Breathtaking beauty and endless adventure, Vietnam has proven to be a premier market for English teachers seeking an off-the-beaten path experience.
Descending from the border of China into the heart of Southeast Asia like an ancient mythical dragon, Vietnam represents a distinct blend of Chinese Confucianism and Cambodian Buddhist cultures, tempered with a taste of French-colonial charm. Stretching across thousands of miles of coastline, Vietnam mixes rural mountainous highlands with a collection of colorful and bustling cities.
With a TEFL certification and a four-year degree, you can find jobs teaching English in Vietnam year-round, as it is an enormous and fast-growing market for teaching English abroad. There are jobs teaching English in Vietnam in private language schools for both children and adults.
Please note, a Bachelor’s degree is required in order to obtain a work visa. There may be limited opportunities to secure a job without a degree, depending on the school and its locations, however not having a degree will make your job search more challenging in this country. ITA does not recommend looking for a job without a Bachelor’s degree in Vietnam.
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While most job interviews for teaching English in Vietnam are conducted in person, some are completed in advance over the phone and via e-mail. English instructors in Vietnam are responsible for airfare and housing expenses. Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many
A generous salary affords those teaching English in Vietnam to live
For more information about teaching English in Vietnam, check out our Vietnam Resource Hub!
"It felt amazing to think that just a few short months before I had just started my Online TEFL Course with the ITA, and yet here I was now in Vietnam and that felt like eons ago." - Jacklynn Blanchard
"There are plenty of things to do and the Vietnamese are eager to help out and to get to know you and speak/improve their English or teach you how to cook up a Vietnamese dish." - Robert Koeslag
"Vietnam is a gorgeous country. The cost of living is really low so English teachers are able to live comfortably while also taking tons of little weekend trips." - Jessie Smith
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How It Works - Get the Details!You don't need a degree in education or professional teaching experience to teach English in Vietnam, but earning your TEFL certification will provide you with the training and qualification you need to get hired. All International TEFL Academy TEFL students receive lifetime worldwide Job Search Guidance. Here are recommended options:
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