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No degree · No experience · Work from home

Teach English online with no degree

You don't need a university degree to teach English online. Native and non-native English speakers are welcome. Teach one-to-one lessons from home, choose your own hours, and start as soon as you're approved.

DegreeNot required
ExperienceNone needed
HoursYou choose, 24/7
Location100% online, from home
Fee to applyNone, it's free

Can you teach English online without a degree?

Yes. Many online English companies ask for a bachelor's degree, but not all of them. Some platforms care more about how well you speak English, how you come across on camera, and whether you can make a lesson enjoyable.

That makes online teaching a good fit if you're a stay-at-home parent, a student, a digital nomad, or thinking about a move into education. You work from home, set your own hours, and the platform finds the students for you.

Below you'll find the online jobs we're recruiting for right now that don't need a degree, and how a TEFL can open up better-paid roles later on.

Online jobs that don't need a degree

Featured job · Hiring now

Online English Tutor with NativeCamp

NativeCamp is a large Japanese online English school. You'll teach one-to-one conversation lessons to students in Japan, using NativeCamp's own materials, so there's no lesson planning.

Lessons run around the clock, so you can teach early mornings, evenings or weekends, with no minimum hours. NativeCamp welcomes both native and non-native English speakers. Pay is an hourly rate plus incentives, and NativeCamp confirms the full details during your application.

What you need

  • Excellent spoken English (native or non-native speakers welcome)
  • A laptop or PC with a webcam
  • A headset with a microphone
  • A stable internet connection
  • A quiet space with a plain background
  • No degree, CV, experience or TEFL needed
Also no degree needed

Teach children online with Hellokid

Up to $18 an hour · Students aged 4 to 16 · Evenings, Beijing time

No degree is needed, but you'll need a TEFL certificate (or be willing to get one before you start) and at least a year of teaching experience. A good next step once you've built up hours on NativeCamp.

See the Hellokid job →
Have a degree?

More online teaching jobs

Higher pay · Bachelor's degree required

If you do have a degree in any subject, you can also apply to teach adults with Idioma (up to $1,150 a month) or young learners with Lingostar.

Browse all teaching jobs →

How to start teaching online

  1. Apply online

    Fill in a short application. No CV needed.

  2. English test

    A quick check of your spoken and written English.

  3. System check

    Make sure your computer, headset and internet are ready to teach.

  4. Demo lesson

    Teach a short sample lesson so the team can see your style.

  5. Start teaching

    Open your schedule and take your first students.

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Tip: a short TEFL course before your demo lesson helps you plan, explain grammar and keep students talking.

No degree? A TEFL is your edge

Without a degree, your TEFL certificate is the qualification employers look at. It won't replace a degree where one is a legal or visa requirement, but online it can make the difference between one job offer and several.

Better lessons from day one

Learn how to plan, correct errors and keep one-to-one lessons flowing.

More platforms open to you

Many online companies, including Hellokid, ask for a TEFL.

Study online, at your pace

Fit it around work or family, and finish in a few weeks.

Teaching online with no degree: your questions answered

Can I teach English online without a degree?

Yes. Many online platforms ask for a bachelor's degree, but some don't. NativeCamp, which teaches one-to-one lessons to students in Japan, does not ask for a degree, a CV or teaching experience. You need excellent English, a computer with a webcam and headset, and a stable internet connection.

Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach online with no degree?

NativeCamp doesn't require one, so you can start without it. A TEFL is still worth having when you don't have a degree: it helps you teach better lessons and is required by many of the better-paid online companies. You can get the 120-hour TEFL through ESLstarter from £63.

How much can I earn teaching English online without a degree?

NativeCamp pays an hourly rate plus incentives, and confirms the full pay details during the application. Your earnings depend on how many hours you choose to teach. Tutors with a TEFL and some experience can apply to higher-paying platforms, such as Hellokid at up to $18 an hour.

Can non-native English speakers teach online?

Yes. NativeCamp accepts both native and non-native English speakers. What matters is that your spoken English is excellent, and you will take an English test as part of the application.

Do I need teaching experience?

Not for NativeCamp. No teaching experience or CV is needed. You'll take an English test and teach a demo lesson as part of the application.

What equipment do I need to teach online?

A laptop or PC with a webcam, a headset with a microphone, a stable internet connection, and a quiet space with a plain background.

When can I work?

With NativeCamp you choose your own hours. Lessons run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is no minimum number of hours.

Does ESLstarter charge a fee?

No. Applying for online teaching jobs through ESLstarter is free.

Ready to start teaching online?

Apply to NativeCamp today, no degree needed. Or register with us below and we'll let you know when new online roles that don't need a degree open up.

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