TEACH – VOLUNTEER & TRAVEL PROGRAM

NEW TEACHING PROGRAM FOR ESL TEACHERS IN VIETNAM

WHY DO YOU TEACH ENGLISH IN VIETNAM?

  • Our new program is hold for every 2 month and can be renewed if you’d like to stay and continue to teach English in VietNam for more than a year.
  • English Teachers in VietNam will earn generous salaries from $1500 to $2200 per month (depend on your experiences), housing and transportation are available. Living and teaching in Vietnam are quiet easy because you will be provided full of attractive benefits while teaching at our schools/language centers.
  • Vietnam is a peaceful and friendly country. Foreign teachers can work and enjoy the life, travel or do volunteer at the same time.

OVERVIEW

This program will show you another side of teaching English in Vietnam. You will not only work at public schools (primary/secondary school) or some of prestigious English centers as a main English teacher, but also have chance to travel and explore the beauty of local landscapes.

Many visitors have considered Vietnam as a true gem. This is true because there are many world heritage sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, and Cham Islands. All of these destinations are recognized by UNESCO for its intense beauty.

Besides, you can join our volunteer program to teach English in the remote areas of Vietnam. This is a great way to add practical teaching experience to your resume and show your passion for being a ESL teacher to the employers.

Due to a government backed scheme to improve English language proficiency across the country, Vietnam has been a big boom in ESL teaching jobs in recent years. This means Vietnamese pupils are learning English from primary school onwards and many young people, including university students, are preparing for IELTS certificate so that they can study abroad in English-speaking countries easier.

Teaching English in Vietnam is a big chance for you to be a professional and experienced teacher since English is definitely a Vietnam’s educational priority in future

IS THIS PROGRAM SUITABLE FOR ME?

If you are looking for a suitable English teaching job with many attractive benefits and free time to travel around or opportunities to do volunteer for encouraging students to practice speaking as much as possible, this project is exactly suit you!

DO I QUALIFY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM?
– To take part in this interesting program, you will need to have: A passport from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand or Philippines.
– Police check from your country (to create work permit).
– To be at least 18 years old.
– A bachelor’s degree in any field.
– A ESL Teaching Certificate (TESOL/TEFL/CELTA) or equivalent qualification.
– More than 6 months of teaching experiences. Don’t worry if you do not have many teaching experiences, we will support you to get one by helping other teachers in classes as a English teacher assistant, or do volunteer activities depending on what you study in the University.

WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE ESL TEACHING CERTIFICATE?

TESOL is stand for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. With a TESOL certificate, you show the schools you’re applying to that you know how to teach. From lesson planning and classroom management to theory and pedagogical techniques.

You can get your 120 hour TESOL certificate online through International Open Academy, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home!

To get TESOL certified you need to complete the course. International Open Academy has a great accredited TESOL course. You can find more info about the course here and they’re running a great discount right now!

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study in IOA. Their courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and expand your resume.

International Open Academy has great courses for a great price. Check this link here to enter TESOL course for only €20.

WHAT WILL I DO ON THIS PROGRAM?

  • You will teach English at a Public schools/English center/Private classes (one-to-one) as a full-time or part-time teacher.
  • Helping students to improve 4 skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
  • Following our plan to travel and explore local tourist attractions with low-price but high-quality.
  • Participating in our volunteer programs to help students in remote areas who are unable to learn English can have a chance to approach this beautiful language.

THE BASIC BENEFITS OF OUR PROGRAM – WHAT WILL I RECEIVE AFTER FINISHING THIS PROGRAM?

  • Entry level salary range from $1200 to $1900 depending on classroom experience.
  • Visa, work permit and invitation letter (from VTJ & your schools/language centers) are organized and paid.
  • Certificate of volunteer activity from VTJ
  • Accommodation and transportation allowance.
  • Airport pickup, sim card and more.
  • Medical insurance provided for full-time teachers.
  • Special teaching programs supported (curriculum, teaching methods, teaching tools, textbook, etc).
  • Comprehensive health insurance if you sign 1-year contract onwards.
  • Holiday bonuses.
  • Vietnamese teaching assistant to help you with almost all your lessons.
  • Team building activities with students.
  • Refunding 15% air ticket to Vietnam if you sign 1-year contract onwards and be sure to get positive feedbacks from recruiters.

WHAT IS DURATION OF THE CONTRACT?

Option 1: Short-term contract at a private English center.

  • Contract duration: From 4 months to 12 months (Full-time)
  • Teaching location: Private English center
  • Salary: From $1000 to $1600/ month depending on how many hours you worked in class ($18- $20/hour) (+bonus for extra hour)Class size: You will teach from 10 to 15 students in one class.
  • Day-off: 1 day off/week + a number of annual leaves

Option 2: Semester contract at a public school.

  • Contract duration: From 3 – 4 months/semester, 2 semesters for 1 schoolyear.
  • Teaching location: Public school (Kindergarten/Primary/Secondary School)
  • Salary: From $1400 – $2200/ month depending on how many hours you worked in class ($18- $22/hour) (+bonus for extra hour)
  • Class size: You will teach from 35 – 45 students in one class. You can take from 2 – 3 classes/semester.
  • Day-off: 2 day-off/week (Sunday and 1 day of a week) + a number of annual leaves

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

You will be provided accommodation and transportation depending on recruiters. If you’re acceptable to have a rent house during teaching duration, you will live alone or share with others. A rent house will have full of equipment (bed, Wi-Fi, fridge, fan, kitchen, etc) and some of them will have cleaning servicer who will do laundry and cleaning for a small fee on site.

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In addition, if you join our volunteer program, you can live in a host family to help them do their jobs or teach English for free. We carefully select our host families, sometimes in cooperation with local organizations, and we will do our best to find the right home’s – safe, kind and motivated families.

When you live with a host family you will discover daily local rituals, foods and customs. Your host family will help you when you have problems or feel homesick and will include you in family celebrations and activities. You will become a part of their family and surely lifelong friends.

You will also find out how local families celebrate traditional holidays, how they eat and interact with each other and with their neighbors. When you live with a host family, not only will you improve Vietnamese, you will have the chance understand the fabric of the local society through its culture.

Living with a host family can be challenging, and some people have better matches than others. Don’t worry if you do not understand Vietnamese during this program, we have a Vietnamese volunteer to support and help you translate into English and get along with the local lifestyle!

THE AIM OF “TEACH – TRAVEL & VOLUNTEER” PROGRAM

Besides teaching English, you will have free time to follow our plan to travel in local areas every two months with super attractive price and full of support from your English center/school.

Moreover, the opportunities to learn English are limited in provincial schools or English centers and there aren’t enough foreign teachers. Our volunteer program is also one of the best way to help underprivileged students in these school have a chance to learn English conversation in order to be integrated into future modernized life.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN OUR PROJECT?

The following costs make up the program fee and are payable to Vietnamteachingjobs before you head over to Teach English in Vietnam.

For “Teach & Travel” program:

The price is for an initial deposit. The remaining cost will be charged depends on where you want to travel and how long you go for it.

  • You will teach from 70 hours to 100 hours at local public schools/language centers up to $2000/month. Besides, you also get a dayoff to explore any beautiful landscapes with extremely low prices once a month. We always have a staff to help you and be your friendly partner during this trip.
$300
For only “Teach & Volunteer” program:

The prie for an initial deposit to confirm your place to do volunteer and pay for cost of living here. The remaining cost will be charged at the end of the month. (From $30 – $70)

  • When you choose to participate in this program, not only you have 80 – 100 hours to teach at our school but also have a chance to experience our volunteer program as a volunteer teacher once a month. Last but not least, if you do not have teaching experience but  want to share more of your love to Vietnamese poor people, you can move to teach English for free in local remote areas. We will provide accommodation and transportation during the
$250
For both “Teach – Travel & Volunteer” project:

The price for an intial deposit is much cheaper if you choose both of our program. You will save up to $100 if you choose this package.

$450

 

HERE’S HOW WE HELP

  • Everything explained clearly: We’ll walk you through each step and make sure you’re prepared.
    We help you create and follow a plan: From what you need to bring to fully furnished accommodation arrangements.
  • “Teach – Travel & Volunteer” placement: We place you in carefully selected and reputable public schools or English centres in Vietnam.
    Situation 1: After receiving the first job for a month, we will give more one month for you to adapt with job. If everything is good, we will complete our contract.
    Situation 2: After receiving the first job for a month, if there is any problem from the employers, you can request us to find another job for you. (You can change work during 2 months until get suitable job)
  • 24/7 support. : Anytime you get problem in teaching in VietNam, just send us the message, we are willing to support you as soon as possible. If you want to change the job or school, we will find another for you. (You can change work during 2months until get suitable job). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send to our email: info@vietnamteachingjobs.com

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Vietnam Teaching Jobs (VTJ), which was founded in 2012 is a well-established platform for teachers to find their dream teaching job in Vietnam. Covering the entirety of the country, we have successfully paired thousands of happy teachers and schools. Be part of the thousands of happy teachers working in Vietnam, register and apply for your dream job today!

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Vietnam Teaching Jobs (VTJ), which was founded in 2012 is a well-established platform for teachers to find their dream teaching job in Vietnam. Covering the entirety of the country, we have successfully paired thousands of happy teachers and schools. Be part of the thousands of happy teachers working in Vietnam, register and apply for your dream job today!