Look here! I’m revealing to you the VIPKid fee structure – how much it costs per year!
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VIPKid is quite well-known; it is endorsed by Liu Tao, and its advertisements can be found in many popular variety shows as well as on bus stops and subway stations in major cities. Nowadays, parents are more willing to accept this type of online English tutoring service, which allows their children to learn one-on-one with foreign teachers at home. The concept is indeed great. I only did a brief investigation before I became convinced of its merits, and I quickly arranged for my child to try it out. However, everyone is asking about VIPKid’s pricing – how much does it cost per year? If you don’t know, come and take a look right away: what are VIPKid’s fee structures? VIPKid actually charges by unit; there are a total of 5 course package options, with the minimum being 3 units and the maximum 36 units. The costs range from 5,988 to 59,580. VIPKid offers 8 different levels of courses, with each level comprising 12 units. To complete all 12 units in one level, it costs at least 21,000 yuan, while completing all 8 levels would cost around 170,000 yuan ； How much does VIPKid cost per year? If classes are held twice a week, there would be around 103 classes in a year. The VIPKID package covering 6 units costs 13,588 yuan, and this includes 72 lessons with teachers from North America; 3 units amount to 36 lessons, costing 5,980 yuan. In total, this amount is sufficient for one year, so the total cost for VIPKID for a year is approximately 19,568 yuan, which is just under 20,000 yuan ； You can also directly choose the 12-unit course package; 144 class hours cost 23,280 yuan, which is just enough to complete one level of the course ； However, it is up to the parents to decide how many classes to enroll in; their course advisors will not impose any requirements and will only make recommendations based on the parents’ plans for their children’s learning. The final decision still rests with the parents. As a result, many parents first enroll in 3 units of courses to see the results before deciding whether to continue with the courses. If they are not sure about the outcomes, they can try a shorter period first ； However, after learning about VIPKID’s pricing, I decided not to enroll my child there. Two classes per week seemed too few for us; after all, each class lasts only 25 minutes. Taking more classes would be expensive. After comparing several options, I found that there are many online platforms that offer better value compared to VIPKID. In the end, I chose this one for my child: [https://www.acadsoc.com.cn/vst/?id=184135]. If you’re interested, you can give it a try. This company was established even before VIPKID, and it has been recommended by many parents. I took my child to experience their courses, and they have a wide range of offerings. We tried a lesson using the “All Together” series textbooks for elementary school American geography; the teaching materials seemed quite interesting, and my child was also engaged. Most importantly, the cost is much lower than that of VIPKID – 1,800 class hours per half year cost just over 4,000 yuan, with 5 additional classes included. Both services provide one-on-one instruction, and the company assigns a dedicated foreign teacher to each student. Parents can choose the teacher themselves until they find one they’re satisfied with. If you’re still undecided about enrolling your child in VIPKID due to concerns about high costs, you might want to give this option a try!
VIPKid has a total of 8 levels, from L1 to L8: Level 1 focuses mainly on listening and speaking； Levels 2-3: focusing on vocabulary, sentence patterns, as well as an introduction to reading and subject knowledge ； At Levels 4–6, the vocabulary is expanded; knowledge is broadened, and reading skills are improved ； Levels 7-8: Introduction to writing ； The pricing for VIPKid is as follows: The three-unit course (36 core lessons and 12 high-quality public lessons) costs 5,980 yuan ； The course for Unit 6 (72 core courses and 36 high-quality open courses) costs 13,588 yuan ； The courses in Unit 12 (144 core courses and 48 high-quality open courses) cost 23,280 yuan ； The courses in Unit 24 (288 core courses and 96 high-quality open courses) cost 42,280 yuan ； The courses for Unit 36 (432 core courses and 144 high-quality open courses) cost 59,580 yuan.
Many parents exclaimed that the fees charged by VIPKID were too high after learning about them in detail. Indeed, I was also shocked when I did the calculations myself. Many parents only focus on the fact that it costs over 10,000 yuan for 6 units, but they don’t consider the total cost over the long term. After all, learning just a basic level of the language isn’t useful for children. So after careful consideration, I didn’t enroll my child in this service. Instead, I’d like to recommend an option with better value for money: [https://www.acadsoc.com.cn/vst/?id=184135]. This institution was established more than two years earlier than VIPKID, and it has served over one million students to date. It not only has extensive experience but also offers great value for money, with each lesson costing only around 20 yuan. Even if a child takes one lesson per day, the cost isn’t high. The child can enjoy a learning environment similar to that of studying abroad, right at home. This is something I think VIPKID cannot offer. Additionally, there are dedicated foreign teachers whom parents can choose from until they find someone they’re satisfied with. This is the only online education service I know of that guarantees that its foreign teachers all hold a TESOL international certification in teaching English, and it even provides a way to verify this information. I think it’s a great option to consider!
The fees for VIPKid are as follows: 3 units cost 5,980 yuan, including 36 one-on-one lessons and 12 premium picture book lessons, for a total of 48 lessons. 6 units cost 10,980 yuan, including 72 one-on-one lessons and 24 premium picture book lessons, for a total of 96 lessons. 12 units cost 20,480 yuan, including 144 one-on-one lessons and 48 premium picture book lessons, for a total of 192 lessons. 24 units cost 39,280 yuan, including 288 one-on-one lessons and 96 premium picture book lessons, for a total of 384 lessons. 36 units cost 56,280 yuan, including 432 one-on-one lessons and 144 premium picture book lessons. 576 lessons ； This price is actually quite high among online children’s English training institutions. Because most parents enroll their children in courses that last about half a year or a year, and they don’t choose packages with too many class hours for their children to attend. The study duration corresponding to the 3 units of VIPKid is 3 months; this is the typical frequency of study for most people. However, the number of classes per week can be adjusted, with parents being able to decide on 3 to 5 classes per week.
The VIPKid package includes a certain number of class hours for core courses in addition to regular classes, and it also offers periodic assessments and an entrance English test service； The core courses include 3-8 minute pre-class preview* videos, 25 minutes of frequent one-on-one interactions with foreign teachers, 5-25 minutes of online homework, and 10-15 minutes of offline full-color review* manuals ； Since the one-to-many public classes are free courses, VIPKid’s paid courses are one-on-one lessons with teachers from North America; therefore, the cost per lesson at VIPKid ranges from 130 to 166, which is considered relatively high compared to other agencies of a similar type.
Regarding VIPKid’s pricing, I believe everyone now has an idea of how much it costs per year. When I took my child to try out a class at VIPKid, I was quite satisfied with their teaching arrangement. In addition to the 25-minute one-on-one main lessons, there were also 5–10 minutes of pre-class video preparations, allowing students to review the lesson materials in advance. There were also lesson recordings available for review, along with dedicated review guides. However, parental supervision after class was still required. Apart from cost considerations, another reason I didn’t choose VIPKid was that parents had to arrange sessions with foreign teachers themselves, and since the teaching skills of different teachers varied, this could affect the quality of learning. After considering all factors, I didn’t choose VIPKid. But the institution I ended up choosing for my child met my expectations in many ways; its fees were much lower, and it offered a wider range of courses. If you haven’t tried it yet, I recommend giving it a go: >>https://www.acadsoc.com.cn/vst/?id=184135. Its advantage is that each child is assigned a dedicated foreign teacher, whom parents can select until they’re satisfied; if not, they can change teachers at any time. Additionally, its cost-effectiveness is much higher compared to VIPKid English – a year’s worth of 360 classes costs just over 8,000 yuan, meaning each class costs around 20 yuan on average, which is quite affordable. All foreign teachers hold a TESOL teaching certificate, and their qualifications can be verified on official websites. Another advantage is the wide range of courses, which allow students to choose those that suit their level and interests, making it more personalized. You can take advantage of the free trial classes to experience it firsthand and compare it with VIPKid English!
VIPKid offers one-on-one tutoring sessions, with North American teachers being the main option. The acceptance rate for candidates applying to be these teachers is quite low; the selection process is quite strict. However, their teachers are not fixed; in other words, one needs to make an advance reservation to have lessons with a particular teacher. As for VIPKID’s pricing, many parents are still using the old rates. VIPKID has raised its prices once, and it charges on a per-unit basis – the cost for 6 units is 13,588 yuan. This includes 72 one-on-one lessons with foreign teachers as well as 24 lessons focused on specific interests, for a total of 96 lessons. For 12 units of class time, the price at VIPKID is 23,280 yuan, including 144 one-on-one lessons with foreign teachers and 48 lessons focused on interests, for a total of 192 class hours. I think the fees charged by VIPKid are quite high; depending on the frequency of classes, the cost is around 20,000 to 30,000 yuan per year. Moreover, their teachers are not fixed, which means that children have to spend time getting to know new teachers every day. This not only affects their learning progress but also means that new teachers are not familiar with the child’s learning situation.
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