Expansion on the West Coast: Best in Class Brings Premier Supplemental Education to Oakland

Math Tutor-Turned-Entrepreneur Kevin Lee Reopens Center Where He Tutored During College, His Second Best in Class Location in California  

OAKLAND, CA. –Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class), a top-of-the-line education enrichment program that focuses on math and English, is excited to announce the reopening of its Oakland location on August 31, 2013. Situated at 919 Harrison St. Suite B, Oakland, CA 94647, the owner of the Oakland center is local entrepreneur and longtime Best in Class tutor and franchisee, Kevin Lee. The reopening of the Oakland location is personally significant to Lee, as he previously tutored at the location while in college at the University of California – Berkeley.

“This opening indicates the progress and success we’ve seen on the West Coast,” said Hao Lam, Founder and CEO of Best in Class. “We’re looking forward to bringing strong curriculum and future success stories to the Oakland area. Our goal is to not only supplement and enhance the learning process, but to make sure students are given the necessary tools and resources they need to be prosperous in the future.”

Lee, a resident of Alameda County, has a long and successful history with the Best in Class brand.

While attending the University of California – Berkeley, Lee was a math and SAT tutor at the Oakland location. Upon graduating with degrees in both math and physics, Lee opened his first Best in Class franchise in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 2006 when he was only 26 years old. His Chinatown location continues to be extremely successful, serving hundreds of students annually. When Lee heard the Oakland territory was available, he jumped on the chance to own the location that initially launched his career with Best in Class.

“Best in Class is a brand I’ve grown up with and one I’m still very proud to be a part of. Being able to reopen the Oakland location has been a great personal achievement and I believe my success is a great indicator of the profound effect the curriculum has on our students,” Lee said. “I’ve seen great triumphs happen in the Best in Class classrooms and I hope to continue opening centers to provide a better education to students in my community.”

The newest opening is a stepping stone in Lee’s continuous relationship with Best in Class and he plans on opening new centers in the future. His current sights are set on a new school in Alameda County for 2014.

The brand’s ability to grow and develop successfully in both new and existing markets is owed to the recognizable achievements students have experienced at the centers. To motivate and help students develop comprehensive analytical skills, Lam has created programs that emphasize understanding and long-term retention through tailored curriculum. This attention to individualized needs has helped Best in Class position itself as the industry’s leading provider of complementary education to elementary, middle and high school students.

“Our growth and success is continuing to build, and after people experience the value of our unique program for themselves, I have no doubt we will proceed with expansion in California and across the country,” Lam said. “Quality education is the key element of Best in Class’ philosophy and our opening in Oakland will only elevate the opportunities we have to raise awareness and spread our process nationally.”

Best in Class currently has 21 centers open in California, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon and Washington. With franchising opportunities available in 46 states, the premier option in supplemental education shows no signs of slowing.

ABOUT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER

Based in Seattle, Best in Class ensures that it can “Give the Gift of a Lifetime,” and is dedicated to providing superior supplemental education to guarantee students’ individual success. The brand’s thoughtful methods, quality instructors and customizable approach have garnered great attention and traction in the educational market. Best in Class’ unique approach begins with CEO Hao Lam’s passion for teaching and his steadfast commitment to programs of the highest quality that produce results. With emphasis on closely monitored progress of well-designed curriculum and materials, students engage in critical thinking and gain skills that are vital for future professional and developmental achievement. The brand is looking for franchisees in 46 states, allowing the gift of education to spread into new markets. To learn more about the leading education franchise, please visit http://bestinclasseducation.com/.

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Best in Class Comes to the Midwest- Premier Supplemental Education Center to Open in Ohio

Entrepreneurial Couple Venu and Lakshmi Vylta Open First Center in Mason

MASON, OH –Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class), a top-of-the-line education enrichment program that focuses on math and English, is excited to announce the opening of their newest location in Mason, Ohio on September 14, 2013.

Husband and wife owners Venu and Lakshmi Vytla will be opening at 5142 Cedar Village Drive Mason, OH 45040. This will be the very first Best in Class location in the state of Ohio and the West Coast-based brand’s first center in the Midwest territory.

“Our expansion into Ohio is thrilling for us here at Best in Class; it is uncharted territory that we’re able to develop while bringing comprehensive curriculum to Ohio and establish a name for ourselves in the Midwest,” Hao Lam, Best in Class Founder and CEO said. “Through our partnership with Venu and Lakshmi, we hope to enhance the learning process and bring new students the necessary tools and resources they need to reach and exceed all their educational goals.”

Mr. Vytla is a graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology where he received his master’s degree in engineering. He and Lakshmi immigrated to the United States and soon the couple’s passion for education drove them to begin teaching math lessons out of their home. The couple started off by teaching K-6th grade level curriculum and as their at-home center grew, they began searching for an education enrichment brand to bring to the area.

“My wife and I have always been advocates of quality education and believe that building a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding leads children to infinite possibilities in the future,” Vytla said. “Best in Class was the perfect option for our community and we believe the high-quality curriculum and well-rounded tutoring methods the brand offers will help us continue providing quality tutoring services in Mason.”

Venu and Lakshmi plan on spearheading the brand’s growth in Ohio and open additional centers in the state once their flagship center in Mason is up and running. While having significant brand recognition in states like California and Washington, this is the first Best in Class center in the Midwest and will serve as the launching point for continued development into new territories.

The education brand’s ability to grow successfully in new markets is owed to dedicated franchisees in the system as well as the recognizable achievements students have experienced in previous locations. To motivate and help students develop comprehensive analytical skills, Lam has created curriculum and materials that emphasize understanding and long-term retention.  This attention to student’s individualized needs has helped Best in Class position itself as the industry’s leading provider of complementary education to elementary, middle, and high school students.

“This opening is a significant accomplishment for Best in Class and as our growth continues to build, we hope that more families across the United States will see the benefit and valuable results our educational programs are able to provide,” Lam said. “The Best in Class philosophy emphasizes our passion for teaching and our newest opening in Ohio will not only elevate our opportunities, but raise awareness of our process and help spread it nationally.”

Best in Class currently has 22 centers open in California, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington. With franchising opportunities available in 46 states, the premier option in supplemental education shows no signs of slowing.

ABOUT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER

Based in Seattle, Best in Class ensures that it can “Give the Gift of a Lifetime,” and is dedicated to providing superior supplemental education to guarantee students’ individual success. The brand’s thoughtful methods, quality instructors and customizable approach have garnered great attention and traction in the educational market. Best in Class’ unique approach begins with CEO Hao Lam’s passion for teaching and his steadfast commitment to programs of the highest quality that produce results. With emphasis on closely monitored progress of well-designed curriculum and materials, students engage in critical thinking and gain skills that are vital for future professional and developmental achievement. The brand is looking for franchisees in 46 states, allowing the gift of education to spread into new markets. To learn more about the leading education franchise, please visit http://bestinclasseducation.com/.

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Back to School: Best in Class Education Center Enters School Year with Eye on Growth

Proven Education Franchise Launches Plan to Increase National Presence

SEATTLE – For the past 19 years, Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class) has not only served as the brand’s name, but as the ultimate model and standard for success in the educational field.

The growing franchise’s success is the result of CEO and Chairman Hao Lam’s love for teaching fused with his profound approach to and delivery of student curriculum. Leaving Canada with only his pickup truck and an impending stack of student loans, Lam set his sights on Seattle. In 1995, he opened his first Best in Class center, committing himself to providing quality education to his students.

He has since grown the franchise to include centers in Washington, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon and California. With ambitious plans to open in 46 states, Best in Class shows no signs of slowing.

“Best in Class is not an educational business to me. It is a lifestyle that I have cultivated and put all my energy into since its inception,” Lam said. “My goal is to not only supplement and enrich the learning process, but to make sure that each student that comes to us is given the necessary personal attention he or she deserves. The success of our previous students proves to me that I’m in the right field. This is what I was meant to do.”

Focusing on the individual needs of students through its tailored curriculum, Best in Class is a top-of-the-line educational enrichment program that focuses on math and English. With close attention placed on standardized tests, including SAT, ACT, ITBS and CogAT, Best in Class is positioned as the industry’s passionate providers of complementary education to elementary, middle and high school students. To achieve the brand’s philosophy of motivating and helping students to develop comprehensive analytical skills, Lam has created programs that emphasize understanding and long-term retention. Best in Class invests tremendous time and resources into research and development, ensuring the most comprehensive and supportive materials. 

Aligning with its commitment as a top-tier educational program, all Best in Class educators must have college educations in their individual field of instruction, which is not a requirement at competing educational centers.

Many Best in Class students test in the top two percentile of their respective class, and student success stories range from JD degrees to Ph.D.’s. Teachers stay on top of each student’s progress by tracking their evaluations and projects from beginning to end and hand-grading all assignments. Best in Class also offers special support to students who are struggling, and helps them not only catch up to their classmates, but surpass them.

Hands-on instruction throughout the class period ensures that students achieve proficiency of the syllabus and concepts. In addition to professional assistance, Best in Class provides students with consistently updated educational materials to supplement verbal instruction, allowing teachers to measure progress and mastery of core curriculum.

“Our educational program is all-encompassing with enriched and ample study materials, weekly evaluations, thorough preparation and small classrooms to establish an area for individualized study and success,” Laura Samorano, Best in Class Operations Manager and Head of English Development, said. “Our faculty teaches because we wholeheartedly want to spread the gift of education, and the success of our students is of the utmost importance. Giving a child the skill set to be productive – both personally and professionally – is our ultimate reward.”

Best in Class also offers the best possible opportunity in the sector. With start-up costs ranging between $50,000 and $100,000 per center, Best in Class provides franchisees a minimal-risk option packaged with a rewarding experience. Scholastic materials are stored on an internal database and printed each week, so that inventory is minimized. Additionally, each franchisee is provided with territory protection; this ensures corporate support and abundant opportunity in local markets. The availability of many geographic regions and the quality of the brand set Best in Class apart as a premier option for future franchisees across the country.

“This is only the tip of the education iceberg. Our growth and success is continuing to build, and after people experience the quality of our unique program, I have no doubt we will be in business across the country,” Lam said. “Quality education is something that courses not only through Best in Class’ philosophy, but through our hearts, and our expansion will only elevate the opportunities we have to raise awareness and spread our process throughout the nation.”

ABOUT BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER

Based in Seattle, Best in Class ensures that it can “Give the Gift of a Lifetime,” and is dedicated to providing superior supplemental education to guarantee students’ individual success. The brand’s thoughtful methods, quality instructors and customizable approach have garnered great attention and traction in the educational market. Best in Class’ unique approach begins with CEO Hao Lam’s passion for teaching and his steadfast commitment to programs of the highest quality that produce results. With emphasis on closely monitored progress of well-designed curriculum and materials, students engage in critical thinking and gain skills that are vital for future professional and developmental achievement. The brand is looking for franchisees in 46 states, allowing the gift of education to spread into new markets. To learn more about the leading education franchise, please visit http://bestinclasseducation.com/.

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