Teaching English Jobs in Vietnam Profile

Teaching English Jobs in Vietnam

Twenty years of rapid economic growth, a young population, and a hunger for education have made Vietnam one of the most dynamic job markets for English teachers worldwide.

General Info

Instructors can find jobs year round. While many interviews are in-person, some are conducted in advance over the phone and via e-mail. Instructors are responsible for airfare and housing expenses. Most live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with coworkers.

A generous salary and low cost of living afford English teachers a comfortable lifestyle, with the opportunity to save up to 600 USD per month. Schools typically offer 20 to 25 hours of work per week, leaving plenty of time to travel and explore. English teachers need a bachelor’s degree to teach in Vietnam, and TEFL certification is required. The major cities for English teaching jobs are Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hanoi.