Online chinese classes for small groups

Parents of school-age children, adult learners, and people learning for work or travel.

Monthly or termly fees per student for group classes, with optional extras such as one-to-one catch-up sessions.

• Fluent Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and good English
• Teaching experience and comfort on video calls
• Basic online marketing and booking admin

• Enhanced DBS checks may be expected by parents when teaching children, so check what is appropriate for you
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Check data protection (ICO) rules and keep children's details and recordings secure
• Check copyright before using published textbooks or materials in your classes
• Competition from large online platforms, so a clear niche helps

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £1,000, depending on your equipment, materials and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how many students and groups you teach. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether enhanced DBS checks are appropriate when teaching children, as parents may expect them. Also check insurance such as public liability or professional indemnity, data protection (ICO) rules for children's details and recordings, and copyright for published textbooks.

You typically need fluent Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), good English, teaching experience and comfort on video calls, plus basic online marketing and booking admin. Estimates suggest at least around 5 hours a week to start.