Residential english immersion camp for international teens

Families overseas, usually booking through education agents, and sometimes schools or groups sending a class together.

A package price per student per week covering tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and supervision. Agents often take a commission.

• Teaching English as a second language
• Logistics and budgeting
• Child safeguarding and supervision
• Building relationships with overseas agents

• Camp or accommodation permits, fire safety and public health requirements vary by province and municipality, so check early
• Check immigration rules for minors visiting Canada, including visas or eTAs, parental consent and custodianship documents for under-18s
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus travel and medical cover for students and a clear emergency plan
• Vulnerable sector checks and training for all staff, with strict supervision at night
• Large upfront deposits and bookings that can fall through, so keep your cash buffer healthy
• Quebec has its own rules and French-language requirements, so check them if you plan to operate there

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the venue, accommodation, staffing, insurance and activities. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on how many students attend and how long your sessions run.

Check camp or accommodation permits, fire safety and public health requirements, which vary by province and municipality. Also check immigration rules for minors, including visas or eTAs and custodianship documents, insurance, staff vulnerable sector checks, and Quebec's French-language requirements if you operate there.

Estimates start at about 30 hours a week, depending on session length and planning. Skills that help include teaching English as a second language, budgeting, logistics, child safeguarding and building relationships with overseas agents. Keep a healthy cash buffer for deposits and cancelled bookings.