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Overview

They say that the only risk in starting an English teaching job in Vietnam is wanting to stay. Rough around the edges, and beautiful to its core, Vietnam is for anyone craving something a little different. Southeast Asia’s premier nation is bursting with life, culture, and teaching opportunities.

After kayaking all day in Halong Bay until your arms feel like (rice) noodles, dodging motorbikes, and admiring the uniquely French and Chinese elements of its energetic cities, you will be thoroughly enamored with Vietnam. Floating the Mekong River, crawling the Củ Chi tunnels, and sunbathing on the sparkling beaches of Mũi Né and Nha Trang must also make their way to your ESL bucket list.

Nestled in the heart of South East Asia, Vietnam has long been a TEFL hot spot and an exciting place to develop your TEFL career during this 12 month supported job placement.

Premier TEFL has 100+ highly-supported teaching positions available with our trusted partner who have over 56 teaching centers in more than 25 locations throughout Vietnam. Providing professional support year round, you’ll gain the most rewarding teaching experience.

TEFL Job in Vietnam

Get paid to teach and travel whilst experiencing Vietnam's enchanting culture.

Start: Monthly

12 Months

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Apply today – this is a hot job! You don’t need previous teaching experience or a second language to apply.

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What’s up for grabs?

Monthly salary VND 35 - 39 million (US$1,500-US$1,670/€1,335-€1,500/£1,150-£1,285)

Accommodation allowance up to VND 3 million monthly (US$130/€115/£100)

Full week-long arrival orientation

Performance bonus up to VND 3 million monthly (US$130/€115/£100)

Completion bonus from VND 8 - 56 million (US$340-US$2,400/€300-€2,135/£265-£1,845)

Visa assistance

Training workshops

Career mentorship

Opportunity to teach from primary age to college students

Ongoing in-country support

Apply if you are:

  • Aged 21+
  • Native English speaker
  • Bachelor’s degree holder
  • TEFL qualified (Min 120 hours recommended)
  • Owner of a clean police record
  • In good mental and physical health
You'll Need
  • Passport holder from America, Canada, Australia, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or South Africa
  • Having teaching experience is a bonus
  • Have dedication, cultural flexibility, organization, respect, creativity, enthusiasm and professionalism

Teacher Training

Before you start your exciting new life in Vietnam, we recommend taking a minimum of 120 hours of TEFL training, to fully prepare you for success as an English teacher abroad. Learn the key techniques of teaching English through total language submersion as well as develop your skills and understand what’s expected of you.

Your week-long arrival orientation is spent settling into Vietnam life and culture as well as preparing for success in the classroom. During this initial week of localization, you’ll dive into workshops on school methodology, classroom management and lesson delivery – all the while developing your teaching skills for the upcoming semester.

Put into practice all of the training you’ve so far received with pre-prepared lessons from your school curriculum. Share hints and tips on what went well (and what to avoid) with fellow newly-arrived teachers as you move confidently into your own classroom.

How it works

  • Apply

  • Interview

  • Documents

  • Go to Vietnam!

Before you go, you’ll have an application form to fill out and documents to submit, a video chat and then you’ll be on your way.

Getting there

On arrival, you’ll have full guidance for getting to your orientation venue from the airport.

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Location

After you settle in, you will spend the year teaching in one of over 25 various locations.

  • Hai Phong / Ha Long
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Hue

What do you need to organize?

  • International flights: You’ll need return flights (can be two one-way flights)

  • Budget: Spending money for your first month plus excursions etc.

  • Police check: You’ll need a clean criminal record

  • Visa cost: You’ll have support to obtain your visa. Ask our team before applying if your home country is eligible for the correct visa.

  • Health check: You’ll need to provide a health statement

  • Insurance: It’s really important to sort your travel and health before you go!

  • Vaccines: Consult your local doctor for advice

Your Teaching Experience

During your five-day working week, you’ll deliver 25 – 30 hours of face-to-face teaching, helping improve students’ conversational English, reading, creative writing, listening, grammar and exam preparation.

Provide your class of 10 – 16 young learners with energetic teaching experiences that follow the pre-written lesson plan curriculum of your school.

Use interactive technology to keep students fully engaged. Outside of lessons you’ll report on students’ grades, create monthly reports and complete school administration tasks.

Placed in an English language center, a typical working week consists of two days off – Monday and one other day. With 20 vacation days to enjoy during the year, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to explore your enchanting surroundings.

Couples and friends are welcome to apply and are typically placed outside of Hanoi; we recommend applying early as placement together is based on availability.

During your five-day working week, you’ll deliver 25 – 30 hours of face-to-face teaching, helping improve students’ conversational English, reading, creative writing, listening, grammar and exam preparation.

Provide your class of 10 – 16 young learners with energetic teaching experiences that follow the pre-written lesson plan curriculum of your school.

Use interactive technology to keep students fully engaged. Outside of lessons you’ll report on students’ grades, create monthly reports and complete school administration tasks.

Placed in an English language center, a typical working week consists of two days off – Monday and one other day. With 20 vacation days to enjoy during the year, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to explore your enchanting surroundings.

Couples and friends are welcome to apply and are typically placed outside of Hanoi; we recommend applying early as placement together is based on availability.

Cultural Excursions

Wondering what you’re going to do with your precious free time? We’re glad you asked! We know your adventure bucket list is long, but make sure you tack these recommendations from past TEFL teachers in Vietnam towards the top!

Vietnam

Explore both HCMC and Hanoi if you can—both cities serve up Vietnamese history and culture in their own ways, giving you a deeper, richer picture of the country.

Food

Pho-get about phở for two seconds & instead try bun bo hue. It's vermicelli noodles are thicker, the lemongrass flavor stronger, & the toppings heartier. Yum!

Festival

Get your fortune on track as you celebrate Tet, Lunar New Year. Smell the yellow blossoms & oranges, marvel at the fireworks, & keep the party going for 7 days.

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