First-hand experience sharing 【My thoughts on VIPKid’s one-year after-class program】 I’ll tell you all about it after completing the course! !
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For the online English tutoring service for children and teens, VIPKID, many parents who are looking for online training programs for their kids tend to consider VIPKID first. Firstly, it is a well-known brand that is reliable； Secondly, VIPKid’s one-on-one tutoring with North American teachers makes many parents believe that these teachers have a pure accent and are highly professional. Since my child studied at VIPKID for a while, I can share my personal experience regarding the pricing of VIPKID’s English tutoring services – how much it costs per year! I. Why I chose VIPKID to learn English, and how much is the annual tuition fee at VIPKID: I chose VIPKID because of its reputation. After my child attended a trial class, she was very satisfied, so I enrolled her in a one-year course there; after applying the discount, the cost was around 18,000 yuan. II. How is VIPKid’s English teaching? What are my thoughts after taking the courses: At first, my child interacted fairly well with the foreign teachers during the lessons. However, as the teachers changed frequently, my child became less and less interested in learning. I remember that after about 2 weeks of attending classes, there must have been four different teachers; my child hardly ever got to take lessons with a teacher they liked. Of course, VIPKid’s teachers are all very competent, and online classes are indeed convenient. But my child had to adapt to each new teacher every time (with each lesson lasting 25 minutes), and the results were not good at all. Additionally, the fees are quite high, which I consider to be a waste of money. That’s why I refunded the remaining courses for VIPKid’s children’s English program within one month. III. Personal experiences and insights 【My thoughts on VIPKid’s one-year after-class program】 I’ll share my experiences with you after completing the course! ! Since taking classes online indeed saves a lot of time and improves learning efficiency, I spent over a month helping my child choose another online tutoring institution. After careful consideration, I enrolled him in another similar institution; there are free trial classes available at: https://www.acadsoc.com.cn/vst/?id=184667. Those who are interested can give it a try. Just like VIPKID, it offers one-on-one lessons with real foreign teachers, and there is a wide range of teaching materials to choose from. This institution has more than 10,000 teachers, and each foreign teacher holds a verifiable TEOSL certificate. I’m also pleased that it’s possible to assign fixed teachers for lessons. In terms of prices, lessons with Filipino teachers cost around 20 yuan per session, while those with European or American teachers cost around 80 yuan per session. The cost for 180 lessons for my child was around 4,000 yuan, allowing for 5 lessons per week. My child has been studying there for two months now, and he’s doing well; he’s very proactive during his lessons with the foreign teachers, which I find quite good. That’s my opinion on VIPKid English; of course, it only represents my personal feelings. After all, everyone’s learning outcomes and adaptability vary, so to determine how good a particular institution is, it’s best to experience it firsthand!
Regarding VIPKid, there are many opinions online, both positive and negative. When looking for an English training class, the most important thing is to find an institution that suits one’s own needs. In my opinion, when choosing an excellent English training school, one should consider the following aspects: First, the brand. A reputable brand is a guarantee of quality for English learners. Second, price. Students need to pay attention to the textbooks and curriculum offered by the school, and then compare different options carefully before making a decision. Third, the teaching staff. Pay close attention to evaluating a teacher’s qualifications, which can be assessed through their professional certificates and trial classes. Fourth, a trial class. Take advantage of the trial classes offered by the school, listen carefully, and see if the course meets your needs.
To be honest, VIPKid’s picture book courses are more of an entertainment-based activity; it really depends on the quality of the main instructor. No matter how many additional elements are added, they merely serve to entertain the children, and they are of no use in improving their actual English skills.
Thank you for sharing this, host. I also want to enroll my child in an English training class. I took my child to try a lesson at VIPKID before; the child didn’t seem too interested, and the cost was above our budget, so we gave up on it. The foreign teacher website you recommended has been mentioned by other parents online as well, and it seems quite good with reasonable prices. However, I don’t know much about it yet. I’ve just obtained a trial class, and I plan to go with my child to see how it is. If it’s good, we’ll consider enrolling them in a class~
VIPKID is an institution dedicated to providing effective and engaging online English learning services for children aged 4 to 15. It boasts high-quality teachers from North American elementary schools, allowing children to connect with these teachers via one-on-one video interactions from home. VIPKid’s teaching materials are all independently developed materials tailored for Chinese children, based on the U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
I think VIPKid is more suitable for children who already have a certain foundation in English. When I was looking for an English training class for my child, he was still at the stage of recognizing the letters ABCD; any communication in English was beyond his understanding. Fortunately, I checked several options before making a decision. The tutoring service endorsed by Tong Dawei seems to be a good choice (you can get a trial class for free upon registration): https://www.acadsoc.com.cn/kj/childrenTG-C1.htm?search=4774681. I think the teaching method and the foreign teachers are well-suited for my child. At the beginning of learning, simpler materials are used, with the aim of helping children develop an English mindset and increasing their interest in the language. Once a solid foundation is established, more advanced materials are introduced. I find this approach to be very reasonable, and the cost is low – only around 20 yuan per lesson. Many other institutions charge much more per lesson, so this is really valuable. Those who are interested can give it a try to see if it’s suitable for their own children!
How much does VIPKid’s English tutoring cost? What is the price per lesson at VIPKid? For your information: The package covering 6 units (72 one-on-one lessons plus 24 premium picture book lessons, for a total of 96 lessons) costs 13,588 yuan, which translates to an average cost of around 188 yuan per lesson； Unit 12 (144 one-on-one lessons and 48 high-quality picture book lessons, for a total of 192 lessons) costs 23,280 yuan, with an average cost of around 161 yuan per lesson ； Unit 24 (288 one-on-one lessons, 96 high-quality picture book lessons, for a total of 384 lessons) costs 42,280 yuan, with an average cost of around 147 yuan per lesson ； Unit 36 (432 one-on-one lessons and 144 high-quality picture book lessons) costs 59,580 yuan, with an average cost of around 138 yuan per lesson.
Advantages of VIPKid: 1. 100% top-quality teachers from North America. 2. Ability to learn from home without having to leave. 3. One-on-one personalized online video lessons. 4. American elementary school curriculum based on international education standards. 5. Comprehensive \"personalized support\". 6. Flexible scheduling that takes into account the child’s availability. Disadvantages of VIPKid: The price is higher compared to other online one-on-one English tutoring services.
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