Small-Group chinese classes

Parents of primary and high school students, adults learning for work or travel, and community groups or schools that want a language program.

Per-student fees charged by the term or per class, plus occasional fees from schools or community groups that hire you to run a program.

• Fluent Mandarin and good teaching ability
• Managing a group and keeping lessons engaging
• Organising enrolments, payments and room bookings
• Marketing to local families

• Check whether you need a Working With Children Check in your state or territory
• Public liability insurance is usually required by venues, so check their requirements
• Check whether your local council has rules for running classes from a particular venue
• Classes can be quiet in school holidays, so plan for uneven income
• Check you have the right to use any textbooks or copied materials in class

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your venue, teaching materials and how you market the classes. Treat these as estimates and get quotes for room hire before you commit to a term.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on class sizes, fees and how many classes you run each week. Classes can be quiet in school holidays, so plan for uneven income across the year.

Check whether you need a Working With Children Check in your state or territory. Venues usually require public liability insurance, so ask what they need. Also check local council rules for your venue, and that you can use any textbooks or copied materials in class.