Online exam prep classes

Students and parents looking for flexible prep, including people in smaller towns and rural areas with few local options.

Monthly subscription or course fee per student, plus optional paid one-on-one review sessions.

• Deep knowledge of the exam
• Comfortable teaching on camera
• Basic video, scheduling and payment tools

• Check provincial rules, as some provinces regulate private training or career colleges depending on what you offer
• Charging GST/HST may be needed once you pass the small supplier threshold, so check with the CRA
• Protect student privacy, especially for under-18s, and get parental consent where needed
• Use only practice material you have the right to share
• Time zones across Canada affect when classes can be scheduled

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on the video, scheduling and payment tools you choose and how much course material you prepare. Many tutors begin with simple live classes and grow from there.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $600 to $4,000, depending on class sizes, your prices and how many students you reach. Estimates point to about 8 hours a week as a minimum, and time zones across Canada can affect scheduling.

Check provincial rules, as some provinces regulate private training or career colleges depending on what you offer. Also check GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, protect student privacy with parental consent for under-18s, and only share practice material you have rights to.