Grade Power Learning North Bay

What Grade Power Learning North Bay does

Grade Power Learning North Bay is a franchise tutoring center operating under the GradePower Learning brand, serving families with children from preschool (age 3) through college preparation. The entity is a single-location franchisee within a network of more than 150 independently owned and operated centers across North America, with the corporate trademarks held by OX Royalties Limited Partnership (Canada) and the marketing website operated by GB Tokani Inc. Service delivery combines in-person instruction at the local center (typical schedule: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday-Thursday and Saturday mornings) with the Virtual Table online tutoring platform that uses screen-sharing technology for remote face-to-face sessions.

The company's core technology centers on a proprietary Cognitive Learning methodology built on more than 20 years of research, emphasizing teaching students how to learn rather than rote memorization. This is paired with the Dynamic Assessment system, a proprietary combination of licensed testing activities that evaluates academic performance alongside cognitive and learning skills to produce an individualized instructional plan. The branded program stack comprises Little Readers (ages 3-6), Beyond Tutoring (Grades 1-8), Advantage (Grades 9-12), and the College Success Program, supplemented by specialty services including SAT/ACT Prep, SSAT Prep, ELL Tutoring, Summer Learning Programs, Enrichment Programs, support for Unique Learning Challenges (e.g., ADHD, Dyslexia), and Group Programs/Workshops.

Grade Power Learning generates revenue through two principal streams: (1) recurring subscription-style tutoring fees paid by families, typically billed monthly with most students attending a minimum of two one-hour sessions per week at competitive hourly rates that vary by location, and (2) franchise royalties and fees flowing to the corporate parent from the broader North American network. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer at the center level, supported by content marketing, an email newsletter, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and a website-based location finder; franchise unit growth is driven through a dedicated franchise sales site. Customer segments span preschool through college-prep students, with secondary segments for test-prep candidates and students with diagnosed learning differences.

Name

Grade Power Learning North Bay

Legal name

GB Tokani Inc.

Website

https://gradepowerlearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grade Power Learning North Bay is a single-franchise tutoring center within the GradePower Learning network, delivering proprietary Cognitive Learning–based supplemental education to students ages 3 through college prep across in-person and Virtual Table online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplemental Education Tutoring

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assessment, Testing & Analytics Platforms (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAMAC), Literacy Foundations (Phonics, Reading Fluency, Comprehension) Platforms (EDAFAOAD), Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA), Early Learning Digital Curriculum & School Readiness Content (EDAFACAN)

Keywords

• Supplemental tutoring services
• Cognitive learning programs
• Franchise tutoring centers
• Standardized test preparation
• Online tutoring platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tutoring Services: Hourly tutoring sessions charged at a competitive rate consistent with professionally trained supplemental education tutoring companies. Most students attend minimum of two 1-hour classes per week, equaling approximately 8 hours of instruction per month. Rates vary by location across North America.
2. Franchise Royalties: As a franchise system, the company generates revenue through franchise fees and ongoing royalties from independently owned tutoring centers across North America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GradePower Learning operates a franchise network of supplemental education tutoring centers delivering a proprietary Cognitive Learning curriculum to students ages 3 through college preparation. Core offerings include the Little Readers® early reading program, Beyond Tutoring® for elementary students, Advantage™ for high schoolers, a College Success Program, plus specialty services such as SAT/ACT Prep, Summer Learning, ELL Tutoring, and Virtual Table™ online tutoring. Programs are customized via a proprietary Dynamic Assessment that evaluates both academic skills and how a student thinks and learns.

Product overview

GradePower Learning offers a portfolio of tutoring programs designed for students from preschool (age 3) through college preparation. The core offerings consist of four age-based programs: Little Readers® for ages 3-6 focusing on early reading skills; Beyond Tutoring® for Grades 1-8 building foundational thinking and learning skills; Advantage™ for Grades 9-12 developing high school success and study skills; and the College Success Program for postsecondary preparation. These core programs are supplemented by specialty services including Virtual Table™ online tutoring, SAT/ACT Prep, SSAT Prep, ELL Tutoring, Summer Learning Programs, Enrichment Programs, Unique Learning Challenges support, and Group Programs & Workshops. Subject-specific tutoring is available for Reading, Writing, Math, English, Science, Study Skills, and Homework Help. The company differentiates through its proprietary Cognitive Learning approach and Dynamic Assessment system that customizes programs to each student's learning needs. The organization operates on a franchise model with locations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Readers®: Early reading program for children ages 3-6 focusing on phonics-based instruction and building strong reading foundations.
• Beyond Tutoring®
• Advantage™
• Virtual Table™
• College Success Program

Products and services

• Little Readers® A preparatory reading tutoring program for children ages 3-6 that builds a strong foundation in reading through phonics-based instruction, small group or individualized programs, and development of fine motor and numeracy skills.
• Beyond Tutoring® A foundational tutoring program for students in Grades 1-8 that focuses on developing critical thinking and learning skills while improving reading, writing, math, and study skills.
• Advantage™ A comprehensive high school success program for students in Grades 9-12 that develops reading, learning, and study skills with focus on homework strategies, time management, and post-secondary preparation.
• College Success Program Programs designed to help teens prepare for postsecondary success, including Advantage Plus for college transition support and Application Support for navigating college applications and scholarships.
• Virtual Table™ Online Tutoring An online learning platform using screen-sharing technology that allows students to work face-to-face with tutors using familiar academic materials and workbooks from home, with private link and password emailed to parents for secure access.
• SAT/ACT Prep Test preparation programs offering one-on-one prep (35 in-class hours, practice exams, custom workbook) and group prep in small classroom settings for SAT and ACT entrance exams.
• SSAT Prep Test preparation for SSAT exams including Middle Level SSAT (Grades 5-7) and Upper Level SSAT (Grades 8-11) with small group instruction and test format familiarity.
• ELL Tutoring English language learning program using the phonetic method to teach English to individuals of all ages, increasing reading and writing skills through vocabulary expansion, pronunciation improvement, and grammar strengthening.
• Summer Learning Programs Programs designed to prevent summer learning loss by maintaining educational routines, developing new learning skills, and helping students catch up or get ahead with next-grade concepts.
• Enrichment Programs Customized academic programs for students who need additional challenge, allowing them to learn above-grade concepts at their own pace for elementary and high school students.
• Unique Learning Challenges Special education programming for students with learning difficulties including ASD, ADD/ADHD, CAPD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Visual Motor Deficit.
• Group Programs & Workshops Math group programs, study skills group programs, Teamwork Success Workshop, and Get Organized! Workshop for students in Grades 6-10.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students who participate in summer learning programs have an academic advantage in the fall: ahead in reading, ahead in math, and ready to learn
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kumon: Kumon is the largest global franchise tutoring network, focused primarily on math and reading programs for K-12 students using a structured worksheet-based methodology. Directly comparable to GradePower Learning as a franchise-based K-12 supplemental education provider serving similar age groups and subject areas.
• Sylvan Learning: Sylvan Learning is a major franchise tutoring provider offering personalized K-12 programs in math, reading, writing, and test prep. A direct competitor operating in the same franchise-based model with similar subject coverage and target demographic.
• Mathnasium: Mathnasium is a math-focused franchise tutoring center with hundreds of locations across North America. Comparable to GradePower as a franchise supplemental education provider, though more narrowly focused on math instruction.
• Huntington Learning Center: Huntington Learning Center is a franchise-based tutoring provider serving K-12 students with personalized programs in math, reading, writing, and test preparation. Directly comparable business model and target customer base.
• Club Z! Tutoring: Club Z! is an in-home and online tutoring franchise serving K-12 and college students. Comparable to GradePower as a franchise tutoring brand with similar subject offerings and target demographics.
• Tutor Doctor: Tutor Doctor is a one-on-one in-home tutoring franchise with locations across North America. Comparable as a franchise-based supplemental education provider serving the same K-12 demographic with personalized instruction.

Broad incumbents

• Princeton Review: Princeton Review is a well-established test prep and tutoring provider offering SAT/ACT prep among other services. Comparable to GradePower's SAT/ACT prep offering, though broader in scope and more focused on standardized test preparation.
• Kaplan: Kaplan is a major education services company offering test prep, tutoring, and college admissions services. Overlaps with GradePower's SAT/ACT prep and college readiness offerings as a broader incumbent in supplemental education.

Emerging players

• Varsity Tutors: Varsity Tutors is a large online tutoring platform offering one-on-one instruction across K-12 subjects and test prep. Comparable to GradePower's Virtual Table online tutoring and core K-12 tutoring services, differentiated by a fully online, on-demand delivery model.
• Wyzant: Wyzant is an online marketplace connecting students with tutors across subjects and grade levels. Comparable to GradePower's tutoring services as an alternative channel for supplemental K-12 and test prep instruction, differentiated by its marketplace model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gradepower-learning-centers-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/GradePowerLearningTutoring
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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