Great Times in Vietnam! Paid Placements and TEFL Induction!

I moved to Vietnam with The Fewer Things and it was the best decision I ever made!

TFT offered guidance and support from the very beginning, especially Jaemi, who was always happy to help. Initially, they helped with completing the TEFL course, legalising documents and providing guides on how to adapt to a new life abroad, which made the process a lot easier. When we moved to Vietnam, social events were organised to help us get to know other expats and we had regular check-ins to see how we were doing. It was great to have someone to turn to for support if needed during a time of a lot of change.

Vietnam itself was an amazing place to both live and teach. I was placed in lovely schools across Hanoi where each day brought something new. Teaching is such a rewarding job and being able to do it while experiencing a new country and culture made it even better. There are also plenty of opportunities to travel across Vietnam or to nearby countries throughout the school year, making it ideal for those who want to travel while earning money.

TFT are the perfect company to help you move abroad and I highly recommend!

As someone with little experience teaching abroad, I wasn’t sure how to get going with it. I had never taught or even travelled to Asia before. My experience teaching in Hanoi was made so much easier with the support of TFT.
The initial support before flying out from Jaemi was great and helped to ease my nerves massively. He was able to answer any questions I had throughout the placement process and was very informative. We were also provided with a survival guide and other resources with useful information on life in Vietnam. The video call with Will and Molly was really helpful to answer any last minute questions in the weeks leading up to departure.
Once arriving in Vietnam, the meet ups with Hannah and Aled were a really great way to meet everyone and get settled in. The group chat that TFT organises is also great and means the social side of things and making friends is super easy. You can also message Jaemi if you ever have any concerns or questions once you have started your placement and throughout the year.
Overall, I’ve had a great experience. It’s definitely a good way to get started with teaching, meet new people and gives you the opportunity to travel parts of Vietnam too :)

I dont think there's much to say aside from if like me you were looking to move abroad but not sure where to start, the fewer things is a perfect company. They assist with your teaching certificate, placements themselves as well as continued support when you arrive. I was nervous about leaving as I'm young and have never been away from home, but with the fewer things I've felt no nervousness since arriving and the security of having a team there to assist me at all times has made me so much more comfortable.

It all feels very personal and the company have lovely representatives, some of which I've had the privilege of meeting in real life. Would recommend ✅️

I joined The Fewer Things August 2023 programme for Vietnam and I've found the support network excellent. No question was left ignored and as someone who didn't message Jaemi or the team particularly much, I was regularly met with messages checking up on me which I thought was a very personal and thoughtful touch. And from hearing my peers who contacted HQ far more regularly, Jaemi was very quick and efficient with responding to any qualms presented to him, both before and after departure.
I already had my TEFL certificate so cannot say anything on the course, but there was plenty of other aspects that the company excelled in to ensure I was prepared for my teaching programme. From an extremely comprehensive guide to the country to a video call with two experienced teachers right before leaving to regular events held afterwards to fit all lifestyles, there was something for everyone in those daunting first few weeks. The pacing for all the niggly things that needed to be done before departure was also very well thought out to minimise frustration and maximise excitement.
Accessibility to the social side of things was also done really well. A group chat was set up initially for all Vietnam programme members for the intake, and then specifically for the city of placement (I'm in Hanoi). The aforementioned events as well as this group chat made it easy for even my introverted self to feel very integrated within the group.
Overall, The Fewer Things has made me feel very welcome and prepared for teaching in Hanoi, and I have never found any member of the team unapproachable. I would definitely recommend TFT specifically for anyone ready to sink their teeth into teaching in Vietnam!

I had been planning on getting into teaching abroad for last few years but wasn't sure where to start.
I came across the fewer things programme through my girlfriend who knew of people already doing it. We started the process quite late (February 2023) but jaemi from the fewer things made life a lot easier for us. The 120 hour tefl course was very beneficial and well worth the time in getting it completed. I was in touch with jaemi about twice a week from when I started to discuss any doubts or queries I had and he took time to answer all whether through message or voice note. further more the fewer things set up interviews after completion of the course so you don't have to worry about blindly looking for a job in Vietnam. About a week before flying out to Hanoi we had a zooms chat with 2 experience teachers about life in Hanoi and what the teaching is like which settled any pre nerves. Myself and my girlfriend are both in Hanoi and enjoying life but when we have any questions jaemi is still responding to our messages.
Overall I think the fewer things is an excellent programme to go into as the constant support from Jaemi is second to none.

Coming to Vietnam with The Fewer Things, in my opinion, has felt like the best way to do it!

The Fewer Things team have been so helpful from the offset. They are always on the end of the phone to help with any queries. They created helpful budgeting guidelines and a 'survival guide' on Vietnam before we came out here which was really helpful to go through and made me feel set up to come out here from the off. They also hosted a webinar just before our departure so we could ask any questions which also really helped and made me feel a lot calmer in the week running up to travelling :)

I have been nicely surprised at how supportive The Fewer Things have been once we got out to Vietnam too. We are regularly checked on, which is nice to know we have that support system still. We have also had socials organised for us in the first couple of weeks which was good to meet the rest of the group who had come out to Vietnam, or who have already been out here.

The Fewer Things is a great way to start teaching abroad, especially in Vietnam, as some of the culture can be difficult to navigate on your own and so it feels good to have The Fewer Things support behind us :)

From the start Jaemi and his team were really down to Earth and helped you get over the mental hump of moving abroad to teach English. They also give a step-by-step guide for you to follow and constant support via WhatsApp and online webinars so that you can make sure you're absolutely ready for your trip.

Upon arrival in your new home country, the support remains and in Hanoi we had the benefit of Hannah and Aled's social events which help you to have fun and mingle with new friends. We arrived in a large group, and everybody gets along really well so we have a lot of fun. This wouldn't have been possible without the help of The Fewer Things.

I’ve have definitely come to realise that only amazing things happen outside of your comfort zone. I cannot emphasise enough how happy I am that I made the decision to teach in Thailand and now Vietnam. The people you meet are now friends for life and it honestly changes how you view life and work. The balance is amazing, currently in Hanoi I am living in a stunning apartment just a couple minutes walk from my friends so can go for dinner and chill after school. After week of teaching (yes it can be tiring but sooo rewarding) you can go explore Ninh Binh, Sapa, Ha long Bay or even pop to Thailand! Basically the experience is what you make of it and one you won’t forget in years to come!