Exam Prep Tuition Centre

Families paying fees for their children's classes, practice tests and exam preparation programs.

Monthly or term fees per student, short intensive courses before exams, and practice test sessions. Hiring tutors lets you run more classes at once.

• Teaching or strong subject knowledge
• Managing and scheduling tutors
• Local marketing
• Budgeting and record keeping

• Check with your municipality about business licences, zoning, occupancy and fire safety for a unit used by children
• Commercial general liability insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Check whether you and any tutors need police record checks with vulnerable sector screening
• Rent and fit-out costs, so test demand before signing a long lease
• In Quebec, check French-language requirements for signage and materials
• Check whether your province regulates private training or tutoring schools

Estimated startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the unit, fit-out and equipment. Rent and fit-out are the big variables, so test demand with a few classes before signing a long lease.

Check with your municipality about business licences, zoning, occupancy and fire safety for a unit used by children. Also check whether you and any tutors need police record checks with vulnerable sector screening, and whether your province regulates private training or tutoring schools.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many classes fill and which subjects and age groups you offer. Plan on roughly 30 or more hours a week, especially when starting alone.