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Job Search Assistance for…

…Vietnam

All the advice and assistance you need for searching for a TEFL job in Vietnam!

The following information has been compiled by the staff at our Ho Chi Minh City course centre.

How best to find an ESL job

Coming soon!

Cultural considerations

Q: Are there any cultural factors I should take into consideration?

Dress Code / Appearance

·         Shorts won’t be accepted

·         All tattoos should be covered.

·         Women: You cannot wear any revealing clothes. Sleeveless shirts/dresses are not acceptable, unless they are covered by a short-sleeve/long-sleeve shirt. Shoulders must be covered. Also, no low-cut necklines or skirts/trousers that come above the knee. Bare midriffs must not be visible, even lifting arms up. Open-toed shoes are acceptable, but must be formal.

·         Men: Long pants, no shorts or raggedy jeans. Short or long-sleeved shirt with a collar, a tie is not required. Loafers or dress shoes, open-toed shoes, sandals and tennis shoes are not acceptable. Long hair should be neatly tied back into a pony-tail.

Other

  • Be one time
  • Be polite!

Qualifications needed

Q: What qualifications are needed to find an ESL job in Thailand?

  • TESOL Certificate
  • Bachelors Degree

Documents required for visa/work permit

Q: What documents are required for obtaining a visa and/or work permit?

  • Copies of certificates of professional expertise and skills
  • University graduation degree (or equivalent) or higher certificate
  • TESOL Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check authorized body of the country of residence
  • Proof of experience ie. references
  • All degrees and certificates must be notarized at the Vietnamese embassy in your country of residence

Hotspot areas

Q: Are there are cities or regions where it is easier to find a job?
Ho Chi Minh City

Types of jobs available
 

Q: What kinds of teaching jobs am I likely to find?

  • Mostly language centres, but some International schools too

Good times of year

Q: Are there any particular times of year it is better, or easier, to look for a teaching job?

The school year runs from August to June.

Contract lengths

Q: What is the average contract length for a teaching job?

It depends on the school, but most language centres have no contracts.

Average salary

Q: What is the average salary?

Approx. 15 – 20 $USD per hour.

Average teaching hours per week

Q: On average how many teaching hours would I work per week?

Approx. 20 hours per week

Housing

Q: Would I be expected to find my own housing, or would it be provided by the school?

Usually teachers are expected to find their own accommodation

Additionally...

CV writing

  • Keep it simple and clear

Job Interviews

  • Be on time
  • Look smart and presentable
  • Take a copy of your document with you




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