What a master licence is
A master licence in education is a licensing arrangement in which one party — the master licensee — receives the right to operate a programme and to grant sub-licences to other operators within a defined territory. Unlike a single-centre licence, a master licensee is not simply running their own classes: they are building a network of licensed partners within their country or region.
In the context of CIY.Club, a country or master licence gives a partner national or large-regional rights, the ability to onboard sub-licensees, and a stake in the growth of the CIY.Club network within that territory.
Premium Centre and Regional Business Opportunity
The Premium Centre / Regional Business Opportunity sits between a single physical centre and a full country licence. It suits operators who have successfully established one or more centres and are ready to scale across a larger geographic area — a province, a major metro region, or a cluster of cities.
This track gives partners expanded territory rights and the operational framework to manage multiple locations. It is designed for operators who understand the local market, have proven their ability to deliver the CIY.Club programme, and are ready to invest in growth beyond a single site.
Country / Master Licensing Opportunity
The Country / Master Licensing Opportunity is the highest-commitment track in the CIY.Club structure. A country licensee receives:
- National territory rights for the licensed country
- The right to grant sub-licences to operators within that country
- Access to the full CIY.Club programme, LMS, curriculum and brand
- The ability to build a network of CIY.Club learning centres without requiring direct involvement in every centre
The master licensee typically takes responsibility for onboarding and quality oversight of sub-licensees within their country, operating as a regional licensor within the CIY.Club global network.
Who these tracks suit
Premium Centre / Regional Business Opportunity suits:
- Experienced single-centre operators ready to scale
- Education group investors looking at a defined metro or provincial market
- Operators who want expanded territory rights before committing to a full country licence
Country / Master Licensing Opportunity suits:
- Investors and education groups with national ambitions
- Operators with experience building and managing multi-site businesses
- Partners with access to the capital required for national territory rights and network development
These tracks are described by CIY.Club as designed for experienced operators and investors. If you are a first-time educator or a new entrant to the education sector, the Online Coaching Partner Licence or Physical Learning Centre track is likely the appropriate starting point.
Available and open territories
CIY.Club currently licences partners across these markets:
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For a detailed market overview including factors that shape regional demand, see the STEM Education Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia guide.
How territory rights work
Territory rights for country and master licences are defined in the licence agreement. Before signing, confirm:
- The exact geographic scope of the territory (is it the entire country, or a defined subset?)
- Whether the territory is exclusive to your organisation
- What sub-licensing rights are included and what terms apply to sub-licensees
- What happens at the end of the licence term or in the event of a breach
Independent legal advice is essential before signing any master licence agreement. The terms vary and the financial stakes at this level are significant.
How to start a country licence conversation
Complete the qualification form on the CIY.Club business site and indicate your interest in country or master licensing in your response. The CIY.Club team will discuss territory availability, the qualification requirements for this track, and the investment level for your country.
This is an exploratory conversation, not a commitment. Use it to ask detailed questions about the licence agreement, the sub-licensing structure, and the support CIY.Club provides to country licensees.