Home-Based Exam Prep Classes

Parents of school-age students, often in neighbourhoods with competitive school or university entry.

Monthly or term fees per student for a weekly class, plus optional one-to-one sessions or mock exam days.

• Subject expertise for the exam
• Managing a small group
• Communicating with parents
• Organising materials and schedules

• Home-based business licence or zoning rules vary by municipality, and some areas limit client visits
• Check your home insurance and consider commercial general liability insurance
• Look into whether your province requires a police record check or vulnerable sector check for working with minors
• Official exam content is copyrighted, so use licensed or self-written materials
• Never guarantee results
• Rules about registering as a private training school differ by province, check with your provincial ministry of education

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your room setup, materials and equipment. Use licensed or self-written materials, since official exam content is copyrighted.

Check home-based business licence or zoning rules with your municipality, as some areas limit client visits. Also check your home insurance, liability insurance, any police or vulnerable sector check for working with minors, and whether your province requires private training school registration.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on class sizes and how many students enrol. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week, and avoid guaranteeing results to families.