we're not only moving forward. We're leading the way.

If FUTUREKIDS is an opportunity you would like to know more about, then we would like to know more about you.

Call us today as your first step towards building a new business and the future of a generation.