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Teach, Travel, and Thrive in Vietnam – 5 Month Program

Teach, Travel, and Thrive in Vietnam – 5 Month Program

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Location
  • Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Hanoi
Length
12 - 26 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School
Need-based funding, Payment plans, Work study

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Passport holder from one of the following countries: Ireland, UK, Canada, Australia, USA, or New Zealand
  • Aged between 20 – 35 (contact an advisor if you're older)
  • TEFL qualification (official hardcopy required)
  • Bachelor’s degree (official hardcopy required)
  • Clean criminal record (police certificate required)
  • Clean bill of mental and physical health (contact an advisor if you're on medication and/or receiving ongoing treatment)
  • Due to new labour regulations, non-native English speakers (including South Africans) need to provide a C1 English cert
Job Type
Tutoring
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment
Age Min.
20
Age Max
34

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Monthly salary of USD $1000 in VND
Contract completion bonus of USD $500 in VND
120 hour TEFL course is included
30 hour Teaching Young Learners Course included
Teaching English through Yoga and Mindfulness Course
Airport pick-up and transfers
Orientation week in Hanoi with stay included
Vietnamese language lessons (during orientation)
Rent-free accommodation
$825
What's Included
Accommodation Some Meals
Apr 16, 2026
Aug 04, 2025
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About Program

Teaching English in Vietnam is an exciting opportunity to gain international experience while immersing yourself in a rich and vibrant culture. With Vietnam’s rapid economic growth and global integration, the demand for English teachers is booming - making it a top choice for adventurous TEFL graduates.

Embracing Vietnamese customs and classroom etiquette is key to building strong relationships and thriving in your role. You'll experience a warm and respectful culture that values education.

Teaching placements are available in public schools, international schools, universities, and private English centres. These centres offer flexible hours and are located throughout the country, with most internships based in buzzing cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Whether you're launching your teaching career or looking for a meaningful cultural experience, Vietnam offers the perfect mix of professional growth and unforgettable adventure.

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Program Highlights

  • Experience traditional Vietnamese culture, cuisine, festivals, and community life while gaining international work experience.
  • Build valuable teaching experience, enhance your CV, and open doors to future TEFL opportunities across Asia and beyond.
  • Rent-free accommodation
  • Monthly salary of USD $1000 in VND
  • Orientation week in Hanoi with stay included

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Laura in Vietnam
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Evelyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

5 months in HaiPhong, Vietnam

Aug 4, 2025

After completing the 120-hour TEFL course with TEFL Ireland, I headed to Hanoi with 19 strangers for our orientation. At the time, it felt crazy and daunting but from the moment we landed we were so well taken care of and the support both on the ground in Vietnam and online from the TEFL Institute was fantastic. Olivia was particularly helpful and always replied super fast.

I have since decided to continue working as a teacher in Vietnam as a result of this experience. Everyone in our group had never visited Asia and nobody had teaching experience so it is perfect for someone looking for a fresh start and an adventure. The only thing to be aware of is that it will be a totally different lifestyle. The structure of daily life, the language, food, traffic etc may feel like a lot at first, but it is so amazing and its all part of the stories that you'll carry with you afterwards. I recommend this program to anyone. I certainly have no regrets.

Pros
  • Complete immersion in a new culture
  • Not having to find the job or accomodation yourself.
  • New friends for life
Cons
  • Initially expensive to organise documents
56 people found this review helpful.
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Response from The TEFL Institute

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey in Vietnam! We’re so glad to hear how well-supported you felt - from orientation to having Olivia on hand for those quick replies. Heading off with 19 strangers sounds like a daunting start, but it’s fantastic that you embraced the adventure and made the most of it.

It’s inspiring to hear that you’ve chosen to continue teaching in Vietnam after this experience. Your insights about the lifestyle shift and turning it into part of your story are spot on — it’s those challenges that make the experience so rewarding in the end.

If you ever feel like sharing more about your teaching life in Vietnam or want to refer a fellow adventurer, we’d love to hear from you. Just drop us a message anytime — we’re always happy to chat!

By TEFL Institute on August 5, 2025

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