With revolutionary changes happening in the social and economic structure of India, has intensified the need for universal early childhood education. Early childhood education has been internationally recognised as a crucial educational stage. This is because these crucial years determine a child’s growth in life, and lay the foundations for their learning and holistic development.
In an increasingly competitive global economy, both job-specific skills and “soft skills” such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, human talent and innovation are fundamental. Research shows that the development of these skills begins during the first few years of childhood.
Children usually develop the cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills that they need to succeed in life, in these early years only. According to UNICEF, several constitutional and policy provisions have been made in an effort to provide universal access to quality early childhood education. Thus, a business focusing on early childhood education can be highly lucrative.
Recently, Muse Global, an early childhood education franchise, founded by James Cameron, Suzy Amis Cameron and Rebecca Amis, is eyeing India for its expansion plans and is now actively seeking owners throughout the country.
Why Eyeing India?
A 2011 Census recorded 164 million children in India aged 0-6, which is larger than the entire population of Japan. As such, early childhood education has become a priority for many organizations in India. This is attracting many global education franchises to the country.
MUSE Global began offering franchising opportunities throughout the United States and internationally since last year, and India is one of several international locations and also the front-runner with MUSE Global expansion plans
Jeff King, CEO of MUSE Global, said, "India has a large population of children under the age of 6, which means the country is continuing to examine early childhood development opportunities. It's a perfect time to introduce MUSE School programming to the area."
Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Early education, once a non-existent, is soon emerging as one of the most lucrative industries in India. The increasing population of children between 0-6 is one of the obvious growth drivers of the industry. According to a report, there has been an increase of almost 80% in the adoption of early education products and services by both by urban population and rural population.
This encases the behemoth that this industry has become, and huge opportunities it beholds for entrepreneurs. MUSE Global is perfect for the business owner or educator who is dedicated to helping children and their community. Prospective owners all over the globe have been examining the benefits of a MUSE School franchise; a school dedicated to helping children explore their passions, learn core academics and focus on sustainability.
This is going to be a huge opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, thinking of venturing into the early education Industry.
