VIPKid
VIPKid is a Beijing-based online education company that connects Chinese students with North American teachers. It was founded in 2013 by Cindy Mi and has grown rapidly to become one of the largest online English education platforms in China.
VIPKid offers one-on-one English language instruction to students aged 4 to 15 through a virtual classroom platform. Teachers are native English speakers from the United States and Canada who are required to hold a bachelor's degree and have at least one year of teaching experience. Classes are conducted in real-time and are tailored to each student's needs and learning style.
The company has developed a proprietary curriculum that emphasizes spoken English and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards in the United States. It also offers additional courses in science, math, and social studies. VIPKid has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and has received numerous awards for its contributions to the education industry. As of 2021, the company has served over 700,000 students and has a network of over 100,000 teachers.
Founded: 2013
Headquarter: Beijing, China
Website: https://vipkid.com
