Hiring nowTeach English Online to Kids With Polly English
One to one classes for students aged 3 to 18 across Asia, on Polly's own classroom app with the lessons supplied. Pay rises through six levels as your student list grows.
- US and Canada
- Native speaker
- Bachelor's degree
- Teaching certificate
- 1+ year experience
The form takes under five minutes. No commitment until you accept your first class.
What Is Polly English?
Polly English (sometimes spelled PollyEnglish or Poly English) is an online ESL platform based in Singapore that connects native English-speaking teachers with students aged 3 to 18 across Asia. Teachers work one to one through Polly's own classroom app, with courseware supplied. It is not a marketplace where you compete for bookings. Polly assigns students to you, and your base rate rises through six levels as your list grows.
The platform hires from the United States and Canada only. If you are outside those countries, the alternatives section below has platforms that hire worldwide.
Is Polly English Right For You?
- You are a native English speaker living in the US or Canada
- You hold a bachelor's degree or higher
- You have a teaching qualification issued by a local authority plus an ESL certificate
- You have taught for at least a year in a local or international school
- You can give 10 hours a week during Singapore evenings or weekends
- Your computer runs an Intel Core i5 (8th generation or newer) with stable internet
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Polly English At A Glance
| Company | Polly English, online ESL platform based in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Students | Ages 3 to 18 across Asia, one to one classes |
| Pay | $15 to $24 per hour (USD), six pay levels, base rises with student count, bonus for trial classes |
| Who they hire | Native English speakers from the USA and Canada |
| Education | Bachelor's degree or higher |
| Certificates | Teaching or teacher qualification certificate from a local authority, plus an ESL certificate |
| Experience | Over one year teaching in local or international schools |
| Hours | Minimum 10 hours a week in peak times: weekdays 5 to 9 pm and all day weekends, Singapore time |
| Lessons | Supplied by Polly. Interactive courseware inspired by Oxford Thinkers, delivered in Polly's own classroom app |
| Equipment | Polly English app, stable internet, Intel Core i5 8th generation or above, must pass the compatibility test |
| Background check | ID and credential verification plus a criminal background check before the account is unlocked |
How The Application Works
- Basic informationApply through the button on this page and share a short intro about your teaching background.
- Device testPolly checks your computer and internet connection against their compatibility requirements.
- Teaching demoA short demo class to show how you teach.
- Training sessionLearn Polly's classroom tools before your first class.
- Final checksVerify your ID and credentials and complete the criminal background check. Accounts stay locked until it is done, so do not skip it.
Polly English Salary and Withdrawal Process
Polly English pays in USD. There are six pay levels, starting at $15 per hour and rising to $24 as your student count grows. Trial classes carry a separate bonus on top of the hourly rate.
To withdraw your salary, use the payment section inside the Polly English app. Polly processes withdrawals through a linked bank account. The exact withdrawal steps and minimum thresholds are shown inside your teacher dashboard once your account is active. Many online teachers also use Wise for lower-fee international transfers.
If your withdrawal is delayed, contact Polly's teacher support team through the app. Do not wait more than two business days before following up.
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Not Eligible? Platforms With Wider Requirements
- AmazingTalkerWorldwide marketplace, non-native speakers welcome, set your own rate.
- PreplyAdults, worldwide, no degree needed, you set the price.
- LingostarAnother kids-focused Asian platform with materials supplied.
All platforms currently hiring are on the Online Teaching Jobs page.
Polly English FAQ
Who can apply to Polly English?
Native English speakers living in the USA or Canada, with a bachelor's degree or higher, a teaching qualification from a local authority plus an ESL certificate, and at least one year of teaching experience in a local or international school.
How much does Polly English pay?
Between $15 and $24 per hour in USD. There are six pay levels and the base rate rises as your student count grows. Trial classes carry an extra bonus.
What are Polly English's peak hours?
Weekdays from 5 pm to 9 pm and all day at weekends, Singapore time. Teachers commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week inside those windows.
What ages do Polly English teachers work with?
Students aged 3 to 18 across Asia, taught one to one in Polly's own online classroom with the courseware supplied.
What equipment does Polly English require?
The Polly English app, a stable internet connection, and a computer with an Intel Core i5 8th generation processor or newer. Your device has to pass Polly's compatibility test.
How long does the Polly English application take?
The first form takes under five minutes. After that comes a device test, a short demo class, a training session, then ID verification and a criminal background check before the account is unlocked.
What is the Polly English application process?
Fill in a short form with your teaching background, pass a device compatibility test, teach a demo class, complete a training session on Polly's classroom tools, then verify your ID and pass a criminal background check. The first form takes under five minutes. The full process moves at your pace.
How does the Polly English salary withdrawal process work?
Withdraw your earnings through the payment section in the Polly English app. Polly pays in USD to a linked bank account. The minimum withdrawal amount and exact steps are shown inside your teacher dashboard once your account is active. For international transfers with lower fees, many teachers use Wise.
What if I am not eligible for Polly English?
AmazingTalker hires worldwide and accepts non-native speakers, Preply lets adults' tutors set their own rate with no degree requirement, and Lingostar is another kids-focused Asian platform. All current openings are on the Online Teaching Jobs page.
Is Polly English legit?
Yes. Polly English is a real online ESL company teaching children aged 3 to 18 across Asia in its own classroom, with the courseware supplied. It hires native English speakers living in the US and Canada, pays in USD to a linked bank account, and the application is free. DigiNo earns a referral when you apply through this page.
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