Teach English in Vietnam
High salaries, low cost of living, incredible food.
Change your life — and others' — through teaching abroad.
Bring meaning and fulfilment by developing your leadership, teaching, and organisation skills. Let others be grateful for your contribution, while you grow in ways you never expected.
"I went to Thailand chasing a girl. Seventeen years later, we're married with five kids and we've helped over 3,000 teachers do what I did. Teaching abroad doesn't just change your year — it changes your life."
What's included in the Vietnam program
Everything you need to land safely in a paid teaching role — handled personally by our team.
Two Ways In
In-person TEFL Course + Placement Program, or Placement Program for teachers who are already certified.
Guaranteed Paid Placement
Land a paid teaching job in Vietnam's biggest cities with our full backing.
Save Every Month
One of the best save-while-teaching destinations anywhere in Asia.
Work Permit Support
We help with the LD work permit and the documents you need from home.
Sound like your kind of place?
Tell us you're interested in this country and we'll send the program details.
Why Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the best-earning markets in Southeast Asia for English teachers. Whether you train through our in-person TEFL course or join us already TEFL certified, you move into a paid placement in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi and save real money while living in one of the most dynamic countries in Asia.
What teaching in Vietnam is really like
Vietnam is one of the best-earning markets for English teachers in Southeast Asia. Language centres and international schools in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi pay strongly compared to local cost of living, which is why so many teachers choose Vietnam to save money while travelling.
Most TEFL Heaven placements are in private language centres with afternoon and evening hours — leaving mornings free for breakfast in coffee shops, gym time, or language study. International school positions are available for teachers with more experience on the Placement Program route.
The teaching culture is high-energy, the demand for English is enormous, and Vietnamese students are known for being warm, hardworking, and genuinely interested in their foreign teachers.
Cities we place teachers in
Placements happen across Vietnam. Here's a taste of the cities our teachers live and work in.
Saigon's heart — fast-paced, food-obsessed, full of scooters and opportunity. Most TEFL Heaven placements land here.
Older, more atmospheric, with the four seasons Vietnam's south never gets. Strong international school market.
Beach life, lower cost of living, and one of Asia's fastest-growing teaching markets. A favourite for a quieter post.
This could be you in a few months.
Enquire now — the this country team will walk you through every step.
What it really costs to live in Vietnam
Honest numbers on what teachers spend and what they save. We never share fees on our website — enquire to get the program pricing directly.
Modern apartments in HCMC and Hanoi. Shared flats go lower.
Pho, bun cha, and fresh coffee — some of the world's best food, cheapest on Earth.
Grab bikes, your own scooter, and Vietnam's dirt-cheap domestic flights.
One of Asia's top markets for genuine monthly savings on a teacher's salary.
What life is really like as a teacher in Vietnam
Life in Vietnam happens outside. Coffee on plastic stools in the morning, pho for breakfast, a scooter between classes, beers at tiny street corners at night. It's a country that teaches you to live slower in the small things and faster in the big ones.
Weekends disappear into Halong Bay, Sa Pa, Phu Quoc, or a cheap flight to Bangkok. Most of our teachers travel more in their first six months in Vietnam than in their entire lives before. It's also one of the most financially rewarding first postings in Asia.
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Thousands of people sent abroad
Here are some of their stories — straight from teachers who lived it.
FAQ
Can I save money teaching English in Vietnam?
Yes — Vietnam is one of the best markets in the world for saving while teaching. Cost of living is low and English teaching salaries are strong compared to the local economy.
What visa do I need for Vietnam?
English teachers in Vietnam work on an LD work permit and temporary resident card. We help you prepare the documents and guide you through the process.
Do I need a degree?
A bachelor's degree is required by Vietnamese labour law for the work permit. Enquire and we'll confirm what's possible for you.
The Vietnam Full Program PDF
When you enquire, we'll send you the full Vietnam program PDF — start dates, what's included, arrival logistics, visa checklist, monthly salary + cost breakdown, and a sample week in the classroom. All the detail we can't put on a public page, sent straight to your inbox.
Send me the PDF →Let's get you teaching in Vietnam.
Enquire now and one of our team will walk you through the next steps — including everything you need to know about the tefl course + placement program / placement program.
No pressure, no commitment — we'll just answer your questions.