Small math learning centre

Parents of elementary and high school students who want regular structured support, plus students preparing for contests or university entrance.

Monthly fees per student for weekly classes, plus short exam-prep courses. Groups let you serve more students per hour than one-to-one tutoring.

• Strong maths and teaching experience
• Organizing timetables and managing tutors
• Marketing to local parents

• Check zoning and any business licence needed from your municipality, plus fire and occupancy rules for the space
• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire tutors as employees (rules vary by province)
• Police record checks (vulnerable sector) for all staff working with children
• Lease commitments and slow months in summer when demand drops
• In Quebec, check French-language rules for signage and materials

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $20,000 to $70,000, depending on the rent, fit-out, furniture and how many tutors you hire. Lease commitments are a key cost to weigh before signing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many students enrol, your class sizes and your fees. Demand can drop in summer, so plan for slower months.

Check zoning, any municipal business licence, and fire and occupancy rules for the space. Also check commercial general liability insurance, WCB or WSIB coverage if you hire employees, police record checks for staff working with children, and French-language rules in Quebec.