Local english classes in a rented room

Adults who have settled in the area, local employers training staff, and parents of children needing extra English support.

Course fees per term or per block of weeks, paid per learner. Employer contracts can add steady group bookings.

• Teaching groups of mixed ability
• Course planning and marking
• Organising timetables and bookings

• Most learners and employers expect a recognised teaching qualification, so check what you need
• Check safeguarding and DBS requirements if you teach under-18s
• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue also requires its own cover
• Recruiting students who need a Student visa usually needs Home Office sponsor status and accreditation, so check the rules before offering this
• Room hire is a fixed cost, so avoid committing to long contracts until classes fill reliably

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on room hire, teaching materials, insurance and how you promote your classes. Avoid long room contracts until classes fill reliably.

Check what teaching qualification learners and employers expect, and safeguarding and DBS requirements if you teach under-18s. Recruiting students who need a Student visa usually needs Home Office sponsor status and accreditation, so check the rules first.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on class sizes, fees and how many classes you run. Room hire is a fixed cost. The idea assumes at least around 12 hours a week.