Paid TEFL Internship in Vietnam

Overview

This is one of those all-rounder internships! Everything you hope to experience on a TEFL adventure can be done in Vietnam. Offering an exotic life abroad with perks you won’t even believe.

You’re already picturing yourself exploring Ha Long Bay right now, right? Of course you are, it’s just one of the amazing adventures you’ll have during your 4.5 months living here.

Enjoy your days off by taking a slow boat ride down the Mekong River as it meanders through islands, rice paddies and ancient villages. Or pitch a hammock along the river to enjoy the views and soak up some rays.

Looking for romance? Then Sapa’s famous love market is a must do for you. Experience the ancient tradition of the local men and women coming together to sing love songs to each other—you heart will sing along.

If you’re a bit of a foodie, we challenge you to find the best Pho in Hanoi—YUM! You’ll really love this challenge because it tastes so freaking good!

You’ll complete our 120 Hour TEFL course before you go so you’ll be fully prepared to join a large group of other teachers for orientation week in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh to start planning your adventures and learn how to live like a local.

Feel right at home after your orientation week thanks to the knowledge and advice of our experienced in-country team. You’ll receive fantastic training, as well as fitting in some sightseeing—LETS GO!

Internship requirements

• Aged between 20 – 35
• Native English speaker
• Passport holder from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand
• Bachelor’s degree
• TEFL qualified (included)
• Appropriate personal qualities (maturity, flexibility etc.)
• Ability to cope with challenges, good communication skills, cultural sensitivity
• A range of hobbies and interests
• Good health (applicants must submit complete a health check as part of the work permit process)
• Clean police record

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Getting there

On arrival, you’ll be met by our in-country team with all the other interns. At the end of the one week orientation you’ll travel by bus, train or flight to your placement location with your fellow interns.

What do you need to organize?

• International flights: You’ll need return flights (can be two one-way)
• Police check: You’ll need a clean criminal record
• Health check: You’ll need to provide a health statement
• Vaccines: Consult your local doctor for advice
• Budget: Spending money for your first month plus excursions etc
• Visa cost: You’ll have support to obtain your visa, the cost is around US$250. Legalization of documents for your visa incurs an additional fee, this only applies to UK issued paperwork, ask us for advice on this!
• Insurance: It’s really important to sort your travel and health before you go!

Your teaching experience

Schools in Vietnam vary greatly. You may be placed in a private language school, a private primary or high school or a government school.

Some regional primary schools will be small, whilst secondary schools in urban areas may have thousands of students.

Some of the schools do have foreign teachers, there are many schools in Vietnam where you will be the only international intern, however, you will have a liaison figure at the school to assist with your integration into the school community.

On average, you will be scheduled for 35 hours per week. Your time will consist of;

• Teaching for 20 hours per week.
• 3 – 4 lessons per day.
• Teach 5 – 6 days per week.
• Focusing on teaching “conversational English”.
• Preparing lessons and submitting lesson plans.

While the role is that of “Teacher Intern” you can expect to take lessons by yourself most or all of the time, although you may have a teaching assistant in the younger classrooms.

Outside the classroom

During days off, most interns travel Southeast Asia; inexpensive buses are available to Cambodia and Laos and domestic flights within the region (Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Airways) are comparatively low.

Allowance

You’ll find the cost of living in Vietnam is relatively inexpensive compared to your home country. Your monthly stipend of US$700 will go Ha Long Way—get it?

Vietnamese food is fresh and delicious and can be found in local markets throughout the country. You’ll be pleased to know you can find almost anything at these markets, from shoes, clothing, cooking utensils, flowers, backpacks and perfume.

If you love a bargain, enjoy the haggle culture of the Asain markets—can we come in your suitcase?