JEI Learning Center Among Franchise Connect's Top 100 Education Franchises

At JEI Learning Center®, we continuously strive to develop comprehensive franchising opportunities for aspiring business owners since the launch of their franchise program. That is why Franchise Connect listed us among the other Top 100 Education Franchises for Children’s Products and Services. Our franchisees are given opportunities to make an impact in their communities and receive comprehensive training while launching their businesses. Support from the Franchise Development team includes step-by-step guidance in terms of financial management, marketing, and operations. Another prominent feature of the JEI Learning Center franchise model is its royalty system. The organization rewards franchisees for early growth via quick-scaling discounts and low-cost royalties when certain volume growth-related goals are achieved. “Our growth is possible due to the franchise owners and our employees who all believe in the brand’s vision: ‘A Better Life Through Better Education’,” said JEI Learning Center®. JEI Learning Centers® are currently available in more than 500 locations worldwide. By iterating and perfecting their operations, they plan to keep adding new areas of expansion for their franchisees' consideration.   If you are interested in becoming a JEI Learning Center franchisee, email franchise@jeilearning.com or visit our franchising website* for more information. About JEI Learning Center Established in 1977, JEI is a multi-dimensional, educational organization that pursues ‘A Better Life Through Better Education’. JEI’s founder, Sung Hoon Park from South Korea, a visionary educator and entrepreneur with an innovative idea, developed the JEI Self Learning Method, which is a self-paced, individualized program that helps the student master mathematical and language concepts in small, easy-to-follow steps. The organization is also known for its Brain Safari program that strengthens the logical and analytical skills of students through nine different learning domains: Enhancing Creativity, Problem Solving, Linguistic Intelligence, Mathematical Intelligence, Spatial Intelligence, Memory Training, Analytical Reasoning, Disciplined Intelligence, and Logical Reasoning. *This is not an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy a JEI Learning Center franchise.

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Rian and his eagerness for a challenge

Rian Balachandran has been ahead of the math game for years. When he first started at the new JEI Learning Center in Allentown two years ago, he had just finished the first grade and couldn’t understand why he wasn’t that motivated in math. Then, he took our scientific diagnostic test for JEI Math and learned the reason: his skills actually placed him in the middle of second-grade math. “I grew more interested in math because of JEI Math,” Rian told JEI Learning Center when we reached out for an interview. He explained: “I learn very basic stuff in school, so JEI helps me by challenging me. For every school grade I enter, I will always be about two grades ahead [in math]. In the fifth grade, I’ll be learning seventh grade math. I like it like that. This makes me more interested in math and in harder problems.”   His JEI Instructors helped by encouraging him and explaining the concepts as many times as he needed to understand and master them before moving on to the next ones. Enrolling in JEI Math boosted his enjoyment of the subject as he learned things at his own advanced pace. He also appreciated the spiral structure of our workbooks, explaining, “I feel that I understand one workbook before I move onto the next workbook. If I don’t, I know I have to go over it. When I move on from each one, I feel satisfied and good about it.”   Each new workbook would provide a new challenge for him, as well, keeping him motivated and engaged. He said, “I’m not much of a competitive person, but I love to be challenged. That’s one of my favorite things. I love to be challenged.” His mother, Mrs. Pokhrel, also delighted in seeing her son challenging himself through our math program: “It’s definitely helped him. He gets bored if he’s not challenged. We worried there wasn’t enough to keep him motivated, but now we make sure he’s challenged and not bored by talking to the Director [and instructors] to see if they can help him. They have been very open about how he’s doing and sharing feedback. He’s been motivated with his work, and we have seen a lot of improvements in his math skills after he started going to JEI.”   His love for challenges is why he enjoys the annual Math Olympiad and pursuing extracurricular activities like blogging and coding. He started his blog, Rian's Pencil Paper, after he received a writing prompt about gratitude at school. A few months later, he decided to try JEI English as he was doing well in math but could use improvement in English. His instructor helped him with the blog, advising him on other types of posts he could write, such as book reviews.   For coding in particular, he was excited about how he could use his new math skills to work on the degrees and pixels. He talked about how he created a game of Tic-Tac-Toe through coding, using all that he learned in JEI Math, such as 90 degrees right is 270 degrees left. Precision is key as he explains, “If you change it by one degree, it will all spin a little bit.”   Mrs. Pokhrel talked about witnessing the positive effects of JEI Math on his overall cognitive ability: “Like he said, even for coding he can connect the dots [because of JEI Math]. You need to have the basic concepts right, and most of the coding at the end of the day comes down to math. It’s a lot of math problems and problem-solving. This is much more than him just sitting and answering questions. It brings out a lot of his analytical skills, so we have been very happy.” Mrs. Pokhrel added that Rian’s commitment is not only to his studies but also to his extracurriculars like karate. He is now a black-belt and has been training for nearly four years. Regarding all that he has on his plate, she said, “He really likes going to JEI. We talked about removing some things from his schedule, and he said he wanted to continue going to JEI.” As he continues learning with us, Rian is excited for a new school year coming up: “JEI makes me more confident in school because I learned the stuff [already at] JEI. Usually I try my best and remember the concepts from JEI, then I can actually believe in myself, get good grades, and pass the tests.” For the future, Rian will continue work on his personal projects, such as writing new content for his blog, and practicing karate, all on top of his rigorous studies! With his love for challenges and passion projects, it sounds like he’s already on the path to long-term success with his strong grasp on lifelong learning.   If you are also interested in setting your child on the path to success, call us today at (877) JEI-Math to speak with an expert in education about our programs like JEI Math and JEI English! You can also find a center near you today to schedule a diagnostic test. Check what level your child is at and how they can advance to the next level with Rian, Alicia, Sahana, and hundreds of other JEI students!

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Preparing for back to school when you don't know what to expect

It’s the season of barbecues, pool parties, and sunny skies! While you and your family are surely having a blast this summer, remember, time flies when you’re having fun. Before you know it, the back-to-school season will be upon us! Preparing for this normally consists of activities like shopping for supplies and clothes, but surely things will be different this time with the ongoing pandemic. Some of your preparation will look very much the same, like checking your child’s summer assignments, but other aspects will be new, like packing masks with your child’s lunch money and library books. Many states and local school districts have yet to decide between the stay-at-home “click” learning and the in-person “brick” learning; however, there are still ways you can prepare, even for the possible mix of both types of learning! “Click” Preparation The hallmarks of the 2019-2020 school year were virtual classrooms and the burden of “educator” falling on the shoulders of parents; this may very well continue into the new school year. While there wasn’t much time to prepare last time, there is plenty of time to prepare for the coming months! Here are some tips on handling a digital classroom environment: 1. Set up a separate study environment for your child. It can be harder for your child to focus when in the comfort of their own home, especially as it’s hard to mentally transition from school to after school with no physical movement. Make sure you set up an area in the house your child will recognize as a space and time to focus on school. It should be a quiet location void of distractions with a good connection to the internet and other devices, like a headset and printer, if necessary. 2. Prevent distractions, both on and offline. Even with a good study environment, your child might sign off mentally. It can be trickier to engage in a lesson without physically being there. Not to mention, the internet offers a lot of distractions. Consider blocking some websites or putting up parental controls during school hours. You could also make sure they do not have other devices like a phone, tablet, or television nearby, as well as provide a headset with a mic so that your child won’t be distracted by other noises. 3. Minimize screen time outside of classes. Because of online classes, your child may be staring at the screen for longer than normal. To give their eyes and mind a break, suggest that they step away from the screen as often as they can outside of school hours and necessary assignments. Digital breaks are highly encouraged to counteract an overstimulated mind. “Brick” Preparation Some schools may be planning to start the new year by inviting students back into the physical classrooms. However, there will be new protocols in place. Schools may prepare by limiting the number of students in the classrooms, rearranging desks, installing protective shields, and checking temperatures. In case your kid does head back to school, here’s how you, as the parent, can prepare: 1. Read up on all guidelines and protocols. It’s important to stay well informed. As schools prepare to open their doors again, they will likely provide all parents with guidelines and precautions that you and your child should follow. Make sure you understand how the school will be keeping all of their teachers and students safe during this time. If you have any concerns, such as your child is at high risk, address the school and/or a medical professional beforehand.   2. Pack the bags with all the safety necessities. Along with the usual school necessities like pens and paper, your child should make room in their bag for safety necessities like masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves. Explain to them the importance of using these materials correctly. For example, they shouldn’t share anything with others or touch the outside of their mask. They should also wash or discard if disposable, masks after frequent use. 3. Make sure your child understands safety measures. Reinforce the appropriate behavior and rules your child should follow during this time for the safety of themselves and those around them. Students should be able to socialize, but they should maintain a social distance of six feet and wear masks whenever possible. Your child should also perform good sanitation practices, like washing their hands for twenty seconds with soap as often as they can. Hybrid Preparation for Both In many towns, the school year is likely to be a combination of both “click” and “brick” styles of learning. Schools may flow from one type to the other based on the situation (e.g., start digitally then gradually move to the physical classrooms). There may also be staggered schedules, so part of the week is spent in school and the other at home.   It may be confusing, but there are ways you can prepare for this hybrid learning style: 1. Set up a consistent schedule.   Encourage your child to keep to a consistent sleep cycle to maintain good energy and focus levels. Your child may want to sleep in on days they do not have to get ready and commute to school. They may even sleep later the night before with this in mind. However, consistent sleep and wake times reduce feelings of exhaustion. That’s why it’s even recommended for children to wake up at the same time during the weekends.   2. Make sure that the schedule is very clear. Especially in cases when your child might go back to school on certain days and not others, keep organized to the best of your abilities to avoid confusion. This is extra important if you have more than one child whose schedule you need to keep track of. You should encourage your child to maintain their own schedule, but it helps that you double-check, especially if you need to arrange drop-offs and pickups. A good way to do this is to share an online calendar with the entire family or place a physical one at home where everyone will see it. 3. Help your child adjust to the changes. Constant changes in the school structure will understandably be confusing for children. Talk to your child and explain the differences in how they might take notes, turn in assignments, or navigate their class schedules. More than anything, be there for them emotionally through this complicated time by showing patience and understanding. Soothe them whenever they show signs of stress and gently remind them to take care of themselves and be considerate of others. The new school year will look different from previous ones, but you and your child can still prepare to the best of your abilities by following the tips above. Communicate openly with the school and teachers. Stay well informed, safe, and optimistic as you navigate a new and unconventional school year.   As much as we miss our students, JEI Learning Center will continue to offer our State Standard-aligned programs through JEI Remote Learning for the time being. If you are not yet enrolled, call (877) JEI-Math or find a center near you to further enrich your child’s education today. We wish that you all stay healthy during this time and continue to learn and flourish!

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