Online ESL Companies Not Based In China

In 2021, when this post was written, China had implemented serious limitations on the ESL industry. During that time, online TEFL teachers frantically sought out alternative platforms to maintain their livelihoods. I wrote this post to aid my fellow TEFL teachers in their search. This brief guide offers some options for online ESL companies not based in China.

Not all Chinese Companies were taken out by the new changes. VIPKID continued to operate and is still thriving. In fact, during that time, VIPTeacher set up a global platform for students from around the world.

Online ESL Companies and brief requirements descriptions

Check out these online English teaching platforms. Each company’s website will provide any other information you need.

1. No certification or teaching experience required, teach various subjects, set your own prices Preply
2. No degree, certifications, or experience required Cambly
3. Formal teaching credentials are not needed; teach various subjects; create your own lessons; set your own prices Outschool
5. Degree or ESL Certification, teach various subjects Latinhire
8. Native English speakers, Degree or equivalent experience, ESL certification advantageous Live English
11. Ability to speak English at an intermediate level Native Camp
12. See individual job postings for requirements The Really Great English Teacher Company
13. US Citizen, BA in any subject or substitute teaching certification or four years of experience Englishunt
14. Must have a bachelor’s degree in related field, or government issued teaching license, or specialized instructor qualification Skooli

If you found this list of online ESL companies not based in China helpful or you applied and got the job, let me know in the comments or send me a message.