Local in-person japanese lessons

Local adults, families with children, high school and university students, and people planning a trip or working with Japanese companies.

Per-lesson or per-term fees. Small group classes charged per person, plus private lessons at a higher hourly rate.

• Fluent Japanese and clear spoken English
• Classroom and small-group teaching
• Making your own worksheets and materials
• Promoting yourself locally

• Commercial general liability insurance is worth checking, especially if you rent a room or teach in homes
• Check whether your municipality requires a business licence or home-based business permit
• Teaching children: check what police record or vulnerable sector checks are expected
• Winter weather and travel time can reduce lessons, so keep an online backup option
• Check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,200, depending on your setup, materials and how you promote yourself. These are estimates only, so price out your own teaching kit and any room rental first.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many students and classes you take on. The estimates assume at least 5 hours a week, so earnings will vary with your schedule.

Check whether commercial general liability insurance makes sense, especially if you rent a room or teach in homes. Also check municipal business licence or home-based permit rules, police or vulnerable sector checks for teaching children, and GST/HST registration.