The BEST Non-Chinese ESL Companies to Apply to (2021)

⭐Tired of Chinese ESL Companies? Teach English online with these 6 non-Chinese ESL companies outside of China. Grab my FREE Course for online teachers: onlineteacherdude.com/freecourse **IMPORTANT UPDATES** - Starkid pays the bonuses after 5, 10 & 20 trials, NOT the 3, 6 and 20 I mentioned. Also, for Engoo, you need to teach those 160 classes in 1 month to get the bonus
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[@onlineteacherdude1284]

***IMPORTANT UPDATES*** - Starkid pays the bonuses after 5, 10 & 20 trials, NOT the 3, 6 and 20 I mentioned. Also, for Engoo, you need to teach those 160 classes in 1 month to get the bonus

[@jamielynnjacobson]

The link for Star kid doesn't seem to work. Can't seem to enter the portal?

[@zakithiganyaza9168]

Does starkid take South Africans?

[@prisspunky]

Thank you so much for the information. I just got my TEFL and was in a panic over what has happened with the situation with ESL teachers and China.

[@judyphillips2498]

Great video! Tim gets all 5 stars! Thanks for the content. Cambly is one of my income streams. I haven't done Cambly Kids just yet just because I've really enjoyed teaching adults for a change just to mix it up a bit and give myself more of a range of experience for other things later. I am booked solid for the hours I work. I really love it and I love all of my regular students.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Judy! Appreciate your comment! Glad you are enjoying the adults!!

[@hsmith6785]

EXCELLENT info! Thank you, Online Teacher Dude. Your FREE COURSE is incredible. Helped me out. Thanks!

[@jonathanborde3889]

Hey Tim! Thanks for this video! Really appreciate the information.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for watching Jonathan!

[@triski1899]

Thanks Tim as I said you are simply the best and really appreciate you sharing all your wisdom :)

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Aw thank you Trish! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@TeacherKasie]

Thank you for sharing. So many options out there now. I need to organize my channel. When I look at your thumbnails, description boxes etc... It reminds me lol!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hey Kasie! It can be a never ending job...don't spend too much time on it!

[@TeacherKasie]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 good point

[@cherib.8791]

Excellent info! Thank you for the help!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks Cheri!

[@vickyramos6849]

Thank you for the thorough research.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You're welcome Vicky!

[@John-pl8fe]

Your videos are great!! Keep up the good work!!! I like channels that provide accurate info!!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you John!

[@lorrenamanda8877]

Thank you so much for the information. 😀

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Glad it was helpful! You are most welcome Lorren.

[@user-zh7oh3wg3m]

Thanks for sharing, I'll check them out

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You're welcome!

[@elletrevits3955]

thanks for all the great info!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You're very welcome!

[@davidcamporotondo2617]

Fantastic video....so much great information!!!!!!!!!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks David!!

[@georgemicewicz8909]

I was very happy to see Open English mentioned. I've been thinking about applying there since I do have some Spanish skills. I'm already with Cambly and want to do Cambly Kids. If things work out, I may give up my Chinese company. It's tough because I've been there for over 6 years now, but so much has changed. CK and OE seem like the better options now.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi George, try Cambly Kids for sure...and Open Eng as I said requires 10 hours / week which is a lot in my opinion.

[@fergal2424]

OE is North American accents only?

[@mousemilk4743]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 helpful content! Not sure if this has been mentioned already, but I teach on OE and you need to REGISTER at least 10 hours of availability per week between 6 PM and 2 AM EST, but you must actually TEACH at least 16 hours a month at any point during the day i.e. a shift is 2 hours, so a minimum of 8 shifts a month. You're able to pick up and drop shifts at will (IMPORTANT: you still are responsible for any shifts you drop that are not picked up within an hour of the start time of the shift). Though we are locked in with a limitation of weekly/monthly hours, my experience with OE thus far has been primarily a positive one. I just started with Cambly two weeks ago (Adults) and I stick to priority hours to ensure bonuses and the 30 min guaranteed pay per hour. So far, I prefer the security of OE regarding pay and the ability to drop shifts up to 1 hour before they start.

[@letsgocuse316]

I agree with you that Engoo is definitely a great company to work for, especially if you're starting out. The pay isn't the best but aside from that they're great i.e. fast and helpful support team, great materials, complete schedule flexibility, etc. I'm not sure who told you they have a three hour interview?! For me, it was a 30 minute interview (which includes a short demo) and a 60 minute orientation session, and neither of those took up the whole allotted time. Also worth mentioning is while they do have students from other countries, it's probably 95% Japanese. Teachers will therefore have to understand if they want to get booked they will need to work during their peak hours: 06:00-08:30 / 20:00-midnight Tokyo time. I would stick to that especially for weekdays, then you can definitely open it up more on the weekends.

[@zakithiganyaza9168]

Hi is the time you mentioned South Africa time?

[@olinayoung6287]

Thèse are awesome, thank you so much!!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank yo Olina!

[@coocookay1544]

Thank you so much for this info!!❤❤❤

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You're very welcome!

[@cloudedkidsandanimation9713]

This is fantastic news.Will share the video.😃😃😃

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Great!

[@BiblicalHomeschoolFaith]

Thanks for your info Tim✌️I used your referral for the one in Israel☺️👩🏼‍💻Just had my interview... in a few days I hope to hear back. It’s great to diversify with several contracts for sure🙌Also, I’m familiar with their culture~ so cross fingers🤞Have a lovely day 🌸

[@nicolebennett2580]

I work there if you need someone to chat with!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Kara! For Buddies?? That's awesome. I didn't know they were still hiring actually. I was in touch with them a couple of weeks ago but so glad you got an interview. Please keep me posted. Can you send me an email so I can also follow up with them about your status? Thanks!

[@BiblicalHomeschoolFaith]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 Hi Tim! I was not sure if they were currently hiring, but I applied in case after watching your video ☺️Please KIT [e-mail] I’ll let ya know if I hear anything back🤷‍♀️🙌✌️👩🏼‍💻🌸💕Have a super day in Bangkok😊

[@BiblicalHomeschoolFaith]

@@nicolebennett2580 Hi Nicole, you work with Buddies? ☺️If yes, very cool! What is your favorite part with your students? Are you enjoying the lesson material with them? 🌸Cheers Ms Kara

[@tombaron5607]

What’s the name of the Israeli company ?

[@ayeshahafeez7712]

Great video. It’s good to venture out!! Thanks Tim !

[@lesryanjohnson6646]

Hello Tim!... I really APPRECIATE YOU sharing this content with all of us in the teaching community... This information is a real LIFESAVER!!!... Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you to... 😀

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Aw thank you so much - some of that video is a bit out of date - I know that companies are inundated with applications right now. I will keep the channel updated if I hear more.

[@thewfhmommy]

Great video!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you Lee!

[@xmas6813]

You’re the man!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

THanks Margaret!! :)

[@ayeshahafeez7712]

I like how your camera zooms in and out! 😉

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you! I just found out how to make that effect :) Appreciate you saying you like it!

[@ayeshahafeez7712]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 welcome ! 😀

[@glototoro128]

Hi, thank you for this video. I signed up for your course and it makes me feel so much more hopeful. I will be applying for multiple companies you listed via your referral links. Question, the hours on the NIL application are slightly confusing. Will you be able to offer some advice on how to convert it to EST?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you Gloria! Nil seems to be on a hiring freeze at the moment. You can just put in the time zone into google to convert it and find out how many hours ahead they are. They are 1 hour ahead of Beijing Time in China.

[@Wellspring604]

Thank you for the video! Do you know of any companies that don't require video? I don't feel comfortable with students possibly recording the class and putting it online.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Sorry, I don't. I don't see a way around that possibility if you are teaching online. Unless you find a company that does audio only but I am not familiar with one.

[@meganknudson2538]

Elementary Teacher 8+ years, Online ESL teacher, Masters in Education, Reading specialist, TESOL cert, etc. I have literally applied for half of the companies outside of China. No replies or they are overbooked or don’t need any teachers, etc. I haven’t gotten any interviews yet. Any help? I’m still working with Magic Ears until the last day. Any help is appreciated.

[@meleesmillennialmoms3210]

I allied to engoo in the week but got declined due to a surge in applications, due to the situation with China, pretty sad

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Yikes...try again later... I heard they are hiring.

[@eipiplusone3791]

It's about time you all start hiring Chinese online tutors for your kids lol

[@halimakhalid5412]

I’m a non native. I'm an asian doing masters in English , 120 hour tefl certified and i want to earn money but i do not know where to start kindly help me please.

[@naimabaig3886]

Hey there, is Premier TEFL a good place to do my certification from ? Is it accredited ? What are your opinions?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I personally like Bridge you can get it here onlineteacherdude.com/bridge

[@yogapenda9479]

OE does not pay via PayPal.

[@dinanunez1610]

I have 12 years of bilingual teaching experience in an elementary setting (my teacher certificate expired too). I have been out of the classroom since 2013. What do you recommend I do to create a general online teaching video to apply? Thank you!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Just use your camera or built in recording software on your computer like Quick Time or get someone who has a nice camera to film you on a tripod...then create a video that shows your personality and you can search on youtube for lots of examples.

[@dinanunez1610]

Thank you so much!

[@memye288]

I applied to Cambly, Starkid, Engoo, Nil English! Strange that only some of them communicate with you after you apply and send confirmation emails. Hopefully someone responds!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi, I hope so too. I believe Cambly is not hiring but you should hear back from cambly and engoo.

[@rachelmanzano4766]

for nil english are they flexible with the hours? can we teach on weekends too?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

yes, but I don't think they are currently hiring.

[@setokaiba2351]

The end is here for online teaching

[@ErinDeNis]

Only in China

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Definitely not the end, I believe its just the beginning and while it wont be with companies in China - there are millions of people around the world who want to learn English.

[@setokaiba2351]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 the people in china might but they will get in line with whatever the government wants. My actual employer in china has informed the teachers they won't be hiring new teachers at public schools. This is so much bigger than what you guys are making it out to be. I'm ready to move abroad again somewhere else.

[@andreaceritano6947]

Hi! Is your $19 class still available? Where is your certificate acceptable? I'm more interested in teaching for foreign businesses. Would your certificate qualify me for that? Are those jobs even common? I'm looking to move to Dubai.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I don't have a $19 class. I promote a TESOL course from IOA that is around $19-$22 and you can get that here : onlineteacherdude.com/tesol1 - hope that helps!

[@hinasyed939]

Please also talk and make a list of non -Chinese companies accepting non -native speakers .

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I would recommend Cambly, but they are getting more picky now.

[@hinasyed939]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 ,thank you ,yes had applied to Cambly for adults, it has been long since they wrote to me saying that my application was under review.

[@dianafuller2705]

It says Star Kids likes/prioritizes teachers with 3+ years experience. is that 3+ years of ESL teaching experience or 3+ years of teaching experience?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Not sure Diana but they prioritise teaching experience.

[@nicolebennett2580]

I work for Starkid if you need someone to talk with!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks Nicole! I just updated the description and an updated pinned comment on some of the errors with Starkid. Appreciate your info!

[@jamielynnjacobson]

Yes please Nicole! Can't seem to access the link provided.

[@hannahg.5268]

Hellos Ms. Nicole. I just wanna ask if Starkid also accept non native speakers...

[@sjb2687]

Hi Nicole, I applied with Starkid recently, but haven't heard back from them... do you know if they are hiring?

[@zakithiganyaza9168]

Hi how is starkid ☺ in terms of pay ? I read bad reviews? Do they take South Africans any idea?

[@DessertArcadia]

Hey, I wanted to sign as a Tutor from the app of Cambly but here my account is signed as a student. How can I transfer my account from Student to Tutor?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You have to just apply as a teacher - link is in the video desecription or apply to be a tutor within the app.

[@DessertArcadia]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks Tim, I've used your link to sign as a tutor in Cambly. I just love your videos as you're so helpful and explain everything wisely. But I'm wondering, can I teach on Cambly through mobile phone and without using computer or laptop?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

@@DessertArcadia Hi, thanks for your comment - no, you need a computer for Cambly.

[@mphoclaudiemathegka3064]

Hey does Cambly pay for priority hours?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

They pay by the minute. Paypal each Monday.

[@bettypospisil8106]

I thought Star Kid was based in Hong Kong? Are they not affected by the new Chinese regulations?.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

They are based in HK. At this point I don't know if they are effected or not yet.

[@aartman01]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 affected*

[@kidsbooksreadaloud659]

Hi, is the $23.80 TESOL certification link accredited and legit? Does anyone have experience with this course link?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

yes of course its legit - I would never recommend something that isn't- thousands of online ESL teachers have taken it to get hired with online ESL companies.

[@sarah_nary1123]

Hi Tim, did you ever teach with Nil English?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Sarah, no I never taught with Nil but they are hiring.

[@bohemiansun3172]

How do you know so much?? 💪🏼💪🏼🤓

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I know just enough to seem smart but not enough to be dangerous :)

[@bohemiansun3172]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 oh-- intriguing!

[@anthonynales4910]

Open English is the company I moved to after VIP KID crashed. The pay is way too low for me, $13 an hour is way too low for someone with a degree.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I hear ya - very low!

[@trisriabo9249]

Were is the Nil English info?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Nil might be on a hiring freeze right now. The link is in the video description.

[@PatrickCh1986]

Why can't people just keep their students and continue on Skype or zoom etc?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

They can! Many are. Some don't want to bother with the hassle.

[@bradleyisaacs733]

Hi how do I get in contact with u

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Bradley - all my info is in the video description.

[@rosyhippoasmr]

Non- Chinese Esl companies? Hong Kong is in china... so.... starkid is off the table right? Is there a reason you included star kid when it's literally in china?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hong Kong is in China according to who? :) Hong Kong students are not affected by the double reduction policy. Mainland China only. Starkid is hiring and not affected if there students are in Hong Kong.

[@eringiesler6485]

Do you get a bonus each time you teach 150 classes?

[@eringiesler6485]

For Engoo

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

It has to be done in a month - I accidentally left that part off.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Apply to these companies in the description of this video. Grab my free course for online teachers here: onlineteacherdude.com/freecourse

[@PatrickCh1986]

That's all really low pay.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

For some it is but others really need it. Cambly is so flexible so its a nice little fill in for many.

[@zakithiganyaza9168]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 True that too me its a lot than nothing 😅

[@123spleege]

Really, EVERY option on this list is a fucking joke. How can you possibly recommend Engoo??? Jesus, what a sad state of affairs. Online ESL teachers....there are also dishwashing jobs as well. Is that what's next Teacher Dude???

[@123spleege]

A heart??? what are people to think with you giving a heart? You're a moron.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for your contributions! Not sure why you have to be such a troll. If it's not for you, why not just pass on by - some people love working there and the companies I recommend are valid options to teach online outside China. No, I won't be washing dishes....but hope you can have a better attitude Viscus Dribble.

[@123spleege]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 Honesty...perspective....history....remember?? Your options are not valid. Your video, however, as pathetic as it is, will get views. Options??? NOT FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS A DEGREE OR LEGITIMATE TEFL. NOT THE CRAP ONE IN YOUR DESCRIPTION. You know better. As well as anyone with an IQ over 30. I have watched your videos for some time. Very disappointed to see you join the ranks of the schlock.

[@w.s.johnson9113]

@@123spleege calm down bro. No need to make other people feel worse than they're already feeling.

[@123spleege]

@@w.s.johnson9113 Limp.