Online exam prep classes
Run live online classes and exam courses for students across your state or the country.
- A$200-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Live video classes, recorded lessons and practice papers for a specific exam or subject. Students join from home, so you are not limited to your local area.
Your first three steps
- Choose one exam and year level and write a 6 to 10 week course plan
- Set up a simple booking and payment page and test your video and sound setup
- Run a low-priced pilot class with a few students and ask for feedback and reviews
Who pays
Parents of school students, plus older students and adult learners preparing for entry or professional tests.
How it makes money
Course fees per term or per exam season, or a monthly subscription for classes and feedback. Recorded lessons can be reused across intakes.
Skills that help
- Deep knowledge of the exam you teach
- Teaching clearly on camera
- Basic tech skills for video and online payments
- Marketing to parents
Watch out for
- Working with Children Check requirements in your state or territory, as you will teach minors online
- Check parent consent, privacy and safe recording practices for online lessons
- Copyright on exam papers and textbooks, so write or license your own materials
- Check with an adviser about ABN, GST thresholds and professional indemnity or public liability insurance
- Avoid guaranteeing results
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Everything you need to start: online exam prep classes
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an online exam prep business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $2,500, depending on the video and course tools you use, the materials you create or license, and how much you spend on marketing.
How much can you earn teaching exam prep online?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many students enrol and what you charge. These are estimates for planning, not guarantees, and the work usually starts at around 6 hours a week.
What rules should I check before teaching students online?
Check Working with Children Check requirements in your state or territory, plus parent consent, privacy and safe recording practices. Also check copyright on exam papers and textbooks, and ask an adviser about ABN, GST thresholds and insurance. Avoid guaranteeing results.
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