Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing education markets, and one of the best places to teach English if you want to live well and still save. Salaries are competitive and the cost of living is low.
The paperwork is the hard part. Your degree and criminal record check need legalising, and your work permit, visa and residence card have to be filed in the right order. We handle it all, from your TESOL training and job placement to your first week in the classroom.
Competitive wages and a low cost of living mean you can enjoy a high quality of life in Vietnam and still build real savings.
Earn $1,400–$1,600 USD a month (approx. 32–42 million VND), depending on your location, school type and experience.
Good food, transport and entertainment cost a fraction of what they do at home.
Most schools pay an all-in salary rather than providing an apartment. Modern, affordable housing lets you choose your own place for as little as $200–$500 a month.
Because daily expenses are so low, teachers often save $300–$800 a month, enough to fund regional travel, pay down debt or build an investment fund.
You earn your certificate in person in Thailand, then move to Vietnam for your guaranteed placement. Your visa and document legalisation are handled while you study.
Earn the TQUK Level 5 Certificate in TESOL, an Ofqual-regulated qualification recognised by schools around the world.
16 hours of real classroom teaching at a local school, so you are confident in front of a class from day one.
Graduate with a TESOL reference guide and a digital library of lesson plans and activities.
Train and live in Thailand, then start your career in Vietnam, with cultural orientation for both countries.
Curated excursions during the course give you real context for life and teaching in Southeast Asia.
To join the program, you need:
We place certified teachers every month of the year. TESOL intakes run three times a year, timed for Vietnam’s busiest hiring seasons.
* Placement-only intake, for teachers who already hold a 120-hour TESOL or TEFL certificate.
Thousands start with teaching — few do it right. We’ll get you in the door and set you up to thrive. We guarantee you a teaching job once you complete your TESOL, get your degree legalised, and file your visa, work permit and TRC in the right order and on time. If we cannot place you in Vietnam for any reason, we will relocate you for free to a teaching position in Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan or Costa Rica.
Guaranteed interviews with leading schools such as Apollo English, VUS, ILA and public schools, through our established partnerships across Vietnam. If we cannot place you in Vietnam for any reason, we relocate you for free to a teaching position in Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan or Costa Rica.
Your degree legalisation, work permit, visa and residence card, filed in the right order and on time by our specialist team.
A dedicated orientation week covers local customs, basic Vietnamese and the logistics of setting up your new life.
From airport arrival and bank account setup to ongoing classroom advice, our local team is available around the clock.
Join a thriving network of teachers in the region, with a social safety net and professional connections throughout your journey.
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