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!

The support provided Jaemi was superb and the coordinators Will & Molly they literally helped a I and many others dream come true, whilst living and teaching in Vietnam who could imagine. From the first interview with Jaemi from TFT, he was extremely informative by providing all the relevant information I need about teaching and working in Hanoi or HCMC.

The timeline or deadline for having things done by 5-8 months prior to departure to Vietnam really helped put us the applicants in good steadfast before coming to Vietnam as it relieved a lot of the stressors of social mobility. Including the steps and help provided for doing a video and pre-selection of documents (e.g. TEFL, CV, Legal documents, Degree certification)

The information given during the webinar was very good as it gave you an insight on what to expect when coming to Vietnam. The accommodation and orientation week was very well organized as it as it provided justice and sufficient time to get the ground running in terms of meeting new friends, getting accommodation sorted out and becoming familiar with the new surroundings.

The program offers great support from the TFT team and my fellow program teachers!! TFT promptly answers all questions and lays out the immigration and document process before departure. They also offer call check ins, a group Q&A zoom and set up a group chat so you don't feel alone as you arrive. Once you arrive they still check in with everyone, can introduce you to alumni and help organize small social events to help you feel at home. EXCELLENT SUPPORT for anyone experiencing such a big change. More than one TFT person is assigned to a region so there's always someone to help you out when needed, whether its just to talk or to address concerns.

I decided to move to Vietnam from China with The Fewer things at the start of 2023 and I’ve never looked back.

Jaemi and the team have been super helpful, moving from China to Vietnam is a stressful experience but they helped me with every step along the way. From using a suitable agent to make sure my documents were in order, to advising me on the correct tefl course to complete. The whole process felt easy as ever.

If you are looking to travel abroad and teach, I definitely recommend TFT!

Having taught abroad before in Thailand I knew I wanted to use an agency for moving to a new place as it was a bit of a headache when I first got to Thailand (without agency). TFT has been very supportive from start to finish in setting me up with everything I needed, I had full support with all of the document and visa stuff as well as being placed in a great public school here in Hanoi. I did not have any issues at all and I am very happy with the overall experience. Like any new place you got to there will be culture shock and settle in period, but you have to keep going through it, it is an amazing thing to do an I have a huge more amount of confidence than when I first started. 100% recommend TFT for teaching in Asia.

My first programme with The Fewer Things was with Thailand, had a great experience teaching and working there for a year!

After completing the Thailand programme I am now in final stages of the legalisation process to make a move again, this time to Hanoi in Vietnam! So far again endless amount of support and reassurance from the team by Jaemi and now the lovely new members Will and Molly and they’ve been more reassuring than ever, for this positive change to a new country I’ve never been to before with confidence and excitement!
I’m really excited to continue my dreams starting with new one in Vietnam, more adventures in Asia and further afield and teaching abroad in the new year.