What is the Application Process?

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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 English and Korean. English is closed and Korean is open this week, then you can only apply to teach Korean. In other words, do not choose English as your teaching language when you apply.
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

• The languages that are not listed in the table below are all open
• The list updates every Monday

26th Oct 2020 - 1st Nov 2020:

The list applies to upgrade applications and profile change requests as well.

For all applicants, italki’s 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)
4. After being pre-approved, upload your identity document (How to pass ID verification?)
5. Watch 12 Teacher Success Videos, answer a quiz and fill in a survey (must be completed)
6. Book a group video call with italki Teacher Services (must be completed)

Please complete steps 4 - 6 within 10 calendar days of the Pre-Approved email being sent to you, or your application will be rejected.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants of all languages

You will be assessed based on your video. Please ensure your video meets our requirements. 

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. Can I send a Youtube video link instead of uploading a video?

We no longer accept YouTube links. To ensure that teacher's videos are accessible by students in different countries and areas, we kindly ask all applicants to upload videos that meet our requirements.

3. 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.

4. What are the differences between Professional Teachers and Community Tutors?