Low barrier can mean low pay
Platforms with few entry requirements often attract huge teacher supply. Cambly and Engoo are common examples where flexibility comes with relatively low earnings.
Online TEFL jobs · 2026 company guide
Online TEFL jobs: 40 companies and platforms 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.
Looking for online TEFL jobs? This directory compares 40 online English teaching companies and platforms, including pay structure, commissions, bookings, fixed schedules, degree requirements and the qualifications that actually matter.
The honest version
Online teaching is flexible. It isn't automatically easy money.
Marketplace means marketing
Preply, italki and AmazingTalker can let you set rates, but you still need to win bookings, collect reviews and absorb platform fees or commissions.
Higher barriers can mean steadier work
Companies asking for degrees, experience, fixed peak hours or specialist credentials can be harder to enter, but may provide lesson materials and more consistent students.
Hiring changes fast. A platform can be recruiting this month and pause applications next month. Pay can also vary by nationality, country of residence, class type and teacher rating. Use the buttons below to check the company's current terms before applying.
Online TEFL jobs without a degree
Start here if you don't have a bachelor's degree.
“No degree” doesn't mean “no requirements”. TEFL, experience, fluent English, good equipment or a strong demo can still matter.
No degree
Checked Sep 2026Cambly
TEFL: Not required
Students: Adults / conversation
Pay: About $10.20/hr
What to know: Very flexible, but pay is low and 2026 teacher reports suggest slow approvals or long hiring pauses.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree
Checked Sep 2026Preply
TEFL: Helpful, not mandatory
Students: All ages / marketplace
Pay: You set your rate
What to know: Large marketplace. Commission can be significant, especially early on, and you need to build bookings and reviews.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree with TEFL route
Checked Sep 2026italki
TEFL: 120-hour TEFL can qualify Professional Teacher
Students: Mostly adults / marketplace
Pay: You set your rate
What to know: Strong global marketplace, but English-teacher applications can close when supply is high. Platform commission applies.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree route
Checked Sep 2026AmazingTalker
TEFL: Experience valued
Students: All ages / marketplace
Pay: You set your rate
What to know: You run your profile almost like a small business. Marketing yourself and building reviews matter heavily.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree listed
Checked Sep 2026Cafetalk
TEFL: Helpful
Students: Adults / marketplace
Pay: Often about $10 to $28/hr
What to know: Flexible marketplace with no guaranteed bookings. You need to attract students and build a profile.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree route
Checked Sep 2026Engoo
TEFL: Preferred
Students: Adults and younger learners
Pay: Often low, varies by country
What to know: Flexible and often busy, but 2026 teacher discussions repeatedly describe the pay as very low.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree route
Checked Sep 2026Native Camp
TEFL: Helpful
Students: Adults and children
Pay: Varies by country and lesson type
What to know: Very flexible and useful for experience, but recent teachers describe bookings as inconsistent.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree
Checked Sep 2026Tutlo
TEFL: Normally expected
Students: Adults / teens
Pay: Around $11/hr reported
What to know: On-demand lessons can be flexible. Community reports on payment experiences are mixed, so read current terms carefully.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree reported
Checked Sep 2026Twenix
TEFL: Helpful
Students: Adults / business
Pay: Around $13 to $16/hr reported
What to know: Short, no-prep adult classes are attractive, but hiring opens and closes. Check the current country list first.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree
Checked Sep 2026CNK English
TEFL: No TEFL required
Students: Korean learners
Pay: About $12.60/hr
What to know: Current 2026 hiring source says no degree, TEFL or prior experience is required. Canadian or American accents are preferred.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree listed
Checked Sep 2026Lingoda
TEFL: TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required
Students: Adults
Pay: About €7 to €11/hr reported
What to know: Requires roughly 2 to 3 years of teaching experience. Materials are supplied and scheduling is flexible.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree requirement stated
Checked Sep 2026Verbling
TEFL: Preferred; experience required
Students: Mostly adults / marketplace
Pay: You set rate; platform takes 15%
What to know: Needs verifiable teaching experience or certification. Flexible, but you must build your own student base.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree listed
Checked Sep 2026SkimaTalk
TEFL: Experience preferred
Students: Mostly adults
Pay: You set rate after initial sessions
What to know: New teachers historically complete introductory sessions and the platform takes commission. Check current terms.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Degree not always required
Checked Sep 2026Open English
TEFL: TEFL + experience can substitute
Students: Latin American adults / juniors
Pay: Up to about $15/hr reported
What to know: 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 certificate
Checked Sep 2026AllRight
TEFL: Certificate can substitute for degree
Students: Children
Pay: About €4 to €12/hr reported
What to know: Materials and admin are provided. Non-native speakers can apply. Rates vary by experience and location.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree at initial application
Checked Sep 2026LatinHire
TEFL: Varies by client
Students: Latin American learners
Pay: Up to about $13/hr reported
What to know: Recruiter rather than one school. Final requirements and pay depend on the client you are matched with.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree listed
Checked Sep 2026Tutoroo
TEFL: Certification not required
Students: Adults / marketplace
Pay: You set or negotiate rate
What to know: Profile marketplace for online and local tutoring. You are responsible for attracting and retaining students.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree listed
Checked Sep 2026S-Lessons
TEFL: Experience required
Students: Japanese adults / children
Pay: You set rate; keep about 70% reported
What to know: 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 listed
Checked Sep 2026FluentBe
TEFL: Teaching experience valued
Students: Adults / children
Pay: Around $10 to $12/hr reported
What to know: European student base with supplied materials. Openings vary by language and market.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗No degree clearly required
Checked Sep 2026Antoree
TEFL: Varies
Students: Vietnamese learners / marketplace
Pay: About $9 to $12/hr reported
What to know: Teachers create their own materials. It appears open to non-native teachers as well as native speakers.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Degree preferred
Checked Sep 2026Polly English
TEFL: TEFL preferred
Students: All ages / TOEFL
Pay: About $14.50 to $24/hr reported for native teachers
What to know: 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 path
Checked Sep 2026BookNook
TEFL: Teaching background expected
Students: US K-8 literacy
Pay: About $18/hr plus bonuses reported
What to know: 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 route
Checked Sep 2026Accent Advisor
TEFL: TEFL/TESOL/CELTA accepted
Students: Adult pronunciation
Pay: Starts around $15/hr reported
What to know: North American accent required and about two years of ESL experience. Recurring students can make schedules steadier.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Degree preferred
Checked Sep 2026Quality Online English Group
TEFL: TESL preferred
Students: Children
Pay: Not consistently published
What to know: Degree and TESL have been listed as preferred rather than strictly mandatory. Native-speaker expectations can apply.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Experience valued
Checked Sep 2026Popple
TEFL: Varies
Students: Korean groups, ages 5 to adult
Pay: Starts around $17/hr reported
What to know: Current 2026 hiring advertises group classes and evening Korean hours. Long-term teachers can earn more through bonuses and extra roles.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Need the qualification first?
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Degree required, preferred or specialist routes
More qualifications can open a different part of the market.
These routes commonly ask for a degree, substantial teaching experience, a licence, TEFL/CELTA or a combination of those requirements.
Bachelor's typically required
Checked Sep 2026EF Teach Online
TEFL: Accredited TEFL typically required
Students: Adults
Pay: Varies by role and location
What to know: Large established provider. Current 2026 hiring includes remote roles, but location and employment model affect requirements.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Degree from selected universities
Checked Sep 2026Ringle
TEFL: Teaching credentials help
Students: Adults / professionals
Pay: About $17 to $22/hr reported
What to know: Selective. Current hiring emphasizes graduates from top universities in the US or UK.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026BlingABC
TEFL: TEFL/TESL required
Students: Chinese children
Pay: About $12 to $18/hr reported
What to know: Group classes with materials supplied. One year of teaching experience is preferred rather than always required.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026LingoAce
TEFL: TEFL required
Students: Children 5 to 15
Pay: Up to about $20/hr reported
What to know: Usually asks for native speakers from selected countries plus two years of teaching experience. Materials are supplied.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026Lingostar
TEFL: TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required
Students: Mostly children
Pay: Starts around $14/hr for native speakers
What to know: Requires peak-hour availability. Reported rates differ sharply by teacher nationality, so check the offer carefully.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026TutorABC
TEFL: Helpful
Students: Adults / children
Pay: Varies
What to know: Current hiring sources say a bachelor's degree and teaching experience are expected.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗University degree required
Checked Sep 2026EasyTalk Korea
TEFL: Preferred
Students: Korean learners
Pay: About $15/hr reported
What to know: Short lessons and fixed contract periods are common. Peak hours are aligned with Korean learners.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗University degree required
Checked Sep 2026Interlingua
TEFL: TEFL/CELTA required
Students: Adults / business
Pay: About $12 to $15+/hr reported
What to know: More experienced route. Current listings ask for teaching experience, references and formal qualifications.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's preferred/required
Checked Sep 2026Air Reading
TEFL: TESOL or state credential expected
Students: US/Canada children
Pay: About $24/hr equivalent
What to know: Literacy specialist role rather than casual conversation teaching. Requires US/Canada work authorization and relevant experience.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026JoyLinkABC
TEFL: TEFL/TESOL required
Students: Chinese children
Pay: About $14/hr reported
What to know: Targets experienced school teachers and can ask for five years of classroom experience. Not a beginner route.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026Wise-Tutor
TEFL: TESL required
Students: Children and business adults
Pay: About $14 to $20/hr reported
What to know: Requires teaching experience and regular availability during Beijing peak hours.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's in education required
Checked Sep 2026NorthStar American School
TEFL: 120-hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA plus teaching component
Students: K-12 / ESL
Pay: About $20 to $25/hr reported
What to know: High-barrier specialist option requiring US work authorization, classroom experience and online experience.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Bachelor's required
Checked Sep 2026Marathon Education
TEFL: TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required
Students: Vietnamese children / teens
Pay: About $14 to $16/hr reported for native speakers
What to know: Requires regular availability. Pay differs by nationality, which is worth checking before investing time in the application.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Experience-heavy
Checked Sep 2026Capra Education
TEFL: TEFL/TESOL required
Students: Children
Pay: Up to about $15 per 40-min lesson reported
What to know: Fixed schedule with the same learners for an extended period. Better for teachers who want consistency.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Professional trainer profile
Checked Sep 2026Speexx
TEFL: Relevant teaching credentials preferred
Students: Business adults
Pay: Not consistently published
What to know: Business-language platform with supplied materials, paid initial training and 24/7 global scheduling.
CHECK CURRENT OPENINGS ↗Prepare for online ESL work
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What can an online teaching company take from your earnings or flexibility?
Commission
Marketplaces can take a percentage of each lesson. Check how commission changes as you teach more and whether trial lessons are paid differently.
Unpaid time
Profile creation, lesson preparation, written reports, trial classes and gaps between bookings can all reduce your real hourly rate.
Schedule control
“Flexible” may still mean opening Asian or European peak hours, committing to weekly minimums or teaching the same student for several months.
Cancellation rules
Some platforms pay for late student cancellations. Others don't. Teacher cancellation penalties can also be much harsher than student penalties.
Student supply
A platform can have thousands of learners and still give a new teacher few bookings. Don't confuse platform size with guaranteed hours.
Payment method
PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, bank transfer and platform wallets all have different fees and country availability. Check how much reaches your bank.
Online TEFL jobs FAQs
Short answers before you apply.
Yes. Platforms including Cambly, Preply, italki, Engoo, Native Camp and others have routes that do not universally require a bachelor's degree. Requirements still vary by country, teacher category and current hiring policy.
Not for every platform, but many companies require or prefer TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. A 120-hour TEFL certificate also makes a beginner profile stronger when you don't have formal teaching experience.
Marketplace-style platforms such as Preply, italki, AmazingTalker and Verbling allow substantial control over pricing, but they also require you to attract students and may charge commission.
No. The market is competitive. Current teacher discussions report slow approvals, hiring pauses and inconsistent bookings on some well-known platforms. Applying to several suitable companies is more realistic than relying on one.
Rates vary from very low fixed-rate conversation platforms to $20+ per hour specialist roles, and marketplace teachers can set higher rates. Your actual earnings depend on bookings, commissions, unpaid time and cancellations.
Research jobs first. If the roles you want require 120-hour TEFL, finish your qualification before submitting applications that ask for the certificate.
No. StudyTEFL provides training, certification and job-search resources. Employers and platforms control hiring, pay, bookings and working conditions.
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