Is Vipkid trustworthy?

Despite the many complaints, VipKid is a legitimate company. However, there are obvious problems, so be sure to weigh the pros and cons before you start. Some of the advantages of working at VipKid are: You can work from home.

Can you get fired from Vipkid?

VIPKID has a limit of 6 cancellations. This means that if you are not granted 'soft' or 'medium' cancellations and you count up to 6 in total, you will be at risk of cancellation.

No, VIPKid is not a pyramid scheme. With VIPKid, there are no fees to "join". It's a fairly rigorous interview process, but no money is required. You're interviewing for a job, and if you get hired, you get paid.

What percentage of applicants do Vipkid get?

Only 6% of all applicants are hired each month. This is because many applicants get stuck in the process and many others fail along the way. That said, hiring VIPKID is not an impossible task. There are currently over 60,000 teachers, myself included, who have passed the interview process.

Is it easy to get hired on Vipkid?

A big reason why they are staffed by many real certified ESL teachers with several years of experience and if you're someone with teaching experience and a random degree who got hired (like me), it's very hard to book. Also, the interview process is very long and requires money to pass.

How much can you earn a week with Vipkid?

Your base rate will vary, depending on your experience and your first interview. It will be between $7 and $9 USD per 25 minute class. This means you can make a base rate of $14 – $18 USD per hour.

Are magic ears better than Vipkid?

Magic Ears has been a popular platform that many VIPKid teachers have switched to. They are a 1-4 platform with a slightly higher average payout rate and a different resume. They also don't require secondary rewards and excessive accessories. If you are interested in Magic Ears, you can register here.

VIPKid pay starts at $7 per class with an incentive based on classes taught. For your first 20 classes, you get paid $. 80 per class. From the 21-40 class, a little more, etc.

Is VIPKid having financial problems?

The Reuters article also revealed that VIPKid lowered its initial fundraising goal from $500 million to $150 million. With news of the fundraising plagued by uncertainty, VIPKID experienced its own internal turmoil with numerous top management resignations one after the other.

How much money can you earn per month with VIPKid?

VIPKID can look like almost anything you want – you can turn it into a full-time job and work all hours of the night, earning $4,000 a month. Or you can do what I do and teach a few hours every morning, earning anywhere from $150-$700 a month, depending on your schedule.

How can I get the most money from VIPKid?

With VIPKid, earn up to $22 an hour. There are incentives to increase your salary a little more. VIPKid can pay $1 if you show up on time. Another $1 is given for each class you complete according to the lesson plan. That works out to $7 to $11 per 30-minute class, or $14 to $22 an hour.

How does VIPKid determine payment?

VIPKid's incentive structure rewards faculty based on the number of classes taught, both cumulatively and monthly. The number of qualifying classes taught will generally determine your payment level. You will then receive an additional incentive bonus for each class you teach that month based on your payment level.

Individual online sessions are aimed at children between five and 12 years old. Each session lasts 25 minutes and costs 130 yuan (US$18.90). More than half of the money goes into the pockets of foreign teachers, who can typically earn between $3,000 and $4,000 a month, equal to their monthly salary in North America.

Is it hard to get reservations with Vipkid?

New teachers tell us that waiting even a week for places to open up after signing the contract can make booking much more difficult. The theory is that VIPKid will have new, higher-ranking teachers in search to give them a boost. Wait too long, and someone else will be new and get that boost instead of you.

What are the peak hours for Vipkid?

VIPKID's peak times are the times when they have a class demand. VIPKID's peak hours are 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Beijing time every day and 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (all day) on Saturday and Sunday.

Can I teach Vipkid from my phone?

We can only teach with one of the apps. The Windows app, the Mac OS app, or the iPad app. Note: The VIPKid classroom is not accessible on an iPhone, Android or any other tablet.

Can I use Airpods for Vipkid?

Comfortable headphones with a microphone: (some people report that their Apple headphones and airpods work well for this, but my experience is that they are not powerful enough to pick up the nuances of pronunciation, and you'll want a style of headphones that show below.

20 Mbps

Can I teach Vipkid on an iPad?

You can absolutely use an iPad to teach with VIPKID. In fact, many teachers prefer to use an iPad to teach. If you've used the VIPKID iPad app before, but haven't checked out the new design as of March 2020, you might be very confused.

How can I get more bookings from Vipkid?

Secrets to get VIPKID reservations fast

1. Create an attractive profile. Be sure to put your qualifications at the top of your profile.
2. Ask how you've been tagged. Parents can rank teachers based on education and teaching tags.
3. Open all your slots…and TEACH!
4. Personalize your comments.
5. Use the gift system.

How much data does a Vipkid class use?

VIPKID classes use about 60-100 MB of data per class.

What is a good internet speed for online teaching?

1.5 Mbps

In most cases, a mobile hotspot costs nothing extra. The cost of your hotspot is usually built into your mobile phone plan, either in the form of a specific hotspot data allowance or through your plan's general data.

How many GB does a hotspot use?

Go beyond that limit and the "bonding" diminishes, sometimes to a painful degree. AT limits hotspot usage beyond 10GB to 128kbps, while Sprint throttles it to 32kbps (or you can buy additional full-speed usage at $15 per gig).