Is VIPKid a good company to work for as a ESL Instructor?

ESL Instructor professionals working at VIPKid have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 21 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of VIPKid employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open ESL Instructor Jobs at VIPKid now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked ESL Instructor interview questions at VIPKid .

Does VIPKid pay ESL Instructor employees well?

ESL Instructor professionals rate their compensation and benefits at VIPKid with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about ESL Instructor salaries at VIPKid.

How happy are ESL Instructor professionals working at VIPKid?

99% of ESL Instructor employees at VIPKid would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. ESL Instructor professionals have also rated VIPKid with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

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What are the pros of working at VIPKid according to real employee reviews?

"Choose your own schedule, flexible hours, work from home, you will love the students, curriculum is good" ((in 802 reviews)); "The pay is good and it doesn't require me to do any extra work outside of the classroom." ((in 748 reviews)); "VIPKID offers flexible hours and after a few weeks it's possible to have a consistent schedule." ((in 437 reviews)); "flexible schedule and very fun classes" ((in 379 reviews)); "If you're willing to work and not complain then you'll make good money and like the company" ((in 142 reviews))

What are the cons of working at VIPKid according to real employee reviews?

"Contract work so no benefits and you must cover all of your Social Security taxes." ((in 156 reviews)); "And sometimes it is still difficult to count on as many classes as I want." ((in 144 reviews)); "Recent pay cut affecting most veteran teachers who now feel they have no value to the company." ((in 141 reviews)); "poor communication between the company and contractors" ((in 63 reviews)); "Lose students if you take time off" ((in 36 reviews))

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4.0

99% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Cindy Mi

100% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

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4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

ESL Instructor employees have rated VIPKid with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most ESL Instructor professionals have a good working experience there. VIPKid is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by ESL Instructor professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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21 reviews

4.0

Nov 22, 2025

Satisfying but low paying

Esl instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling, easy to take vacation

Cons

Low pay, not enough classes to get significant hours

5.0

Dec 16, 2021

A good company

Online esl instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vipkid is a great company to work for. They think for the instructors. They always try to include us even though we never meet. They listen to employees' voice and they make two-way communication fluid. It's Lucky to be part of the Vipkid family. I feel appreciated most of the time!

Cons

I feel bad they have to start over Since the new regulation in China took place. Not too many students yet to book classes. But I am amazed how they are able to transition themselves So quickly and keeping their business operational.

5.0

Nov 17, 2021

Amazing Teaching in South Korea

Esl instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Student are super fluent, highly respectful and motivated

Cons

VIPkid was founded in China and is not longer allowed to teach online their though.

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