Small local english classes

Migrants and new arrivals, working adults, families, and people preparing for English tests or job interviews.

Per-person fees for a term or block of classes, plus optional one-to-one sessions and exam preparation courses.

• Teaching mixed-level groups
• Lesson and course planning
• Friendly, welcoming manner
• Local marketing and word of mouth

• Check the zoning and council requirements for running classes at your chosen premises
• Teaching English as a formal course to international students on a student visa can require special registration, so check with the relevant regulator first
• Public liability insurance is usually needed for premises, and you should check if you also need professional indemnity
• Working with children may need a check, so confirm the rules in your state or territory
• Rent is a fixed cost, so avoid long leases until classes fill reliably
• Register an ABN and check when GST registration applies, and check workers compensation rules before hiring teachers

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on the room or studio you rent and your teaching materials. Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on class numbers. These are estimates only.

Check zoning and council requirements for your premises. Teaching English as a formal course to international students on a student visa can require special registration, so check with the relevant regulator first. Also check working with children rules in your state or territory.

Check public liability insurance for premises and whether you need professional indemnity. Register an ABN and check when GST applies, and check workers compensation rules before hiring teachers. Rent is a fixed cost, so avoid long leases until classes fill.