German Classes in a Hired Room

Adult learners, parents of children (including German-heritage families), and sometimes employers paying for staff language training.

Per-term fees per student, usually paid upfront. Revenue grows with the number of classes and how full each one is.

• Fluent German and clear English
• Lesson planning and classroom management
• Marketing to local families
• Basic bookkeeping

• A Working with Children Check is likely needed for teaching under-18s, so check your state or territory's requirements
• Public liability insurance, and check the venue's own hire conditions
• Register an ABN and check GST obligations as income grows
• Check refund and cancellation terms for term fees and be clear with students
• If you hire other teachers, check workers compensation and employment rules in your state

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on the room hire, materials and how you promote your classes. These are estimates only, and venue hire conditions can differ, so check them before you book.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many classes you run, group sizes and the term fees you set. Be clear with students about refund and cancellation terms for term fees.

A Working with Children Check is likely needed for teaching under-18s, so check your state or territory's requirements. Also check public liability insurance and the venue's hire conditions, ABN and GST obligations, and workers compensation rules if you hire other teachers.