Local French classes for adults and kids

Adult learners, parents, and sometimes schools or nurseries that bring in an outside teacher.

Fees per term or per course for each learner, so more students in a class means more income for the same hour of teaching and room hire.

• Fluent French and confident teaching
• Planning courses and materials
• Marketing locally and managing bookings

• Public liability insurance, which halls often ask to see
• A DBS check and safeguarding policy if you teach children, so check what schools and venues require
• Class size risk: if too few sign up, room hire may exceed income
• Copyright on course books and printed materials

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on your venue, materials and insurance. Remember that if too few people sign up, room hire can exceed your income, so test demand first.

Revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000 a month, depending on how many classes you run and how many learners attend. Class size matters, because room hire has to be covered before you take anything home.

Check whether you need public liability insurance, which halls often ask to see. If you teach children, check what schools and venues require, such as a DBS check and a safeguarding policy. Also check copyright on course books and printed materials.