Language School & Language Center
Operate language school teaching English or foreign languages
Overview
Language schools generate $200,000-$3,000,000+ annually with 40-65% margins.
In 2025, language learning drives education and career growth.
Revenue from group language classes ($200-$800 per student per course), private language lessons ($40-$150 per hour), intensive programs and bootcamps ($2,000-$10,000), corporate language training ($3,000-$50,000 per contract), test preparation (TOEFL, IELTS), and online language classes.
Successful schools hire qualified native or certified teachers, use effective language teaching methods, offer multiple proficiency levels, provide immersion and conversation practice, prepare students for language exams, and achieve student language proficiency.
International students, immigrants, and language learners as students.
Marketing through education agents, visa sponsorship (if applicable), language school accreditation, student success rates, and location in language-speaking country.
Required Skills
- Language Teaching Methods
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Recruitment
- Business Management
- Student Services
- Education Administration
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Multiple revenue streams (classes, private, corporate)
- Recurring student enrollment
- Can grow to multiple locations
- Important educational service
- International student market
Cons
- High startup costs (facility, licensing)
- Teacher recruitment and management
- Competition from language schools
- Regulatory and visa requirements
- Seasonal enrollment patterns
How to Get Started
- Obtain language school licensing and accreditation
- Secure facility and classrooms
- Recruit qualified language teachers
- Develop curriculum and programs
- Market to students and education agents
- Enroll students and deliver classes
- Expand programs and potentially locations
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