ABOUT KIP MCGRATH

History

After having taught in small country towns for several years as a young couple, Kip and Dugnija McGrath moved to a larger town in New South Wales in 1973. The tutoring business began there because they had bought a home which was beyond their means as teachers and they needed to supplement their income. At first Kip went to the students homes. This proved to be difficult. They decided to set up a tutoring centre in the garage of their home. At first only reading was taught. As the demand increased people also asked for tuition in Maths. They moved the centre to professional premises and began expanding. Materials for the centres were purpose written, trialed and tested. Computer programs were developed. Every student was given a full diagnostic assessment before tutoring began. Before long six centres were established throughout the region. Excellent, caring teachers were employed in the centres to assist students with any learning difficulties. Parents were kept informed of their children's progress throughout their attendance.

After 15 years, the core materials for the centres had been written and their success proven. It became obvious that franchising was the next step in growing the business.