| EF Education | VIPKid | |
|---|---|---|
| Countries students come from | Multiple countries | China |
| Lesson structure | Group and one-on-one lessons | One-on-one lessons |
| Pay rate | Starts at $12/hour | Starts at $14/hour or $7-9 per class depending on experience |
| Student age | Primarily adults over 25 | Children under 12 |
Compensation for children’s instruction – starts at $13 an hour and can go up to $16 if you get repeat student bookings or have previous teaching qualifications. For even younger children, EF works with what they call younger language learners such as Chinese students ages 5 to 10.
With the online English courses offered by EF English Live, you will always have teachers available to help you stay focused and motivated. Depending on your chosen plan, the cost of our online English courses will include group lessons and individual lessons with Pro Teachers, and also include thousands of hours of practice materials.
Online English courses are much cheaper. Those that only include self-study (no teacher) may even be free. Our online English courses with 20 hours of teacher-led instruction per month cost less than $3 per hour, and those with private lessons are under $4 per hour.
EF Language Abroad courses focus on 11 of the world’s most common languages: Your destination depends on the language you choose. The courses take place in major international cities. Between studying, sightseeing, and figuring life out in a new place, you won’t get bored.
Contact the EF Admissions Team for a personalized price quote and study abroad consultation. Courses start at $575 per week and include meals, housing, some activties, progress testes, and a certificate.
EF was quick to confirm that the notice was a fake. On the company's official WeChat account, 英孚教育青少儿服务号 (Chinese), a post issued on July 24 warned parents of the scam, and said they should report any suspicious activity to police.
The company was founded in 1965 by Bertil Hult in the Swedish university town of Lund. The company is privately held by the Hult family. As of 2017, EF had approximately 52,000 employees in 116 countries. The company has particular focus in China and other Asian markets under the brand name "English First".
If you want to teach English to Chinese students, you'd better have a great grasp of the language. China has also decided it wants a certain foreign teacher to work there – one with a Bachelor's Degree.
Average EF Education First English Teacher yearly pay in the United States is approximately $40,513, which is 6% below the national average.
China's crackdown on after-school tutoring services was aimed to decrease the workload of primary and secondary students, and to encourage couples to have kids as the country's birth rate fell to a record low.
The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at EF Education First is $128,747, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,863, or $62 per hour. At EF Education First, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $218,343 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,170 annually.
The results are in: EF landed the #1 spot on the Boston Globe's 2019 Top Places to Work list in the largest companies category!
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The typical salary for both public and private institutions is between RMB 10,000-RMB 15,000 ($1,400-$2,200) a month. However, some private institutions and international schools offer salaries closer to RMB 20,000 ($2,800) per month and as high as RMB 30,000 ($4,300) per month.
China, People's Republic of. Teaching age limits were relaxed in China late 2019. Teachers who work in 2nd or 3rd tier cities are able to teach until 65. In China, if you meet the requirements for a class a work permit, there are no age restrictions.
Well, there it is— the truth about teaching English in China. It requires planning and effort, and it is taxing emotionally and mentally. But though it can be one of the toughest and most demanding jobs, it's also one of the most incredibly rewarding and special jobs I've ever had.
EF is a privately owned company that calls itself "the world leader in international education." It was founded in 1965, in Lund, Sweden, and today it has 580 schools and offices in 52 countries. Think of it as the biggest education-travel company you've never heard of until now.
Bertil HultBertil Hult, 77, a dyslexic Swede who himself speaks with a heavy accent, founded what is now the world's largest private English language training company, EF Education First.
With offices in Boston, Denver and Austin, our doors are always open so you can drop in for a visit.
Dr. Edward HultDr. Edward Hult serves as the CEO / President of EF Education First. Johan Pettersson serves as the Vice President Finance - EF Education First Pro Cycling of EF Education First.
Our English courses in the US are all relatively intensive courses that include a minimum of 3 hours of instruction a day, accomodation and a meal plan, course books, and activities after class. The most important thing when comparing prices between English courses is to try and compare like with like. Make sure to check what’s included in each course, how many hours of class you’ll have, and how many other students will be in your class. These are the main factors that influence overall price.
The average cost of an English course for adults in the US is $15 per hour, but it will vary greatly depending on where you’re located and what type of course you’re looking at.
Private English courses for adults are usually 50% to 100% more expensive, but again, buying a bundle of lessons upfront can lower the price. Specialized English courses (test preparation, university preparation, English for Specific Purposes, etc.) are generally more expensive than general English courses.
Individuals looking to study languages. EF specializes in language-intensive cultural exchange programs.
EF Education has prep courses for a whole battery of English proficiency exams, including exams testing academic and workplace communication skills. German language learners can also opt for the EF Pre-Master’s program, designed for scholars who want to enter a postgrad degree program in an English or German-speaking country.
Program participants spend anywhere from two weeks to a year in countries where the language you’re learning is spoken. Between classes and everyday interactions, you’ll learn quickly – total immersion is one of the fastest ways to get fluent in a foreign language. And you’ll get valuable info about culture and customs in another country.
The General Course (26 lessons/week) promises to give you a good understanding of the language without the fast pace of the Intensive Course. The Basic Course (20 lessons/week) is designed for students who want to learn communication essentials but want lots of time to travel as well.
Between studying, sightseeing, and figuring life out in a new place, you won’t get bored. Course options depend on your goals: The Intensive Course (32 lessons/week) teaches you a language as quickly as possible. This tends to be the most expensive option; according to EF it’s also the most popular.
The Internship Experience (26 or 32 lessons/week, your choice) combines language learning with time in an international work environment. This is a good option for students in undergraduate or graduate programs, and it might be particularly helpful if you want to work abroad.
One advantage of VIP Kid is that you can select your own hours really easily. But you’ll still be working with students in international time zones. And you can teach as many or as few lessons as you’d like.
Due to visa regulations, we can only hire teachers on 12 month contracts. To teach English with EF, you must be willing to live and work abroad for at least a year. We have also found that it will give you enough time to travel, explore, learn about the local culture and settle in!
Your weekend days will not be Saturday and Sunday, as you might be used to, but two weekdays which is standard in the ESL industry. In your first year, you will also have 10 days of annual leave, as well as 11 days of national holidays.
During your onboarding training, you will have a session on housing, so that you know what to look for, and we’ll put you in touch with English speaking housing agents so that you can find the right place for you.
We appreciate your patience during our busy seasons! Successful applications will receive a call or email from one of our recruiters within 78 hours of applying.
These 20 hours will be spent in class teaching, and you will spend the rest of your time in school lesson planning, providing student feedback and sometimes helping students. Your working week is usually five days, with two consecutive days off.
EF English First is committed to finding teachers to live and work in China, Indonesia, and Russia. EF Education First is our parent company which offers remote, online English teaching. If you are interested in teaching remotely online, you can submit an application here: https://www.englishfirst.com/teach-online/
Don’t worry, everybody has questions. It’s understandable. The best thing to do is apply so that we have all your details and can make sure you meet the visa requirements. Once we know that, one of our recruiters will contact you for an initial chat before moving to the interview. This is the best time to ask those questions; others can be asked at the interview.