No degreeChecked Sep 2026
Cambly
- TEFL
- Not required
- Students
- Adults / conversation
- Pay
- About $10.20/hr
Very flexible, but pay is low and 2026 teacher reports suggest slow approvals or long hiring pauses.
Check current openings ↗Online TEFL jobs: 2026 company guide
Online TEFL jobs: 40 companies for English teachers.
Some hire without a degree. Some want a bachelor's. Some give you students and lesson plans. Others give you a profile and leave you to build the business yourself.
This guide compares 40 online English teaching companies and platforms: pay, commission, bookings, schedules, degree rules and the qualifications that actually matter.
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No degree needed →25 companies and marketplaces, from Cambly to Popple. Degree or specialist routes →15 companies that usually want a degree, experience or a licence. Before you sign →Six things that can eat into your pay or flexibility.Teaching English online: the honest version
Online teaching is flexible. It isn't automatically easy money.
Low barrier can mean low pay
Platforms with few entry requirements attract lots of teachers. Cambly and Engoo are common examples where flexibility comes with fairly low earnings.
A marketplace means marketing yourself
Preply, italki and AmazingTalker let you set your rate, but you still need to win bookings, collect reviews and pay platform commission.
Higher barriers can mean steadier work
Companies asking for a degree, experience, fixed peak hours or specialist credentials are harder to get into, but often supply materials and more regular students.
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Hiring changes fast
A platform can be hiring this month and pause next month. Pay can also depend on your nationality, where you live, class type and rating. Check each company's current terms before you apply.
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No degreeChecked Sep 2026
Preply
- TEFL
- Helpful, not mandatory
- Students
- All ages / marketplace
- Pay
- You set your rate
Large marketplace. Commission can be significant, especially early on, and you need to build bookings and reviews.
Check current openings ↗No degree with TEFL routeChecked Sep 2026
italki
- TEFL
- 120-hour TEFL can qualify Professional Teacher
- Students
- Mostly adults / marketplace
- Pay
- You set your rate
Strong global marketplace, but English-teacher applications can close when supply is high. Platform commission applies.
Check current openings ↗No degree routeChecked Sep 2026
AmazingTalker
- TEFL
- Experience valued
- Students
- All ages / marketplace
- Pay
- You set your rate
You run your profile almost like a small business. Marketing yourself and building reviews matter heavily.
Check current openings ↗No degree listedChecked Sep 2026
Cafetalk
- TEFL
- Helpful
- Students
- Adults / marketplace
- Pay
- Often about $10 to $28/hr
Flexible marketplace with no guaranteed bookings. You need to attract students and build a profile.
Check current openings ↗No degree routeChecked Sep 2026
Engoo
- TEFL
- Preferred
- Students
- Adults and younger learners
- Pay
- Often low, varies by country
Flexible and often busy, but 2026 teacher discussions repeatedly describe the pay as very low.
Check current openings ↗No degree routeChecked Sep 2026
Native Camp
- TEFL
- Helpful
- Students
- Adults and children
- Pay
- Varies by country and lesson type
Very flexible and useful for experience, but recent teachers describe bookings as inconsistent.
Check current openings ↗No degreeChecked Sep 2026
Tutlo
- TEFL
- Normally expected
- Students
- Adults / teens
- Pay
- Around $11/hr reported
On-demand lessons can be flexible. Community reports on payment experiences are mixed, so read current terms carefully.
Check current openings ↗No degree reportedChecked Sep 2026
Twenix
- TEFL
- Helpful
- Students
- Adults / business
- Pay
- Around $13 to $16/hr reported
Short, no-prep adult classes are attractive, but hiring opens and closes. Check the current country list first.
Check current openings ↗No degreeChecked Sep 2026
CNK English
- TEFL
- No TEFL required
- Students
- Korean learners
- Pay
- About $12.60/hr
Current 2026 hiring source says no degree, TEFL or prior experience is required. Canadian or American accents are preferred.
Check current openings ↗No degree listedChecked Sep 2026
Lingoda
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required
- Students
- Adults
- Pay
- About €7 to €11/hr reported
Requires roughly 2 to 3 years of teaching experience. Materials are supplied and scheduling is flexible.
Check current openings ↗No degree requirement statedChecked Sep 2026
Verbling
- TEFL
- Preferred; experience required
- Students
- Mostly adults / marketplace
- Pay
- You set rate; platform takes 15%
Needs verifiable teaching experience or certification. Flexible, but you must build your own student base.
Check current openings ↗No degree listedChecked Sep 2026
SkimaTalk
- TEFL
- Experience preferred
- Students
- Mostly adults
- Pay
- You set rate after initial sessions
New teachers historically complete introductory sessions and the platform takes commission. Check current terms.
Check current openings ↗Degree not always requiredChecked Sep 2026
Open English
- TEFL
- TEFL + experience can substitute
- Students
- Latin American adults / juniors
- Pay
- Up to about $15/hr reported
A relevant degree is not always mandatory if you have TEFL/TESOL and ESL experience. Weekly availability can apply.
Check current openings ↗Degree OR ESL certificateChecked Sep 2026
AllRight
- TEFL
- Certificate can substitute for degree
- Students
- Children
- Pay
- About €4 to €12/hr reported
Materials and admin are provided. Non-native speakers can apply. Rates vary by experience and location.
Check current openings ↗No degree at initial applicationChecked Sep 2026
LatinHire
- TEFL
- Varies by client
- Students
- Latin American learners
- Pay
- Up to about $13/hr reported
Recruiter rather than one school. Final requirements and pay depend on the client you are matched with.
Check current openings ↗No degree listedChecked Sep 2026
Tutoroo
- TEFL
- Certification not required
- Students
- Adults / marketplace
- Pay
- You set or negotiate rate
Profile marketplace for online and local tutoring. You are responsible for attracting and retaining students.
Check current openings ↗No degree listedChecked Sep 2026
S-Lessons
- TEFL
- Experience required
- Students
- Japanese adults / children
- Pay
- You set rate; keep about 70% reported
One year of experience is reported as required. You write a report after each lesson and serve Japanese time zones.
Check current openings ↗No degree commonly listedChecked Sep 2026
FluentBe
- TEFL
- Teaching experience valued
- Students
- Adults / children
- Pay
- Around $10 to $12/hr reported
European student base with supplied materials. Openings vary by language and market.
Check current openings ↗No degree clearly requiredChecked Sep 2026
Antoree
- TEFL
- Varies
- Students
- Vietnamese learners / marketplace
- Pay
- About $9 to $12/hr reported
Teachers create their own materials. It appears open to non-native teachers as well as native speakers.
Check current openings ↗Degree preferredChecked Sep 2026
Polly English
- TEFL
- TEFL preferred
- Students
- All ages / TOEFL
- Pay
- About $14.50 to $24/hr reported for native teachers
Current 2026 hiring says degree and TEFL are wanted but not always mandatory. Pay differs sharply by teacher location.
Check current openings ↗Degree or experience pathChecked Sep 2026
BookNook
- TEFL
- Teaching background expected
- Students
- US K-8 literacy
- Pay
- About $18/hr plus bonuses reported
US-focused literacy tutoring. Degree plus experience is one route, but some roles allow an experience-based alternative.
Check current openings ↗Degree OR TEFL/CELTA routeChecked Sep 2026
Accent Advisor
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA accepted
- Students
- Adult pronunciation
- Pay
- Starts around $15/hr reported
North American accent required and about two years of ESL experience. Recurring students can make schedules steadier.
Check current openings ↗Degree preferredChecked Sep 2026
Quality Online English Group
- TEFL
- TESL preferred
- Students
- Children
- Pay
- Not consistently published
Degree and TESL have been listed as preferred rather than strictly mandatory. Native-speaker expectations can apply.
Check current openings ↗Experience valuedChecked Sep 2026
Popple
- TEFL
- Varies
- Students
- Korean groups, ages 5 to adult
- Pay
- Starts around $17/hr reported
Current 2026 hiring advertises group classes and evening Korean hours. Long-term teachers can earn more through bonuses and extra roles.
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More qualifications open a different part of the market.
These companies usually ask for a degree, solid teaching experience, a licence, a TEFL or CELTA, or a mix of these.
Bachelor's typically requiredChecked Sep 2026
EF Teach Online
- TEFL
- Accredited TEFL typically required
- Students
- Adults
- Pay
- Varies by role and location
Large established provider. Current 2026 hiring includes remote roles, but location and employment model affect requirements.
Check current openings ↗Degree from selected universitiesChecked Sep 2026
Ringle
- TEFL
- Teaching credentials help
- Students
- Adults / professionals
- Pay
- About $17 to $22/hr reported
Selective. Current hiring emphasizes graduates from top universities in the US or UK.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
BlingABC
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESL required
- Students
- Chinese children
- Pay
- About $12 to $18/hr reported
Group classes with materials supplied. One year of teaching experience is preferred rather than always required.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
LingoAce
- TEFL
- TEFL required
- Students
- Children 5 to 15
- Pay
- Up to about $20/hr reported
Usually asks for native speakers from selected countries plus two years of teaching experience. Materials are supplied.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
Lingostar
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required
- Students
- Mostly children
- Pay
- Starts around $14/hr for native speakers
Requires peak-hour availability. Reported rates differ sharply by teacher nationality, so check the offer carefully.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
TutorABC
- TEFL
- Helpful
- Students
- Adults / children
- Pay
- Varies
Current hiring sources say a bachelor's degree and teaching experience are expected.
Check current openings ↗University degree requiredChecked Sep 2026
EasyTalk Korea
- TEFL
- Preferred
- Students
- Korean learners
- Pay
- About $15/hr reported
Short lessons and fixed contract periods are common. Peak hours are aligned with Korean learners.
Check current openings ↗University degree requiredChecked Sep 2026
Interlingua
- TEFL
- TEFL/CELTA required
- Students
- Adults / business
- Pay
- About $12 to $15+/hr reported
More experienced route. Current listings ask for teaching experience, references and formal qualifications.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's preferred/requiredChecked Sep 2026
Air Reading
- TEFL
- TESOL or state credential expected
- Students
- US/Canada children
- Pay
- About $24/hr equivalent
Literacy specialist role rather than casual conversation teaching. Requires US/Canada work authorization and relevant experience.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
JoyLinkABC
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESOL required
- Students
- Chinese children
- Pay
- About $14/hr reported
Targets experienced school teachers and can ask for five years of classroom experience. Not a beginner route.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
Wise-Tutor
- TEFL
- TESL required
- Students
- Children and business adults
- Pay
- About $14 to $20/hr reported
Requires teaching experience and regular availability during Beijing peak hours.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's in education requiredChecked Sep 2026
NorthStar American School
- TEFL
- 120-hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA plus teaching component
- Students
- K-12 / ESL
- Pay
- About $20 to $25/hr reported
High-barrier specialist option requiring US work authorization, classroom experience and online experience.
Check current openings ↗Bachelor's requiredChecked Sep 2026
Marathon Education
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required
- Students
- Vietnamese children / teens
- Pay
- About $14 to $16/hr reported for native speakers
Requires regular availability. Pay differs by nationality, which is worth checking before investing time in the application.
Check current openings ↗Experience-heavyChecked Sep 2026
Capra Education
- TEFL
- TEFL/TESOL required
- Students
- Children
- Pay
- Up to about $15 per 40-min lesson reported
Fixed schedule with the same learners for an extended period. Better for teachers who want consistency.
Check current openings ↗Professional trainer profileChecked Sep 2026
Speexx
- TEFL
- Relevant teaching credentials preferred
- Students
- Business adults
- Pay
- Not consistently published
Business-language platform with supplied materials, paid initial training and 24/7 global scheduling.
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Commission
Marketplaces take a percentage of each lesson. Check how it changes as you teach more, and whether trial lessons pay differently.
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Unpaid time
Profile set-up, lesson prep, written reports, trial classes and gaps between bookings all lower your real hourly rate.
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Can I teach English online without a degree?+
Yes. Cambly, Preply, italki, Engoo, Native Camp and others have routes that don't always require a bachelor's degree. Requirements still vary by country, teacher type and current hiring.
Do I need a TEFL certificate?+
Not for every platform, but many companies require or prefer TEFL, TESOL or CELTA. A 120-hour TEFL also makes a beginner profile stronger when you don't have teaching experience.
Which platforms let me set my own rate?+
Marketplaces such as Preply, italki, AmazingTalker and Verbling give you a lot of control over pricing, but you need to attract students and they may charge commission.
Is online ESL hiring easy in 2026?+
No. It's competitive. Teachers report slow approvals, hiring pauses and uneven bookings on some well-known platforms, so applying to several suitable companies is more realistic than relying on one.
How much can I earn?+
Anything from very low fixed rates on conversation platforms to $20+ an hour for specialist roles, and marketplace teachers can set higher rates. Real earnings depend on bookings, commission, unpaid time and cancellations.
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Research the jobs first. If the roles you want ask for a 120-hour TEFL, finish it before applying to jobs that ask for the certificate.
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