Online german tutor

Adult learners, high school and university students, people with German heritage or a move to Germany in mind, and some employers.

Hourly rate per lesson, often sold as a block of 5 or 10 lessons paid in advance. Exam prep and business German can be priced higher.

• Fluent German, ideally with a teaching qualification or a strong track record
• Patient, clear explaining
• Planning lessons and tracking progress

• Check whether you need to register a business name with your province and when GST/HST registration applies
• Teaching adults privately is generally not regulated like school teaching, but check your province if you plan to teach children or use the words 'school' or 'academy'
• Collecting payments in advance means clear cancellation and refund terms
• Consider insurance and a police check if you will teach children

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $100 to $1,000, depending on your equipment, lesson materials and any marketing or qualifications you choose to invest in. Treat this as an estimate rather than a fixed price.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $400 to $3,500, depending on how many students you teach and your lesson rates. The estimate starts at about 5 hours a week, so it can begin as a part-time venture.

Check whether you need to register a business name with your province and when GST/HST registration applies. Teaching adults privately is generally not regulated like school teaching, but check your province if you plan to teach children or use the words 'school' or 'academy'. Also consider insurance and a police check.