Home-Based Study Group and Tutoring

Parents of elementary and high school students who want a quiet, supervised place to study after school.

Per-session or hourly fees per student, with monthly packages for regular attendance. Small groups let you earn more per hour than one-to-one.

• Strong knowledge of a subject or grade level
• Patience with students
• Clear communication with parents
• Keeping a simple schedule and records

• Some municipalities require a home-based business licence or limit client visits; check before you start
• Home insurance may not cover business visitors, so ask your insurer about commercial general liability
• A current police record check, including a vulnerable sector check, will reassure parents
• Parking, noise and neighbours if several students arrive at once
• Rental agreements or condo bylaws may not allow business use

Estimates typically put startup costs at around $300 to $2,000, depending on your furniture, learning materials, insurance and how you advertise. A spare room or dining area can serve as your space to begin with.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many students you take, your session pricing and the hours you offer. These are estimates, and your results will vary.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or limits client visits. Also check your rental agreement or condo bylaws, ask your insurer about commercial general liability, and consider a current police record check.