What is the Application Process?

Please check the status of the languages below. It applies to new applications, re-applications, and upgrade applications.

All other languages are open.

We encourage teachers who can teach kids lessons to apply (applies to every language).

For All Applicants

Application submission (via https://teach.italki.com)
Application review
Pre-Approved or Waitlist or Rejection of application (applicants will be notified via email within 10 business days)
Teacher Success Videos and Quiz (must be completed)
Video Call with italki Teacher Services (must be completed)
An application will be approved once steps 4 and 5 are completed within 7 days of Pre-Approved email being sent

Professional Teacher

(Type 1 and 2 are accepted)

Community Tutor

Type 1 - University Qualification

18+ years old
Bachelor’s Degree
1 - 3 minute Introduction Video
CV
References/Employment Statements
Priority is given to applicants who have Education, Cultural, Linguistics, Language or specialized background (e.g. Asian Studies, Speech Therapy etc).
Native or C2 in your teaching language(s)
You are required to upload copies of all your relevant documents (for CV, References and Employment Statements upload them under Certificates)

Type 2 - Teaching Qualification

18+ years old
Teaching Qualification (e.g. Teaching Licence, PGCE, DELTA, CELTA, TEFL etc).
1 - 3 minute Introduction Video
CV
References/Employment Statements
Native or C2 in your teaching language(s)
You are required to upload copies of all your relevant documents (for CV, References and Employment Statements upload them under Certificates)

*Applicants with higher qualifications and more work experience will have priority

**Not all applications will be approved

***Applicants who do not meet these requirements may still apply; considered on a case by case basis

****Only apply if you are ready to teach immediately

*You will be assessed based on your video, please ensure your video meets our requirements

Thanks again for your interest in teaching on italki!