Personal, Online English Instruction for Your Child
We go the extra mile to help students reach their language goals and genuinely care about each student.
Personalized English Instruction
- Experience a personal relationship with your teacher who is dedicated to your success.
- Feel comfortable with your teacher who understands cultural differences that may impact learning.
Certified U.S. and Canadian English Instructors
All of our teachers have at least one of the following credentials:
- Master’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- U.S. or Canada teaching license for kindergarten through 12th grade
- One or more years of full-time teaching experience
- Oversight by a university professor
Several of our teachers are bilingual. All lead teachers are native-English speakers.
National Geographic International Curriculum
- Shine provides exclusive learning material and National Geographic curriculum that meets international education standards.
- Shine teachers love bringing curriculum to life and customizing it to best meet the student’s needs.
- National Geographic curriculum options include:
- “Welcome to Our World” for pre-primary / very young learners
- “Our World” or “Reach Higher” for primary / young learners
- “Time Zones,” “Lift,” and “Perspectives“ for secondary / teens
Global Resource and Personal Advocate for Your Education
- Shine advisors provide worldwide university admission support, including a customized search process, detailed assessments for self-reflection, advice on which high school courses to take in preparation for your application, interview preparation, and college essay writing guidance.
- Work with Shine academic advisors to find the best U.S. school for you.
- Shine advisors have proven experience in helping high school graduates earn admission into their preferred universities and will walk with you every step of the way.
- It is best to start working with a Shine advisor two years prior to applying to a high school or university.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I work with Shine?
Shine teachers prioritize building a good relationship with students. We customize our classes, care deeply about our students, and have qualified, professional teachers. We guarantee that your teacher will provide effective and personal English instruction. At Shine, you are treated like family!
What are your teacher credentials?
• All of our teachers have at least one of the following credentials:
- Master’s degree
- TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Oversight by a university professor
- U.S. or Canada teaching license for kindergarten through 12th grade
• Several of our teachers are bilingual, speaking both English and Mandarin.
What curriculum do you use?
We use National Geographic curriculum and customized educational material from the U.S. Each class is designed to best meet the language learning goals of the student.
How much do lessons cost?
Pricing varies depending on the class type, teacher, length, and size. Contact us for a free trial class and personalized quote.
How do I pay?
You can pay through WeChat Pay, Alipay, Wise, a domestic or international bank transfer, Zelle, Venmo, or check
payment. There is a 3% fee for any international payment sent to Shine outside of the U.S.A.
What video platform do you use for online lessons?
We use whichever video platform works best for the student and teacher. This can change based on availability. Currently, most teachers are using Zoom or VooV (Tencent meeting), but we are open to learning what works best for you.
What other services does Shine offer?
College and high school advisors - For students who want to study in the U.S.A. Shine advisors provide application assistance to American high schools and universities, including interview preparation and essay writing guidance. Shine advisors have proven experience of helping high school graduates get into their preferred U.S. school.
Travel the U.S.A. with an English teacher - For groups who want to learn English through traveling, exploring, and having
fun. Come with Shine on a trip of a lifetime. Shine Travel advisors will custom design an educational and beautiful trip to your favorite places in the U.S.A. Traveling with a Shine teacher is one of the best ways to learn English and American culture and see some of the most famous places in the U.S.A. including university tours and National Parks.
Translation Services - For companies or individuals that want translation or transcription done from Chinese to
English or English to Chinese. Our Shine translators have been doing professional translation since 2010 and have native proficiency in both Chinese and English. Past translation projects include legal documents, business contracts, business manuals, quality control documents, medical surveys, interviews, electrical engineering documents, food production documents, and educational curriculum.
Free English Conversation Group - For individuals who want an informal way to practice English.
Conversation groups are taught by native English speakers.
Editing Services - For companies or individuals who want professional written communication. English is important for your business, and using English well will make a good impression on your customers and peers
alike. Whether sending an email, writing a brochure for marketing, putting together a newsletter, or creating a manual for your company, using correct English matters.
Shine's goal is to help you communicate in a professional and accurate way, whether you are connecting with English-speaking colleagues or reaching out to customers.
What time are the classes?
Typical school hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 noon or 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm China time.
Student Stories
"Chloe has been studying with Shine for over a year already, and we have seen significant improvement in her listening, speaking, reading and writing thanks to teacher Christina Kline’s professional teaching. Christina is able to pay attention to my kid’s learning preference and make teaching plans that fits my kid’s level. She truly understands customizing her teaching according to my kid’s situation and manages a good rhythm for her.
During the class, Christina is good at encouraging my kid to share and express her thoughts. She is always patient in listening and can help my kid express her ideas correctly. She is intentional about training my kid how to think while keeping my kid’s study interest and helps her improve her overall language ability little by little."
"My children especially like Jennifer teacher, she is responsible for teaching, mild personality, long sweet. My child has been learning from Jennifer for three years. At first I corrected his pronunciation, but now I can't understand his conversation with the teacher. His oral English has improved a lot. My whole family loved Jennifer. Persistence is very important! Learning oral English needs more persistence! Best wishes to Jennifer and her family!" [Joyful]
"Victoria is an awesome, brilliant and beautiful teacher! She is patient, passionate, loving and dynamic. Her classes are vibrant and interesting. She is able to engage children to interact. She is good at using body language and can speak clearly with good pronunciation. Whoever has taken her class must have loved her. Kids really love to connect with her and speak with her. She is our favorite teacher. After a few years of learning with Victoria, our kid’s oral speaking is excellent in China. We are so grateful for her!"