Small group tutoring centre
Rent a small room and run after-school group classes with a few tutors.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small local centre where you run after-school and weekend classes for groups of students, with you and a few part-time tutors. Classes cover core subjects and exam preparation.
Your first three steps
- Check local demand by visiting nearby centres and speaking to parents, and decide your subjects and age groups
- Look at small commercial rooms or shared spaces, and ask your council about approvals for use as an education centre
- Plan your class timetable and pricing, then recruit one or two tutors with Working With Children Checks
Who pays
Parents of primary and high school students who want regular structured help.
How it makes money
Weekly or termly fees per student. Group classes let you earn more per hour of tutor time, and you pay tutors from the fees.
Skills that help
- Teaching and lesson planning
- Managing and supporting other tutors
- Basic bookkeeping and marketing
Watch out for
- Council approval or zoning for educational use of premises, check with your local council
- Working With Children Checks for you and all staff
- Workers compensation insurance and employment obligations once you hire, check your state scheme
- Public liability insurance and a lease you can afford in quiet terms
- Income can be uneven around school holidays
- Check how GST and superannuation apply as you grow
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Everything you need to start: small group tutoring centre
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 open a small tutoring centre?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your rent and lease terms, room set-up, teaching resources and marketing. Choose a lease you can afford during quieter school terms.
How much can a tutoring centre earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many students attend, your class fees and how many tutors you run. Income can be uneven around school holidays.
What rules should I check before opening a tutoring centre?
Check with your local council about approval or zoning for educational use, and Working With Children Checks for you and all staff. Also check workers compensation and employment obligations once you hire, public liability insurance, and how GST and superannuation apply as you grow.
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