Online german tutor

Adult learners, parents of school students (including those studying German for the HSC, VCE or similar), and people preparing for a move or job in a German-speaking country.

Hourly rate per lesson, often sold as a block of lessons paid in advance. Evening and weekend slots tend to fill first.

• Fluent German and clear English
• Patient, structured teaching
• Comfortable with video tools
• Organised scheduling

• Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Check whether you need a Working with Children Check in your state or territory if you teach under-18s
• Consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Check that you have the right to use any textbooks or worksheets you share (copyright)
• Formal teaching qualifications are not always required for private tutoring, but they help build trust, so check what learners expect

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,000, depending on your equipment, teaching materials and how you find students. These are estimates only, so keep your early spending to what you need to teach well over video.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many students you teach each week and the rates you set. You choose your own timetable, so earnings depend on the hours you offer.

Check whether you need to register for an ABN and when to register for GST, and whether you need a Working with Children Check in your state or territory if you teach under-18s. Also consider insurance and copyright for any textbooks or worksheets you share.