{"id":40139,"date":"2025-09-22T17:58:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T23:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=40139"},"modified":"2025-09-22T17:58:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T23:58:42","slug":"teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English Without a Degree or Experience (Online and Abroad)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most popular ways to see the world, live abroad, or work remotely. Many people assume that a bachelor\u2019s degree or years of teaching experience are required to get started, but that isn\u2019t always the case. While some schools and companies do have strict requirements, many others welcome qualified applicants who hold a TEFL\/TESOL certification, even if they don\u2019t have a degree or a teaching background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains how to teach English abroad without a degree, how to start teaching online with no experience, and which companies hire teachers under these conditions. It also highlights destinations where degree requirements are flexible, shows how to gain experience quickly, and explores freelance options for those who want full independence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-310ea71d-b6a4-425b-bd71-6b3c173a1cc3\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#0-do-i-really-need-a-degree-or-experience-to-teach-english\" style=\"\">Do I really need a degree or experience to teach English?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#1-tefltesol-certification\" style=\"\">TEFL\/TESOL Certification<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#2-english-proficiency\" style=\"\">English proficiency<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#3-degree-requirements\" style=\"\">Degree requirements<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#4-teaching-experience\" style=\"\">Teaching experience<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#5-perfect-your-tefl-resume\" style=\"\">Perfect your TEFL resume<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#6-how-can-i-teach-english-abroad-with-no-degree\" style=\"\">How can I teach English abroad with no degree?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#7-where-can-i-teach-english-abroad-without-a-degree\" style=\"\">Where can I teach English abroad without a degree?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#8-costa-rica-\" style=\"\">Costa Rica<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#9-mexico-\" style=\"\">Mexico<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#10-peru-\" style=\"\">Peru<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#11-cambodia-\" style=\"\">Cambodia<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#12-nepal-\" style=\"\">Nepal<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#13-spain-\" style=\"\">Spain<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#14-italy-\" style=\"\">Italy<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#15-russia-\" style=\"\">Russia<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#16-other-european-countries-\" style=\"\">Other European Countries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#17-can-i-teach-english-online-without-a-degree\" style=\"\">Can I teach English online without a degree?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#18-companies-that-hire-english-teachers-without-a-degree\" style=\"\">Companies that hire English teachers without a degree<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#19-learnlight-\" style=\"\">Learnlight<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#20-lingoda-\" style=\"\">Lingoda<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#21-voxy-\" style=\"\">Voxy<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#22-ibestteacher-\" style=\"\">iBestTeacher<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#23-open-english-\" style=\"\">Open English<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#24-mhc-business-language-training-\" style=\"\">MHC Business Language Training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#25-other-ways-to-teach-english-online-without-a-degree\" style=\"\">Other ways to teach English online without a degree<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#26-i-dont-have-teaching-experience-can-i-still-teach-english-online\" style=\"\">I don&#8217;t have teaching experience. Can I still teach English online?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#27-what-counts-as-experience\" style=\"\">What counts as experience?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#28-how-to-stand-out-without-experience\" style=\"\">How to stand out without experience<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#29-companies-that-hire-teachers-without-experience\" style=\"\">Companies that hire teachers without experience<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#30-ef-english-first-\" style=\"\">EF English First<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#31-bridge-corporate-language-learning-\" style=\"\">Bridge Corporate Language Learning<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#32-lyngo-\" style=\"\">Lyngo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#33-what-are-some-ways-i-can-get-experience-other-than-through-a-teaching-job\" style=\"\">What are some ways I can get experience, other than through a teaching job?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#34-volunteer-tutoring\" style=\"\">Volunteer tutoring<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#35-virtual-practicum\" style=\"\">Virtual practicum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-without-degree-experience-guide\/#36-whats-the-best-way-to-start-teaching-english-without-a-degree-or-experience\" style=\"\">What&#8217;s the best way to start teaching English without a degree or experience?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-do-i-really-need-a-degree-or-experience-to-teach-english\">Do I really need a degree or experience to teach English?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements for teaching English jobs abroad and online vary by school, company, and country, but many of the basics are the same. Here&#8217;s a brief breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-tefltesol-certification\">TEFL\/TESOL Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all employers require a TEFL\/TESOL certificate of at least 120 hours. This is the minimum qualification for most positions, whether online or abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses like the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge 120-hour Master TEFL Certificate<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/idelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150-hour IDELT<em>Online<\/em>\u2122<\/a> meet these standards, are <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/bridge-earns-five-year-accet-reaccreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accredited by ACCET<\/a> (a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency), and recommended for university credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). This guarantees they meet international hiring requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These courses cover things such as second language acquisition theory, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/free-esl-lesson-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lesson planning<\/a>, the most <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-teaching-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common teaching methods<\/a>, and how to incorporate different types of activities into your classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\">Explore Bridge&#8217;s library of online TEFL certification courses.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-2458 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Carol-Duster-Cambodia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Bridge TEFL graduate, Carol, teaching English to a group of students in Cambodia\" class=\"wp-image-2458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Carol-Duster-Cambodia-1-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Carol-Duster-Cambodia-1-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-grad-volunteering-in-cambodia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carol, a teacher trainer in Cambodia<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-english-proficiency\">English proficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A high level of fluency is required. Some companies only hire native English speakers, while others welcome non-native speakers who can demonstrate advanced proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-degree-requirements\">Degree requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some countries and online platforms require a bachelor\u2019s degree, but many others do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-teaching-experience\">Teaching experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior teaching experience is often listed, but it is not always mandatory. Employers may also consider transferable skills, such as tutoring, coaching, mentoring, babysitting, or employee training, as relevant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The takeaway is clear: A recognized 120-hour TEFL\/TESOL certificate is often the only non-negotiable qualification. With it, applicants without a degree or prior classroom teaching experience can qualify for jobs both online and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-perfect-your-tefl-resume\">Perfect your TEFL resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your TEFL resume is not only up-to-date but also stands out. Here are some ways you can achieve this:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-147293b7-12f2-467a-83b8-d8b9db373438\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a84cacf8-3485-4cf1-ac63-322eff44803c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Be sure to include all of the necessary information, such as in-person or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online TEFL courses<\/a> you&#8217;ve taken, your bio, your previous experience, your contact information, and any additional languages that you speak.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b06d65dd-c5a1-4c6b-988a-3f82c8e93e1f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Keep the layout and language simple. Prioritize conveying information concisely, and don&#8217;t use overly technical jargon.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b18437b1-01e6-49ac-a67b-de60080d32ef\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Add <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/digital-badges-for-tefl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital badges<\/a> for the TEFL courses you&#8217;ve taken. These clickable, stackable, 21st-century credentials provide employers with a closer look at the skills you acquired, the learning objectives you met, and more.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d7242c91-7a14-4457-9032-6084e49fb545\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Consider taking advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/free-resources-enhance-tefl-tesol-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free resources to enhance your resume<\/a>. This could entail joining professional TEFL\/TESOL organizations or attending <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/webinars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL\/TESOL webinars<\/a> and conferences.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template1\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/professional\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Professional-Certificates.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Kickstart your English language teaching career with<\/h5><h3>Professional TEFL\/TESOL Certification<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/professional\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Get Certified<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-can-i-teach-english-abroad-with-no-degree\">How can I teach English abroad with no degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are opportunities to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teaching-english-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teach English abroad<\/a>&nbsp;for people young and old, for those with or without teaching experience, and for those who speak a first language other than English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many countries around the world also hire English teachers who do not hold a bachelor\u2019s degree. As mentioned, most schools will expect teachers to have a TEFL\/TESOL certificate of at least 120 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stand out from other applicants, consider earning <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Certification<\/a> to stand out from other applicants. For example, you could earn <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Certification in Teaching Business English<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-to-young-learners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Certification in Teaching Young Learners and Teens<\/a> on top of your initial certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also prioritize <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/professional-development-for-esl-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESL professional development<\/a> by continually adding to your skillset with <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro-credential courses<\/a>, which provide targeted training in specific areas, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-pronunciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching English Pronunciation<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-toefl-test-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching TOEFL Test Prep<\/a>. This will set you apart from the rest of the competition and demonstrate that you are devoted to honing your teaching skills and progressing in your EFL career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-where-can-i-teach-english-abroad-without-a-degree\">Where can I teach English abroad without a degree?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-costa-rica-\"><strong>Costa Rica<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Rica does not typically require teachers to hold a degree. English teachers are in demand in the Central Valley, where most of the country\u2019s schools are located. This destination is popular with nature lovers thanks to its active volcanoes, rainforests, and beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-2888\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teach-English-in-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Tom, a Bridge TEFL graduate, posing for a picture with the Jaco sign in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-40282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teach-English-in-Costa-Rica.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teach-English-in-Costa-Rica-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-in-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Tom is a teacher in the beach town of Jac\u00f3, Costa Rica<\/em>.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-mexico-\"><strong>Mexico<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexico offers opportunities in large cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Puebla, as well as coastal towns like Playa del Carmen and M\u00e9rida. While some schools prefer teachers with degrees, many hire based on TEFL\/TESOL certification. Mexico\u2019s cultural diversity and affordable cost of living make it an attractive option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-peru-\"><strong>Peru<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Peru is a strong choice for teachers without a degree. Jobs are most often found in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, though smaller towns also hire. Teachers enjoy access to rich cultural history, from Incan ruins like Machu Picchu to colonial architecture and Lake Titicaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-11727\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teach-English-in-Peru.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a male English teacher with a river and mountains in the background\" class=\"wp-image-40283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teach-English-in-Peru.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teach-English-in-Peru-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/niels-from-peru-creating-a-better-workplace-through-technical-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Niels is an engineer who teaches English part-time to his colleagues in Peru<\/em>.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-cambodia-\"><strong>Cambodia<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambodia stands out in Asia as a country where a degree is not required for most teaching jobs. Phnom Penh is the main hub, but teachers can also explore opportunities in smaller cities. On weekends, teachers often visit Angkor Wat, rural rice paddies, or tropical islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-nepal-\"><strong>Nepal<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Nepal rarely requires a degree for teaching positions, and volunteer opportunities are also widely available. Teachers can enjoy views of the Himalayas, visit monasteries, and explore Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-spain-\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain offers opportunities through private language schools and government programs such as Cultural Ambassadors. Many positions accept applicants with TEFL\/TESOL certification even if they don\u2019t have a degree. Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville are especially popular destinations for teachers drawn to Spain\u2019s culture, history, and warm climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-italy-\"><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy provides opportunities in cities like Milan, Rome, Florence, and Venice. While some employers prefer degrees, many hire teachers with classroom-based or online TEFL\/TESOL certification. Italy attracts teachers interested in art, food, and Mediterranean culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized alignnone wp-image-4676\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camille-Turner-Students-in-Ravenna-Italy-L.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a Bridge TEFL graduate, Camille, with two of her students teaching English in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width:509px;height:382px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camille-Turner-Students-in-Ravenna-Italy-L.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camille-Turner-Students-in-Ravenna-Italy-L-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/camille-turner-tefl-teacher-south-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Camille taught young learners in Italy<\/em>.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-russia-\"><strong>Russia<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Some schools in Moscow and St. Petersburg hire teachers without degrees, provided they hold TEFL\/TESOL certification. Russia appeals to teachers interested in literature, history, and architecture, including landmarks like the Winter Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-other-european-countries-\"><strong>Other European Countries<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In countries such as France, Germany, and the Czech Republic, most schools require a degree. However, teachers can find short-term opportunities at immersion summer camps. These positions don\u2019t usually require degrees and are a good way to gain experience while living in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template4\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/where-to-teach-english-abroad-destination-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Teach-English-Abroad-DestinationGuide-1.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Embark on your TEFL adventure with the free<\/h5><h3>Teach English Abroad Destination Guide<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/where-to-teach-english-abroad-destination-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-can-i-teach-english-online-without-a-degree\">Can I teach English online without a degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to teach English online without a degree, though requirements vary by company. Most employers expect teachers to hold a TEFL\/TESOL certificate of at least 120 hours, demonstrate English fluency, and show strong communication skills. Some companies also look for prior teaching or tutoring experience, but many are flexible when it comes to degree requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-companies-that-hire-english-teachers-without-a-degree\">Companies that hire English teachers without a degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-learnlight-\"><strong>Learnlight<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/careers.learnlight.com\/careers-2\/teaching-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learnlight<\/a> is a U.K.-based company that offers personalized classes to professionals around the globe. Teachers provide one-on-one lessons, group classes, and specialized courses. A degree is not required, though applicants must be fluent in English, hold a TEFL\/TESOL certificate, and have two years of teaching experience. A business background is a plus. The pay rate is between $12 and $14 per hour, and you&#8217;ll need to commit to teaching at least 10 hours each week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-lingoda-\"><strong>Lingoda<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingoda.com\/en\/become-a-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingoda<\/a> hires teachers to provide both private and group classes to adult learners. The company supplies curriculum materials, reducing prep time. A degree is not required, though applicants must hold a TEFL\/TESOL certificate and have three years of teaching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-to-adults-vs-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read about the differences between teaching English to adults vs. kids.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-voxy-\"><strong>Voxy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voxy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Voxy<\/a> based in New York, specializes in <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/what-is-task-based-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">task-based learning<\/a> with authentic materials. Teachers provide both group and private classes to students around the world. A degree is not required, but prior teaching experience is preferred, especially online. Knowledge of another language is a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/use-realia-esl-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Check out these 10 ways to use realia in the ESL classroom.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-ibestteacher-\"><strong>iBestTeacher<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ibestteacher.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iBestTeacher<\/a> connects teachers with students ages 4 to 15. While the company prefers candidates with a degree, it is not required. Applicants need TEFL\/TESOL certification, a clear speaking voice, and reliable internet. Pay rates are determined based on training and demo class performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/demo-lesson-teaching-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out what you can expect in a demo lesson for your teaching interview.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-open-english-\"><strong>Open English<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openenglish.com.br\/carreiras\/teaching-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open English<\/a> focuses on students in Latin America. Teachers provide both group and personalized classes. A degree is not required, but teachers must commit to a minimum of 10 teaching hours per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-to-kids-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Check out some tips for how to teach English to kids online.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-mhc-business-language-training-\"><strong>MHC Business Language Training<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhc-training.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MHC<\/a>, based in Vienna, Austria, hires teachers to deliver business English lessons to professionals via Zoom or MS Teams. A degree is not required, though applicants with a business background are preferred. Teachers work with individuals or small groups on skills such as presentations, phone calls, and business writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-other-ways-to-teach-english-online-without-a-degree\">Other ways to teach English online without a degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the companies above hire teachers as freelancers, meaning you are technically independent even while following the company\u2019s policies, pay rates, and curriculum. But freelancing with a company is only one path to independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two other ways to teach English online without a degree:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-250cebe2-fae3-4081-85a1-d18cad912704\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e490ac46-6048-44f7-8b9c-385b5116e3a0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Teaching on a marketplace.<\/strong> Platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/preply-empowering-teachers-connecting-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preply<\/a> or italki allow teachers to create profiles, set their own rates, and connect directly with students. The platform provides visibility and manages payments in exchange for a commission.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-359f8aa1-94db-45de-ae17-21f3320f5f5b\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Working as a teacherpreneur.<\/strong> Teacherpreneurs operate without a middleman. They choose their own niche, design courses, and attract students directly. This model requires more initiative but provides the most freedom<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Together, these three options \u2013 freelancing for companies, teaching on marketplaces, and running your own business as a teacherpreneur \u2013 define what it means to be an independent English teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teacherpreneur-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge 60-Hour Teacherpreneur Academy<\/a> prepares teachers for this path by covering how to identify a niche, attract and retain students, and build a sustainable teaching business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized alignnone wp-image-6387\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Natassia-teaching-online-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Natassia, teaching English online for her company, Xpertly\" class=\"wp-image-6387\" style=\"width:575px;height:383px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Natassia-teaching-online-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Natassia-teaching-online-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nastassia started her own online tutoring business called Xpertly. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/nastassia-english-teacher-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read her story.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-i-dont-have-teaching-experience-can-i-still-teach-english-online\">I don&#8217;t have teaching experience. Can I still teach English online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. It is possible to teach English online with no experience, especially if you hold a TEFL\/TESOL certificate and highlight the skills you already have. Many companies hire teachers without prior classroom teaching, and others count a wide range of experiences as relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-what-counts-as-experience\">What counts as experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching experience is not limited to leading a classroom. Employers often accept:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-0b406107-913f-4edd-8c35-636e1120e534\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-83c00571-5b70-4dc5-ae94-a93e4a16de4b\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Tutoring or helping classmates<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-585f0856-eb2f-4c80-8dce-005a50e26c0f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Coaching or mentoring<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-244cf5c0-3667-4ba7-b702-25806150cada\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Babysitting or childcare<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a02a1e53-7812-4437-9db4-2bc6c81cf943\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Leading workshops or training employees<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>These transferable skills show that you can communicate, manage groups, and explain concepts clearly \u2013 the same abilities needed in an online classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-how-to-stand-out-without-experience\">How to stand out without experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without a teaching background, there are ways to strengthen your application and show employers you\u2019re ready for the classroom:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-6b0ae51c-502e-4636-80b1-77c5468e5fdb\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-886e11cd-d737-4a8b-9a7f-c27fc57c68b4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#ff6900\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Add focused training.<\/strong> Consider Specialized Certification in areas like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching English Online<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Business English<\/a> to increase your credibility and signal that you\u2019re prepared for specific student needs.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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Use this chance to demonstrate creativity, energy, and a supportive attitude.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/non-teaching-skills-apply-teaching-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn which non-teaching skills apply to teaching English online.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-5975 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/560x315.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a laptop showing a video in the Bridge Teaching English Online virtual practicum\" class=\"wp-image-5975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/560x315-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Bridge Teaching English Online Course virtual practicum. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-certification-practicum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-companies-that-hire-teachers-without-experience\">Companies that hire teachers without experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some companies welcome new teachers with little to no prior experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-ef-english-first-\"><strong>EF English First<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ef.edu\/teachonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EF English First<\/a> is a U.S.-based company that provides lessons to students in China and around the world. A bachelor\u2019s degree is required, but no prior teaching experience is necessary. EF supplies its own curriculum and training, so new teachers can feel confident starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-bridge-corporate-language-learning-\"><strong>Bridge Corporate Language Learning<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-corporate-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Corporate Language Learning<\/a> is focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-business-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching Business English<\/a> to adult professionals, Bridge Languages looks for TEFL-certified teachers but does not require prior experience. Teachers gain valuable exposure to corporate clients and international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-lyngo-\"><strong>Lyngo<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyngo.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyngo<\/a> is a Japanese company that hires teachers without degrees or teaching backgrounds. Classes are conducted via Skype, and training is provided. Lyngo is a good starting point for teachers who want flexible part-time work while building experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find more online English teaching opportunities on the Bridge Job Board.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-what-are-some-ways-i-can-get-experience-other-than-through-a-teaching-job\">What are some ways I can get experience, other than through a teaching job?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several other ways to build valuable ESL experience without teaching English with a company or as a freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-volunteer-tutoring\">Volunteer tutoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteer to teach English online with an organization<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/openmindprojects.org\/bevolunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OpenmindProjects<\/a>. Another option is to offer free English classes in your own community. Posting in Facebook groups or on neighborhood apps such as Nextdoor can help you connect with learners who are eager to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-virtual-practicum\">Virtual practicum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A practicum gives you hands-on experience teaching real learners online. For example, Bridge offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online-practicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60-Hour Teaching English Online Practicum<\/a> that you can combine with a TEFL\/TESOL certification course if you haven\u2019t taken one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the practicum, you teach live classes, receive guidance and feedback from a tutor, and create a portfolio with recordings of your sessions. This portfolio provides concrete evidence of your skills and can be shared with potential employers when you start applying for jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These options not only help you gain real-world teaching experience but also demonstrate to employers that you are prepared to succeed in an online classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-get-tefl-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Learn other ways to get TEFL\/TESOL experience.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-whats-the-best-way-to-start-teaching-english-without-a-degree-or-experience\">What&#8217;s the best way to start teaching English without a degree or experience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The one requirement that consistently opens doors is a recognized TEFL\/TESOL certification. With it, applicants can qualify for jobs, build credibility, and stand out to employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridge TEFL courses meet these international hiring standards. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/bridge-earns-five-year-accet-reaccreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accredited by ACCET<\/a>, Bridge\u2019s Professional Certificates \u2013 including the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">120-hour Master TEFL Certificate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/idelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150-hour IDELT<em>Online<\/em>\u2122<\/a> \u2013 are also recommended for university credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). 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