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VIPKid

Everything you need to know to get a job at VIPKid.

 
VIPKID is the largest online ESL company, pays up to $22 USD per hour, and requires no minimum number of classes.
 

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VIPKid Overview:

  • is the largest online English teaching company

  • offers one-on-one classes

  • serves students aged 4 to 12

  • requires a Bachelor's degree

  • requires eligibility to work in the U.S. or Canada

  • requires one year experience

  • pays up to $22 USD/hour

 

About VIPKid:

"VIPKID provides an international learning experience to children in China between the ages 4-12. Headquartered in Beijing, the company offers fully immersive one-on-one English language instruction provided online by highly qualified teachers. The curriculum is based on the U.S. Common Core State Standards and uses a flipped-classroom approach to foster creativity and critical thinking skills."

VIPKID is currently the largest online ESL company in China, boasting  more than 40,000 teachers and more than 300,000 students.


VIPKID Class Type

  • One-on-one

  • 25 minutes

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


VIPKid Age range

  • 4 to 12 year olds


Vipkid Requirements

  • must have a Bachelor's degree

  • must be eligible to work in the US or Canada

  • two years of experience in teaching, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring

  • must have a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA or official teaching certificate from your country.

  • VIPKid DOES provide TESOL certification for its teachers in the training process, however it is not recognized by other companies in the industry. If you’re interested in obtaining your own TESOL certificate which can be used for any company, see here for details.

 
 

VIPKid Minimum Hours

  • There are no minimum hours required at VIPKid.


VIPKid Pay (until august 2020)

  • The base pay per 25-minute class is $7 to $9 USD. This is based on your credentials and demo lesson performance.

  • You can earn bonus pay on each of your classes taught. This is calculated based on:

    • the amount of classes you have taught with VIPkid in total, and

    • the amount of classes you’ve taught during the current month

  • The total pay per hour is from $14 to $22.


VIPKid Peak teaching times

Peak hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends (Beijing Time )

Click here to convert to your time zone.

 
 

VIPKid peak teaching times according to time zone.

 
 


VIPKId Application Process

1. Stage 1: Create a teacher account (5 mins)

Sign up for a teacher account (fill in the form above or below this) and fill in your basic information.

2. Stage 2: Record a demo video (30 mins)

If you pass the application screening in Stage 1, you can then record a demo video.

You will be given preparation materials from within your VIPKid teacher portal and you can record the video there, or on the VIPKid app.

 
 

3. Stage 3: Become certified (2-3 hours)

After you pass Stage 2, you then then have to become certified. This is where you will get certified for the various types of classes VIPKid offers to students.

In order to get certified, you must study a small amount of material and prepare another demo lesson, which you will teach to an existing VIPKid teacher mentor. These are called Mock Classes.

You can choose to ONLY get certified for their lower level courses (Levels 2/3), their higher level courses (Levels 4/5), or both.

Levels 2/3 have students who are in the early stages of learning English. Think colors, animals, food, weather, etc.

Levels 4/5 have higher-level material. Think free talk, and subjects such as the environment, careers, and qualities of appearance and personality.

If you decide to only certify for one of these at this stage, you can always return later and get certified for more levels.

Applicants no longer have to worry about failing their mock classes. You can re-train and attempt mock classes until you pass. If you are having difficulty at this stage, you can avail of VIPKid’s free Online Coaching.

5. Stage 4: Sign a contract with VIPKid (30 mins)

After you’ve successfully completed your Mock Classes in the Certification Center, there are a few more things to do before you begin teaching.

If you do not have a 120-hour TESOL, TEFL, TESL, or CELTA certificate or a recognized teaching certificate from your home country, you are required to complete VIPKid’s own TESOL training. It costs nothing, however it is not recognized at other companies should you choose to apply somewhere else later.

Click here to get an accredited, 120-hour TESOL certificate for only $19. The regular price is $119.

If you DO already have one of these certifications, you will be asked to upload your supporting documentation. This includes a digital copy of your degree and/or teaching certificates, as well as a background check.

Once your background check is complete, you can begin opening time slots on the VIPKid portal and start teaching as soon as you are booked.

 

Our Review

VIPKid is for:

  • teachers who want to work for a well-established company in the industry.

  • people who desire a higher salary. (VIPKid has one of the best pay rates amongst online English companies.)

  • those who want to work for a company with a robust support staff.

  • people who want to teach children, one-on-one.

  • teachers who need flexibility in their schedule. There are no minimum required hours.

Things to consider:

  • The hiring process can take longer at VIPKid than at other, smaller companies.

  • Because VIPKid is a larger company with more teachers, it may take longer for new teachers to begin getting fully booked.

 
 

VIPKID Technical Requirements

  • Desktop, laptop, MacBook, iPad, or Microsoft Surface.

  • Chromebook is not supported

  • Windows 7, 8 or 10; or Mac OS 10.X or higher

  • Intel i5 processor or higher

  • 8 GB RAM or higher

  • Fast and stable internet connection

  • VIPKid Teach App

 
 

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