If you want to teach English online from Canada, you are in luck. Many online teaching opportunities will hire people based in Canada. Here are the top ESL companies hiring Canadians.
Top 3: Teach English Online from Canada
1. VIPKid
Yes, VIPKid hires Canadians! Shhhhh….it is a bit of a secret.
VIPKid is extremely popular and pays $14-22/hr.
Though the company is geared towards American teachers, they hire Canadians, too. It is perfect for teachers who want to teach kids. The main negative is that VIPKid has a strict cancellation policy. Once you agree to teach a class, it is difficult to cancel this class without penalties.
I have taught for VIPKID for four years and love it. I have built up regular students that feel like family. This is a great job for someone who is high energy and enthusiastic about children. I like to play and entertain, and I try to incorporate simple crafts (like making paper puppets or step-by-step drawing activities) into my lessons. Other teachers like to play simple competitive games with children. Each teacher has their own style.
How much does VIPKID really pay?
The base pay rate is between $7-9 per class. Since classes are 25-minutes each, you can earn the equivalent of $14-18 per hour plus incentives (see next).
Requirements for VIPKid
- BA degree or higher
- Experience teaching children (minimum of 1 year)
2. Whales English
Another great opportunity for Canadians is teaching at Whales English. Whales English pays over twenty dollars an hour consistently. The ESL teacher’s hourly pay is approximately $23.25. This is 17% above the national average.
Requirements for Whales English
- BA degree or higher
- Experience teaching children (minimum of 1 year)
3. Freelance on Platform: Preply or ITalki
For Canadians, it is lucrative to advertise on an ESL platform and market yourself directly to students. You can set your own rates and potentially earn much more money. Most Canadians can earn over $20 an hour if they have qualifications and education.
Companies that are geared towards teaching adults usually pay less than companies where you teach kids. So, if you want to earn over $20 an hour consistently, creating a profile on these platforms is the way to go.
Bottom line: There are many ESL companies that hire Canadians and you can choose whether you want to teach adults or kids. You have lots of options! You can check out this comparison chart, too, to see a comprehensive list. Just search by “Canada”
