Online exam prep academy

Parents who want exam prep for their teens but have no good local option, or prefer evening and weekend online sessions.

Monthly or per-course fees per student, with premium pricing for small groups and one-on-one coaching. Online delivery lets you serve more students without renting space.

• Strong subject and exam knowledge
• Teaching clearly over video
• Basic online marketing
• Organizing schedules and materials

• Business license and sales tax rules for digital services vary by state, check with your state revenue department
• Protect student privacy, especially for minors, and have clear parent consent
• Check copyright rules before using official test materials, use licensed or original content
• Competition from big national test prep brands, focus on a clear niche
• Be careful with promises about score improvements

Estimated startup costs are typically around $200 to $2,500, depending on the video and teaching tools you choose, the practice materials you create or license and how much you spend on marketing.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many students you enroll, your class sizes and how well you stand out in a clear niche against big national test prep brands.

Check business license and sales tax rules for digital services with your state revenue department. Also check student privacy and parent consent for minors, and copyright rules before using official test materials, using licensed or original content instead.