8 More Online Companies that hire non-native English Speakers

8 More Online Companies that hire Non-Native English speakers 2021

Teach English online as a non-native speaker

I have compiled 8 more online companies that hire non-native speakers

I come from America, so I don’t truly know the difficulties that the non-native teachers face online. However, I spend a lot of time scouting through the teaching groups on Facebook and can constantly see a barrage of posts exposing the sheer discrimination against certain countries and individuals that are trying to teach English as a non-native speaker. 

I have worked with many non-native speakers while I was teaching in China and I’m still working with non-native speakers in Tahiti currently, and I must say that most of them do a better job than the actual native speakers that I’ve worked alongside.  

Obviously, I’m not saying that all native-speakers are bad teachers, but I have noticed that a lot of them take the jobs for granted and slack off quite a bit because they know they have the upper hand as a native speaker. 

Non-native English teachers have always (the ones I’ve met) shown total dedication and determination for the job. They generally seem more grateful and are incredibly talented and creative with their lesson plans. That is why I keep compiling lists for my non-native English teaching friends. I want them to see that there are still opportunities out there even with the discrimination.

2021 is bringing more opportunities than ever as Covid is still surging across the planet. Many schools are still closed, and many countries are not accepting teachers so the demand for online teachers keeps rising and the online teaching platforms keep popping up month by month.  

Let’s get into it!

8 online companies that hire non-native English speakers.

1. 51 talk

Requirements

51 talk hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay- $17 per hour on average

Students- Young learners

Degree required- Yes

TEFL certificate- Preferred

Teaching Experience- Desired but not required

Extra info- They want a neutral accent

Apply Here

• Hello Kid

Requirements

Hello Kid hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay- $14-$20 per hour

Students- 3 – 16 years old

Degree Required- No

TEFL Certificate- Yes

Teaching Experience- Must have previous experience teaching young kids

APPLY HERE

• HiTutor

Requirements

HiTutor hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay- $10-$12 per hour

Students- All ages

Degree Required- Yes

TEFL Certificate – Yes

Teaching Experience- six months/one year teaching experience

APPLY HERE

• Ginseng English

Requirements

Ginseng English hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay- $10 – $15 per hour

Students – 5 – 15 years old

Degree Required – No

TEFL Certificate – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Preferred but not required

APPLY HERE

• VIPKID

Requirements

VIPKID hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay – $14 – $22 per hour

Students – Young Learners

Degree Required – Yes

TEFL Certificate – Yes

Teaching Experience – At least two years’ teaching experience

APPLY HERE

• EF Teach Online

Requirements

EF Teach Online hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay – Up to $20 per hour

Students – 5 – 14 years old

Degree Required – Yes

TEFL Certificate – Yes

Teaching Experience – Preferred but not necessary 

APPLY HERE

• SayABC

Requirements

SayABC hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay – up to $17 per hour

Students – Young Learners

Degree Required – Yes

TEFL Certificate – Yes

Teaching Experience – Minimum one year preferred

APPLY HERE

• GoGoKid

Requirements

GoGoKid hires non-native English speakers to teach English online

Pay – $14 – $25 per hour

Students – Young Learners

Degree Required – Yes

TEFL Certificate – Preferred

Teaching Experience – Preferred

APPLY HERE

*Remember* Online companies/platforms have been known to change requirements for applicants but as of now (June 2021), all of these companies will hire non-native English speakers to teach English online. 

For the 2022 online English teaching job list, click HERE

For the English teaching job list with no degree requirements, click HERE

For South African Teaching English teaching job list, Click HERE

In addition, I would highly recommend that you acquire a TEFL certificate if you don’t already have one. This will improve your chances to land a job tremendously. If you don’t have one, I would suggest reading my other article for the best place to get TEFL certified. I only suggest this company because it’s where I got mine and they are incredibly helpful with job placement after you finish the courses. 

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