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Lingotot - An Exciting Children's Franchise Opportunity

About Lingotot

  • Lingotot was established in the UK in 2010 by Angela Sterling, a fully qualified languages head teacher who worked for Newcastle and Southampton universities researching language acquisition at different ages. When she first founded the company, Angela wanted to give children the opportunity to experience and explore new languages and cultures while reaping the all-round benefits of language-learning on their way to global citizenship.
  • Since the BBC attended Angela’s first ever class, the business has seen rapid growth and we now teach around 20,000 children per week via our network of over 30 franchisees who are achieving the level of flexibility and success that they want.
  • We recognise that the ongoing success of our franchise network requires continuous support and we are dedicated to supporting and encouraging our franchisees.
  • Our first Irish franchise opened in South Dublin in May 2018. Our franchisees in Ireland teach in primary after schools, community classes as well as facilitate the Department of Education primary languages curriculum for 3rd to 6th classes.

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Our Approach


Lingotot is proud to teach our multi award-winning language classes to thousands of children each and every week. The Lingotot method makes use of active, communicative and interactive language acquisition teaching methods which come naturally to young learners. Learning is through songs, stories, games, drama and play. When you join the Lingotot family you enter a friendly and professional network from a range of different backgrounds who all share a common purpose: Making language learning child’s play.

Why Choose Lingotot?

  • Complete Flexibility: Choose your own languages, classes, work patterns and even if you want to teach at all! - Mornings can include classes in the community, nurseries or primary schools. Afternoons, language classes in after-school clubs or other group sessions.
  • Low start-up costs: Lingotot is a mobile business so classes are run in nurseries, schools and the community, no large expense required on setting up dedicated premises. The only large investment required is the initial franchise fee of €4,800 (+VAT). We also accept divided payments:
    • upon application (fully refundable if you do not proceed)
    • when you sign your franchise agreement
    • upon training
    • when you launch your business
  • Fast Growing Brand Renowned for Quality: We are proud to be a member of the British Franchise Association (BFA) and Irish Franchise Association (IFA) . Lingotot is the only children’s language franchise to offer teaching qualifications for staff accredited by NCFE Cache in addition to qualifications for our children.
  • Excellent Training and Support: Franchisees also benefit from a Franchise Business Qualification and further certificates in safeguarding, data protection, first aid etc. Some training is online, and you will attend an intensive business training weekend. This is followed with regular 1:1 mentoring and 3 months of handholding. Behind the scenes we operate our award-winning intranet, LingoHub. LingoHub provides access to all back office functions from class booking to financial data. All further training is free and includes mentoring, personalised reports, monthly training via webinar and much more!
  • Multi-Language Support: Full support for 8 languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Mandarin, Arabic & Irish.
  • Award winning curriculum : With over 2,500 lesson plans at hand, spanning all age groups and varying ability levels, Lingotot is able to instil a love of languages in children whilst enabling progress and competence in reading, listening, oral and written comprehension.  For the older age groups our classes boost their confidence by giving them a head start in their language learning experience in secondary school .
  • Proven Track Record: Lingotot first started to franchise in 2011 with the launch of its first pilot units. The company released franchises UK-wide in 2012 and now boasts a network of over 30 franchisees which directly employ a further 80 teachers.
  • Growing Focus by Parents and the Government: The benefits to children of the early learning of languages is being increasingly recognised by both parents and the Irish Government.  Lingotot is currently languages facilitator in over 30 primary schools granted the 10 week ' Languages Sampler Module’. This initiative by the Department of Education, organised by Post Primary Languages Ireland,  gives pupils an early experience of a foreign language and further expands their awareness of the diverse languages and cultures.  Lingotot is a specialist provider of a skill set parents increasingly recognise as key for their social and cultural awareness as well as academic achievements. The ‘growth mindset’ of children learning languages has spill-over benefits for their wider education. 
  • Sustainable business model: Some studies show that franchises have a success rate of approximately 90 percent as compared to only about 15 percent for businesses that are started from the ground up.
  • Variety of income streams: Including baby groups, pre-school classes, extra-curricular clubs, holiday camps, Generations classes in care homes, LingoStars drama, online classes, LingoChoir, LingoChat courses for adults.
  • Family owned business: We are invested in your success as the brand is very close to our hearts and your success is our success. We genuinely call ourselves The Lingotot Family!
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What do I get for my investment?


Each franchisee is awarded an exclusive and protected territory. Lingotot offers a strong mentoring programme not only at the initial stages of training but throughout the 5 year term. The dedicated HQ team is available to the network full time for administrative, education, marketing and operational support.

Initial training includes an intensive 2-day programme in Dublin introducing all aspects of the operations manual, aiding new franchisees with their business plans, marketing strategies, teaching certifications and business launches if needed.

Other benefits include:

  • Responsive helpdesk
  • Ongoing CPD opportunities and monthly network webinars
  • Facebook business page
  • On-going local support
  • Design of localised marketing material for all income streams
  • Access to detailed operational manuals

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Minimum Investment
€4,800 + VAT
Lingotot News

Lingotot Named a Top 100 UK Franchise for the Fifth Consecutive Year

January 09, 2025| Franchise News
Lingotot is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) list for the fifth year in a row.

Lingotot Wins 5 Star Franchise Satisfaction Award with 95% Franchisee Approval

January 09, 2025| Franchise News
Lingotot has achieved the prestigious 5 Star Franchise Satisfaction Award from WorkBuzz, one of the most respected benchmarks in the franchise industry

Lingotot Named Best Franchise in Children's Services 2024

January 09, 2025| Franchise News
Lingotot has been crowned Best Franchise in Children's Services at the 2024 Best Franchise Awards. The award, announced at the British Franchise Association’s (BFA) annual conference, was sponsored by Lloyds Bank.
Lingotot Success Stories

Lingotot Teacher "Brailled" It In Spanish!

Lingotot is proud to share the inspirational story of Amy, who has been teaching Spanish to Frazer, a blind student, for the past four years.

Lucy Celebrates 10 Years with Lingotot Darlington

Lucy from Lingotot Darlington is celebrating a significant milestone—ten years of teaching languages to children in the area! Over the last decade, Lucy has committed herself to making language learning an enjoyable experience for children across the Darlington area.
Lingotot Testimonials
After a long search for new business opportunities, I came across Lingotot in a franchise trade online publication and it immediately caught my eye. I delved into the company in a lot of detail, its incredible founder Angela Sterling and the also fabulous Master Franchisor in Ireland, Sofia Colas, and I thought ‘I like what I am seeing’…two ladies with incredible backgrounds growing a business that brings together the languages I love and the challenge of owning my own business. I had to give it a go. Once I had an opportunity to meet Sofia and have detailed conversations about the business, it struck me the enthusiasm she transmitted for the business, for Angela and the rest of the franchisees. Also, as Sofia had a solid corporate background behind her, I knew I was in great company to grow my business with her. I knew I was onto a winner… The more I learn the more I realise what a great quality product, ethos and company I am privileged to be part of. One of things that appealed to me was the feeling that I could contribute to a little person’s development and growth in a way I had not experienced in the past.
Testimonial from Elena Calavia (Lingotot Drogheda and East Meath)
Angela is fabulous. She has created a wonderful brand and cares deeply about it, and about her entire Lingotot family. She takes time for every franchisee, spends hours answering our questions, supporting us and giving us the best offering. During lockdown she has been amazing. Overnight we had new operations guidance to follow, she started creating online resources to accompany our Zoom classes and was constantly updating us on the latest government changes. I am so glad to be part of Lingotot through this pandemic as Angela has kept us going, kept our spirits high. All in all, an incredibly supportive franchisor.”
Sarah Canavan (Lingotot Bexley)
I have always had a passion for teaching foreign languages and when I discovered Lingotot by searching the website and came across this franchise, it ticked a lot of boxes for me. Lingotot is just perfect for me. Apart from working in education in the week and having the flexibility in my current job, I can definitely fit Lingotot in my daily life. This can be by carrying out classes at Primary Schools, nurseries & the community. Now that online classes are offered, I will be able to work from home more and to include them in the weekends too.
Layla Riches (Lingotot Rugby)
I've been a franchisee in South Dublin since May 2018 and I couldn't be happier teaching in primary after-school clubs and community centres. After a long stint in the corporate world, followed by a career break to raise a family, I've finally found a fulfilling role for myself, doing something I absolutely love and which really does work around family life - rather than just claiming to. My decision to take on the franchise was an easy one, based on Lingotot's reputation reflected in the world class and accredited lesson plans, the phenomenal support from the HQ team and the fact that since day one I felt part of an extended family.
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Sofia Colás, Lingotot South Dublin
I have been a franchisee of Lingotot since 2012 and love running Lingotot Teesside. I have had lots of support from HQ and Angela the M.D. is very caring and thoughtful. My business has gone from strength to strength and we now teach in lots of schools and nurseries in Teesside as well as running community classes. I have 4 tutors who work for me who also love their jobs. If you are thinking of a language teaching franchise you can’t go wrong by choosing Lingotot
Abigail Curtis, Lingotot Teesside
Abigail Curtis, Lingotot Teesside
I love being part of the Lingotot family. I started as a tutor then I couldn’t help myself but to buy not 1 but 2 territories to form Lingotot Bexley. I love my job as a Lingotot franchisee as I can make my own destiny, choose my hours, choose schools and nurseries and areas I want to target and take real ownership of my career. HQ has been hugely supportive to me since the start, and it’s great to know that our lesson plans are all written by Angela, a world class teacher in her own right.
Sarah Canavan, Lingotot Bexley
Sarah Canavan, Lingotot Bexley
I have been a Lingotot Franchisee for 6 years and it has been the best decision of my life! Work-life balance now restored, ultimate job satisfaction and continuing to grow! Love it!
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Michelle Marsland, Lingotot Tyne and Wear
Lingotot is a family friendly, well established company founded by a brilliant business woman, also an experienced teacher, always willing to share advice and informal support to her franchisees. Personally, I decided to take over a Lingotot Franchise territory in 2022. What I appreciate the most about it is having had the chance to reconnect with the world of language teaching in schools but also offering Italian, Spanish and French classes in restaurants and care homes, as well as online. New ideas, new classes and plenty of new pupils, make your journey as a Lingotot business owner one like no other and, certainly, never dull.
Pamela Atzori, Lingotot Newcastle East
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Be Your Own Boss With A Lingotot Franchise

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Lingotot | The Franchise Opportunity

Lingotot | The Franchise Opportunity

A brief snapshot of the Lingotot franchise opportunity.
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Sarah Canavan Testimonial

Sarah Canavan Testimonial

Sarah Canavan gives an insight into Lingotot.
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Qualities of a Franchisee

Qualities of a Franchisee

Angela Sterling, Lingotot MD, explains the qualities needed to be a franchisee.
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Introduction to Lingotot

Introduction to Lingotot

Lingotot teaches languages to children aged 0-12.
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Do I Need to be a Teacher

Do I Need to be a Teacher

Angela Sterling, Lingotot MD, explains the teaching roles at Lingotot.
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Available Locations:
Opportunities available throughout Ireland
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
€4,800 + VAT
Financing Assistance
3rd Party
Training Provided:
Yes
Home-based:
Yes
Part-time OR Full-time:
Yes
Franchise Associations
Irish Franchise Association Member
BFA Full Member
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