Great Destinations for TEFL

Thailand

South Korea Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country where one can earn his or her TEFL certification. Vietnam with its pristine beauty mesmerizes the expats. It is a country with an ancient historical background. It is an economically growing city .The native speakers with an accredited TEFL certificate and a degree can make you get a good job in Vietnam. There are multiple openings for schools in Vietnam where one can get placed. The Government has placed a high focus on learning English as a second language. The country has several visitors who can do the TEFL course and take up a job there. Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi offer the highest volume of teaching jobs in Vietnam. Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta. The country is opening it’ s door to ESL jobs in Vietnam with the globalization and corporate inroads. The capital Hanoi casts an enchanting spell to its visitors with the expanse of the hoan and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Accommodation :-

You can get rented house at $200/month on sharing basis or else you can rent an apartment that will cost you $300-$400/month. Electricity including air conditioning will cost you $20-$30?month.If you opt to live comfortably and keep a maid for cleaning and laundry, your expense will be $25/month.

Transportation :-

Motorbikes and Taxis are popular means of transport in Vietnam. Motorbike rules the road in Vietnam. You can ride your own or hop into one of the motorbike taxis. There are also plenty of traditional taxi cabs.

Visa Rules:-

All those who want to visit Vietnam must keep in mind that a valid passport and a visa is an essential requirement. The visas are issued by the Vietnamese embassies and consulates in respective countries. Tourist visas are also available that are valid for 30 days and can be extended after arrival in Vietnam. In the visa application fee you are also required to state your intended ports of arrival and departure. The application form should be submitted along with two passport size photographs, your passport and the required fee.

The validity period for business visas are six months and also allow multiple entries to business travellers.

JOB PROSPECTS:-

Teaching English in Vietnam is gaining popularity and attracting teachers from all over the word .The fascinating culture, colourful markets and tropical climate appeal expats from all around to come here and teach. Vietnam offers the best paying English teaching positions in Southeast Asia. One can expect to make a minimum of $1000 per month, but most teachers average $1200 to $2000 per month. Keeping in mind the cost of living, $2000 a month affords one the opportunity to live comfortably and save each month.
TEFL providers provide you the chance to get the best TEFL / TESOL / ESL teaching jobs abroad. Some of the TEFL providers are listed below:-

  • GLOBAL English TESOL Courses, Mexico To meet the increasing demand for English teachers Global English offers Online TESOL as well as Face to Face TEFL courses. The TEFL qualification is a ticket to travel for those who want a job that involves foreign travel.
  • Apollo English Vietnam Apollo Education was the first fully foreign-owned English education and training organization in Vietnam founded in 1994. the 120 hours CELTA course is of 4 weeks duration. Apollo is the only international house (IH) recognized CELTA trainers in Vietnam. The CELTA qualification is a pre-requisite for working at IH Schools around the world.

Hanoi

If you have ever searched on TEFL for your TEFL jobs, Hanoi will always cross your mind due to the attractive salary and reasonable cost of living. Hanoi is an unknown city for most English teachers. The main market in Hanoi is for young learners. The basic wage is between $20-$30 per hour. You can either teach in state or private schools of Hanoi or at any language centre.

Ho chi minh city

Ho Chi Minh is the city in Vietnam where most of the TEFL schools are located. It offers the highest volume of teacher jobs. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is not only a commercial centre but also a scientific, technological, industrial and tourist centre. It is a vibrant city and full of character with busy vendors, office workers and business scattered all over. The 4-week course meets all internationally-recognized standards for TEFL and TESOL Certificates.