Online french tutor for students and newcomers

Parents of immersion students, newcomers, working adults and families in smaller communities with few local tutors.

Hourly rate for one-to-one lessons, or a per-person fee for small group classes. Packages of lessons paid in advance help smooth income.

• Strong spoken and written French
• Comfortable teaching over video
• Creating simple digital materials
• Clear communication with parents

• Tutoring platforms usually take a commission, so compare them with finding students directly
• Parents may expect a police record check with vulnerable sector screening for working with children, so check what you can get
• Check whether you need a home-based business licence from your municipality
• Check with the CRA about GST/HST registration once revenue grows
• Protect student privacy when recording lessons or sharing files, and get parents' consent
• If you teach in Quebec, check the language and other local rules

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $100 to $800, depending on your equipment, materials and how you find students. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $400 to $3,000, depending on your hours and student numbers.

Check whether you need a home-based business licence from your municipality, and ask the CRA about GST/HST registration as revenue grows. If you teach in Quebec, check the language and other local rules. Parents may also expect a police record check with vulnerable sector screening.

Tutoring platforms usually take a commission, so compare them with finding students directly. Also protect student privacy when recording lessons or sharing files, and get parents' consent. Estimates suggest at least 5 hours a week to get started.