DURING the Covid-19 lockdowns, tuition provider Berry Group Sdn Bhd made a bold move to migrate its entire physical classes online.
Doing so set it on the path to becoming one of Malaysia’s leading and most innovative online education providers and it continues to transform how students across the country access quality learning.
Serving more than 10,000 students nationwide, the group provides structured academic support for learners aged six to 17, covering Primary 1 to Form 5 in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese.
Beyond supplementary education, Berry Group has expanded into higher education through Berry Online Diploma, offering flexible, fully online programmes that support students beyond secondary school.
Founded by director Victor Tan Xun Pei in 2010 with the mission of making quality education accessible to all, Berry Group believes that every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed regardless of geographical or financial limitations.
With tuition fees starting from as low as RM30 per month, the group has made structured academic guidance available to families across Malaysia.
Behind its success is a strong academic team of more than 150 educators, including school teachers, SPM examination markers and reference book authors, with the support of teaching assistants.
This diverse expertise enables the group to deliver lessons aligned with national standards while maintaining engaging online learning environments.
As a result, over 90% of students demonstrate measurable academic improvement, with 31% achieving significant grade breakthroughs.
A key innovation developed by Berry Group is its “7 Steps Education System”, a structured learning framework designed to help students move beyond rote memorisation towards deeper conceptual understanding.
By guiding students through progressive learning stages, the system helps strengthen both subject mastery and examination readiness.
Today, this system is delivered through more than 70 specialised VIP classes, led by six senior tutors and supporting over 3,000 students.
The programme reflects the group’s continued commitment to raise standards of online education while ensuring students receive personalised guidance and structured learning support.
Recognising that academic challenges continue after secondary school, the group introduced Berry Online Diploma to address gaps in post-SPM pathways.
While many students face uncertainty when choosing between traditional routes such as STPM, A-Levels, or foundation programmes, the programme is also designed to support working adults seeking flexible opportunities to further their education.
Berry Online Diploma offers an alternative through fully online programmes that can be completed within six months to a year.
With a 100% coursework-based assessment model, students are evaluated through continuous assignments rather than final examinations.
The courses are delivered bilingually in English and Mandarin, helping students better understand the content while reducing language barriers. The programme also provides opportunities for students without SPM or equivalent qualifications to pursue further education.
Currently, programmes are offered in fields such as Business Management, Accounting and Business, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Information Technology and Beverage Management (physical class) focusing on both academic knowledge and practical skills.
By integrating tuition and diploma education, Berry Group is positioning itself as a long-term education partner, supporting students from early learning to higher education.
As education evolves, its approach reflects a shift towards accessibility, flexibility and meaningful understanding in modern learning.
