VIPKID FAQ
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VIPKID GENERAL INFO
What is VIPKid?
VIPKid, also known as VIPKID, is an online teaching and educational company. VIPKid pairs English speaking tutors with Chinese students ranging in age from 4 to 12.
What other companies are related to VIPkid?
VIPKid also operates Sayabc for the Chinese market. Lingobus, a subsidiary of VIPKid, offers Chinese classes to primarily English speaking children.
How do I contact VIPKid?
Email: teach@vipkid.com
VIPKid Classes
How long are VIPKid Classes?
Classes are 25 minutes long (except level 7 classes, which are 50 minutes.)
Pay
What are the finish types and what is the pay for each?
100% payment:
- As Scheduled
- System Problem
- Student No Show (Major Course)
- Student IT Problem (Major Course).
50% payment:
- Student No Show (Trial Class)
- Student IT Problem (Trial Class)
No payment:
- Teacher No Show
- Teacher No Show 2H
- Teacher Cancellation
- Teacher Cancellation 24H
- Teacher IT Problem
Teaching App Features
What are stars?
Stars are expected to be given by the teacher throughout the class. 5 stars for every student is standard.
What are the pink hearts?
Students can give up to 10 pink hearts to the teacher during class. At this time, hearts are not saved and have no value outside the pleasure of receiving them from a student. This is a relatively new feature and experiences have varied.
Mobile App
What does the flower mean under my name?
This indicates how many “followers” you have. People following your profile may be able to see when you open or close slots or just keep you in mind for future bookings. Teachers with and without large numbers of followers fare well at VIPkid. There is no certain number of followers that is idea or recommended.
VIPKid Taxes
Am I a Contractor or an Employee?
All VIPKID Teachers are classified by the company as Independent Contractors. This status gives us certain rights that employees don’t have, as well as some tax obligations. Some teachers believe VIPKID misclassifies teachers as IC’s according to US law.
Who needs to provide a W-9 form to VIPKID?
All teachers contracted with VIPKid who are US nationals/residents are required to pay US taxes. If you are unsure of your status, please contact a tax professional. (from VIPKID site)
When will I receive my 1099 from VIPKID?
US tax law requires VIPkid to provide form 1099 MISC if the payment meets the threshhold for the associated payment ($600/year) on or before January 31, following the calendar year end (from VIPKID site)
Disclaimer: All advice and answers here should be considered UNOFFICIAL.
This is a work in progress. Do you have edits to suggest or answers you'd like to provide? Please contact the admin.
VIPKID GENERAL INFO
What is VIPKid?
VIPKid, also known as VIPKID, is an online teaching and educational company. VIPKid pairs English speaking tutors with Chinese students ranging in age from 4 to 12.
What other companies are related to VIPkid?
VIPKid also operates Sayabc for the Chinese market. Lingobus, a subsidiary of VIPKid, offers Chinese classes to primarily English speaking children.
How do I contact VIPKid?
Email: teach@vipkid.com
VIPKid Classes
How long are VIPKid Classes?
Classes are 25 minutes long (except level 7 classes, which are 50 minutes.)
Pay
What are the finish types and what is the pay for each?
100% payment:
- As Scheduled
- System Problem
- Student No Show (Major Course)
- Student IT Problem (Major Course).
50% payment:
- Student No Show (Trial Class)
- Student IT Problem (Trial Class)
No payment:
- Teacher No Show
- Teacher No Show 2H
- Teacher Cancellation
- Teacher Cancellation 24H
- Teacher IT Problem
Teaching App Features
What are stars?
Stars are expected to be given by the teacher throughout the class. 5 stars for every student is standard.
What are the pink hearts?
Students can give up to 10 pink hearts to the teacher during class. At this time, hearts are not saved and have no value outside the pleasure of receiving them from a student. This is a relatively new feature and experiences have varied.
Mobile App
What does the flower mean under my name?
This indicates how many “followers” you have. People following your profile may be able to see when you open or close slots or just keep you in mind for future bookings. Teachers with and without large numbers of followers fare well at VIPkid. There is no certain number of followers that is idea or recommended.
VIPKid Taxes
Am I a Contractor or an Employee?
All VIPKID Teachers are classified by the company as Independent Contractors. This status gives us certain rights that employees don’t have, as well as some tax obligations. Some teachers believe VIPKID misclassifies teachers as IC’s according to US law.
Who needs to provide a W-9 form to VIPKID?
All teachers contracted with VIPKid who are US nationals/residents are required to pay US taxes. If you are unsure of your status, please contact a tax professional. (from VIPKID site)
When will I receive my 1099 from VIPKID?
US tax law requires VIPkid to provide form 1099 MISC if the payment meets the threshhold for the associated payment ($600/year) on or before January 31, following the calendar year end (from VIPKID site)
Disclaimer: All advice and answers here should be considered UNOFFICIAL.
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