Small exam coaching centre

Parents of school-age students and adult learners who want a structured, in-person place to prepare.

Term or course fees per student, with extra income from mock exam days, intensive holiday camps and one-on-one sessions.

• Teaching and curriculum planning
• Managing and hiring tutors
• Marketing to parents and schools

• Check municipal zoning, a business licence and fire and occupancy rules for your unit
• Some provinces regulate private training providers, so check your provincial ministry of education or advanced education
• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB once you hire staff
• Rent and tutor wages continue in quiet months, such as summer
• Police record checks are usually expected for staff who work with minors

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the size and location of your unit, the classroom setup and the materials you buy. Rent and tutor wages continue in quiet months such as summer.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many students enrol, your fees and the classes you run. Estimates point to at least about 30 hours a week, and summer can be quieter.

Check municipal zoning, a business licence, and fire and occupancy rules for your unit. Also check whether your province regulates private training providers, insurance and WCB/WSIB once you hire, and police record checks, which are usually expected for staff working with minors.