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DaDa

(formerly DaDa ABC)

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DaDa guarantees bookings and hires native English speaking teachers of any nationality. Earn up to $25 U.S. dollars per hour.
 

DaDa Overview

  • guarantees bookings

  • hires only native English speakers (any nationality)

  • requires a Bachelor's

  • pays up to $25 USD/hour

  • is partnered with major education companies

  • requires teachers to work at least 10 hours/month

  • offers raises upon contract renewal

 
 
 
 

about DaDa

Founded in 2013, DaDa is one of the leading online English education platforms in China. DaDa is partnered with Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill Education, Oxford University Press, National Geographic Learning, and Highlights. 

 

DaDa Class Type

  • 1-on-1

  • Dada has three kinds of classes:

    • Trial Classes are 14 minutes

    • Elective Classes are 30 minutes

    • Major Classes are 30 minutes

  • The company says there are some exceptions:

    • a trial class may take 30 minutes, and

    • a major class may take 60 minutes.

  • No lesson planning, no talking to parents, no correcting homework

 

DaDa Age range

  • Ages 4 to 16 

 
 

DaDa Requirements

  • must be a native English speaker from Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland

  • BA degree (in any subject)

  • A teaching certificate (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, state or provincial teaching license, etc)

  • at least 1 year of teaching experience

We offer 120-hour, online TESOL certificates that are recognized by DaDa. See here for details.

 

DaDa Minimum Hours

  • at least 6 hours per week

  • Teachers can apply for short-term leave 24-hours in advance of their class time.

  • Teachers can apply for long-term leave 15 days in advance.


DaDa Pay

  • between approximately $15 and $25 U.S. per hour.

    • Your final hourly wage is determined by your qualifications, your demo class and training, and any bonuses you receive.

  • You receive approximately $15 U.S. for props each month.

  • DaDa pays approximately $7 U.S. if you convert a trial student into a registered student.

  • DaDa typically offers raises (of approximately 10%) to successful teachers when contracts are to be renewed.

  • DaDa guarantees bookings.


DaDa Peak Teaching Times

  • Peak hours are:

    • from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beijing Time on weekdays.

    • From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Beijing Time on weekends.

    • Click here to convert to your local time zone.


DaDa Application Process

Dada's application process includes the following:

  1. Personal information submission

  2. Interview (with network and device check)

  3. Training and testing

  4. Contract offer

  5. Signing of the contract

  6. Probationary classes

  7. Getting officially hired

 
 
 
 
 

Our Review 

DaDa is for:

  • teachers who want guaranteed bookings.

  • people who want to work for a company with internationally-recognized curriculum.

    • (is partnered with Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill Education, Oxford University Press, National Geographic Learning, Highlights)

  • teachers from countries OTHER than the U.S. or Canada. (hires all native speakers)

Things to consider:

  • The company requires a minimum of 10 hours per month.

DaDa Technical Requirements

  • A computer with a webcam (HD webcam preferred).

  • A headset with microphone.

  • Stable Internet connection (wired connection preferred).

  • Google Chrome browser or DaDa software.

Other notes

  • 6 or 12-month contracts are available

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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