What is the Application Process?

• Must read
• Language open/closed list
• Application process
• Commonly asked questions

Must read:

1. Check if ALL the languages you wish to teach are open for applications. Closed languages will NOT be considered.
   • e.g. If you wish to teach 2 languages - English and Korean. If English is closed and Korean is open this week, then you can only apply to teach Korean. You won't be able to apply to teach English.
2. For open languages, applicants with higher qualifications and more work experience will have priority. NOT ALL applications will be accepted.
3. Teachers must be ready to teach immediately

Language open/closed list:

• Languages not listed in the table below are all open
• For each open language, there are limited spots. Once the spots have been filled up, the language may be closed again.
• The list updates every Monday (UTC +8). There is no definite time frame when a language will reopen.
• The list applies to upgrade applications and profile change requests as well

18th-24th Jan 2021 (UTC +8)

* Please refer to the latest language status in the application form.

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The application process consists of these steps:

1. Application submission via https://teach.italki.com
2. Application review
3. Pre-Approved or Rejection of application (applicants will be notified via email within 10 business days). The email will suggest the next steps, which include:
   • uploading your identity document (How to pass ID verification?)
   • watching Teacher Success Videos
   • downloading and reading the teacher handbook of your teaching language(s).
   • answering a quiz and filling in a survey
   • booking a group video call with italki Teacher Services

Please complete all the steps above in Step 3 within 10 calendar days upon the Pre-Approved email being sent to you, or your application will be rejected.

Commonly asked questions:

1. I forgot to attach certificates/work experience and I want to change my video, can I make changes? 

Your application will be under review and changes are no longer accepted after submission. Please check your application before submitting it.

2. I'm a native English speaker but I can also speak Italian. Can I apply to be an  English Professional Teacher and an Italian Community Tutor?

Each applicant can only choose one teacher type, either Professional Teacher or Community Tutor.