I made a separate list for Chinese companies because there are so many of them. It should be easier to navigate this way.
Update: Due to the recently passed law in China many Chinese companies have stopped hiring foreign English teachers or have stopped operating altogether. This list will remain up to serve as a reference for as long as these websites are working.
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TutorABC <—- (Click here to Apply) has separated from iTutorgroup. They are looking for teachers with a Bachelors degree and one year of teacher’s experience. Click here for the comments and TutorABC reviews page.
GFA Kids <—- (Click here to Apply) Global From Asia kids is hiring qualified teachers who have online teaching experience with children 3 years old and up. English native speakers or teachers with a neutral accent and at least 1 year of teaching experience can apply. Click here for the GFA Kid review page.
LeWaijiao is looking for native speakers from Canada, the US or the UK with a bachelors degree. They offer flexible scheduling, bonuses and paid training. They want teachers who are available from Tuesday to Sunday 1800 to 2200 Beijing Time. They pay $13 to $23 USD per hour. Please contact Trevor with your resume trevor@100tal.com. Click here for the LeWaijiao review page.
Talk915 (ZTE) a new company that only wants native speakers with a TESL/TEFL/TESOL certificate. Talk915 salary: They pay £3 per 25 minute class or £6 for a 50 minute class. Click here for the Talk 915 review page.
NiceTalk is an app that allows Chinese students to reach English speakers. Students choose you based on your rating. They prefer native speaking teachers with a TEFL certificate and experience teaching TOEFL and IELTS tests. Nicetalk pays $10 an hour with a $10 bonus for signing up. They also have a referral bonus system. Click here for the comments and the NiceTalk review page.
Best1on1 I think many of their teachers are North American ex-pats living in China (and speak Chinese). The Best1on1 salary is unknown. You can contact them here: service@best1on1.com. Click here for the comments and the Best1on1 review page.
Nicekid teaches Chinese children and teenagers from kindergarten to grade 12 via video class. They prefer native English speaking teachers (South Africans!) with an ESL certificate but they will consider non-native teachers as well. Peak time is 6:50pm – 9:10pm Beijing time. They pay up to $28 USD per hour with bonuses with Paypal. You can send your resume/CV with photo, Skype ID and current location to hi@nicekid.com. Click here for the Nicekid review page.
Capra Education <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Hong Kong. They offer a fixed schedule where you teach the same students for at least 18 weeks. Classes are typically from 5:50pm to 9:00pm (Hong Kong time) Monday to Saturday. They want native English speakers with one-year of in-class teaching experience. A certificate in TEFL or TESOL is required and online ESL teaching experience is preferred. Capra pays up to $15 USD per lesson (40 minutes) which consists of a $9 base pay plus a $6 bonus pay based on attendance and performance. Click here for the Capra Education review page.
Xueersi Online School 1 on 1 <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Chinese education platform that offers Cambridge and Reach textbook to Chinese students aged 4-12 years old. They have hundreds of campuses in more than 300 cities in China. They are looking for native English speakers from UK, U.S, Australia, Canada and New Zealand with a BA degree and TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certificate and 1 year of teaching experience. The interview takes 30 minutes and includes a mock class. They pay $14 to $25 per hour depending on bonuses. The bonus for April 2021 is $1.2/h and for this semester the bonus is up to $7.2/h. Click here for the Xueersi review page.
Shiliu Education <—- (Click here to Apply) hires native English speakers (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland) to teach Chinese students aged 9 – 18. Teachers must have two years of experience (online ESL experience is preferred), a TEFL certificate and a bachelor’s degree in English or a related subject from a university ranked in the top 200 in the world. This is probably why they pay so much. Each class lasts 60 to 90 minutes and has 3 to 5 students. These courses go for 2 to 3 months. Shiliu pays a starting rate of $20 USD per hour and teachers can make as much as $58 per hour with bonuses for the amount of students taught $58 per hour is a lot so we would love to hear from anyone who works for this company to see if it is true or not. Click here for the Shiliu Education review page.
First Leap <—– (Click here to Apply) is now offering online English courses for the first time ever in 2021. Their headquarters are in Beijing and they are owned by TAL Education Group. They have more than 100,000 students in 80 cities in China. Their curriculum is called “Starlight” from Cambridge and it is a speaking-based curriculum. Their online classes are focused on improving the listening and speaking skills of students in an entertaining way. Their students are mostly kids aged 2 – 12 years old who will study a variety of subjects (science, art, music, sports, etc.) in a type of English immersion class. Classes have about 4 students in them, last for 45 minutes and usually take place between 5:00pm and 8:30pm (Beijing time). Teachers should commit to at least 12 hours of teaching time per week. Teachers must be native speakers of English, with one year of teaching experience, have a Bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate (TESL/TEFL/CELTA). They pay $13-$19 USD per each 45 minute class which can equal $18 – $26 per hour with bonuses (bonuses include $2 per class completion and $1 for full attendance). Click here for the First Leap review page.
BedaKid or BetaKid <—– (Click here to Apply) is a Chinese company that is hiring now (June 2021). They want teachers who are eligible to work in the USA, Canada and the UK who have a university degree, a TEFL certificate and 1 year of teaching experience. They teach children ages 5-16 in 1 to 1 classes. They use “edutainment” as a teaching method according to their website. Peak teaching time is from 5pm – 9:30pm (Beijing Time). They want you to open at least 40 hours per month and to keep your schedule fixed (not flexible). Classes are 25 minutes and they pay with Paypal. They pay between $14 and $17 USD per hour with bonuses for attendance. Email: fu.xujing@bedakid.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betakidedu/. Click here for the BedaKid review page.
I Coach U <—- (Click here to Apply) They teach large groups (10 – 50 students!) of Chinese children aged 6 -15. They provide the course material and training for new teachers. They are looking for part-time teachers who are available from 8am – 6pm Beijing time. There are no minimum hours required and you control your schedule. Teachers must have a TESL/CELTA certificate and a university degree (or be in the final year of their studies). Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. They pay from $22 to $28 USD per hour. I am not sure yet if they hire non-natives yet. Click here for the I Coach U review page.
Magic Ears <—- (Click here to Apply) is in Beijing and they teach children aged 5-12. Their classes can have up to 4 students. They want native speakers from Canada or the USA with an ESL certificate or teaching experience (although these last two qualifications are not always required). Teaching material is provided by the company and the hours are weekdays: 6:30pm-9pm, weekends and holidays: 10am-11:30am & 6:30pm-9pm (Beijing Time). Booking rate depends on how good the teacher is or if the student likes the teacher. Magic Ears pays a base rate $7.50 per 30 minute class ($15 per hour plus bonuses) to teachers who meet their basic requirements. Teachers who have taught over 1000 hours online OR have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in English or English language training earn $8.50 per 30 minute class ($17 per hour plus bonuses). Lastly teachers who have taught over 1000 hours online AND have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in English or English language training earn $10 per 30 minute class ($20 per hour plus bonuses). Their bonuses include incentives of $1 for being on time and for having 60 time slots open per month. Click here for more comments and the Magic Ears review page.
BlingABC <—- (Click here to Apply) is hiring again in 2024! They teach groups of 1 to 18 Chinese children (ages 6 to 13) and all material is provided. Classes are 30 minutes long. They are looking for teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree and a TEFL/TESL certificate. One year of teaching experience is preferred but not required. Their current salary range is from $12 to $18 (USD) per hour (depending on how many students are in the class) and they pay once a month.
VIPKid <—- (Click here to Apply) is a large Chinese company. They have over 30,000 teachers. They exclusively teach children and teachers need to engage the children with toys and props. They want teachers from North America who have a degree. Scheduling is very flexible and there is no minimum amount of hours required to teach. Peak working hours are early mornings and weekend evenings in North American time zones. VIPKid pays between $14 -$22 per hour but your final salary depends on bonuses and incentives. You can earn $1 for every class you are on time for and $1 for every class if you have 45 time slots per month open on your schedule. Click here for the VIPKid review page.
Qkids <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for American or Canadian teachers to teach children in China. (They used to be called 97Kid/Funbulous/JiuQu). Teachers must have a bachelors degree or be a university student studying for one. Teachers will teach 30 minute classes of up to 4 Chinese children aged 5 -12. Peak teaching times in China are weekdays from 6:40pm – 9:10pm and Friday and Saturday from 8:40pm – 11:50pm. They pay between $16-20 USD per hour. Click here for the Qkids review page.
Education First <—– (Click here to Apply) (English Town / English First) is a large company that has been around since 1965. According to the website they are looking for native speakers in the US or abroad with a bachelors degree and TEFL certificate. Their students are adults in China as they recently stopped teaching kids. Teachers must open long term availability, as students will be taught by the same teachers every week. Peak slots in Chinese time are for classes starting between 5pm and 8:30pm on weekdays and on weekends from 9am to 8:30pm. Education First salary: The pay structure varies depending where you are located, but teachers earn $11 – $18 for 40-minute private classes or 45-minute group classes. There is more info here. Click here for the comments and the Education First review page.
Q&L English <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for part-time teachers with a university education to teach their students. Most of the students are Chinese and teachers use Skype or Zoom for the classes. There are no geographical restrictions for teachers. Teaching experience is preferred but not required. It is not clear if they hire non-native English teachers yet. They pay anywhere from $15 to $30 USD per hour with Paypal. Click here for the Q&L English review page.
iBestTeacher <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Chinese recruitment company and they are looking for native and non-native speaking teachers to teach Chinese kids aged 4-16. A degree, TEFL certificate and experience are not required to work with them. Working hours are Monday to Friday 6pm – 9pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am – 10pm Beijing time and you must work at least 2 days per week for 2 hours. IBestTeacher pays $14 – $26 USD per hour depending on qualifications. Click here for the iBestTeacher review page.
Protostar (<— Click here to Apply) is a new Chinese company who are looking for native English speaking teachers with a bachelors degree. Previous teaching experience and a TEFL certificate are preferred. Teachers will be working with a group of up to 4 Chinese children aged 5-9. Classes take place during the evenings (between 7pm and 9:20pm Beijing time). They are 40 minutes long and teachers are paid a base rate of $16 USD per 40 minute class with a chance at receiving bonuses of up to $6 per class, so it is possible to make $22 per 40 minute class. There are not a lot of classes but they do offer fixed scheduling so you can combine it with your other job. Click here for the Protostar review page.
Lime English is a new company based in China. They are looking for English teachers and are focused on improving students reading and writing skills in particular. The students are mostly children from 5-12 years old. Peak teaching times are from 7pm – 9:30pm Beijing time. They offer flexible scheduling and pay $16 – $25 USD per hour with bonuses. They want native speakers with a BA degree and K – 12 teaching experience (a TESL certificate is preferred but not necessary). I do not know much else about this company so if you have any info or if you work for them please leave us a review.
Whales English <—- (Click here to Apply) (Chinese name is RouChi English) they used to be called Sprout 4 Future. They teach kids in China and the parents pick the teachers for their kids. They want native speakers from Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the USA or the UK with at least 1 year of experience teaching kids and a university degree. Their classes are made up of groups of children (usually 2) from ages 3-18. Teachers have the option to teach other subjects in English such as science, history, literature, writing, etc. They also teach Spanish and French. Teachers must be available for 8 hours per week during peak hours (Weekdays: 6:55pm – 9:00pm Beijing Time; Weekends: 9:10am – 12:20pm and 6:55pm – 9:00pm Beijing Time). The pay is between $18-26 USD per 50 minute class and performance bonuses are available. Click here for more information and the Whales English review page.
Kaifu English is looking for native speakers from Canada, USA, Great Britian, Australia and New Zealand to teach Chinese kids from 3 to 15 years old in one to one classes. Teachers should have a bachelors degree, an ESL teaching certificate and teaching experience. If you don’t have experience they will train you. They have over 1000 students and it looks like they want teachers to commit to one year of teaching. It is not known how much they pay yet. Please email your resume and a short introduction video to recruiter@kaifuenglish.com. Tell them Mike from Good Air Language sent you. Click here for the Kaifu reviews page.
USKid teaches Chinese children 1 to 1. They want native English speaking teachers with a university degree and experience to commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week (ESL certificate is not necessary). They Pay between $17 and $28 USD per hour with incentives. Click here for the USKid reviews page.
51Talk is another company from China and they teach kids and adults with their own material. According to a commenter here pay depends on experience, education and possibly nationality. South Africans can apply! An American teacher can earn up to $11 per 25 minute class. Click here for more comments and the 51Talk reviews page.
Palfish is an app and a create-a-profile type company but they have recently launched a course for children. In the create-a-profile version teachers set their own rate, typically between $10-$20 USD per hour. For the children’s course they are looking for native speakers who have a ESL certificate and experience teaching children. They also want teachers to commit to at least 10 hours per week between 6pm-9pm Beijing time. (It looks like South Africans are welcome to apply but that they prefer other native speakers for some reason.) The base rate is 50 RMB ($8USD) per 25 minute class, but they offer some bonuses and incentives like 5 RMB for every lesson the teacher attends on time. They also offer a bonus if you teach over 150 classes per month you get 60 RMB per lesson or 210 classes you get 65 RMB per lesson and you can earn another of 200 RMB if you can get your student to purchase a lesson package after your trial lesson. Click here for the Palfish review page.
Koolearn (also called New Oriental Online in Chinese) is looking for British or North American teachers to teach Asian children and adults. They would like teachers with a bachelors degree or higher who have experience teaching TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS and SAT tests. The website says they pay 6000 per month to undergraduate teachers and 8000 per month to teachers with masters degrees. I think they are talking about Yuan so about $950-1250 USD per month (they don’t say how many hours of work is involved.) You can click here for more details or send your resume to: zhaopin@koolearn.com. Click here for the Koolearn reviews and comments page.
Panda ABC / Teach Future a new company that looks like it could be a recruitment company. The do hire non-native English teachers though. They teach 25 minute classes to groups of 4 students and require teachers to work at least 7.5 hours per week during peak time in Beijing. (Peak hours being Monday to Sunday 6-10pm and weekends 9-11am) They want teachers with a bachelors degree, a TEFL/TESL certificate and one year of teaching experience. They pay $20-25 USD per hour. Click here for the comments and the PandaABC review page.
BiteABC is looking for native speakers with a bachelors degree and a TEFL/TESL certificate. They teach children ages 5-16 in classes of 1-4 students. They pay with Paypal between $8-12 USD per 30 minute class, there are bonuses as well for attendance and quality. They would like teachers to be available for 7.5 hours per week during peak time in China. (Peak hours being Monday to Friday 5:30-9:30pm and Sunday 2:00-9:30pm). Click here for the comments and the BiteABC review page.
Acadsoc <—– (Click here to Apply) teaches mostly Chinese students (Kindergartern – Grade 12) and it looks like most of their teachers are from the Philippines. They would like teachers with a BA and a TESL/CELTA certificate. They offer a base rate salary with bonuses but the salary is low. Filipino teachers only get a starting salary of $2 USD per hour. One commenter here says they pay native speakers $8 -$12 USD per hour. Click here for the Acadsoc review page.
Spiiker (Website is in Chinese) is another Chinese company looking for Filipino teachers to teach Chinese kids and adults. Classes are one-on-one and 20 minutes long with Skype and Spiiker provides all the teaching material. Teaching time is always between 7pm – 11pm Beijing time. They pay only $1.5 USD per hour bi-weekly with increases after every 6 months. To apply contact fhn164062 on Skype. Click here for the Spiiker review page.
98Kid teaches children in elementary and high school. They want teachers with experience and certification. They pay $20 USD per hour with bonuses through Paypal. Click here for the comments and the 98Kid review page.
HelloKid <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Chinese company and apparently they are hiring even after the shutdown of Chinese companies in 2021. They employ natives and non natives and they are paid the same $15 base rate per hour. They typically teach 30 minute classes Monday – Friday from 6-9pm (Beijing Time) and 3-9pm on weekends. Would love to hear a new review of this company. Click here for the comments and the HelloKid review page.
Yiyi English <—- (Click here to Apply) is another company that teaches Chinese children 1 on 1. It looks like they want teachers with a university education and some experience. Non-native English speaking teachers are welcome to apply. Yiyi pays $2.18 per 25 minute class so that is $4.36 to $7.50 USD per hour. They do not pay $15 – $20 USD per hour with bonuses as previously stated. Click here for the Yiyi English review page.
Oikid <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Taiwan and they teach children between the ages of 4-12. They welcome both bilingual (English and Chinese) and native speakers. Experience teaching young learners is preferred but not required. Their materials are designed to meet the U.S. CCSS and GEPT standards. They pay $3-6 USD per hour ($6 for native speakers). Send a resume to onlineenglishrecruitment@gmail.com. Click here for more comments and the Oikid reviews page.
Woogi Global is based in Hong Kong. It looks like the teach kids from many different countries. They use games to engage kids. They only hire teachers from the US and Canada. They have some sort of partnership with WealthBoss, it is not clear how much they pay. Click here for the Woogi Global review page.
New Vision Learning Services teaches English learners from children to adults. They teach multiple subjects (history, science, etc.) and they teach groups of 2-5 students. They are looking for teachers who have a bachelors degree and a TEFL certificate. They pay between $14 and $22 USD per hour depending on experience and incentives. Click here for the New Vision Learning Services review page.
Hujiang is one of the largest ESL companies in China. They are looking for experienced native speaking teachers (including South Africans) who are able to teach at specific times in Beijing to a wide variety of students (not just children). They want teachers with experience teaching young learners and a TESL certificate or a university degree. The starting pay is $16-$20USD per hour and there are bonuses. The website is in Chinese but you can send your CV to teach@hujiang.com. Click here for the Hujiang reviews page.
DMA1on1 <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for native English speakers, they are based in Taiwan and teach 1 to 1 classes for 25 or 50 minutes. Teachers use the provided material, training is provided for new online teachers. Their students are both adults and young people. They do guarantee a fixed schedule between 6am and 11pm Taiwan time. Pay depends on experience and is paid in New Taiwan Dollars. They currently pay on average $8 or $9 USD per hour through Paypal. If you want to apply send a resume with a 1-2 minute self-introduction video in mp4 to: info@dma1on1.com. Click here for the DMA1on1 review page.
Top Online Teachers is connected to Tutorwithus.com and it looks like they used to be 51FreeTalk (not the same as 51talk!) but that website is now down. They are looking for native speakers or freelance foreign students (aged 22-45) to be teachers to Chinese children (aged 6-18) during peak Beijing times (4pm-10pm, Monday – Sunday). They pay $12-15 USD per hour. Skype: qiumei_tong, email: hr-teachers@toponlineteachers.com and recruiter@51freetalk.com. Click here for the Top Online Teachers review page.
eHailuo (eHello, eHailo) is based in the Nanjing province. Non-native English speaking teachers can apply! They teach 1 to 1 classes to children and they pay $10 – $15 per hour. They use a lot of role playing activities as part of their teaching method. The website is a bit hard to navigate but you can email: feedback@ehailuo.com. Click here for the comments and the eHailuo review page.
ABC5 is based Guangzhou. They are apparently hiring now, looking for native speakers to teach students aged 4 -18. They pay $13 – $16 per hour. Email: abc5educn@gmail.com, Wechat: 137865455, Skype: vickylee291. Click here for the ABC5 review page.
Disney English teach English with Disney… yes Disney. It appears now that they are only hiring for face to face jobs in China. If you work for them or have worked for them please us a comment or review. Click here for the comments and the Disney English review page.
A Top Class teaches kids and adults. They also teach Spanish, German and French. They require you to teach one free class per student. They pay $10-$11 per hour with chances for bonuses. Click here to leave a comment and for the ATopClass review page.
Swoosh English is based in Hong Kong and it looks like they only hire UK teachers. They specialize in teaching English to doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. They also specialize in the IELTS test. They have their own platform and teaching materials that they use to teach groups and 1 to 1 classes. Teachers must be willing to work at least 5 hours per week. They also want teachers to have an ESL teaching certificate and 2 years of experience teaching the IELTS exam. It is not known how much they pay at this time. Click here to leave a comment and for the Swoosh English review page.
Boxfish is looking for native English speakers to teach groups and individual Chinese children and teenagers conversational English with their app. They pay $20 an hour and they use Paypal. Click here for the comments and the Boxfish review page.
Liulishuo is an audio only English teaching platform, they have an app as well. It looks like they accept non-native English speakers. Their hours are from 10am to 11pm Beijing time. They pay somewhere from $8 – $18 USD per hour. Click here for the Liulishuo review page.
ALO7 tutors English to kids and prefers native English speaking tutors. Pay ranges between $15 to $22 an hour. ALO7’s student base comes from large educational institutions in China. Alo7 is a start up by PhD graduate from MIT Media Lab. Click here for more comments and the Alo7 reviews page.
SinceWin (website is down and the company appears to be out of business) is another Chinese company that specializes in teaching children aged 3-13 (most students are aged 3-6). They say they want native speakers but at the same time they have many teachers in an office in Quezon city in the Philippines. It could be an option for teachers in the Philippines. They also say they want teachers to have at least one year of online teaching experience and an ESL certificate is preferred. Click here to leave a review for this company or leave a comment here.
UtalkABC (website is down) is looking for native speakers including South Africans (or non-natives with online teaching experience) with an ESL teaching certificate. A bachelor’s degree is an asset but not necessary. They teach Chinese kids aged 4-16 in group and 1 to 1 classes of 25 or 55 minutes. They pay with Paypal between $15 to $25 per hour with bonuses. Click here for the UtalkABC review page.
61kidz (website is down) They want Canadian and American teachers with a bachelors degree and an ESL certificate or teaching experience to teach kindergarten kids in China. It looks like they teach whole classes of kindergarten kids. They want you to have a smartphone and a computer with at least a 10Mbps download and upload speed. The peak hours are from 9:00am – 11:00am Beijing time. If you are contacted for an interview you have to pass an tech test, make a demo video and then a mock video. You can email your CV to: t.61kidz@outlook.com. They pay $25 USD per hour to start. Click here for the 61kidz review page.
Vipteens (website is down) they are looking for Canadian and American teachers with a bachelors degree in English, literature, writing or education. They require teachers to grade homework and write reports for the students. They teach small groups of students usually around 10 students. The peak times are in the evenings from 7:30pm – 9:00pm Tuesday – Sunday, and weekends from 8am-12pm Beijing time. They apparently pay a great starting rate of $35 USD per hour. We would love to hear from someone who works for this company. You can email them at: contact@vipteens.cn. Click here for the Vipteens review page.
TEOtutor (website is down) is based in Shanghai they are looking for online teachers and teachers willing to work in China. They want native speaking teachers who have an ESL certificate and 2 years of K-12 teaching experience. Teachers must work at least 6 hours per week, teachers are paid to review students homework. They pay $22-35 USD per hour with bonuses. Click here for the TEOtutor review page.
Wuhao (PK Fish) (website is down) is another new company in China that teaches kids aged 4-12. They want Canadians and Americans with a university degree (or in your last year of university) to teach classes of 1-4 people. The hours of work are from 5:00am to 8:10am (Chicago time). They pay $15-$17 USD per 40 minute class by direct deposit. It appears they are still getting ready to launch but they are building up a roster of teachers, so it is possible that there is no work there yet. Send your resume to recruitment@wuhaotech.com. Click here for the PK Fish review page.
EtalkABC (website is down) is a brand new company and they don’t have their website up and running yet. They teach Chinese kids aged 4 -16 in classes 1 to 1 or 1 to 2. They are looking for near-native speaking teachers (non-natives are welcome to apply) with an ESL certificate and experience is preferred but not necessary. They offer a 12 month contract and their peak times are Monday to Friday 5:30pm – 10:30pm and on weekends 9:30am – 9:30pm Beijing time. They pay $15 -$25 USD per hour with bonuses depending on performance and attendance and they pay with Paypal. Send your CV (with your nationality and photo) copies of your ESL certification, passport and your contact information (Skype, wechat, email and phone number) to recruit@etalkabc.com. Click here for the EtalkABC review page.
KK Talkee (website is down) is another Chinese company that teaches Chinese children. They give 1 to 1 lessons and the classes are either 25 minutes or 50 minutes long. Students try out teachers during a demo class and then they can decide whether or not to book regularly with them. They want teachers who are available between 6-9pm Beijing time. I have read that non-native speakers are welcome to apply if they have a native level. A university degree, ESL certificate and teaching experience are not necessary but beneficial. The base pay is $16-$20 USD per hour, but they offer bonuses for attendance and performance. Click here for the KK Talkee reviews page.
Waijiaoyi (website is down) is looking for native and non-native English speaking teachers to teach groups of 8-30 students of 5-16 year olds. They want teachers with experience and a university degree or an ESL certificate. They provide all teaching materials. Classes are 25 or 50 minutes long and classes take place between 1pm-6pm (Beijing time) weekdays and 8am-6pm weekends. They pay $18-20$ USD per hour once a month and they offer incentives. After a teacher has taught 500 hours they get a $1 an hour increase. Click here for the Waijiaoyi reviews page.
UUABC (website is down) is another company from China. They teach Chinese children between the ages of 5-16. They are looking for native speakers (but apparently not South Africans for some reason) to teach up to 4 students at a time. Minimum requirement is 6 hours per week during peak Beijing time (weekdays 7am-9pm and weekends 5pm-9pm). Classes are 30 minutes long. They pay between $15 and $26 USD per hour depending on experience and on how you do in the trial lesson, they also offer some bonuses for being on time and for attendance. The website is in Chinese but you can email: teacher.fm@uuabc.com. Click here for the UUABC review page.
Micro Language (website is down) They teach groups and 1 to 1 classes with all types of students but mainly kids aged 4-18. Each class is 25 or 50 minutes long and they provide the material. They want teachers from Canada, Australia, the UK, the USA, New Zealand and Europe. Teachers must have one year of teaching experience, a university degree or a TESL certificate is not necessary but preferred. Peak time is Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 11:30am and 2:00pm – 4:00pm and on Saturday & Sunday from 9:00am – 9:00pm. They pay $18 – $22 USD per hour depending on experience. Click here for the Micro Language review page.
USTKiD (website is down) is looking for native speakers from Canada, the UK or the US. Teachers must have a bachelors degree and teaching experience, but an ESL teaching certificate is not necessary. They have two types of classes: 1) Online teachers will assist a local primary school teacher in China for 30 minutes (Monday – Friday 8:30am – 11:30am and 2:00pm – 5:30pm Beijing time). 2) A smaller after school class of 2-4 students (Every day from 6pm – 9pm Beijing time). They provide the materials and require a fixed schedule from their teachers. They say they pay between $20 and $33 USD per hour depending on what class you teach and with bonuses. They are currently offering a bonus of $300 after your first 3 classes. To apply email cnhr@ustkid.com with your resume and a 40 second introductory video. Click here for the USTKid review page.
Class100 (out of business / website is offline) teaches large classes (30-40 students) of Chinese kids aged 6-18 in public schools. It looks like teachers must sign a 6 month contract and work with another teacher to give classes. They are looking for native-speaking teachers from the USA, Canada and the UK. Classes take place in the early night time for teachers in the Americas. Teachers are required to have a bachelors degree and one year of teaching experience. Teachers get a base pay of $6-9 per class with chances for bonuses ($1 for attendance, $1 for preparation plus others). I am not sure how long their classes are, but they appear to be less than an hour. Click here for the Class100 review page.
Orange Talk (website is down) is hiring teachers to teach groups of Chinese kindergarten students. They will consider non-native English speaking teachers if their English is perfect/neutral, but they prefer North American native speakers. They also want teachers with a bachelors degree. A TESL certificate is preferred but not necessary, same with teaching experience. Classes last 25 minutes and you could be teaching from 8 to as many as 30 students per class. The interesting thing about this job is that you are required to stand for the entire class. I guess this makes you appear more like a typical school teacher. Their peak teaching time is in the Chinese mornings (8-11pm EST) Monday to Friday, there are also classes on the weekends during all times. Orange Talk pays $16 – $22 USD per hour depending on your qualifications and how well you do in your interview and demo. Click here for the Orange Talk review page.
Jade Dragon International (website is down) (formerly known as Lotus Teaching Center) is looking for native speaking English teachers to teach Chinese students mostly from K-12. Teachers must have an ESL teaching certificate. They pay between $18 and $23 USD per hour depending on your qualifications. Click here for the Jade Dragon review page.
USAsishu (website is down) or Meiguosishu (now called UUabc Jr.) They teach Chinese primary school children. They ask teachers to have a university degree and teaching certificate. Peak hours are weekdays from 18.00-21.00, but they also teach on the weekends. Classes can be 30 minutes or 55 minutes usually for 1-2 kids. They pay twice per month and pay starts at $15 per hour. You can email: recruiterhr@meiguosishu.com or engteacher@usasishu.com. Click here for the USAsishu review page.
HiTutor (website is down) is based in Taiwan and they are looking for teachers with at least one year of teaching experience and a bachelors degree. A TEFL/TESL/CELTA certificate is also preferred. They also teach French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Polish, Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Bahasa Indonesian. They do hire non-natives but we don’t know how much they pay yet. Click here for the comments and the HiTutor review page.
Landi (website is down) is connected to ABC360 but they are hiring now. They teach Chinese children. The want native speakers and pay between $12 and $25 USD per hour. Click here for the comments and the Landi review page.
First Future (website is offline and the company appears to be out of business) hires native and non-native English speaking teachers who speak at a native level. I believe they teach both adults and children. A bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) is required, they want teachers who have one year of experience and/or a TEFL certificate. Non-natives must have passed the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The recruitment process is a 15 minute interview and a 30 minutes mock class, there is no training required. They offer a fixed schedule with 100% booking rate so you are guaranteed to be paid for that time. They pay non-natives less per hour but it could be as much as $12 USD and native English speakers could earn $15 – $20 with bonuses. You can apply by email: effie.jiang@cn.feiboedu.com (Please tell them that you heard about the job on GoodAirLanguage.com). Click here for the comments and the First Future review page.
Face Talk (website is down) is a Chinese English teaching app. Teachers must setup their own profile and they can set their own lesson price. They prefer teachers to have an ESL certificate. They pay with Paypal and Alipay. Click here for the Face Talk review page.
FastSchool (website is down) is another company that teaches children, teachers must be available from 7-9pm Beijing time. It is not necessary to be a native speaker but you must have a bachelors degree. They apparently pay at least 40$ an hour, which seems to good to be true. We need some comments from people that work here, click here for more comments and the FastSchool reviews page.
I Use English (website is down) teaches third and fourth grade children through 1to1 and group (4-6 children) classes. They are only looking for native speakers with an ESL certificate. They pay 4$-6$ USD per half hour for 1to1 classes and $12 per hour plus bonuses for the group classes. Click here for the I Use English review page.
GoGoTalk (website is down) teaches children in China. They have their own app and it looks like they accept non-native speakers (many of the teachers are from the Philippines). You can email your CV to service@gogo-talk.com. Click here for the GoGo Talk review page.
Simple Intern (website is down) is another Chinese company that teaches kids (although their website say they are based in North Carolina). Teachers must have a native level of fluency, a university degree and teaching experience is not required (but preferred). Teachers can choose as many hours as they want to work from Monday to Sunday: 6:30am-11:30am & 6:30pm-11:30pm, Beijing Time. Simple Intern pays a starting wage of $15 per hour but you can earn as much as $22 per hour. Click here for the Simple Intern review page.
V2US (website is down) is a new Chinese company and they are looking for teachers. They appear to be a type of create-a-profile company as they allow teachers to set their own wage and hours. Teachers can use their own material or the ones provided by the platform. The students are of all ages. Teachers must have a bachelors degree and an ESL teaching certificate. Teaching experience is not necessary but an obvious benefit. Non-natives are welcome as well but that may be seen as a negative trait to some Chinese students. Their email is ft@v2us.com. Click here for the V2US review page.
Haowj (website is down)is based in Beijing and they teach 1 to 1 or group class to Chinese students of all ages but mostly adults. Classes are either 25, 30 or 45 minutes. They are not a school as much as they are a company that provides English teachers to other schools, so teachers do have to have some of their own material. They want teachers to commit to 15 classes per month, they also want teachers with a bachelors degree a TESL certificate is not required. The interview process is straightforward and non-natives are welcome to apply although it appears that they get paid less ($10 -$14) than native speakers. Base pay is $15 USD per hour but there are chances for bonuses (good student reviews) so it is possible to make $21 USD per hour. They pay with Paypal. You can email your CV to info@haowj.com. Click here for more comments and the Haowj review page.
31ABC (website is down) is another company based in China. They teach Chinese children from ages 4-12 and class sizes are 1 to 1. They offer a fixed schedule as you will have the same class 3 times per week. Teachers must be native speakers (they prefer the North American accent) and a BA degree and TESL certificate are necessary. They really want teachers with a lot of experience. Peak teaching time is from 6pm – 10pm Beijing time and they require at least 9 hours per week. 31ABC pays a base rate of $7 per class with a bonus of up to $2 per class based on attendace and a “quality control evaluation” (there is also a trial class sign up bonus of $20 per class). They pay by bank transfer or Payoneer. You can email your CV and introduction video to hr3@31abc.com. Click here for more comments and the 31ABC review page.
Hugo English (website is down) teaches English 1 to 1 to children in China. They pay between 14$ to 20$ per hour. (apply by emailing hugo@hugoenglish.com). Click here for the comments and the Hugo English review page.
Pudtree (Hiknow) (out of business) is looking for British, American, Australian or Canadian teachers with a bachelors degree and at least 1 year of experience teaching to kids. They are connected to Hiknow but Hiknow teaches adults in group classes and 1 on 1. you can apply for both jobs at the website above or send an email to: jason@hiknow.com. They pay on average $14-$20 an hour. Click here for the Pudtree and Hiknow review page.
Gogokid <—- (stopped operating in August 2021) is looking for Canadian and American teachers to teach Chinese kids (mostly aged 4 -12). Their classes are 1 to 1 and 25 minutes long. Teachers must have a bachelors degree and teaching experience is preferred. Peak teaching times are from 12am – 9am EST and 9pm – 11:30pm EST. You are only required to teach a minimum of one class per week. Gogokid pays $14 – $25 USD per hour based on qualifications, attendance and your performance. They offer bonuses for good results and they are currently offering a $300 bonus for new teachers who teach 3 classes in their first month. Click here to leave or read a review of Gogokid.
Meisi Consulting (website down) they have a good review from a commenter, no webcam needed, they have a poor platform and low hours, maximum of 8 per week, but they apparently pay between $22 and $32 USD per hour. They want native speaking teachers only. They teach with WeChat and pay weekly. Email: meisibeijing@gmail.com. Click herefor the Meisi Consulting review page.
USTALK – (possibly out of business) I got an email from this company saying that they pay $8-12 USD per 25 minutes. They also offer some incentives and bonuses. Training is paid and classes are 1-on-1 with young Chinese learners. Teachers are not obligated to prepare the teaching material. Teachers set their own schedules, but must be available for at least 4 hours during peak Chinese hours (Weekday evenings, all day weekends). They are looking for native speaking teachers from North America who have experience teaching children, an ESL certificate and a bachelors degree. They are launching their English website soon but for now please send your CV to: apply@ustalk.com. Click here for the UStalk review page.
QuQuABC (website is down) is based in Hong Kong. According to one of our commenters QuQuABC pays $14 USD an hour. They say they pay for your training but it seems like some teachers have not been paid. Click here for the comments and the QuQUABC review page.
Kukuspeak (website is down) I had an interview with this company that underwhelmed me, but it is legit. They may have improved recently, they have definitely increased their pay. This company be a good option for teachers living in Asia as their schedules would match.They are looking for teachers with a university degree, TEFL/CELTA and at least one year of teaching experience certificate. Non-native teachers are welcome. Kukuspeak pays $12-15 USD per hour to start and they offer bonuses. You can email your resume to: hr@kukuspeak.com. Click here for the comments and the Kukuspeak review page.
Likeshuo (website is down) is affiliated with Meten and based in Shenzhen, and they teach Chinese children aged 5-17 and adults as well. They want native speaking teachers to commit to 20 hours per week. Most teachers earn between 64RMB to 80RMB per hour with a maximum of 90RMB per hour. So that is about $9.50RMB to $13.50USD per hour depending on bonuses. You can send your CV to yvonne_tyn@meten.com. Click here for the Likeshuo review page.
Buke8 (website is down) another Chinese company with a difficult website for English speakers to navigate. You can register to become a teacher on their website. Buke8 salary is unknown at this point. Click here for the Buke8 review page.
SmileABC (website is down) is looking for natives speakers from the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland (sorry South Africans 🙁 ) to teach Chinese children. They also want their teachers to have a bachelors degree, a TEFL/TESL certificate and experience teaching children is an asset. They want teachers to be available for a minimum of 6 hours every week during Beijing peak hours (6-9pm 3 days a week – 2 days during the week and one day on the weekend). They pay $16-24 USD per hour. Contact Maria, email: maria@smileabc.cn, skype: hiteacher@smilekid.com.cn Click here for the comments and the SmileABC review page.
WonderKids (out of business) is looking for teachers with at least 1 year of teaching experience (it looks like non-native speakers are welcome to apply) certification is not necessary. Teachers must be 23 years old and training is paid for. However, teachers are required to give homework and give regular feedback. Students and their parents grade the teachers. All of the students are Chinese and between the ages of 5 and 15. They pay $15 USD per hour for individual classes and $20 for group classes, but most classes are 1to1. Click here for the comments and the Wonderkids review page.
SayABC <—- (stopped operating in March 2021) is an online education company in China for group lessons. Teachers teach groups of children (4 students aged 5-12) during a 3 month course. Their curriculum was partly developed by National Geographic. They want native speaking teachers with a bachelors degree and an ESL certificate although they are a bit flexible, they prefer US accents. Teaching experience is preferred but not required. All the classes are from 6pm-9pm Chinese Standard Time (GMT +8) Monday to Saturday. Each class is 40 minutes and you can work as little as you want or a maximum of 24 classes per week. They pay up to $28 USD per hour (with bonuses) for a 40 minute class. Click here for the SayABC reviews page.
DaDa ABC (website is down) They teach Chinese children between the ages of 4 to 16 in one to one classes. They want teachers willing to work a minimum of 3 hours per week and up to 20 hours per week. The company provides all the material and most teachers average 15 hours per week. Previous teaching experience with kids is not necessary but preferred, however an ESL certificate and a bachelors degree are now necessary requirements. They have classes from 7pm – 8:30pm (Beijing time) Monday to Friday and more on the weekends. DadaABC has recently changed their pay structure, they dropped their pay to a flat rate of $15 USD per hour with bonuses added after. There is a bonus for teaching a certain amount of hours per week. To apply you will need a copy of your passport or other ID, a CV with a photo and contact details and copies of your certification. Click here for the comments and the DadaABC review page.
Littlean (website is down) is based in Hong Kong, China. They are another company that teaches Chinese kids but they pay a flat rate of $25 USD per hour. Students will work through a program call ClassIn and the lessons and books are already prepared for teachers. Each student has two 25 minutes classes per week. Currently teachers must be from the USA or Canada and have a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of teaching experience. Teachers must be able to work at least 1 hour on a weekday morning (5:30am – 9:00 a.m. EST) and 1 hour sometime on the weekend (including Friday evenings). Teachers must also commit at least to a 6 month teaching term. Click here for the Littlean review page.
Classtalk Education (website is down) is based in Shenzhen, China and they are looking for native speaking teachers to teach large group (40-60 students) online classes at public schools around China. Classes are from 7:30am to 5:30pm China time. Teachers must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and previous experience teaching both offline and online is preferred. Classtalk pays $25 to $40 per 40 minute class, depending on qualifications, teaching performance and tenure. They also offer courseware design opportunities and referral bonuses for our most qualified teachers. Click here for the Classtalk review page.
Zebra English (website is down) is another Chinese company with 450,000 students. It looks like they hire non-native teachers but all teachers must have a bachelors degree, a TEFL certificate and experiences teaching K-12. Each class is 30 minutes, you set your schedule and Zebra fills it. So students don’t choose their teacher which is different from some of the other Chinese companies. Peak hours are 6pm – 10pm weekdays and 9am – 10pm on weekends. They pay $16 – $24 USD per hour depending on the incentives teachers achieve. Click here for the Zebra English review page.
VIPX <—- (out of business) is connected to the TAL Education Group. They are looking for English teachers to teach Chinese children aged 3-12 in 1 to 1 classes. They want teachers with a native speaking accent (Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Ireland, NZ and South Africans who are not located in South Africa), a bachelors degree and a TEFL/CELTA certificate. They offer flexible scheduling (Beijing time, Tuesday – Sunday) and they pay from $13 – $22 USD per hour based on your qualifications and results. Click here for the VIPX review page.
Tom ABC (website is down and the company appears to be out of business) is looking for North American native English speaking teachers to teach 3 – 6 year old Chinese children. Teacher must have a university education or be a university student. A TEFL certificate is not required. They provide all the teaching materials and offer flexible scheduling. Tom ABC pays $7 – $9 USD per 20 minute class. Click here for the Tom ABC review page.
Better English (website is down) is a Chinese school that has many physical schools and are now expanding online. They teach kids aged 3-16 in group classes of 4 students, they provide the lesson material. They are looking for native speakers (from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) with a TEFL/CELTA certificate university degree and one year of experience teaching children. A university degree is not necessary but preferred. Peak times are Monday – Friday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm and weekends 8:30am – 9:30pm (Beijing time). The pay starts at $16 USD per hour, but it can increase to $38 if you teach 800 students per month and have a complaint rate below 3%. Click here for the Better English review page.
Yeko (offline) (be careful with this company, there are plenty of bad reviews here). A Chinese company who are looking for non-native (with a neutral accent) and native English speaking teachers. A bachelors degree is not necessary and neither is a TEFL certificate or teaching experience but they are preferred. Yeko supplies all the teaching material. Scheduling is flexible and teachers are paid for no-shows. They teach adults in one to one classes and children in group classes for 20 – 25 minutes. They pay between $10 – $15 USD per hour (I think they pay $12 per hour for one-to-one classes but I have not confirmed this). They pay with Paypal. They want teachers to commit to 20 hours per week and teaching hours are every day from 9:00am – 8:00pm Beijing time. Click here for the comments and the Yeko review page.
Wise Tutor (website is down) is based in China. They stopped teaching children after the new Chinese law in 2021. They now teach business English to adults. Teachers must be native speakers of English with a TESL certificate, bachelor’s degree and 1 year of teaching experience. Classes are either 1 to 1 or 1 to 4 (group classes). They operate 7 days a week from 6PM-10PM Beijing time, and teachers must be available for at least 3 to 4 days per week. They pay $5-6 USD per hour depending on base rate and bonuses. Click here for the Wise–tutor review page.
Lan-Master or Kouyuxia (website is down) is a Chinese app that connects teachers to English adult learners in China. It’s available on Apple and Android. They pay around $10 to 20 USD per hour (80-150 RMB). Click here for the Language Master app review page.
Dazao English (website is down) is based in China. They are owned by Hangzhou Danyue Technology Co., Ltd. which is the same company that owns Landi and ABC360. They are looking for native English speakers including South Africans (although they may be hiring more Filipino teachers nowadays). A university degree and a TEFL / CELTA certificate is preferred but not required. They teach Chinese kids aged 3 – 12, classes are 1-to-1 and last for 25 minutes. Teachers must be willing to work 10 hours per week during 5:00pm-9:30pm Beijing time Mondays – Fridays and all day on weekends. Dazao pays anywhere from $2 – $8 USD per hour. It looks like they pay South Africans $5 USD per hour. They pay once per month with direct deposit. Click here for the Dazao review page.
Blissful Learner Academy (website is down) is another Chinese company looking for native English speaking North American teachers to teach Chinese kids. Teachers must have a bachelor’s degree. The students are aged from 5 to 15. Classes are with 4-5 students with Zoom or Zhumu. They pay a starting wage of $15 per hour, bi-weekly with Paypal. To apply you can send your resume and introduction video to blissful.learneracademy@gmail.com. Click here for the Blissful Learner Academy review page.
DREAMEN English (website is down) They are another Chinese company that teaches children but only in 1 to 1 classes. They want native speakers (North American accents preferred) with one year of teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree. They want teachers to commit to at least 7.5 hours per week with the peak hours in Shanghai being Monday to Friday: 6-10pm and weekends: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. They pay a minimum of $14 USD per hour and a maximum of $22. If you want to apply contact: mingdong.huang@zhangmen.com or on Skype: Dreamen English. Click here for the Dreamen English review page.
DeerKid (no longer online) teaches North American curriculum to kindergarten and elementary students in China. Teachers must be from North America, have a bachelors degree, 1 year experience and a TESOL certificate or equivalent. They pay $14 – $22 per hour.
LumiEnglish (no longer online) a Chinese company with offices in Beijing and San Diego, it was hard to find a lot of information about them, but if you are in China or looking to teaching Chinese people, check it out.
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I don't see the company 'Bula English' or 'Hampson Bula'. However this is a company I have worked with for 5 years. And due to the new law in China they've stopped giving me classes. They haven't come out and said that the company has to let me go or that they can't give me any more classes due to this law. They've left me in the dark. Oh and they owe me two months pay which is $2000.
I'm getting no communiction from them, I've Skype messaged my contact and emailed them. I don't know what else I can do. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Does anyone work for them and know any further information?
Any news would be great, thanks!
Paylfish is great. It starts off a bit slow as you need to find your own clients, but once you get going the earnings are great.
The VIPKid review is a little incorrect and outdated. We now have close to 80k teachers. We do not need to engage kids with toys and props.
English Teachers Needed in China
We are recruiting English teachers for Kindergarten, Primary school and Middle school in China.
Remuneration:
-12,000 RMB -20,000RMB per month
-Working Z Visa provided
- Airfare provided upon signing of contract
-Free Medical Insurance
-Accommodations Provided
-Airport Pick up
-Chinese Language Support
You should have:
- Bachelor degree or above
- Police clearance certificate
- 2 years working experience
- TEFL or TESOL certificate (we can help you if you don’t have this)
- Medical checkup
- A very good and clear English accent
- Teaching experience preferred
Please send your CV and self-introduction video, we will assist with your visa application as well as travel arrangements for successful candidates.
Contact information:
Skype: qiumei_tong
WeChat: 17301603237
http://www.tutorwithus.com
A lot of these companies advertise on their websites their pay range on their websites but when you get to the initial interview the pay range is a lot lower then advertised