Online classes for home-educated kids

Parents and carers who home educate and want structured help in subjects they find hard to teach.

Term or monthly fees per student for a class, with optional extras such as workbooks, one-to-one catch-up sessions or progress notes.

• Teaching and explaining clearly
• Planning lessons around a curriculum
• Comfortable running live video sessions
• Patience with different ages and learning styles

• Working With Children Check or equivalent: requirements differ by state, so check with your state authority
• Families are responsible for registering with their state or territory education body, and you should not present yourself as a registered school unless you are one
• Check copyright before using textbooks, worksheets or online resources in your materials
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance are worth checking with a broker
• Privacy and safety when teaching children online, including how you store student details and run sessions

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on the equipment, software and learning materials you need. Costs will be lower if you already have a good computer and webcam.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on class size, how many classes you run and your fees. Hours per week will also affect what you can earn.

Check Working With Children Check requirements with your state authority. Families handle their own state registration, and you should not present yourself as a registered school. Also check copyright, insurance, and privacy and safety when teaching children online.