A lot of people are able to obtain residency in Mexico, or other foreign countries, using online income. Working remotely also pays much better than local wages. I was asked for the third time this week how to get into online teaching without a degree, so I decided to compile some information into a blog post.
To begin, Mexico has great internet. In most areas, 20 MB download speeds are standard. Unless you live somewhere very rural, you will likely have 2 – 3 internet companies to choose from, averaging $25 USD per month for the service.
Below is a list of a few online companies that do not require a degree. Many will provide training and lesson plans as well. They won´t pay as much as companies that demand a 4-year degree, but you will still make more than you would locally.
- Tutoring (Korea) $10 – $13 USD per hour (referral link)
- Cambly (worldwide) $10.20 USD per hour (referral link)
- Qkids (China) $14 – 22 USD per hour
- HelloKid (China) $15 USD per hour
- Hujiang (China) $12 – $16 USD per hour *requires a TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Magic Ears (China) $18 USD plus bonus per hour *requires teaching experience and a TEFL/TESOL certificate
If you are interested in any of these companies, I recommend joining Hired Online ESL Teachers with Job Reviews. There are a number of recruiters and hired teachers in the group who will walk you through the interview process and answer any questions you may have.
Another excellent resource is the full list of all online companies at Good Air Language. The list is massive and companies are only separated by region, not by qualifications. It is being updated constantly as new companies emerge.
*Qualifications and pay are self-reported by hired teachers at each company. They are subject to change at any time.
Do you work for another company that doesn´t require a degree? If so, comment below.
Teacher Sara Tyler 