The Franchise Opportunity
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy for children became the basis for further expansion and in 1989 the first franchised Academies were launched in Melbourne. Since then, the remainder of Australia and New Zealand have been introduced to the Helen O’Grady Academies as well as the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Korea, India, Africa, USA, Malta, Bosnia, Kosovo, Cyprus, PAKISTAN ,U.A.E. and South Africa. There are approximately 400 branches of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy operating throughout forty countries.
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy is the only organisation of its kind in the UK and had its origins in Australia 37 years ago.
In 1979, Helen O’Grady, a trained teacher, drama teacher and actress, hired a hall in a Perth suburb and commenced after school drama classes for children. Her aims were to provide a self-development through drama programme for children, to encourage:
- Enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life.
- Ongoing confidence.
- Improved self esteem.
- Skills in verbal communication.
- Effective social interaction.
Franchisees, all with an interest in academy, and possessing great energy, benefit from the widespread recognition, loyalty and support that the Academy receives wherever it operates. They also benefit from a stimulating, friendly and positive environment which provides them with outstanding job satisfaction.
Key Franchise Features
- Franchisees are fully trained in all aspects of the teaching, marketing and administration of our programme.
- Assistance is given to Franchisees in the selection of their area.
- All curriculum content and lesson plans are provided each term. Therefore, Franchisees are spared the time-consuming task of research and preparation of lessons.
- The academy franchise can be operated from home, with schools/studios established within the franchise territory.
- Hours of work are much convenient.
