Online Homeschool Lessons and Learning Packs

Teach homeschooled pupils live over video and sell your own worksheets and lesson packs to families.

Young pupil studying at a kitchen table with books and a laptop at home.
Startup costC$200 to C$1.5k
Monthly revenueC$500 to C$3.5k
Time needed6+ h/week
First incomeWeeks

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

Live online classes or one-to-one sessions in subjects you know well, backed by your own printable materials, lesson plans and progress notes for parents. You can focus on one subject or a grade range.

Your first three steps

  1. Pick one subject and grade range, and check it against your province's curriculum so parents can see how it fits
  2. Create a month of lessons and worksheets, then run a free or low-cost trial class with a few families
  3. Set up a simple booking page and payment system, and share it in homeschool groups and forums
Who pays

Parents of homeschooled children, including families in rural or remote areas, and older learners studying independently.

How it makes money

Fees per class or per month, plus sales of downloadable lesson packs or termly bundles. Recurring monthly classes are steadier than one-off sessions.

Skills that help
  • Strong knowledge of your subject and grade levels
  • Teaching over video
  • Creating clear learning materials
  • Basic online admin and payments
Watch out for
  • Check your province's rules on private schools and credits, and avoid presenting yourself as an accredited school unless you are
  • Many parents will ask for a police record check with vulnerable sector screening
  • Use secure video tools and follow privacy rules when handling children's information
  • Check copyright before using published textbooks or worksheets in your materials
  • Check whether you need to register for GST/HST as your income grows
  • Time zones across Canada can affect class times, so state them clearly

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start online homeschool tutoring?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on your setup and the materials you create. Check copyright before using published textbooks or worksheets in your own learning packs.

What rules should I check before tutoring homeschoolers online?

Check your province's rules on private schools and credits, and avoid presenting yourself as accredited unless you are. Also check privacy rules for children's information, copyright, and whether you need to register for GST/HST.

How much revenue can online homeschool lessons bring in?

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on subjects, pupil numbers and pack sales. The idea assumes at least about 6 hours a week, and time zones can affect class times.

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