Teaching English online is a great way to earn money from home. If you are qualified you shouldn’t have any troubles getting a job and by qualified I mean that you have a university degree, a CELTA or TESL certificate and some teaching experience. Here you can find more information about How to Become an Online English Teacher.
It’s a perfect job for those who have taught English overseas and are now looking for work back home. It is also great for current teachers who are looking for more hours. This is the original and most complete list of all known online English teaching companies. I have had interviews with several of the companies on this list and I am currently working for one of them.
This is a list that I regularly update, please leave a comment if you have any experiences with these companies or know of any others that should be added to the list. Beware that some of these companies may have a bad reputation! There have been many problems with Chinese companies since 2021. Check out the comments at the bottom of the page and read their review page for more info about a specific company. I don’t recommend using a third party or a recruiting website to find an online English teaching job. Apply directly with the company yourself, it is easy!
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Speechling <—- (Click here to Apply) appears to be based in the USA. They are an outside–the–box company that specializes in improving speaking and pronunciation. They work with various languages including English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Portuguese. The idea is for learners to record multiple audios, get feedback on their pronunciation and repeat. They are currently hiring voice actors, pronunciation coaches and article writers. They want native speakers of the languages they work with. I am not sure how much they pay yet. Click here for the Speechling reviews and comments page.
Littera Education <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the USA. They teach English, Math and other subjects to kids and teenagers from kindergarten to grade 12. They are looking for American tutors only. A university degree is not required but they want tutors with experience. They pay $18 USD per hour and up to $22 per hour for algebra teachers. Click here for more comments and the Littera review page.
NorthStar American School (NAS) is looking for highly experienced and qualified teachers to join our team. Our current opening is for teachers and private tutors for online K-12 classes and ESL classes for different age groups. You will work directly with the students, using your skills and experience as a teacher to evaluate student papers, projects, tests, and other assessments. Individualized lesson plans for each student/class are provided. Initial and ongoing training is provided. Students are based in Vietnam. Tutoring hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST and Saturday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST. It is a part-time job that pays $20 – $25 per hour, paid twice monthly by direct deposit. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A Bachelor’s degree in education is required with a relevant specialization. Also a 120 hour TESOL, TEFL or CELTA in person course with a teaching component (no Groupon coupon certifications). 2 years of online experience, and 2 years of traditional, brick and mortar classroom experience are also required. Please send your resume with cover letter to registrar@northstarschool.us Click here for more details and the NorthStar American School review page.
Ardor Learning <—- (Click here to apply) is based in Palo Alto, California. They teach English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean and Portuguese. They offer 1to1 and group classes. They seem to be a new company and how much they pay is unknown at this point. Click here for the Ardor review page.
Quality Online English Group <—- (Click here to apply) is based in Canada but they teach kids in China. It is a part–time job as they are looking for teachers available from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Beijing time. Teachers must be native speakers with some teaching experience. A Bachelor’s degree and a TESL certificate are preferred but not required. How much they pay is unknown. Click here for the QOEG review page.
GoStudent <—- (Click here to Apply) is a company operating in the USA with HQ in Vienna. According to one commenter here they only want teachers with an Irish or UK bank account. They are looking for teachers in many areas not only English (Spanish, Italian, Math, Chemistry, German, etc.) to teach kids. They pay £13 British pounds per 50 minute class not including bonuses. Click here for the GoStudent review page.
BookNook <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the USA and they work in 35 different states. They teach kids from kindergarten to grade 8. Teachers must be a citizen or resident of the USA. They should also have either 1 year teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a teaching credential program or 3 years of teaching experience. Classes are groups of 1 – 4 students teachers will teach reading comprehension and literacy lessons online. It is a part-time job where you can work as little as 1.5 hours per week or up to 10 hours per week. They pay $18 USD per hour plus bonuses. Click here for the BookNook review page.
Lingo For Me <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the USA. Teachers must be native speakers of English and classes are 1 to 1. On top of English they also teach Spanish and Portuguese. Their students are mostly from Latin America. They pay $10 USD per hour plus bonuses (up to $13 per hour). Click here for the Lingo For Me review page.
Flalingo <—- (Click here to Apply) appears to be an American company that only teaches 1 to 1 classes. Classes are either 25 or 50 minutes long. Teachers can choose their own schedule but they must be at least 18 years of age and have some teaching experience. They pay native speakers $5 USD per 25 minute class (not sure about non–native teachers). The pay out every Monday with Paypal, Payoneer or Transferwise. Please leave a comment or a review of Flalingo. Click here for the Flalingo review page.
All Right <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the USA and they teach English and Spanish to kids aged 3-12. They operate in more that 30 countries with most of the students being in Russia, Spain, Poland, Italy and Germany. They don’t require a degree or TEFL certificate and non-native English speakers are welcome to apply. They prefer bilingual and multi-lingual teachers. They provide basic teaching material to help teachers get started. They pay a maximum of $18 USD per hour but for non-natives they offer as low as $4.75 per hour. Click here for the AllRight review page.
Hallo <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Provo, Utah, USA. They have an app, and use it for some types of classes but not all. Potential teachers must install the Hallo app and create a student account. Then they have to make a 1 minute introduction video and submit an application through their website. The students are mostly 18-30 years old English learners from many countries, the most common ones are Indonesia, India, Turkey, Egypt and Brazil. They have two types of teachers. For the basic level, teachers must speak English with a native or bilingual fluency and have at least 1 year of experience. For the more advanced level (Hallo courses) teachers must be legally eligible to work in Canada of the USA, have two years of teaching experience and have either a bachelor’s degree in any major related to English or a TEFL certificate. They pay different rates for their different types of classes. It seems like thy pay a minimum of $7.5 USD per hour for 1-to-1 classes but usually more. Their group classes pay like this: 4 students: $30/hour, 3 students: $22.25/hour and 2 students: $15/hour (though teachers are required to spend 30 minutes before each group class preparing). They pay with Stripe and PayPal. Click here for the Hallo review page.
Read With You <—- (Click here to Apply) has offices in the USA, Canada, Germany and China. They focus on literature reading and most of their students are in China. They also teach French and German. Classes are 1-to-1 to high school students. Teachers must have 2 years of experience and a Linguistics, ESL, English, Foreign language or English Education degree. Teachers must also be able to work 15 hours per week and work morning shifts. They pay $17 – $23 USD per hour. Click here for the Read With You review page.
Skooli <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Toronto, Canada. They are a type of create-a-profile type company but they always pay a flat rate of $25 USD per hour. They teach English and a wide range of other subjects. Teachers should be native speakers and they must have one of the following 3 qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field, a government issued teaching license or a specialized instructor qualification (e.g. TEFL or Mathematics certifications). Teacher set their own schedule and they are paid with Paypal. Click here for the Skooli review page.
Oxford Learning <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Canada. They usually teach on location as they have more than 100 centres across Canada, but they are now offering online tutoring. They teach French and other subjects as well to school aged children. Classes are 1-to-1. Teachers must bachelor’s degree and teachers with tutoring experience are preferred. Teaching hours are from Monday to Thursday between 4pm and 8pm and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm. They want teachers who can work at least two evenings per week and on Saturday morning. They pay $15 per hour. Click here for the Oxford Learning review page.
Bansho (Click here to Apply) is an app from New York. They offer a flexible way of learning English with videos, games and video classes. They are not an ESL teaching company. They focus on literacy and math and most of their students need support with homework and grade level skills or remediation. Teachers manage between 5-25 students and deal with parents. A university degree is required and so is Canadian or American teaching certification. Teachers should also have at least 3 years of teaching experience with some of that being virtual. They pay a monthly base rate paid out per student + $25/hour. Click here for the Bansho review page.
Spoken English Practice <—- (Click here to Apply) has offices in Boston, London and Sydney and they focus on conversation classes. It sounds like the classes are more relaxed for teachers as students are encouraged to speak 80% of the time. Classes are 1-to-1, 30 minutes long and typically the student is assigned one teacher for their entire course. Students aren’t from any specific country they come from all over the world. Teachers and students have to use Skype for the classes. They only hire native speakers, but a TEFL certificate is not required. Preference is given to teachers with experience. It looks like they pay $10 USD per hour once per month with Paypal. Click here for the Spoken English Practice review page.
TalktoCanada <—- (Click here to Apply) is a great company for Canadians (such as myself) to work for. It’s not big, however, and when I applied they were only hiring teachers to start in a few months from when I was looking for a job. I believe the teachers have to use Skype to talk to the students. The starting pay was $14 an hour a year ago. Click here for the TalktoCanada review page.
NeuABC <—- (Click here to Apply) is an American company with connections to Chinese schools. They are looking for experienced Canadian or American teachers, who are native speakers of English. A Bachelor’s degree and a TESOL certificate are required. They want teachers to commit to at least 4 hours per week (early mornings Monday to Sunday and evenings on Friday and Saturday). Experience teaching ESL/EFL to children, in the classroom or online, ages 3–12 is a huge asset. Classes are 1-1 and 25 minutes long. $9.00 USD per lesson or $18.00 per hour, the payment is twice a month via check in the mail. You can fill out the application here. Click here for the comments and the NeuABC review page.
Global Legend <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for native speakers teachers to teach English (writing, reading comprehension, phonics) to students from the age of 5 to adults. They also teach French, science and art. Teachers must have a bachelors degree, a TEFL/CELTA certificate and at least one year of teaching experience. They have sessions 24/7 as they give 1 to 1 and group classes to students in China and Canada. A teacher here was offered $15 CAD per hour (about $12 USD). Click here for the Global Legend review page.
Vnaya <—- (Click here to Apply) is an American company (with links to India). They provide 1 on 1 online classess to K-12 students in North America and in the Oceania region in English, Math and Science. I am not sure how much they pay yet, but it varies from location to location. Click here for the Vnaya review page.
UASK Education <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that teaches Chinese students. They are looking for English and French teachers with a university degree, a TEFL certificate and one year of teaching experience. UASK provides all the teaching material and classes are small from 1 – 5 students who are young usually between the ages of 4-18. Full-time positions are available. They pay from $18 – $30 CAD per hour. You can send your CV to hr@uask58.com. Click here for the UASK Education review page.
Seer English<—- (Click here to Apply) is a Canadian company that teaches Chinese students. They are looking for teachers with a North American accent, a bachelor’s degree or a TEFL certificate. Teachers must set their schedule for 10 months at a time. Scheduling is flexible. Peak hours are (EST) Mondays to Thursdays: 6:00 am – 11:00 am, Fridays: 6:00 am – 10:00 am and 19:00 pm- 24:00 pm, Saturdays: 2:00 am – 10:00 am and 19:00 pm – 24:00 pm and Sundays: 2:00 am – 10:00 am. They pay up to $25 CAD per 50 minute class, by Paypal every two weeks. Click here for the Seer English review page.
Novakid <—- (Click here to Apply) (Homepage) is an American company based in San Francisco. They teach 1 to 1 classes to kids aged 4-12. They are looking for native speakers (from USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa) with a university degree and one year of experience teaching children. They offer flexible scheduling and promise a minimum of 10 hours per week. They pay $10 to $16 USD per hour to native speakers and $4 per hour to non-natives to start. The final base rate is decided individually based on interview performance and can be increased by their Teacher Level System. Click here for the Novakid reviews page.
Accent Advisor <—- (Click here to Apply) is an American company that specializes in teaching the American accent. Most of the students are adult expats who live in the US, are fluent in English, and want to reduce their foreign accent. Some of the students live outside of the US, so classes are available 24/7. Teachers must have a North American accent, at least two years of ESL teaching experience and hold either a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certificate or a degree in English/Linguistics/Vocals. Teachers set their own schedule, ranging from 10–30 hours a week (peak times are from 7 am–midnight EST). This is a part-time position. Classes are recurring, so your schedule remains the same every week. Accent Advisor pays $16 USD per hour and there is a guaranteed pay rate increase of $1 USD per hour for every 500 teaching hours until it reaches $25 USD per hour. Teachers get fully paid for student no-shows and classes that are canceled with less than 2 hours’ notice. Unlike most other schools, there are no payment penalties for being late, taking time off, last-minute cancellations, technical difficulties, etc. Accent Advisor trusts their teachers to provide the best service possible to their students. Click here for the Accent Advisor review page.
Mango Languages <—- (Click here to Apply) is an American company. They teach English, Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew and other languages (they have software for 70 languages!) They want teachers to commit to at least 10 hours per week. It’s not clear what other requirements they demand of their teachers nor how much they pay. It would be great to hear from someone who works for this company. Click here for the Mango Languages review page.
COREnglish <—- (Click here to Apply) (COREnglish homepage here) is based in Salt Lake City, USA but they teach Chinese students. A big advantage with this company is that they give teachers fixed classes with the same students. Classes are from 1 – 5 students and each lesson is 25 minutes long. Teachers must have a bachelor’s degree and they must be available at 6am to 8am EST working at least 2 hours per day at 4 days per week (You can teach at other times too.) A TESL certificate is preferred and so is teaching experience but they are not necessary to start working here. Non-natives are welcome to apply. They pay from $10 – $20 USD per hour by wire transfer or Paypal. Click here for the COREnglish review page.
Rorixwell / Preacher English <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new Canadian company, they only have 50 teachers as of March 2019, but they are constantly hiring new teachers. They want native speakers with a TEFL/CELTA certificate and 3 years of teaching experience. Their students are Chinese students from 5 to 15 years old studying English in the public schools or training institutes. Teaching hours are from 6:00am – 10:00am EST, Monday to Sunday. They pay $18 – $25 CAD per hour. Click here for the Rorixwell reviews page.
Naativ <—- (Click here to Apply) is a brand new company from the USA. They want “American English” speaking teachers to teach Asian children. They pay $20 -$23 USD per hour before bonuses. Not much else is known about their requirements yet. Click here for the Naativ review page.
Highway To English <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Small American company. It looks like all the teachers have to be certified American teachers. They only have 17 teachers. Nothing else is known about this company. Click here for the Highway to English review page.
Teach Part-Time <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Toronto, Canada. They only want native speaking teachers from Canada, USA or the UK with a bachelors degree to teach kids aged 5-12. Teachers can earn $14-$25 USD per hour and most teachers work around 20 hours per week. They pay bi-weekly or monthly depending on the contract. Click here for the Teach Part-Time review page.
Chelsea International Education <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Florida, USA and they describe themselves as a premium in-person and online company. They teach all ages from kindergarten to PHd students and they specialize in test preparation, college admissions, and life coaching. They want teachers with a college degree, teaching certificate and at least 2 years of teaching experience. It is not known how much they pay yet. Click here for the Chelsea International Education review page.
Native Monks <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Texas and they teach English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Hindi and even Haitian Creole. Their lessons are done through Skype and are all 1 to 1. They want native speaking teachers only and teachers set their own rate. They pay out the 15th of every month. Here is their registration page. Click here for the Native Monks review page.
TutorEye <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the USA and they are looking for English teachers as well as specific science and math teachers. They teach one to one classes. Not much else is known about this company. If you have any info or if you work for them please leave us a review.
Online American School (website is down) is based in the USA and they are currently (July 2018) looking for native speaking English teachers with a university education and teaching certification. They are working on a project of creating video recorded lessons for students in grades 7-11 based on American curriculum. They also strongly prefer someone with online teaching experience. They pay $20 USD per hour. The also teach math, science, art and business. You can email Zamil directly at zjattar@hotmail.com. Click here for the Online American School review page.
Fluency Tutors <—- (Click here to Apply) is an online ESL company based in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, they are hiring Canadian ESL teachers only to deliver online English, Math, and Science lessons. Programs include Grammar Made Easy, CELPIP/IELTS Test Prep, and their new Fluency Kids program. Candidates must meet all of the following requirements: be Canadian, native English-speaking, TESOL/CELTA certified, and have a minimum of 6-months online teaching experience. They pay $16 per hour for conversation classes and $24 per hour for IELTS preparation classes depending on the type of class taught. Click to Register to Become a Fluency Tutor. Click here for the Fluency Tutors review page.
LinguaPlex <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Idaho and they are currently hiring English and Spanish teachers (they also teach a number of other languages). They want native speakers to give 1 to 1 classes and edit learners written work as well. It looks like they kind of specialize in proofreading and editing presentations, CVs and business reports. They pay $0.02 per word, or about $5 for editing one page of 250 words. For classes they pay $18.20 per 50 minute class, and $11.20 per 25 minute class. Click here for the LinguaPlex review page.
RealTalk (website is down) has been around for about 5 years, but their website is new and they are growing. As of April 29th, 2018 they are hiring and looking for native English speakers. They teach 1 on 1 and they proved the material to teach all types of English courses, including exam preparation and pronunciation classes. They pay $17 USD per 55 minute lesson. Click here for the RealTalk review page.
Hoponchat (link removed as it appears the company is out of business) is based in San Francisco and their platform looks interesting. They have an app that can be used to teach and give video lessons. Teachers can log in and wait for calls from students who are online. There are no reports or pre-class preparation. They prefer native speaking teachers but it is not a requirement, they do require an ESL certificate of some kind and 6 months of previous teaching experience. They pay with Paypal but it is not known yet how much they pay. Click here for the Hop On Chat review page.
A+ Gateway (website is down) is a new company and it looks like they are based in Toronto. They teach business English and exam preparation and the majority of their students are in grades 7 to 12. They want teachers from the USA or Canada with a bachelors degree and 2 years of teaching experience. Classes are all one to one and the material and training is provided. They pay between $18 and $22 USD per hour. Click here to leave a review of A+ Gateway.
iTutor (website is offline) is an American online education platform that works directly with school districts in the USA. For that reason teachers must be accredited to teach in their state. Teachers can teach many subjects not just English. Scheduling is flexible and they pay between $10 – $20 USD per hour. Click here for the iTutor review page.
EC Talk Canada (website is offline) is based in Canada but their students (aged 10-12) are in China. They are looking for teachers from Canada and the US to teach 1 to 1 part time. Teachers must have some experience and a university degree and be willing to work at least 4 hours per week. The working hours are Monday to Sunday Monday-Sunday 7am-10am EST, and weekends 9pm-11pm. They pay $11.25 CAD per 25 minute class. Click here for the EC Talk Canada review page
English Ninjas (now part of OpenEnglish) <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Delaware, USA but they teach mostly Turkish students. They want native speaking teachers with a degree, a ESL certificate and experience. Teachers can work as much or as little as they want, or they can work pre-scheduled shifts where teachers get paid no matter if there is a student or not. They pay teachers $10 USD per hour with Paypal. Peak hours are apparently 5pm-3am Turkish time. They have an app! Click here for the English Ninjas review page.
Zamenhof <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the USA but it looks like most of their students are in Russia. They are looking for teachers from the UK and North America to work at least 20 hours per week. Experienced teachers are preferred. They pay every week through Paypal and teachers don’t have to fill out reports for every class! They pay between $12-$16 USD per hour for individual classes, $16-$20 for specialized English classes and $14-$16 for group classes with incentives. Click here for the Zamenhof review page
ABC International Group is looking for native speakers from the US and Canada with a bachelors degree (ESL certificate preferred) and at least 1 year of teaching experience to teach mostly 1to1 classes. They teach 25 minute classes to children and 50 minute classes to adults. Teachers must work a minimum of 12 hours per week from Monday to Sunday from 5:30am-10:30am and Friday & Saturday 8pm-midnight EST. They pay $18 – $ 25 USD per hour. To apply send your CV and photo to jwabcinternational@gmail.com. Click here for the ABC International Group review page.
Open English <—- (Click here to Apply) is quite popular across Latin America they even have TV commercials here trying to get students. They want native speakers with a “North American accent”. According to their application they want teachers who are able to work in the USA legally. They do not require a TESL certificate but you must have a university degree. They offer group classes and 1-to-1 classes to both adults and kids. Scheduling is flexible but you must be willing to work at least 10 hours per week Open English pays around $10 USD per hour to start but you can make up to $15 per hour. They pay with Paypal or by wire transfer. Click here for the Open English review page.
Topic-Time <—- (Click here to Apply) is a small American Skype company with Japanese students. It appears that you need to be an American citizen to work here as they require a social security number. You do not need to know Japanese culture but it is a plus. Good typing skills are also a plus. They pay $12USD per 55 minute lesson. You choose your own schedule. The students choose the teachers. They have their own curriculum and specialize in “The Scarlett Method”. They provide training. They would like to find teachers that care about people and fostering excellent learning environments so they are very selective about who they hire. Click here for comments and the Topic-Time reviews page.
Rype <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the US and is designed for students on the go, so they have an app. The teach many languages and students get to choose their teacher. They pay from $9-$11 USD per hour. Click here for the comments and the Rype review page.
Global Mate New York (GMNY) <—- (Click here to Apply) teaches mostly South Korean professionals and students ages 19-50. You must be a native speaker living in the USA to apply. Teachers should have a university degree, or be in the process of completing one. Teaching experience is preferred but not required. From a commenter on this website: “Global Mate New York pays $9.90 to start, in ten minute increments of $1.50 plus an extra 10% if comments and other things are timely”. Click here for the comments and the Global Mate New York review page.
Ginseng English <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Boston. They hire the best candidates so non-native speakers are welcome. Masters degrees are looked on favourably. They teach both general and business English in group classes. Click here to leave a review of Ginseng English.
Western Wise (website is down) is a small American company that teaches Chinese children aged 5-14. They are only looking for native speakers with a North American accent. Applicant must be available from 5am – 8am (US Central Standard Time) or on the weekends. They also want a committment of 1 year and someone with either a language degree, TEFL/Celta certificate or 3 years experience. They pay $15-22 USD per hour.
Golden Voice English (GVEOE) <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Toronto, Canada and teaches English to students in China in grades 1 to 9. They offer a wide variety of curriculum and they do both group and 1 to 1 classes. They are currently hiring and looking for North American teachers. They pay $20 CAD per hour. You can find out more here.
Voxy <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in New York, they want native speakers with a degree or TESL certificate. They pay up to $18 an hour. Click here for the comments and the Voxy review page.
Lingo Live <—- (Click here to Apply) is a company based out of New York. They coach adults in the tech industry on language & communication skills. They are looking for remote coaches who can commit at least 15 hours/week and as a human-centric company, prefer to receive cover letters with applications. Teachers should have a university degree or 5 years of experience. They teach English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and some other languages too. They pay between $14 to $18 USD per hour. Click here for the comments and the Lingo Live reviews page.
WayUp (no longer online) is a New York company that teaches English to Chinese students through their platform. They are looking for university graduates and students, who can also help to improve their curriculum and their IT. They pay $10 – $13 an hour. Click here for the comments and the WayUp review page.
Speak! Language Center (link removed as they no longer need teachers) is in Virginia and they teach more languages than just English. They offer group and 1 to 1 classes.
EnglishKey <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in New Hampshire and is looking to hire native speakers. They want someone who can work at least 10 hours a week in the afternoons and evenings (Eastern Standard Time). Students are in Latin America, so bilingual teachers have an advantage, but teaching experience is not required. Their pay is unknown. Click here for the comments and the EnglishKey review page.
Cambly <—– (Click here to Apply) seems to be based in San Francisco and they teach business English and English to children in 1 to 1 classes. They have students from all over the world (Korea, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Turkey, Brazil, Poland, etc.). Teachers have flexible schedules and They are looking for native speakers including South Africans. Cambly pays $0.17 cents per minute or $10.20 USD per hour, although you can earn up to $12 USD per hour with Cambly Kids. They pay once every week with Paypal. Click here for the Cambly review page.
Pearson / GlobalEnglish <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in San Francisco, they have just updated their platform and it looks great. They specialize in business English and have both group and individual classes. They are also working closely with Learnship. They pay around $14 for individuals and $17 for group classes. Click here for the comments and the GlobalEnglish reviews page.
Duolingo <—- (Click here to Apply) was recently looking for experts in teaching languages and language assessment experts. They want “world-class language experts”. To help with their platform, not to teach languages but to act as a sort of consultant. They are now looking for freelance language teaching experts in early childhood education and Curriculum specialists. I imagine it would be interesting working for Duolingo, probably a great job. Check the link to see if Duolingo is still hiring. Click here for the comments and the Duolingo review page.
LOI English <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Montana and requires teachers to be available for at least 25 hours a month. All their material is online and they give classes with Skype. They want native speakers including teachers from South Africa. The pay starts at $10 but goes up to $11 after 30 days. They will consider a higher wage for teachers experienced with TOEFL and for those who speak Portuguese. Click here for the comments and the LOI English review page.
Rosetta Stone <—- (Click here to Apply) is now teaching English online! Their software is famous in the language learning industry and now you can use it as a teaching tool. They want native speakers with a university degree and ESL teaching experience with children is preferred. Teachers must be available between 12-6am Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. I couldn’t find out how much they pay. Click here for the comments and the Rosetta Stone review page.
Berlitz <—- (Click here to Apply) if you have taught ESL abroad you have probably heard of Berlitz. This American company has offices in more that 70 countries (their European website). From what I could find it looks like they teach adults. As far as wages are concerned, an experienced and qualified commenter here said he was offered 7 euros per hour. Click here for the comments and the Berlitz review page.
Elinet <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Vancouver, Canada. They offer French and English classes and they may add more language in the future. Not much else is known about them yet. Click here for the comments and the ELINET review page.
goFLUENT <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for business English teachers to teach a minimum of 4 hours per day 5 days a week. They have a specific time range when they need teachers so check the website. They also want native English speaking teachers who have some post-secondary education. They also may be looking for Filipino English teachers. Gofluent pays 8 euros per hour, 4 per 30 minute class and 6 per 45 minute class. Click here for the comments and the GoFluent review page.
International Language Connection (website down or out of business) is a small company based in Toronto, Canada. They teach general English and CELPIP, IELTS and TOEIC exam preparation courses. Click here for the comments and the International Language Connection review page.
EnglishTutorsOnline <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the US, they provide proofreading, editing and more specific English services as well as classes. They offer academic tutoring, proofreading and ESL tutoring. Click here for the comments and the English Tutors Online review page.
EnglishTutorOnline (ETO) <—- (Click here to Apply) hires native speaking English teachers from Canada or the USA (teachers can be living in the USA, Canada, Asia, Central or South America) with a university degree and one year of teaching experience. Teachers must be available for one of two peak times mornings or afternoons or evenings ideally until 11:00pm or 1:00am EST. They teach one to one classes to adults and children. No preparation time is required, but teachers must be reliable and commit to at least a one year contract. ETO pays $16 USD per hour. Click here for the comments and the English Tutor Online review page.
Live Lingua <—- (Click here to Apply) is a smaller American company with less than 20 teachers. They offer a wide variety of specialty courses and charge students at least $20 an hour. Teachers are required to speak two languages and they are looking for native speaking teachers with 2 years experience and a university degree. Click here for the comments and the Live Lingua review page.
LearningU <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Utah, USA. They offer business English and IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation courses. Not much else is known about them at this point. Click here for the comments and the LearningU review page.
SkypeEnglishClassNow <—- (Click here to Apply) is a very small company, based in the US, they only offer 1-1 classes. Students buy packages of classes. One class costs $28.99 and a 15 class package costs $299.85 or $19.99 per class. Click here for the comments and the Skype English Class Now review page.
Say Yes to Success Online Tutoring (appears to be offline) is based in St. Louis. Looks like a small company with demanding requirements for teachers (10 years experience with a Masters or PHD). Not sure if they are hiring. It looks like they offer classes but they also specialize in proofreading business presentations and speeches. Click here for the comments and the Say Yes to Success Online Tutoring review page.
PandaTree <—- (Click here to Apply) currently teaches Spanish and Mandarin but they are working on launching their online English teaching program. Click here for the comments and the PandaTree review page.
Time4London <—- (Click here to Apply) is surprisingly based in London, England. They are looking for English and Spanish teachers. English teachers who speak Spanish will have an advantage when applying for a job. Not much else is known about this company at this point. Click here for the Time4London review page.
AirClass <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new company based in the UK with students from around the world. They claim to be the biggest 1 to 1 online tutoring service. They teach English, SATS, GCSE, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Technology and Chemistry. Their students are all aged between 4 to 18 and classes are 50 minutes long. AirClass pays between $14 to $24 USD per hour depending on teaching ability. Click here for the AirClass review page.
Pinata Education <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the UK, where they don’t use ñ. They teach Chinese, Thai and European kids aged 5 – 12. Most classes are 1 to 1, but there are some group classes with up to 3 kids. Classes are fixed with the same students weekly. They want native English speaking teachers who have 3 years of teaching experience. Teaching time is from 5pm to 10pm weekdays and from 8am to 10pm on weekends (Beijing time). They pay $15-25 USD per hour with increases depending on teaching experience of the teacher and feedback from students and their parents. They pay monthly with Paypal. Click here for the Pinata Education review page.
Tutor Supply <—- (Click here to Apply) is focused on teaching Chinese students. They pay well depending on your education and experience. If you have “Qualified Teacher Status” you can earn even more. You must also have a British background check done (aDBS). You can earn from £20 – 30per hour with a £5 bonus for every extra student in your class. Click here for the comments and the Tutor Supply review page.
ESLstarter <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for Canadian or American nationals to teach Costa Ricans. It looks like they teach both individuals and groups. They want teachers with a TEFL/TESOL certificate and a university degree. The really want teachers to be available from 6:00am – 9:30am EST. They pay up to $20 USD per 45 minute class and a base rate of $18 for group classes. Click here for the comments and the ESLstarter review page.
Linguacircle (website is down) teaches individuals and groups. TEFL or equivalent certificate required, non-native English speakers are welcome to apply.
Barons English (alternate site) <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for UK teachers only, to give 1 to 1 classes via Skype to students in China, Japan and Korea. Classes are 25 or 50 minutes long. They want native speakers with at least 2 years of college education. To apply email: jobs@teacher-barons.co.uk. Click here for the Barons English review page.
Tute <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new tutoring program for UK students. They want only UK teachers. They teach English and other subjects to primary and secondary students in a small group setting. Click here for the comments and the Tute review page.
Fleet Tutors <—- (Click here to Apply) is not an ESL company but one that teaches all types of UK curriculum to UK students. They are only looking for UK qualified teachers. Click here for the comments and the Fleet Tutors review page.
PhoneBoxLanguage / English Skype Lesson <—- (Click here to Apply) are two closely related companies based in England. They want native teachers to teach one-to-one classes. They teach general and business, English, exam preparation (TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, CAE) and they do many lessons by phone. It is not known how much they pay at this time. Click here for the comments and the Phone Box Language and/or English Skype Lesson review page.
Brown Cow English <—- (Click here to Apply) is a smallish company but you have to like the name. They offer general and business English courses as well as exam preparation (IELTS, FCE, CAE, etc.) and English courses for kids. Click here for the comments and the Brown Cow English review page.
Online Teachers UK (OTUK) <—- (Click here to Apply) is a small UK based company targeting mostly Russian students. They only want British teachers. All classes are 1 to 1 and 45 or 90 minutes long. Click here for the OTUK review page.
English Skype Classroom <—- (Click here to Apply) is a really small company, they teach a wide variety of classes including exam preparation job interview practice. They offer lessons by Skype or in person. They only hire native speakers. Click here for the English Skype Classroom review page.
Bespoke Language Tuition (BLT) <—- (Click here to Apply) teaches English, Spanish, German and French as well as exam preparation. It looks like they only want tutors in Bournemouth and Poole (UK). It is not known how much they pay, but everyone likes a BLT! Click here for the BLT reviews.
OpenLanguages (website down or out of business) requires teachers to submit a video that students can watch and then choose their teacher. They offer customized classes to their students, online classroom tools and flexible scheduling. They also teach Spanish, German and French. Teachers must be native speakers. The base pay is 10 euros per hour. Click here for the OpenLanguages reviews.
TwoSigmas (offline and out of business) is based in the UK and teach Chinese children 1 to 1. They are looking for native speakers from Canada, the UK, New Zealand, the USA and Australia. They pay up to $30 USD an hour plus bonuses. Click here for the TwoSigmas reviews page.
English To Go (offline and out of business) is based in the UK and they hire native English speakers (from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand) to teach kids from kindergarten – grade 12 (possibly adults in the future). Teachers must have a university degree and experience teaching children. Teaching time is between 9am -2pm London time. They pay $17 to $50 USD per hour with bonuses. Click here for the English To Go review page.
IQBar (offline and out of business) is the newest company from the UK. They are looking for native speakers who have at least 1 year of teaching experience with children. (It looks like they are really interested in getting students from UK universities.) They offer a flexible schedule and teachers can work full or part time. They want teachers to have an internet download speed of 20 mbps or more. IQBar pays between $12 to $18 per hour plus bonuses. Apparently some of their bonuses include discounted gym memberships, public transportation fare, mobile plans, phone insurance and Apple discounts. Click here for the IQBar review page.
Enline <—-– (Click here to Apply) is a small Russian company based in Moscow. They teach English and German online through Skype. They offer business, conversational, travel, intensive and TOEFL and IELTS exam preparation courses. Their students are mostly adults but they have some teenagers as well (ages 14 – 50). Many of their teachers are Russian but not all of them. Speaking Russian is an asset if you want to work for Enline. They want teachers with 5 years of experience and a TESL/TEFL/CELTA certificate. They offer flexible scheduling but teachers should expect to work between 10 to 20 hours per week between 6am and 7pm (peak time is from 3pm to 7pm). They pay $13 USD for a 60-minute class and $10 for a 45-minute class. Click here for the Enline review page.
EnglishDom <—- (Click here to Apply) offers all types of ESL classes to Russian students. The classes are 1 to 1 and last 50 minutes. They want native speakers or bilingual teachers who are fluent in Russian and English. According to a commenter EnglishDom pays teachers $10 USD per hour. Apply by emailing: hr@englishdom.com. Click here for the comments and the English Dom review page.
Career Land Center <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new Russian company that is currently hiring (as of February 2018). They teach kids and adults in Russia and Asia. They also teach some business English group classes. They pay$15-20 USD per hour. Now they are also looking for native English speaking teachers who are willing to travel to Thailand, Vietnam and China for work. You can email your resume to: info@careerland-center.com. Click here for the comments and the Career Land Center review page.
Skyeng <—- (Click here to Apply) is an ESL teaching company from Russia that wants teachers with university degrees and a TEFL/CELTA certificate. It appears that non-natives are welcome to apply, (it look like many of their teachers are Russian) They use the “Vimbox” platform. Skyeng pays $4-5 USD per hour. Click here for the Skyeng review page.
English Natali <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Russia, could be a good option for those in the European time zone or with Russian citizenship. They teach group classes, business English, exam preparation and they teach children. They have over 200 teachers, but it is not known how much they pay yet. Click here for the English Natali review page.
International Language E-School <—- (Click here to Apply) (ILES) is a Russian company with some connections to Los Angeles. They have more than 300 teachers and are only looking for native speakers. It looks like they also teach Spanish, French, Russian, German and Chinese. Click here for the International Lanaguage E-School review page.
New Way English (website is down) is another Russian company. They only have about 20 teachers and it appears that they only hire native speakers or Russians. Teachers must have 5 years of experience and an ESL teaching certificate. They teach business English, exam preparation, US embassy preparation and they also teach children. They charge students about $580 rubles ($10 USD) per hour. You can email your resume to job@nw-english.com. Click here for the New Way English review page.
English Den <—- (Click here to Apply) is another online ESL teaching company based in Russia. They teach business English, exam preparation and they teach children. They want teachers who have 3 years of experience, if you have worked with British materials that is a plus. They charge their students about 500 rubles ($8.50 USD) per 45 minute class with a Russian teacher and about 1000 rubles ($17 USD) per class with a native speaker. You can email your resume to info@englden.ru. Click here for the EnglishDen review page.
Lingua Airlines <—- (Click here to Apply) is hiring qualified teachers to teach Russian students. They teach business, conversation and exam preparation classes. They want native speaking teachers with an ESL certificate who are available for at least 15 hours per week. They pay from $10 – $20 USD per class depending on experience and class type. Click here for the Lingua Airlines review page.
Form <—- (Click here to Apply) is a small company based in St. Petersburg. Not much is known about them because their webpage is difficult to translate. It looks like they specialize in preparing students for the IELTS exam. You can email info@formspb.com for more information. Click here to leave us a review of From.
Twenix <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Almeria, Spain. They offer 26-minute online one-to-one English conversation classes for adults in Spain and Italy. They provide great flexibility for teachers; you can work as much or as little as you choose. You simply open slots in your schedule, and the system matches you with students. No setup or self-marketing is needed – once hired, you can start earning immediately. What’s more, Twenix supplies all lesson materials, requiring minimal preparation and no homework grading. It’s ideal for both full-time and part-time work. Requirements: Native-level English and registration as a freelancer in your country of residence. No experience, degree or TEFL certificate is required. We’re looking for passionate conversationalists who are proficient in correcting and enhancing students’ English proficiency. TEFL certification and knowledge of different business sectors are a big plus. Pay rates vary from country to country based on the cost of living and local market rates.
For example: UK: 13-15€/hour and Argentina: 7-11€/hour. Seasonal bonuses can boost pay rates by as much as 20%. Your rate will be confirmed during the selection process. Click here for the Twenix reviews and comments page.
Oxinity <—- (Click here to Apply) is an online language learning platform with an innovative teaching method based on Big Data They are operating in the EU (not all countries), UK, North America, Mexico and Brasil. They teach English, Spanish, French and German. They are an international community of teachers who participate in a collaborative business model. Lesson plans and activities are ready-built, and students’ needs can be detected individually through technology. 30 minute conversation-based classes, the smart app and materials for students are all available on one platform, as well as all the teaching material for teachers. Students can participate in group (3 students) or private classes with total flexibility. Pay starts at 14€ per hour and goes up to a maximum of 35€. Click here for the Oxinity reviews and comments page.
Phone English <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Spanish company that teaches 1 to 1 25 minute classes by phone or with Skype. Materials are all online and scheduling is flexible. They say they hire experienced native speakers, but I know that they have teachers in the Philippines too. The students pay 6.50 euros per class, but I am not sure yet how much money teachers make per hour. Click here for the Phone English review page.
SofiaSquare (website is down) used to allow teachers to meet students face to face but they have just launched their online platform. Teachers can teach many languages and other subjects like math and give music lessons. They want teachers to create their own profile and it looks like you set your own price. Here is a link to their app. Click here for the SofiaSquare review page.
LingoKids <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Madrid. They teach languages to children with their app, by focusing on language immersion through games, videos and songs along with other offline activities. Teachers conduct 1 to 1 videos lessons with children from around the world (China, USA, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia). They want teachers who can commit to 10 hours of availability per week during peak times in Europe. Teachers must have a 1.5 Mpbs internet connection. Classes can be canceled or booked up to 2 hours beforehand. Applicants are required to make a 10 minute demo class video on a topic of your choice as if it were given to a 4 year old. LingoKids pays $10 per 30 minute class. Click here for the LingoKids reviews and comments page.
Break Into English <—- (Click here to Apply) has over 100 teachers and 1500 students they are looking for native speakers to teach 1 on 1 to mostly European students. They teach kids and adults and offer business English and exam preparation courses. They are currently branching out into Asia. They pay between 12€ and 14€ per hour. Click here for the Break Into English review page.
Training Express <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for native speakers to teach English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and other languages. They specialize in business language. I believe they are associated with another Spanish ESL company called Learnlight. Click here for the Training Express review page.
Blazaar (company has closed as of July 2018) is a new company from Barcelona with their own platform. They are looking not only for English teachers, but also German, French, Italian, Russian, Arabic and Spanish. The pay varies but it roughly starts at $12 USD per 45 minute class and there is no minimum amount of hours required. It looks like teachers can now set there own pay rate. Click here for the comments and the Blazaar review page.
Learnlight <—- (Click here to Apply) (formerly called Ispeakuspeak or ISUS) is based in Barcelona. They not only teach English, but 15 other languages including Spanish, French, German and Italian. Their online platform is new and sleek. They mostly teach business English to employees of multi-national companies based in Europe. Working part-time is possible, you choose your hours and they find the students for you. Learnlight salary: The pay (in Euros) is competitive at €10 for individuals and €12 for group classes. Click here for the Learnlight review page.
EnglishOnlineTV <—- (Click here to Apply) another Spanish company that a fellow teacher works for. They specialize in business English and exam preparation. I know they hire non-native speakers to teach English and they also teach Russian, French and German. Click here for the EnglishOnlineTV review page.
Inglesissimo <—- (Click here to Apply) is another company based in Spain offering business lessons and lessons for individuals and travelers. They have about 900 teachers. They also teach French, Italian, Spanish, German and Chinese. They pay from $8 to $14 USD per hour. Click here for the Inglesissimo review page.
OS Connect <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Seville. Their website looks good (it is in Spanish) and they offer a wide range of courses. They pay $7 to $9 USD per hour for individual and group classes. They also pay for writing correction, marking, answering questions on the platform and developing teaching materials. Click here for the OSConnect review page.
Talking Method (not hiring as of September 2022) is based in Spain. They specialize in 1 to 1 business English classes to adults through Skype. The website says they hire native speakers. Students only pay between 9 to 11 euros per hour of class, so I am not sure how much they pay their teachers. Not much else is known about this company at the moment. Click here for the Talking Method review page.
SkyLearn (offline and out of business) looks to be based in Spain and they teach children and adults from around the world. They want native speakers to teach a variety of subjects including ESL and exam preparation courses. They are looking for FULL-TIME (8 hours a day) and part-time teachers with a university degree and a TESL certificate is preferred. Their pay depends on what country you are living in for some reason. They say they pay up to $35,000 per year with Paypal. Click here for the Skylearn review page.
The SpeakCenter (no longer online) is based in Spain and offer classes to businesses and individuals.
IE-Academy (no longer online) is based in Spain, they offer business, individual and exam preparation classes.
Tutlo <—- (Click here to Apply) is located in Kielce, Poland. Their students are mostly adults and teens. They want teachers to dress professionally. Teachers do not need a Bachelor’s degree to work with them. They pay $11 USD per hour. Click here for the Tutlo review page.
Myngle <— (Click here to Apply) is based in the Netherlands and is one of the oldest online English teaching companies. Back in the 2000s teachers could earn big money with Myngle. They have changed a lot over the years and do not offer the same wages that they used to but they still offer fair wages and treat their workers well. Most students are European and Japanese. They mainly teach business English, but they do teach other languages as well. They pay €15 for 1to1 and €20€ for group classes and each class is 45 minutes long. Click here for the Myngle review page.
Lingoda <— (Click here to Apply) is no longer a create–a–profile language teaching company. They are based in Berlin, Germany and offer group and 1 to 1 classes. Native speakers can teach English, French, German or Spanish. Lingoda has over 1500 teachers and 2 million monthly visitors to their website. However the pay is lower than other European companies €8 to €12 per hour. Click here for the Lingoda review page.
Enlego <— (Click here to Apply) is a brand new company as of 2023 based in Talinn, Estonia. Their students are European and teachers must be native speakers with one year of teaching experience. We don’t know much else about this company yet, so a review or comment here would be great. Click here for the Enlego review page.
Helen Doron Connect <—- (Click here to Apply) is a large English teaching company in 38 countries and over 35 years of experience teaching children. Although their first school was founded in Austria, they are active in Israel, Spain, Peru, Mexico, Poland, South Korea and many others. They are now looking for online English teachers. Their teaching method involves games, thousands of songs, original videos and animations. Teaching experience is not required but a Bachelor’s degree and/or a TEFL certification is. Classes are with students ages 3-15 years from all over the world in 1:1 and/or group lessons of 4-6 students. Non–natives are welcome to apply as long as their English is at mother-tongue level and with a neutral accent. Scheduling is flexible but you must open at least 10 teaching slots per week. Pay depends on native or non–native and there are incentives for attendance and good performance. Click here for the Helen Doron Connect review page.
Interlingua <—- (Click here to apply) is based in Bosnia. They are looking for ESP & business English language teachers. They use Skype. They are currently looking for native English speakers with a university degree, TEFL/CELTA certificate and at least 2 years of teaching experience. They teach 1 to 1 classes as well as small groups (4 students maximum). Their students are mostly in the ex Yugoslavia area, but they are looking to expand. They pay $12 for a 60 minute class and $18$ for a 90 minute class for clients from the Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia region. They pay more for classes with students from EU, Asia and the Middle-East, $15 per 60 minute class. They also hire native teachers for 70 other languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese Bosnian, Bulgaria, Turkish, Serbian, Filipino, Tagalog, etc. in order to respond to the global market (this is a longer process so you will most likely have to wait to get hired for these languages) Teachers of these languages are required to have more certifications (CELTA/DELTA/TEFL/Masters TESOL) for these requested languages as well as 5 years of experience and 3 references. Pay for these languages depends on the course type, teaching experience and certification. You can apply by sending your CV, diploma, certificates with 2 to 3 references as well as a short self presentation video in mp4 form to Edin here: edin@interlingua.edu.ba. Click here for the Interlingua review page.
Babbel <—- (Click here to Apply) one of the largest language learning apps is now also giving classes. They started in Berlin, Germany and they are based there and in New York. Classes are taught with iOS or Android. They teach many languages including English, Spanish, French and German. They have their own teaching materials and scheduling is flexible. The pay a minimum of $12USD per hour and a maximum of $35 with bonuses. Click here for the Babbel review page.
Speexx <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Germany and they are hiring English teachers. Teachers must have a TESL/TESOL/CELTA certificate and speak another language at a B2 level. They specialize in teaching business English to adults as their students are mostly business professionals looking to improve all aspects of their English, including their writing skills. They also teach Spanish, German, French and Italian. You can “learn while you earn” with free access to Speexx language learning solutions and access to a global network of support and coaches. Teachers can be 100% remote and you have complete autonomy over your work schedule. They pay €6 per 1:1 virtual session (25-minute unit + 5 minutes admin) with paid and fair cancellation policies plus paid initial future training. Click here for the comments and the Speexx review page.
LiveXP <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in beautiful Cyprus. Nonnative speakers can apply and a degree is not necessary either. They teach many languages including English, Spanish, German, Chinese, French and Russian. Teachers must upload an introduction video and the lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes long. Lesson prices are determined by subscription plans, not by tutors, according to their website. They guarantee $3.48USD for a trial lesson of 30 minutes and if a student buys a subscription 30 days after the trial lesson you get 2 XP points and an extra $10. For one 60-minute lesson, you can earn from $10 to $15 depending on your tutor level. Click here to leave a review of LiveXP.
UNick-Academy (website is down) is a Polish company that teaches English and Spanish. They have just gone online and not much is known about them yet. Click here to leave a review of UNick-Academy.
1to1Progress <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in France and they teach mostly business English to adult students in France. They provide 30 minute or 1 hour training sessions by telephone, Skype and/or video conference (Adobe, Webex). Teachers must write a language audit at the beginning and end of each training period on the platform. They also must write detailed lesson reports online at the end of each session to ensure continuity. 1to1Progress doesn’t just teach English as they have students all over the world. They also teach German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch. They are looking for native speaking teachers with a TESL/CELTA or other language teaching certificate. Teachers must have 1 year of experience in distance language training for adults, experience in the business world and mastery of professional vocabulary. It is not necessary to be bilingual but if you are bilingual in French, English, Italian or Spanish it will be a plus for beginner level learners. Send them your application, but if you don’t get a response within two weeks try other options. Click here for more comments and the 1to1Progress review page.
Learnship <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Germany. They teach 1 to 1 and group classes. They specialize in business English, but they also teach many other languages. They pay around €17 per hour. Click here for more comments and the Learnship reviews page.
Lingo Turtle <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Belgrade, Serbia. They teach 25 minute, 1-to-1 classes to young learners (4-16). Teachers don’t need a university degree and only need a C1 level. You set your schedule, but you have recurring classes with the same students and the same times. You must work a minimum of 15 hours per week. They pay $7 USD per hour for working weekdays and $9 USD per hour for working on weekends. Click here for the Lingo Turtle review page.
Buzzy English <—- (Click here to Apply) is based Italy. They offer 1-to-1 classes to children around the world. Teachers must be from the USA or Canada and have a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of teaching experience with kids. Some other qualifications that will help you get a job here is if you have a teaching certificate, experience living in another country, bilingualism and previous experience teaching online. Teachers choose their schedule and there are no minimum hours required. They pay 10 euros or roughly $12 USD per hour. Click here for the Buzzy English review page
BloomingKids (offline and out of business) teaches Ukrainian kids from 4 to 16 years old. They are hiring non-native speakers, preferably those who can speak Russian as well. They website also says they prefer American accents. Currently (January 2021) they pay from $7 to $10 USD per hour and classes are 30 mins long. You can send your CV to info@thebloomingkid.com. Click here for the BloomingKids review page.
Bonjour World <—- (Click here to Apply) is a small French company (40 teachers) that teaches many languages including English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Japanese and Mandarin. They want trained teachers or teachers with 2 years of experience. Not much else is known about this small company at the moment. Click here for the Bonjour World review page
IELTS PROFI<—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Berlin, Germany. They help students to prepare for the IELTS exam. They only hire ex-IELTS examiners as teachers who have years of experience working in the IELTS field. Please leave a comment or a review of IELTS PROFI. Click here for the IELTS PROFI review page.
Online Engleski (website is down) is a company based in Serbia and they teach English to Serbian students. It looks like they hire mostly Serbian teachers. Teachers don’t need experience, but it is an asset, university students are also welcome to apply. They look like a small company but they have their own material and a tutor will help you with the training process. Scheduling is a mix of fixed classes and flexible. I am not sure how much they pay yet. You can send your CV to profesorkonkurs@gmail.com. Click here for the Online Engleski review page.
LinguaTV <—- (Click here to Apply) is a German company. They provide 1 on 1 and small group classes to adults. Non-natives with a C1 English level are welcome to apply, but teachers need a bachelors degree, TEFL certificate and 1 year of teaching experience. I am not sure how much they pay yet. Click here for the LinguaTV review page.
CasaTalk (website is down) is a Portuguese company that is now hiring online English, Portuguese, Dutch and Spanish native teachers. They teach 15, 25 and 45 minute individual and group classes. The don’t have a set course, their lessons are specialized. Click here for the CasaTalk review page.
Iboux <—- (Click here to Apply) is an Irish school that hires native English speaking teachers to teach 1to1 classes. They want their teachers to be “certified”. Teachers are assigned a student and get to keep them for the duration of the course, the student chooses the time of the class. They also teach French, Italian and Spanish. It looks like a small company, not much else is known about them at this point. Click here for the comments and the Iboux review page.
Fluentify <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Italy and Britain and they specialize in teaching business English. They want teachers with a TEFL certificate, two years of teaching experience and online teaching experience. They provide some material, but you can also use your own teaching materials. They pay up to 11 EUROS per 30 minute class. Click here for the Fluentify review page.
Telelangue (English link) <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in France. It looks like they teach Spanish and English. According to the comments they do want native speaking teachers but a degree/certificate is not necessary. They teach students around the world with classes of 15, 30 or 60 minutes long. They pay only $9 or $10 USD per hour. Click here for the Telelangue review page.
Novo English <—- (Click here to Apply) is in France. It looks like they teach kids, teenagers and adults. Teachers must be native speakers and the students choose their teachers. Classes are only 15 minutes long and are primarily just conversation classes. Click here for the Novo English review page.
Educastream <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in France, it looks like they want natives speakers from the UK to teach part-time. They teach children, adults and business English. They also teach math. They have some good reviews on the glassdoor website where they say they paid teachers between £9.10 – £10.80 per hour. Click here for the Educastream review page.
FluentBe (homepage link) <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Poland and are currently hiring teachers with 1 year of experience teaching adults.. The students are mostly Polish adults. It looks like they teach 1 on 1 and group classes of up to 4 people. FluentBe pays around $10 USD per hour (possibly negotiable). Click here for more comments and the FluentBe Reviews page.
Woospeak <—- (Click here to Apply) based in France and they would like their teachers to be able to speak French. Woospeak salary: Starting pay is good from $16 to $18 per hour. Sounds like a good company if you are bilingual. Click here for the Woospeak review page.
GoForLanguages <—- (Click here to Apply) is an international company with offices in the USA, Spain, France and Belgium. They teach and do translations. They want native teachers to give 1 to 1 classes that are 30 minutes long. They specialize in business English. It is not known how much they pay yet. Click here for the Go For Languages review page.
Tandem <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new company based in Germany. They offer language tutoring services but only through an app with iOS and Android. That means you have to use a smartphone to teach. Teachers set their own pay rate. Another interesting feature they have for students is the ability to find other students and chat with them online. They teach multiple languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian. Click here for the Tandem review page.
Gymglish <—- (Click here to Apply) is a small company of about 20 people based in France. It looks like they are not hiring teachers any more but they are hiring content developers to make short lessons for language learners.
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.
KaiBell (no longer online)
S-Lessons <—- (Click here to Apply) needs English teachers to teach 2 courses their “Regular Course” and the “Leave it to the teacher” course. Teachers need one year of experience to apply for this job. You can set your own fee and schedule and you get 70% of each lesson price. Each lesson is 22 minutes long and a report must be written after each one. Keep in mind that this company mainly works with Japanese students (kids and adults), so you would have to tailor your schedule to their time zone. Click here for the S–Lessons review page.
One Coin English <—- (Click here to Apply) Don’t confuse this company for another one with the same name. They are a dedicated team with a strong community. They are looking for people to teach both private and group lessons that they run. As it is an online position, strong internet, webcam and a microphone is a must. To maintain their close knit community they do however require you to be in Japan, with strong preferences for the Kanto region (think Tokyo, Chiba and Yokohama). Click here for the One Coin English review page.
One Coin English JP <—- (Click here to Apply) They are looking for on demand “language partners” for 10 minute classes with Japanese students. Language partners can be teachers, proof readers, translators and university students. They will help Japanese students with their English for work, job interviews, presentations, and university studies for 10 minutes each session. Most classes are audio only but the learner can request a video class. They pay 350 Yen per 10 minutes via PayPal. They pay almost instantly, within 24 hours. Click here for the One Coin English JP review page.
NativeCamp <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for English teachers from the Philippines to teach Japanese adults. A university degree is not necessary and teaching experience is not required but they do want teachers with a neutral accent. Teaching hours are from 9am – 9pm. Apparently the pay is not great, according to the comments here $1.5 – $2.5 USD per hour and they pay twice per month with BPI or PNB. There are some bonuses if you stay with the company. Click here for the NativeCamp review page.
Best Teacher (Areyoubt) <—- (Click here to Apply) has an interesting method. they pay you for replying to student messages, editing conversations and doing voice recordings. The also pay you for Skype lessons 340 YEN per 25 minute class, 50 YEN for recordings and 10 YEN for replying to messages and editing conversations. Click here for the Best Teacher review page.
EnglishTutorOnline (application page) looks like they specialize in business English and teach adults. They have headquarters in Montreal and in California, but they have a lot of partner schools in Japan. They want native teachers from the UK or North America with teaching experience, ESL certificate and a university degree (everything). Click here for the English Tutor Online review page.
Eigopower (alternate site) is looking for native speaking teachers or English teachers from Japan who have a high English level (they may ask for a TOEIC score of 800) to teach children. Teachers should have one year of teaching experience and a university degree. They pay 1200 yen – 1600 yen per hour. You can apply by sending your CV to arisenglish@alisins.com. Click here for the comments and the Eigopower review page.
EigoBiz (https://www.eigobiz.com/teachers-apply is down) focuses on teaching business English to Japanese students. They prefer native English speaking teachers with TESL certificates. Teachers set their own schedule but they must schedule 4 lessons per week during peak Japanese times (i.e. weekday evenings 6pm-11pm or weekends 9am-11pm). They pay through Paypal 1000 YEN for the first five 50 minute lessons, after that the average lesson rate is 1750 YEN, about $16 USD, per 50 minute lesson (they do let you set your own rate for some students). You can also email info@eigobiz.com. Click here for and the EigoBiz review page.
Eigox is a company from Japan. They want part-time native speaking teachers from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. They teach both conversational and textbook English. They currently pay 600 yen or about $5.50 for every 25 minute class. However in February 2018 they are changing the entire system and teachers can set their own rates between 600 – 1200 YEN ($5.50 – $11.00 USD) per 25 minute lesson, based on their work performance. Payment is made with Paypal. Click here for the Eigox review page.
English Everywhere is a company that allows their students to pick their teachers. They still require you to apply though. Teachers must have an ESL certificate and some experience. They use Skype to teach and they pay with Paypal. They pay 800 YEN per 30-minute class for the first 10 classes, after 10 classes they will pay you 900 YEN per 30 minute class. Click here for the English Everywhere review page.
OKpanda is an English learning platform using instant messaging, live voice and other digital methods. According to the comments they pay $5.5 USD per 25 minute class. Click here for the comments and the OkPanda review page.
Mainichi Eikaiwa offers business and conversational classes to Japanese students. They want native English speakers, including South Africans! Applicants should have a university degree and 6 months of teaching experience. An ESL teaching certificate is not required but would be an asset. Teachers have to be available to work 5 days a week and at least 3 hours consecutively between 18:00 and 24:00 Japanese time. They pay $13.50 USD per 50 minute class. Click here for the Mainichi Eikaiwa review page.
ECommunication (ecominc.co.jp) Ecom is looking for online teachers in Japan and around the world. They do not list their requirements for applicants so non-native speakers should apply. Teachers set their own schedule and students choose their teachers, teachers must be available for 20 hours per week. They also teach other languages like Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic and Italian. They pay $16-20 USD per hour through Paypal. Click here for the Ecom review page.
Lyngo is another company with Japanese students. They are looking for native level English speaker and Japanese speakers to teach English. No certificate or experience is required (they would be beneficial though). All teaching material is provided and their teaching times are from 5:00am to 1:30am Japanese Standard Time. They are really looking for teachers available from 8:00pm to midnight and weekends. You can work from 6 to 40 hours per week. Lyngo pays 1,100 Yen to 1,300 Yen ($10 – $12 USD) per hour, depending on the type of class and incentives. They pay through Paypal. Click here for the Lyngo review page.
EnglishCentral another new company from Japan. They have their own platform with videos and it looks like a lot of students use it. However it appears they are not hiring at the moment (June 2018). How much EnglishCentral pays is unknown. Click here for the EnglishCentral review page.
Cena Academy looks like a good company although their website is hard to navigate. They want American teachers with a bachelors degree, TESL certificate and teaching experience. They pay $9 US for a 25 minute class and $18 US for a 50 minute class. They pay with Paypal. Click here for the Cena Academy review page.
Eigooo (offline as of November 2023) offered “chat type English learning” service. The app allowed students to basically text and chat with teachers. They closed down citing artificial intelligence as one of the main reasons. Click here for the Eigooo! review page.
Popple <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in South Korea. They hire native English speakers to teach Korean students from 5 years old to adults. Their classes are all group classes with a maximum of 6 students. They want teachers who can work from 4 pm to 10 pm Korean time from Monday to Friday. Teachers can work more hours if they would like. Pay starts at $17 USD per hour and if you work for 2 or 3 years you can earn a maximum of $30 USD per hour with bonuses and working different roles. Click here for the Popple review page.
Pagoda Talkool (English link) <—- (Click here to Apply) is a South Korean company, the pay starts at $14 an hour but if you never miss a class they pay $15 per hour. They hire Americans, Canadians and Koreans. You can send a CV with a picture to hellojobpagoda@gmail.com. Click here for Pagoda review page.
Engliphone <—- (Click here to Apply) is from South Korea. They only hire North American English teachers. They teach business English to adults in Korea. They have 2 shifts from 6am to 11am and from 6pm to 12am Korean time. Teachers work one of these shifts with classes being done either by phone or video. They want teachers with one year of experience but a TEFL certificate and Bachelor’s degree are not required. They pay a guaranteed minimum rate of $13.50 USD per hour for your shift, even if there is a no–show. Engliphone pays up to $19 per hour for phone classes and $20 per hour for video classes. The website is hard to navigate because it is in Korean, but you can contact them at engliphone@naver.com. Click here for the Engliphone review page.
Ziktalk <—- (Click here to Apply) is an English learning app from South Korea. They hire both native and non-native English teachers. A TEFL certificate is not required but because students choose their teachers it is a plus. Classes are 1 to 1. Teachers can make videos and upload them to attract more students on the app. They pay with PayPal or bank wire transfer and teachers are paid between $10 to $15 USD per hour. Ziktalk is available on Android and iOS app stores. Click here for the Ziktalk review page.
Entor English <—- (website is in Korean) is a Korean company that is only looking for North American teachers. They teach English to Korean adults and children in 1 to 1 classes that last from 10 to 60 minutes. Teachers must have a university degree but a TEFL certificate is not required. They teach with Skype, Zoom or telephone. Entor pays a base rate of $2.50 USD per 10 minutes ($15 per hour) with bonuses for attendance. It is possible to earn $20 per hour. The website is hard to navigate but they have a Facebook page and you can email them at help@entor.co.kr. Click here for the Entor English review page.
Nolzatalk <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Korean company based in Seoul. They teach 1 to 1 classes to young and adult students. Classes are from 30 minutes to 1 hour. They want native speaking teachers from the US. College students and stay at home moms are often preferred. Teachers are required to work at least 15 hours per week. Nolzatalk pays $8 to $10 USD per hour. The website is hard to navigate because it is in Korean, but you can contact them at nolzatalk@naver.com. Click here for the Nolzatalk review page.
CNK English <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in South Korea. They are looking for native English speakers with a Canadian or American accent. Classes are 1-to-1 with Skype and last either 30 minutes or 1 hour. No experience is required and neither is a university degree or a TEFL / CELTA certificate. Their cancelation policy requires students to cancel at least 12 hours before the class starts, if they don’t teachers are paid for the class. They pay weekly which is great, $12.6 USD per hour or $16 CAD per hour. Click here for the CNK English review page.
Egg School <—- (Click here to Apply) is new company (hiring teachers to launch in March 2021) that teaches English to children (ages 5 – 12) in Korea. They want native English speakers with a university degree. Classes are 1 to 1 and 25 minutes long. There are no minimum hours required and you can choose your schedule. Base pay is $8 USD per 25 minutes with $5 worth of incentives making it possible to earn $26 per hour. Click here for the Egg School review page.
Brent Oxphone English <—- (Click here to Apply) or Brent Phone is a Korean company that teaches English, Chinese and Japanese. Their contracts last about three months. They hire native and non-natives and their students are predominantly Korean government employees. Working hours are from 6am Korean time to midnight. I don’t know how much they pay, only that they they pay on time. Click here for the Brent Oxphone review page.
Easy Talk <—- (Click here to Apply) teaches English online to Korean students. Students range in age from elementary to adults. They want native English speakers with a university degree. A TEFL certificate and experience are preferred but not required. Classes are 10, 15, or 20 minutes long. (Video classes may be longer). They offer full-time and part-time shifts. Peak demand times are from 5am-10:00am (Monday – Friday) Eastern standard time. They prefer teachers who are available during at least 8 hours of peak demand times, but all applicants will be considered. They pay monthly at a rate of $15 USD per hour. Instructors will be contracted for six months at a time. You can email your CV (please state your availability too) to Jennifer at this email address: rachel_mindsedu@daum.net. Click here for the Easy Talk review page.
Skybel <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in South Korea, teaches Korean students to improve their English skills. The teachers are both non-natives (Filipinos) and native speakers from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Skybel pays $16-20 per hour (to native speakers). High preference is given to those who have experience being an IELTS examiner or teaching IELTS speaking classes. Their website is hard to navigate even with Google translator. Potential teachers can apply by sending a resume and a 1-minute audio or video presenting yourself to admin@skybel.co.kr. Click here for the Skybel review page.
Ringle <—- (Click here to Apply) is a South Korean company that has over 1000 teachers. They want native speakers who have a university degree from a top school in the US or UK. No Canadians apparently. Classes are either 40 minute discussion or 55 minute interviews. There is also some editing and proofreading tasks. There are no minimum or maximum working hours, they provide the lesson material and they pay once a week or once a month with Paypal. It looks like wages start at $15 USD per hour but can increase up to $25. Click here for the Ringle review page.
1-StopEdu <—- (Click here to Apply) (1-StopAsia, 1-StopEdu and 1-StopGlobal) is an online English learning academy servicing Korean child and adult students domestic and abroad. They are looking for teachers with a degree and they must be in either the US/Canada or the UK. They have Skype-based 1on1 courses that allow both the student and teacher to find a unique learning style that works for them. Their students tend to enroll for longer durations than other typical online learning companies, so expect to build rapport and a unique style for each class. If you are ready to meet your students then send CV and cover-letter to: Kelly@1stopasia.com. Click here for the 1-StopEdu review page.
Tutoring (Tutoringgo) <—- (Click here to Apply) wants teachers with a university degree (or enrolled) with 2 years of teaching experience. They teach Korean children and adults. They have an app that students use to learn and take classes from anywhere. It looks like they also accept non-native teachers as there are many Filipino teachers working with the company. They make $200 PHP or $4 USD per hour with Paypal. They pay 3 times per month. Click here for the Tutoringgo review page.
NIL English is a new company it looks like they only teach individual classes to children and adults. According to the translated version of their website they only hire American teachers. They pay $10 – $15 USD per hour depending on experience. You can send your resume to info@nilenglish.com. Click here for the NIL English review page.
MentorPhone is a Korean company that has been around for a few years. They want teachers to commit to a fixed long-term schedule, Sunday to Thursday from 4-10pm EST and/or Monday to Friday 8am-12pm. Ideally, teachers should be from North America with teaching experience, a university degree and a TESL/CELTA certificate. Apparently, they have a lot of students (1to1 classes). The lessons are either through Skype or their app (a PC is required for teachers). The pay is $18 CAD per hour. You can send your resume with a coverletter and picture along with an introduction video to mentorphone@gmail.com. Click here for the comments and the MentorPhone review page.
Tutoring 360 (website is currently offline) is a new company that has Korean students. They are looking for both native and non-native teachers but your pay might be dependent on this. A certificate is not required, but they would like teachers with some teaching experience and a university degree or currently enrolled in a university. The company provides the teaching material and students choose their teachers based on their profile. Teachers remain in “standby” when they are ready to teach and students can then choose them. They pay between $4-14 per hour. Click here for the Tutoring 360 review page.
Tutoring Lab (website is currently offline) does 1to1 conversation classes, they are looking for native speakers. They seem to have an interesting approach with their classes as it looks like learners can chose the topic they want to discuss and learn about.
GlobalT (website is down, company could be out of business) is based in Seoul and they have over 50 teachers. They have two shifts morning and evenings and you are required to work at least one of the shifts. The lessons are over the phone and either 10, 15 or 20 minutes long. The lessons follow a textbook but sometimes there are free conversation topics. You need to do report cards every month and it’s unpaid. They only want native speakers from English speaking countries with a university degree and one year of teaching experience. They pay $14 USD an hour. Click here for the GlobalT review page.
Boktutors in South Korea is looking for native English speakers with a university degree. They pay $13 – 18 USD per hour depending on your qualifications. You can email your resume to boktutors@hotmail.com. Click here for the Boktutors review page.
Global VCC in South Korea is apparently hiring. Must be a native speaker with bachelors degree. you can send your resume with a photo and Skype ID to: shhuh85@naver.com. Click here for the GlobalVCC review page.
EnglishHunt is based in South Korea and pays $15USD per hour. They train teachers and have American managers. They schedule the students and have their own teaching platform and curriculum. The amount of students fluctuates as contracts expire and renew. The peak teaching time is apparently 2-6am EST. Click here for the Englishunt review page.
English Aloud is based in South Korea, they want American teachers to do 1 to 1 classes with Skype. Not much else is known about them at this point. If you any information click here to leave a comment or a review.
CarrotEnglish or Carrot Global is based in South Korea, it doesn’t have the best reputation, but it maybe a good option for those in South Korea or who want to teach Korean students. They want native speaking teachers. You can email them at recruit@carrotglobal.com. Click here for Carrot Global review page.
Spicus (Korean website) has offices in the USA, South Korea and the Philippines. They are looking for North American teachers with a university education. They teach government workers, university students and business professionals. I have read that they pay $2 for each 10 minute session with some incentives. Peak teaching times are from 5am – 11am and 5pm – 9pm EST. Click here for the Spicus review page.
Talk Bean (website is down) is based in South Korea and most of their students are in Korea, Japan or China. They want native speakers with an ESL teaching certificate and a bachelors degree. They want teachers to commit to at least 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 6pm – 12am Korean time. Click here for the Talk Bean review page.
Classo (formerly Storivers) teaches English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German and Italian. They prefer native teachers, but they will hire non-native teachers who have high levels of proficiency and teaching experience. An ESL certificate is not required. It looks like teachers can use their own materials and have to keep their profiles up to date in order to attract students. They pay on the 10th of every month by direct deposit. On their website the advertise “Highest paying global online teaching platform”. It looks like they pay $19 USD per hour. Click here for the Classo review page.
25Hoon <—- (Click here to Apply) a Filipino company that is only looking for Filipino teachers. They teach English to Chinese and Korean adults and children. Classes are 25 minutes long. Teachers must also be at least 22 years old with a bachelor’s degree. They pay 150 – 250php per hour. Click here to leave a comment or review of 25Hoon.
ENOZ (English Network Opportunity Zone) <—– (Click here to Apply) hires Filipino teachers but their students are in South Korea. Not much else is known about this company but it seems that the pay is quite low. Some more information would be appreciated. Click here to leave a comment or review of ENOZ.
ABC360 <—– (Click here to Apply) is looking for Filipino teachers now (April 2021). They REALLY want clear pronunciation and a neutral accent. Teachers should be between 20 to 45 years old and have a Bachelor’s degree and an International teaching certificate (TESOL, TEFL or CELTA). Your internet speed should be 5MBPS download speed and 1MBPS upload speed. They want teachers to commit to a fixed schedule 20 hours from 5PM to 9PM Monday to Friday and 5 more hours on the weekends between 9AM to 9PM. They pay between 90-120 PHP per hour. Filipino teachers must send an introductory video to mike@goodairlanguage.com. Click here for the ABC360 review page.
ISpeakBetter <—- (Click here to Apply) appears to be based in the Philipines (possibly Turkey), although their students are from all over the world, primarily from Turkey, the Middle East, Balkans and Asia. Students range in age from elementary children to middle aged professionals. It doesn’t look like you need a university degree according to their recruitment page, but teachers should have a TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certificate and ESL teaching experience. They offer 1 to 1 classes and pay $8 – $10 USD per hour with Paypal to native teachers. They pay Filipino teachers with bank transfers. Click here for the ISpeakBetter review page.
DidiTutor <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Filipino company that teaches Korean and Taiwanese students aged 5 – 65. The teachers are almost all Filipino and no certification is necessary. Classes are 1 on 1 and 25 minutes long. Scheduling is flexible and they pay between $3 – $12 USD per hour. Click here for the DigiTutor review page.
CCClass Online <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Filipino company looking for teachers with a bachelors degree, experience is preferred but not necessary. They are owned by the company Hujiang. They want teachers to commit to working 20 hours per week and peak times are from 6pm – 11pm and 8am – 12pm all week. They pay $2 -$4 USD per hour. Click here for the CCClass review page.
RareJob <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the Philippines and they are looking mostly for Filipino teachers to teach English to Japanese students. It looks like they have a good reputation according to what I have heard from the Filipino teachers. They offer a flexible schedule as well. The pay is around $3-5 per hour. Click here for more comments and the RareJob review page.
QQ English looks like it is based in the Philippines, but they teach students in the Philippines, Japan, China Russia, Iran, Brazil and Korea. They offer both individual and group classes at all hours of the day. Teachers must have TESOL certificate. In fact not much else is known about this company yet. Click here for more comments and the QQ English review page.
Altoral <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for Filipinos to teach Chinese students. Teachers should have a neutral accent, a reliable internet connection and some teaching experience. They use Wechat to teach and the company provides all the material. Peak teaching time is from 6pm to 11pm. Altoral pays 80 pesos per 25 minute class (about 3$ USD per hour) and they pay with BPI every 20th of each month. Click here for the Altoral review page.
UNHoop <—- (Click here to Apply) teaches English to Filipino, Japanese and Taiwanese students of different ages and levels. They want teachers with at least two years of university education and you have to be in the Philippines as the training takes place in Makati. No previous experience required. They only pay 110 PHP ($2 USD) per hour, but they apparently offer some bonuses. Click here for the UNHoop review page.
Learntalk <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Manila. They provide language training to individuals, corporations, institutions and other language schools around the world. They are currently focused on students in Latin America. Teachers can work as much or as little as they like. Learntalk does hire non-native speakers. They have 3 different teacher categories: Language Tutors, Experienced Instructors, and Professional Teachers. Language tutors get paid $4-5 USD per hour (C1 level needed), Experienced tutors will make $8-10 USD per hour (C2 level needed and two years of teaching experience), and Professional Teachers can make $15 USD per hour (with a CELTA/TESL certificate, C2 level and 4 years experience). Click here for the comments and the Learntalk review page.
Bizmates <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the Philippines but they teach business English to Japanese students. Non native speakers welcome, it looks like they aren’t very strict when it comes to requirements. Bizmates pays $3 – $4.60 per hour (140 – 220 PHP) up to $1200 per month. Click here for the Bizmates review page.
LingualBox <—- (Click here to Apply) is another company from the Philippines. The only really hire Filipino teachers with a BA degree and 6 months teaching experience. Call centre experience and an ESL certificate are not necessary but preferred. Teachers should be available for 20 hours per week. They pay 120PHP-160PHP ($2.25 USD – $3 USD per hour) depending on experience. Click here for the LingualBox review page.
Engoo (formerly Bibo) <—– (Click here to Apply) is based in the Philippines but teaches students in Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, Russia and Spain. Their platform has good reviews. They pay from $2.4 to $10 USD per hour depending on your location and if you are a native speaker or not ($1.2 per 25 minute class for some non natives and $5 per class for natives speakers). Click here for the Engoo review page.
English-Mania <—- (Click here to Apply) has offices in the US and the Philippines and they teach through Skype. I am not sure what they pay their teachers, but they charge students $10 for a 45 minute class. Click here for the English-Mania review page.
Poliglota <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Chilean Start-up that teaches languages online and they are hiring as of July, 2024. They teach English, French, Italian, Portuguese and German. Non–native speakers are welcome to apply too. Teachers are paid through the DEEL platform for each session they teach. They hire from all over the world, except for the countries where DEEL does not operate. Teachers must be able to teach a minimum of 2 to 4 courses monthly at peak demand hours, Monday to Thursday between 7pm and 11pm (Chilean time). They give classes with Zoom. They work with the Flipped Classroom methodology, based on social learning. Ideal candidates would have experience teaching and an academic background aligned with teaching the language. Being a native speaker and also speaking Spanish, are bonuses in their eyes. Click here for the Poliglota review page.
JoyLinkABC <—- (Click here to Apply) is located in Australia and they only do 1 to 1 classes with Chinese children. They seem very demanding as they want primary and secondary school teachers from North America and Europe with more than five years teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL or TESOL certificate. They pay $14 USD per hour. You can send your CV to recruitment@joyllinkabc.com. Click here for the JoyLinkABC review page.
Marathon Education <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Vietnam. They teach kids and teenagers from kindergarten to grade 12. They are looking for native English speaking teachers or Filipinos with a Bachelor’s degree and a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Teachers must be available to teach at least 10 hours per week. Native English speaking teachers get paid $14 to $16 USD per hour. Filipino teachers only get paid $4 to $8 USD per hour… which is unfair. Click here for the Marathon Education review page.
Lingostar <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Singapore. They do 1 to 1 classes with mostly Chinese children. They are looking for native English speaking teachers or Filipinos with a Bachelor’s degree and a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Teachers must be available to teach at least 10 hours per week during peak hours (5 to 9pm during weekdays and all day on weekends). Pay starts at $7 USD per class (30 minutes) for native speakers. After three regular students, you will get $7.50 per class, after 8 regular students, you get $8 per class. You get a raise for every six +/- 2 regular students until a maximum of $20 USD per hour. Filipino teachers only get paid $3 to $6 USD per hour. Click here for the Lingostar review page.
JustEnglish Turkey <—- (Click here to Apply) appears to be a large language teaching organization in Turkey. They teach everything from elementary school English to university and advanced levels. They also offer exam preparation courses. They also teach Spanish, Russian, Germany and Turkish. Not much as else is known about them so a review would be appreciated. Click here for the JustEnglish review page.
Allschool <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new company from Singapore. They are looking for native teachers from the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand to teach English to small groups of kids. Teachers must have at least one year of experience teaching children. Teachers with self-made lessons and Outschool teaching experience are preferred. They have thousands of teachers from around the world. Teachers can create their own classes on topics their are passionate about. Classes are flexible and teachers can set the class size and choose their own working hours. Teachers also set their own price with many earning between $30 to $50 USD per hour (group classes). Learn more about the application process here: More info here about the application process and you can apply for a job here. Click here for the Allschool review page.
Uptick <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Israel. They are looking for English coaches to give 1 to 1 business English classes via Zoom. They prefer teachers with experience but they aren’t many requirements listed on their website. They pay for teaching hours, meetings, and referrals. You can upload your CV on their website and wait to be contacted for an interview. Click here for the Uptick review page.
The Space Language Academy <—- (Click here to Apply) is a new company from Myanmar. They are looking for native speakers and/or teachers with native-like English language proficiency. Teachers must have a CELTA certificate, good internet connection, one year experience teaching ESL classes and experience teaching with Zoom. They pay between $12 and $20 USD per hour. You can apply at the link above or by emailing academic@thespacelanguageacademy.com. Click here for the Space Language Academy review page.
LatinHire <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Chile and is looking for native English speakers with a neutral accent to teach English and many other subjects like writing, marketing, economy, IT, calculus, chemistry, physics, statistics and accounting. They use online classroom and chat tools to teach. Teachers will have to pass Latinhire’s clients evaluation before they start working with them. They may require you to send copies of your certificates and a police record check. Their students are primarily Spanish speaking Latinos. They pay up to $13 USD per hour depending on lesson quality and who the client is. Click here for the LatinHire reviews and comments page.
LingoAce <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Singapore so they are not affected by the new Chinese regulations. Teachers must be native speakers from the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand (sorry South Africa) but they can be living in other countries. They also must have a TEFL certificate, bachelor’s degree and 2 years of teaching experience. Their classes are 25 or 55 minutes long with students aged 5 to 15 (from more than 100 different countries). LingoAce provides the material and platform and teachers stick with the same student for 3 to 5 months. They pay $7 USD per 25 minute class with a $3 bonus if (that’s a big if) the student does their homework and you correct it. Click here for the LingoAce review page.
Profy (website is down) is based in Colombia. They let you set up your own profile but the pay is fixed at $10 USD per hour (not including bonuses). Classes are 1 to 1 with adults and non–natives can sign up but they must have at least a certified C1 level. No degree, experience or TEFL certification is required. Teachers must put up a minimum of 10 hours per week. Click here for the Profy reviews and comments page.
Wuwow <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Taiwan and is owned by Lioshutan. They hire native English speakers (or teachers with a TOEIC score of 860+ or equivalent) with a university degree and at least 1 year of teaching experience. A TEFL / CELTA certificate is not required. Each class is 25 minutes long. I am not a fan of their cancelation policy which allows students to cancel their class up to 15 minutes before without compensating teachers. I am not sure yet how much they pay either. Click here for the Wuwow review page.
Tutoroo <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Singapore and appears to be a create-a-profile type of company. The website allows you to teach language online or in your city face to face. The languages they offer are English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, German, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Portuguese. They want native speakers but teachers do not need certification. We would love to hear from someone who works for this company so please leave a comment. Click here for the Tutoroo reviews and comments page.
Speechify <—- (Click here to Apply) is a small Indian company that looks to have mostly Indian teachers. They say they will hire teachers who are native speakers as well. They offer 1 to 1 classes with flexible scheduling. They pay $12 – $22 USD per hour. Email address: contact@speechify.in. Click here for the Speechify review page.
ETalking <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Taiwanese company that focuses on teaching English to adults. They also have younger students, but most of their students are adults who want to improve their English for business or travel reasons. They want native speaking English teachers only, but a degree and TEFL certificate are not necessary (but preferred). ETalking online pays a starting rate of $12 – $15 USD per hour but performance bonuses are also available. Classes are 45 minutes with about 15 minutes of report writing after each class. Their website is in Chinese but their main email is service@etalkingonline.com. Click here for the ETalking review page.
Bright Learning <—- (Click here to Apply) is hiring native English speakers to teach adults and children. It looks like they are based in Saudi Arabia but their students are in many different countries. They do not require teachers to have a degree so that is an advantage for some people. They pay $12 USD per hour to start. Click here for the Bright Learning review page.
Language Online <—- (Click here to Apply) is a company based in the Seychelles and they teach English, Spanish, German and French on Skype. They look like a small company that has native speaking teachers. Their classes are one hour long and they teach exam prep, business, conversation and they also teach children. Click here for the Language Online review page.
1on1 English <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Vietnamese company that teaches Vietnamese children aged 6-12 in 1 on 1 classes of 25 minutes. They want American and Canadian teachers with a bachelors degree, TEFL/CELTA certificate and 1 year of experience teaching children. Scheduling is flexible, but peak hours are 6pm – 9pm Vietnam time. They pay up to $24 USD per hour depending on the incentives teachers achieve (average pay is about $18 – $20 USD per hour). Another link to apply here. Click here for the 1on1 English review page.
Antoree <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Vietnam and teaches 1 to 1 classes. The website has many Vietnamese teachers listed so it appears that they hire non-native English teachers as well. Students can choose their teachers and give them ratings. The teachers are responsible for creating their own teaching materials. Classes are taught through Skype and they pay between $9 and $12 USD per hour. Click here for the Antoree review page.
English Gang <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Thailand. They teach Thai children (aged 4-12) and they want native English speakers with a bachelors degree or 3 years of experience teaching ESL to children. A TESL certificate is not necessary. They say that in rare instances they will hire non-natives who have spent a lot of time in native speaking countries, have a neutral accent and experience. Peak teaching time is 4-10pm Monday to Friday and weekends 8am-10pm (Thailand time) they want you to commit to at least 5 hours per week. They pay $10 – $15 USD per hour depending on experience, the interview and how you do during the mock class. Click here for the English Gang review page.
English Place <—- (Click here to Apply)iis based in Saudi Arabia, it looks like they teach business English, exam preparation and English for nursing. Classes are one to one and they pay $3 USD per 15 minute session, that is $12 an hour. Click here for the English Place review page.
Douroosi <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in the middle east although I am not sure exactly where. It looks like they teach 1 to 1 classes to children. They also teach other subjects like science and math. Looks like they want native English speakers and the pay rate seems unbelievable at up $80 per hour?! We would really like to hear from someone who works for this company. Click here for the comments and Douroosi reviews page.
Vivaling <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Singapore and they teach English, Mandarin, Spanish, French and German to children around the world. They want both native and non-native English speaking teachers with 2 years experience working with children and a certificate or degree in teaching languages. The pay scale works like this… Coaches start with a base salary of $20 or $21 an hour (depending on how they performed in their training). The pay then gets reviewed every 6 months and can increase by $1/$2 each time. The top pay is $26 an hour. There are various paid opportunities to get involved in such as other non-teaching roles like training, mentoring, recruitment and content development. Vivaling does not charge coaches for training and any teaching given during the training period is paid time. Vivaling coaches mostly work with kids, though there are now many adult learners too. Click here for the comments and Vivaling review page.
Oteacher <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Iran and they teach many languages (English, German, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Kurdish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, etc.) to Iranians. Students can see teachers schedules and choose when they want to have classes. The pay is set by the company based on teachers qualifications. Non-native speaking teachers are welcome to apply and a language teaching degree or certificate is preferred but not necessary. Oteacher uses Zoom (not Skype) to give classes and they pay with Paypal from $16 – 18 USD per hour. Click here for the comments and the Oteacher review page.
321-English <—- (Click here to Apply)is based in South Africa and they hire non-native English speakers. They do want teachers with a TEFL certificate and experience. Most of their students are from China and they don’t usually teach business English. They pay $12 USD per hour. Click here for the 321-English review page.
Synergy Language Consultants (website is down) is based in South Africa and they are currently hiring.
Aloju Online Teaching Recruitment (no longer online) is also based in South Africa. I believe that most of their students are in China. They are looking for teachers from around the world. They want teachers who have a TEFL certificate and are able to teach 15 hours per week.
Easy Talk <—- (Click here to Apply)is based in Taiwan. I cant find much info but apparently they pay $12 -$14 per hour. More information about this company would be great. Click here for the Easy Talk review page.
Langland Language Institute <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in good old Uruguay. It looks to be a smaller company and they use Skype to teach a variety of classes. Click here for the Langland review page.
EOstudy <—- (Click here to Apply) is an American company but most of the students are in Saudi Arabia. They would like native speakers with a TESL/TEFL/TESOL certificate. EOstudy salary: EOstudy pays between $12 and $15 per hour depending on experience. Click here for the EOstudy review page.
Enkulu (website is down) is a Vietnamese company. They want teachers with an ESL teaching certificate. Vietnamese teachers should have and IELTS score of 7.5 or 1 year of teaching experience. According to their website Enkulu pays $0.117 per minute or $7 per hour. Click here for the Enkulu review page.
Topica Native <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Vietnam. Could be a good option for those teaching in Vietnam. The salary is unknown. Their homepage is here. They also hire non-native teachers. Their classes are 45 minutes long and the students are university students and professionals from different countries in this part of Asia who want to learn conversational English. They provide all the materials and curriculum. Teachers have to commit to a one year contract. They pay at least $8.50 USD per hour and up to $16 per hour. Click here for the comments and the Topica Native review page.
eTeacher Group <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in Israel and the students are either from there or other countries in the Middle East. Besides English, they teach French, Hebrew, Yiddish and Mandarin. They require a Bachelor’s degree TESL certificate and previous teaching experience. Students are assigned to you and you must communicate with their parents by email to schedule classes. Teachers have full control over their schedule. You can schedule, reschedule or cancel lessons anytime, without penalties. We know they pay a minimum of $10 USD per hour to start and you can earn $14 USD per hour for individual classes. If you have information about eTeacher Group please leave a comment or review here.
SameSpeak <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in New Zealand, it looks like they teach mostly Asian students. Teachers must be native English speakers and at least 16 years old. They pay $10 USD for every 30 minutes taught through Paypal. Click here for the SameSpeak review page.
Turks Learn English <—- (Click here to Apply) is exactly what it sounds like. They only hire teachers that have experience living and working in Turkey. Not much else is known about this company at the moment. If you have information about Turks Learn English please leave a comment or review here.
Kampus World <—- (Click here to Apply) is looking for native speakers with a university degree, an ESL teaching certificate and three years of teaching experience with adults. Having overseas teaching experience is beneficial and so is experience in engineering, medicine and other business fields. They offer group and individual classes in mostly business English. It is not known how much they pay yet. Click here for the Kampus World review page.
Salamzaban <—- (Click here to Apply) is a English teaching company based in Iran, at least I think it’s Iran as their website is in Persian. I don’t know anything about this company. Click here to leave a review for Salamzaban.
EnglishLeap (website is down) is based in India, I am not sure how much they pay.
I-rikai (website is down)is based in New Delhi, India. It looks like Irikai is only looking for Indians or at least only people in India.
English Talk (website is down) based in Taiwan, not much info on their website besides charging 230NTD per hour.
On Top English (website is down) I’m not sure where they are based, but they it looks like they target Latin America they charge students around $20 US per hour.
There is another type of language teaching company, where teachers have to create a profile and attract students based on their profile, price and ratings:
My Cool Class is a new teacher cooperative based in the UK. The idea is that teachers become part owners in the company where they can create their own lessons, set their own schedules and prices and get the benefits and rights that all workers should be entitled to. They are still getting set up, but it looks promising and I am excited to see online teachers taking the initiative to start their own co-op. Click here for the My Cool Class review page.
Preply <—- (Click here to Apply) (USA, Ukraine, Russia) (Click here for the review)
LanguaTalk <—- (Click here to Apply)
Profesor Ingles <—- (Click here to Apply) (Spain)
Superprof <—- (Click here to Apply) (USA)
Tutorfair <—- (Click here to Apply) is based in London and they teach English, Spanish, German, French, Latin, math and science. They are currently looking for online English teachers. It is a create-a-profile type company so teachers can set their own hourly rate. Click here for the Tutorfair review page.
AmazingTalker <—- (Click here to Apply) is a Chinese company that lets you set your own rate. You don’t have to be a native speaker, but non-native speakers have to have an English degree. Their teachers offer classes in 46 different languages, including Spanish, Italian, French and German. Most classes are in English and there are many exam preparation classes being offered. Classes are either 25 or 50 minutes. Click here for the AmazingTalker review page.
Outschool <—- (Click here to Apply) appears to be a create-a-profile type company based in San Francisco. You can sign up with a Facebook account or an email address. You can teach almost any subject including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Greek and Italian. No experience or degree is required and all students are between 3-18 years old. They always use Zoom to give the online classes. Teachers can set their own pay. Click here for the Outschool review page.
TheTalkList <—- (Click here to Apply) is an American create-a-profile company, but it is also an Android app. Classes are one on one with mostly adults. No experience or degree is required and non-native English teachers are welcome to sign up. They also offer classes in other languages like Spanish. Teachers can set their own pay, but the average is about $10 per hour. Click here for the TheTalkList review page.
Varsity Tutors (USA)
Polly Lingual (Albania)
TusClasesParticulares (Spain)
Chegg (USA)
Lang-land (Russia) Teachers pay a subscription to use the Lang-Land system and set their own prices.
First Tutors (UK)
Wyzant (USA)
italki (China)
CafeTalk (looking for teachers who have taught in Japan)
Learnissimo (France)
Lingueo (France)
Verbling (USA)
FindaTutor (New Zealand)
Spitball (link is down, company appears to be out of business) Click here for the Spitball review page.
BuddySchool (out of business) Click here for the BuddySchool review page.
eTutor School (no longer online)
Teachlingo (no longer online)
EdooPAD (no longer online)
LingoLoop (no longer online)
Pratify (no longer online)
FindMyFavouriteTeacher (no longer online)
HoneyEigo (no longer online)
YorkTutors (no longer online)
LingoBots (no longer online)
SkypeEnglishJapan (no longer online)
Mobil English (no longer online)
RealLang (no longer online)
Lingo121 (no longer online)
121elesson (no longer online)
Globallingos (no longer online)
Langademy (no longer online)
SkillUp (no longer online)
LearnEng.eu (no longer online)
ChatchatEnglish (no longer online)
T-Pad (no longer online)
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There is also Languatalk.com, Mike (rebranded from Lingoci in the pandemic). They are a UK based create a profile company. I work for them and they are pretty good. You set your rates and they then charge the student 16% on top.
Thanks for the info Annie!
Hello! I'm glad you found the blog helpful. If I ever need assistance with business English in Switzerland, I'll be sure to reach out to MD- Business English. Thank you!
Stay away from these companies:
*Chinese companies
*Companies not stated what they pay
*Companies that can't tell you 1. how many teachers they have 2. how many hours work they can give you
*Companies who pay you less than $15 an hour as a native speaker
*What many native speakers don't realise is that they can command $40-$50 per hour. Sure, you must be good, have materials, platforms, invoicing and a networking/recruiting strategy.... but you can easily match and surpass the "fly by night" standards of the cheapskate sweatshop companies. KNOW YOUR WORTH!
Hello! I wanted to add a company to this list. It is called Language Master and it is a Chinese app which offers conversational, business, and IELTS classes to Chinese adults. I worked there for about a year and would like to share my experience with other teachers, since there is not very much information about it online.
GENERAL SETUP: There are two types of classes on LM, both of which are 1:1:
1. Freetalk classes: No materials are necessary. The teacher holds a conversation with the student and gives corrections. These classes are audio only.
2. Official Course classes: These classes use materials provided by LM. They are video calls. There are three types of Official Course classes: conversational, business, and IELTS. In order to qualify to teach business and IELTS classes you need to have prior experience teaching those subjects.
These classes are held in two ways:
1. Booked classes: You open up time slots on your schedule, and students book classes.
2. Free calls: You set your status on the app to available, and students call you at random.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree, certification, and experience are preferred, but I do not believe that they are necessary. I believe that you need to be a native speaker to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS: First, you download the Language Master app and make an account. Then, you fill out an application form on the app. After that, you have an audio interview with a recruiter via WeChat. Once your application has been approved, you create a profile. This profile includes a brief introduction video, a photo, and some basic information about you.
PROS:
1. Pay: Language Master pays a starting rate of around $11 USD/hour. While this may sound low by US standards, it is on the higher end compared to similar platforms. You can apply for a pay increase at any time by messaging the platform assistant. A member of LM's team will evaluate one of your classes based on a rubric. If your score is high enough, the pay increase will be granted. If not, someone will contact you and explain what you did wrong. Once you fix your mistakes you can ask to be reevaluated. I applied for a pay increase after working for 3 months and it was granted after my second evaluation. Pay increases are in increments of $2-3 USD/hour. Your salary can theoretically go up to $20+/hour, but I am not sure whether this is possible in practice.
2. Support: The platform assistants responded quickly and thoroughly to all of my questions. They sometimes checked in to ask if I needed anything.
3. Materials: LM provides all of the materials that you need to teach.
4. Flexibility: While you will be more successful if you are available during peak hours (BJT evening hours), you can technically work whenever you want. You can take vacations at any time and you can cancel classes up to 5 hours before the scheduled time. The only real requirement is that you teach at least 4 hours per month.
5. Students: The students are all adults and they are very professional and motivated.
6. Fairness: LM does not penalize you for technical issues. They do not fire employees at random. Payments were sent regularly and were only delayed when payday coincided with a Chinese holiday.
CONS:
1. Bookings: LM does not assign you students. You need to advertise yourself. In practice, this means that you need to regularly create and publish educational videos on the platform. Making these videos is quite time consuming and does not necessarily guarantee that you will attract students. You cannot realistically expect to teach more than 4 hours/day. Additionally, if you are granted a pay increase your classes will cost more. Since the platform is already quite expensive, this will make attracting new students somewhat difficult.
2. Materials: The materials provided by LM are appropriate for intermediate to advanced students. They are too difficult for lower-level students. Some of them contain mistakes. Not all of the exercises are well-designed, which can make students feel confused and frustrated.
3. Setup: The Language Master app only works on phones and tablets.
I hope this information was helpful!
Thanks Marie! Do you have a link to share?
It looks like the app is only for iPhone / iPad, not android devices. I also spent a while finding (what I believe is) the right app. It's not called Language Master but Lan-master.
Some scathing reviews on the app page https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lan-master/id1020166132
Oh that doesn't look good. Thanks for finding this!
Excellent content you have here, it is hard to find such a great content in this online world. Appreciate the efforts!
Hi can you please tell us more why do you have this kind of an opinion?I am currently in the progress for one company called LYASS? Anyone heared of them? They do look like a bit strange but I can't tell more since i can't find anything about them online?
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!
Hello Lee. We are in the same boat - a lot of us are. I am so disappointed
You can also try TUTOROO. It is a marketplace connecting students with qualified tutors. They are looking for more part-time language tutors who can teach online or in person. Just register your profile on their site at https://www.tutoroo.co/signup-as-a-private-language-tutor and they will help you find your students. You can choose your hours and set your hourly rate depending on your qualifications and experience. Visit their site to learn more. Hope this helps!
I'm getting so frustrated trying to find a decent company for adults where the pay isn't dismal. Does anyone please have any suggestions? :/
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