A tutoring business can present a flexible route through which private education services can be delivered, from home tutoring where tutors travel to and from students, or where students travel to and from the tutor. Your tutoring company may provide a bespoke tutoring service that is widely accessible to students at different academic levels through a tuition centre. Alternatively, an online tutoring and mentoring option may be available to expand the geographical reach and increase student capacity.
The operational structure of your tuition business will influence market value, growth potential and the type of buyers you are likely to attract, amongst other factors, such as:
Tutoring business model: Single tutor/multiple tutors, employed/self-employed/agency, freehold/leasehold premises
Operational hours: Before school, after-school, evenings, weekends, school holidays
Offering: Home tutoring, online tutoring, tuition centre, education level of students (key stages, secondary education, university education), national curriculum, niche subjects
Specialisms: Experience with children with learning difficulties, children with behavioural problems or additional needs
Educational standards: Tutor qualification criteria (GCSEs, A-Levels, Degree, Masters), experience with exam boards and minimum tutoring experience
Reputation: Online reviews, DBS checked tutors, professionalism, safe environment
Recurring revenue: Service agreements with public education providers, referrals through recommendations
Starting a tuition business, private tutoring company or home tutoring business can present a cost-effective route to deliver one-to-one tutoring or group tutoring services to students at a minimal start-up cost, making buying an existing tutoring business desirable. To list your business for sale, find out how much your tutoring business is worth by arranging a free tutoring business valuation.