Small Test Prep Learning Center

Parents of local middle and high school students, and adults preparing for entrance or certification exams.

Monthly tuition or per-course fees for group classes, hourly fees for private tutoring, and paid practice test sessions.

• Teaching and curriculum planning
• Managing a schedule and several tutors
• Talking with parents and local schools

• Check with your state education department whether a learning center needs a license or registration
• Check city or county zoning, business license and occupancy requirements for the space
• Background checks for staff working with minors, and workers' compensation insurance once you hire
• General liability insurance and a lease that you can afford if enrollment is slow
• Enrollment often rises and falls with the school year and exam dates, so plan your cash flow

Startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on your lease, space setup and teaching materials. These are estimates. Make sure you can afford the lease even if enrollment is slow.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on enrollment, class sizes and fees. Enrollment often rises and falls with the school year and exam dates, so plan cash flow. Expect at least 25 hours a week.

Check with your state education department whether a learning center needs a license or registration. Also check city or county zoning, business license and occupancy requirements, background checks for staff working with minors, workers' compensation once you hire, and general liability insurance.