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Whales English
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Whales English overview:
Earn $18-$30 USD/hour
Must be a native English speaker
Requires a degree, teaching certificate, and 1 year experience
Requires a minimum of 8 hours/week
No lesson planning required
about Whales English
Whales English was formerly Sprout4Future (to teachers) and Rouchi (to parents/students).
It is an online teaching school based in China. It is designed for English learners between the ages of 3 to 18. The company has a registered student population of over 16,000 and is expanding. They have an average of 2-3 students in a class, and over 10,000 different classes with almost 800 native English-speaking teachers.
Whales English Class Type
Whales English has two major types of classes. Classes with one teacher and two students, and classes with one teacher and six to ten students.
“1v2” Classes
one teacher, two students (ages 3 - 18)
25 or 50-minute classes
“1v10” Classes
one teacher, six-to-ten students (ages 5 - 12)
25 or 50-minute classes
All classes are based on U.S. Common Core material
No lesson planning, no talking to parents, no correcting homework
Whales English Age range
3 to 18 years old
Whales English Requirements
A bachelor degree or higher
Minimum 1 year experience teaching kids
At least one teaching certificate: TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, etc.
(We offer TESOL certificates for just $19)
Be from a native English speaking country (including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand
Whales English Pay
$18-$26 USD per 50-minute class
Additional performance-based bonuses
Pay is sent through bank transfer or Payoneer once a month for the previous month’s work . If you sign up for Payoneer here you will receive a $35 bonus after you receive your first $1000.
Whales English Minimum Hours
at least 8 hours per week
A minimum of 4 of those hours must be on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 19:00-21:00 Beijing time.
The remaining four hours must be during during peak hours (see below).
Whales English Peak Teaching Times
Peak hours are:
Weekdays - 6:55 PM - 9:00 PM Beijing Time;
Weekends - 9:10 AM - 12:20 PM Beijing Time, AND 6:55 PM - 9:00 PM Beijing Time
Click here to convert to your local time zone.
Whales English Application Process
1.) Submit your application (below).
2.) Book the mock class.
3.) Attend the Mock Class.
4.) Get a background check.
5.) Sign the service agreement.
6.) Set up your profile.
7.) Attend the Trial Class Training.
8.) Open your time slots.
9.) Teach your first trial class.
Start teaching in as little as 10 business days.
Our Review
Whales English is for:
teachers from countries other than the US and Canada.
Unfortunately, many companies are looking for US or Canadian teachers. Whales English however, hires native English speakers from the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
those who enjoy the potential of working up to a high hourly wage (up to $26 USD/hour)
people who like being a part of an up-and-coming company
those who value steady, consistent bookings which are done by the company, not by the parents
Things to consider:
Whales English requires a commitment of at least 8 hours per week from its teachers. This company may not work for somebody who needs more flexibility in their schedule.
Whales English Technical Requirements
Whales English simply lists the following as their technical requirements:
a computer,
a strong internet connection,
and a noise-cancelling headset
Other notes
Start date: immediately
Contract term: 12 months
Whales English offers ongoing professional development through their teacher training courses
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