Online English Teaching Jobs

Teach English online. Enjoy flexible hours. Work from the comfort of your home as an ESL teacher. 

Find online ESL companies that pay US$15-22/hour for entry-level jobs. Or, if you have previous teaching experience, set your own rate in a marketplace platform. 

40 Online ESL Schools and Marketplace Platforms:

 

Ringle

Ringle connects English learners in South Korea with TEFL certified tutors for English conversation lessons. Students are typically university students or professionals. Ringle provides lesson plan materials, flexible scheduling, and competitive pay, often ranging from $16–$20/hour, making it a great option for entry-level ESL teachers who just completed their TEFL certification.

Novakid

Novakid is an online ESL company focused on teaching children, primarily in Europe and Asia. The company provides established curriculum with ready-made lesson plans, which is perfect for entry-level candidates.  

LingoStar

LingoStar offers structured English lessons for children and young learners. Teachers follow provided curriculum and teach short, interactive lessons. 

VIPKid

VIPKid is a large online ESL company focusing on teaching English to young learners based in Asia. Teachers follow structured lessons with minimal preparation required. VIPKid is known for flexible scheduling, reliable curriculum, and steady student demand, making it a strong option for entry-level online ESL teachers.

English Hunt

English Hunt is perfect for Business English teachers.  Lessons typically involve teaching English conversation, workplace communication, and presentation skills to online Business English students based in South Korea. 

IELTS Advantage

IELTS Advantage is one of the leading online IELTS prep platform to students from all over the world. They provide one to one classes for their students, with an aim of a 7+ score on the IELTS test. IELTS Advantage has the highest recorded success rates among their students.

Outschool

Outschool is an online marketplace platform that teaches a variety of subjects (second languages, music, coding, etc.). Teachers will set their own rates.

Voxy

Teaching online group and private (one-to-one) classes with Voxy. Join a team of communication experts, teachers, linguists, designers and developers. Their dedication to transforming education is rooted in their emphasis on task-based learning and customized lessons. Must have an accredited TESOL / TEFL certification and a minimum of 2 years of English teaching experience (both private and group classes) to apply.

Verbling

Verbling is an online marketplace platform for connecting students with language learners. Set your own rates, teach your language and do it all from the comfort of your home. 

Live English

Live English is seeking qualified instructors to teach one-to-one English to professionals. Customize your own lessons based on their needs, all from the comfort of your own home!

Must be a native English speaker, have a a university degree, excellent communication skills, have teaching experience, and a 120-hour TESOL/TEFL certificate.

English First (EF)

English First is one of the most known English language schools with locations in 55 countries. EF now offers language classes online to students based in Asia.

Buzzy English

Buzzy English is based in Italy. They provide English classes to young learners (ages 4-18 years old). Most of their students are in Europe and they provide pre-planned lessons for their teachers.

Native Monks

Native Monks is one of the biggest language learning platforms offering lessons in 120 different languages!

Join a team of talented tutors. Set your own rates and teach students from all over the world. Must be a native speaker, have teaching experience, be reliable and original (your profile should not be a copy of your profile from another website).

Skimatalk

Skimatalk’s objective is to create a global skill-sharing platform/marketplace. It boasts high quality teaching, flexible scheduling and work from anywhere!

They are searching for native English speakers who are qualified and passionate to teach English as a Second Language. TESOL certification and teaching experience preferred. 

Zamenhof

Zamenhof is a unique online learning platform. They work with brick-and-mortar language schools and companies who don’t necessarily want to look for their own teachers. Zamenhof will bring these institution’s “in-person classes” to an online platform. Part of Zamenhof’s essential services is to provide academic lessons/content and certified (native) English teachers. CELTA, TESL Canada, or equivalent certification preferred. 

Learnissimo

Learnissimo is an online language learning platform based in France that provides private one-to-one lessons to students who wish to learn from native speakers. You can also sign up to teach 14 other languages!

MHC Business Language Training 

MHC Business Language Training offers classes that are one-to-one or small groups (2-6 students). Lessons are on Zoom or MS Teams. MHC helps mainly caters to adult professionals with the objective of helping them reach their language goals (specifically in regards to their careers). Lessons cover situations like phone talk, writing emails, giving presentations and leading meetings.

Teachers will help students/clients improve their listening, writing, speaking and, reading. MHC is always interested in hearing from qualified English teachers. The ideal candidate must have minimum of 2 years experience teaching English, a university degree and/or TESOL certification.

Fluency Tutors

Fluency Tutors is a rapidly growing online English company based in Vancouver, Canada. They offer one-to-one private English classes to their students.

With numerous awards under their belt (including the Canadian Prestige Award for Online English Learning Courses of the Year in Western Canada), Fluency Tutors values high quality instruction and experience for both tutors and students. TESL Canada Professional Standard 1 certification is preferred. 

CNK English

CNK English is an English education company based in South Korea. They connect English teachers from North America with South Korean students.

Teachers can enjoy a flexible schedule teaching (primarily) adult learners. CNK also provide materials that can help teachers ensure their classes are engaging.

Lyngo

Lyngo is an online language learning company based in Japan. Since its founding in 2012, they have helped thousands of people achieve their goals in learning English.
Their objective is to provide their students with high quality content and dedicated native-speaking instructors. They are always looking for qualified English teachers to join their talented team.

AmazingTalker

Set your own schedule and rates and be your own boss. AmazingTalker connects you with students of all ages from across the globe.

Requirements:

• Full fluency in English (C2)
• TESOL certificate is a great advantage (to show your professional capabilities in teaching students)
• Minimum 2 years of tutoring or teaching experience (face-to-face / online)
• A Bachelor degree is not a must– Undergraduate students can apply
• Fluent in foreign languages, (Spanish, French, Japanese or Korean) is a HUGE plus
• Ease with technology, and ability to adapt when things don’t go as planned
• Adaptability and flexibility to switch things up when a lesson plan doesn’t work
• Passionate about education/teaching (demonstrated in your work)

UASK

UASK is a Canadian distance learning company that has partnered with several Canadian universities and language institutes to offer online English courses.

 

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Wuwow Online English Learning

Wuwow Online English Learning is an online English-learning platform for students from all over the world. They are part of the Lishutan Family, a digital learning company based in Taiwan.

Live Lingua

Live Lingua is looking for qualified English teachers to teach online. Work for an award-winning online language school from anywhere.

The successful candidate must:

• Be a native speaker
• Have experience learning a second language
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching languages to non-native speakers
• Have a BA in teaching your chosen language as a Second Language or Bachelor in education + a Certification on Teaching your chosen language as a Second Language (TESOL certificate)
• Have access to a good computer with a microphone and a camera, along with a reliable internet connection
• Love to teach

Tudor School Online Education 

Tudor School Online is an international school that uses the British curriculum to teach children from 58 different countries. Must have a BA, a TESOL certificate and teaching experience .

Lingoda

Lingoda is an e-learning company based in Berlin, Germany. Since its opening in 2013, they have taught 80,000 students from 200 countries. Their clients include professionals from Google, Adidas, BMW, Siemens and Charite. Their mission is to empower busy people to master a language anytime and anywhere.

Lingoda teachers teach small classes, have full flexibility of their schedules, have teacher support and will use Lingoda’s in-house curriculum.

Requirements:

• Native English fluency (C2+ level at least)
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Have a TESOL certificate
• Have a flexible schedule with availability to work on evenings and weekends
• Have great time management and organizational skills
• Be proactive in your teaching methodology

Find more information and apply today!

Learnlight

Learnlight hires teachers from all over the world to offer language lessons. Join our innovative and dynamic team where your ideas and vision matter! We offer a variety of programs to a variety of individuals including immersion programs, face-to-face in-company classes, workshops, and tutoring programs. Must have 2 years of teaching experience, a TESOL/TEFL certificate, and a high-speed internet connection. Find out more and apply today!

Preply

Become a Preply tutor and set your own hours, charge your own rate, and create an online profile that brings new students to you. Native and non-native English speakers may apply. A TESOL certificate is recommended to attract more students. Find more information and apply today!

Rype

Rype is a language learning platform that teaches languages including English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic and more. They are always looking for teachers and they accept non-native speakers to join their team.

Requirements:

• Must have previous teaching experience (online and/or in-person)
• A minimum availability of 10 hours per week
• Must be self-motivated with a positive and energetic attitude
• Short video introduction of yourself

Apply today! 

goFLUENT

Teach business English online to Fortune 500 companies with goFLUENT. goFLUENT is best known for its hyper-personalized classes that blend human interaction, the latest technology, and content that is available on any device.

Must have a TESOL certificate, at least one year of teaching experience, and have a Bachelor’s or college degree. Find out more and apply today!

S-Lessons

At S-Lessons, you will teach young learners from Japan who are eager to learn English.
If you are passionate about teaching and influencing your students’ progress, then S-Lessons is the perfect opportunity!

Teachers will be teaching 2 specific types of classes: the first is a regular structured one. The other is more freestyle, with the given name of “Leave it to the Teacher”.

Must be a native speaker, have more than 1 year of teaching experience and be passionate about teaching children.

Apply now!

Cafetalk

Teach a variety of skills (not only English!) all from the comfort of your own home. Cafetalk is an online teaching/learning platform that shares knowledge through private lessons with instructors from across the globe. The aim is to have online lessons that are inspiring and fun for teachers and students.

At Cafetalk, you will have the freedom to create your own unique and customized lessons and set your own rates. Start today and reach out to over 46,000 students!

Cafetalk especially welcomes teachers who can speak Japanese, Chinese or Korean and/or have lived in an East Asian country.

Apply now!

E-Communication

E-Communication (Ecom) provides language learning instruction to Japanese business professionals and students.

Their office is based in Tokyo, Japan. They hope to extend their network of students and teachers who understand the value of learning a language. Native and non-native speakers may apply!

Requirements:

• Two years of ESL teaching experience
• Experience with teaching Business English (or working in a business setting)
• Computer with a stable internet connection, a webcam, a headset, Skype, and Google handouts
• Japanese language is an asset

Apply today!

Mainichi Eikaiwa

Mainichi Eikaiwa is a leading online English school in Japan. They provide English-language instruction to students who intend to master their English skills. They offer courses like IELTS/TOEFL preparation, Business English as well as General English.

Requirements:

• Native speaker from Australia, Canada, the UK, USA, and South Africa
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching English
• Must have a college or university degree
• Candidates with a TESOL certificate will receive priority
• Have a cheerful and creative personality
• Ability to tailor lessons for each student based on their goals and needs
• Have a computer, a webcam and a reliable internet connection: lessons are on Skype
• Be available to work for at least 5 days/week (3 consecutive hours/day)
• Japanese language skills is an asset

Apply today!

VivaLing

VivaLing is an online school based in Singapore. They teach young learners not only English, but other languages too (including: Spanish, Mandarin, French and German). Their students come from all over the world and they are always looking for native qualified teachers to teach any of their languages.

The requirements to be an English teacher at Viva Ling are:

• Must be a native speaker
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (young learners or adults)
• TESOL certificate
• Comfort with educational technology and a high quality computer (4 Gb RAM or higher, and at least 2 GHz processor) and Internet connection (minimum 1.2 Mbps)
• Minimum availability of 12 hours over 4 days per week during after school hours in Europe and on the weekends

Apply today!

TOKI ltd

TOKI ltd is an online school that provides qualified ESL teachers the opportunity to teach students from around the world. They have their own curriculum and they also provide resources and teaching support to their teachers. Enjoy making a difference in students’ lives from the convenient of your own home with flexible hours.

To become a TOKI teacher, you must meet the minimum requirements:

• Be a native speaker of English.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Education, Languages, Linguistics).
• Have ESL teaching experience or a TESOL certificate.
• Have a sincere desire to teach and develop in an innovative and international company.
• Have the ability to build a rapport with students.
• Have access to a fast internet connection, audio/video capability, and a quiet and professional-looking space.

Apply today!

coLanguage

 Become a teacher with coLanguage and teach ESL lessons online via Skype with coLanguage to students all over Europe. Schedule lessons according to your own availability. Become a teacher at coLanguage!

Requirements:

• Previous teaching experience
• Provide teaching material tailored to your student
• Have Skype or FaceTime account on your computer
• Speak at least one or more languages ​​fluently
• Motivated and engaged personality
• University degree or higher
• 120-hour TESOL  certificate
• Native English speaker from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand

Benefits:

• Choose to get paid whenever you want via PayPal or bank transfer from a European bank account
• Set your own rate
• After each lesson, you will receive credit.

Apply today!

NiceTalk

Teach with NiceTalk as an easy way to make a side income. Teach from your mobile phone while creating flexible work hours! NiceTalk offers bonuses and the opportunity to connect and help ESL students to improve their English speaking abilities.

TESOL certified teachers are preferred. Must be a native-English speaker. Must have a stable internet connection and be located in a quiet environment.

Apply today!

Speexx

Speex is an online ESL school based in Germany seeking certified TESOL/TEFL teachers to offer Business English classes. Teachers must be fluent in English (non-native at a C2 level) and one other language at the CEFR B2 level or higher.

Find more information and apply today.

Foxford

Foxford is an online ESL school located in Russia that offers guaranteed working hours starting at 10 hours/week and up. The average monthly salary is $1000 and all materials are provided.

Must be proficient in the English language, have a university degree, and some previous teaching experience. Apply now!

Cambly

At Cambly, you will be tutoring students from all parts of the world. Cambly focuses on one-to-one lessons and you will be in charge of your own schedule (work as much as you want and as little as you want).

Join the team now and make an impact on your students’ lives.

Apply today!

Edifiers s.r.o.

Edifiers is seeking online teachers to offer business English classes to a variety of professions including banking, IT, energy, automotive, and accounting.

The school seeks out professional teachers who have at least 1 year of teaching experience, are highly motivated to work in a team and to support their clients’ needs, and who are interested in freelance, part-time (10-15 hours/week), or full-time hours (22 hours/week).

We also offer general English classes in a 1-to-1 context and in small groups.

Must have a TESOL/TEFL certificate or Trinity Cert or Dip TESOL, one year of teaching experience, and a university degree.

We provide an excellent salary of 1000-1300 Euros/month throughout the year, as our school does not close in July and August.

Edifiers provides extra benefits such as teacher development, bonuses, access to MacMillan’s digital library, and much more!

This is a great opportunity for professional growth and experience using Microsoft programs such as Teams.

Send CV and sample lesson plan here

Nevy’s Language

Nevy’s Language is a non-profit, online, social enterprise serving immigrants to North America. We match learners with teachers that can help with one-on-one English lessons over Zoom. The programs we offer include General English, Conversation Practice, Writing, Citizenship English, and K-12. We work with students of all the levels in between Pre-Beginner and Intermediate. Our students are adults mostly between the ages of 30 and 55 who are looking to improve their English skills for daily life, work, and citizenship purposes. We provide all the materials and lesson plans, all you have to do is prepare ahead of the session and teach!

The commitment we ask for is only 4 hours of your time per week over a two-month period. We welcome teachers of all backgrounds and locations. Orientation and training on our materials are provided along with continuous support throughout the two-month period. Since our inception in March 2020, we have connected over 800 teachers with 800 students and over 10,000 hours of learning have taken place.

This is a volunteer position.

To learn more and sign up, please visit this page or the following link:

www.nevyslanguage.org/volunteers.html

The English Farm

The English Farm offers online classes to Japanese students. We are a collaborative team that holds a high standard for professionalism. Classes are 25 minutes and one-to-one. We are seeking qualified and experienced teachers who are available long-term for 20 or more hours per week.

Learners are university age or older.

Requirements:

• Responsible and friendly
• University degree
• Experience teaching English required
• Available to work in students’ timezones and on weekends
• Good typing and computer skills
• Business knowledge is an asset
• Professional experience outside of teaching is also an asset
• Good internet connection
• A well-lit and tidy place to teach from

Benefits:

• $11-$13/lesson, $22-$27 gross (includes sick pay and holiday pay)
• Curriculum provided to teachers
• Option to do extra paid writing work such as lessons or blogs
• Manage your own hours
• Paid training provide

Apply today!