Teach in Vietnam
Teach Abroad Program
TEFL certification plus a paid teaching position in Vietnam!
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Teach Abroad Program Overview
In partnership with English Language Company (ELC), an international education organization based in Australia, Bridge is offering a 5-month paid internship in Vietnam! This internship program places English teachers into positions at language schools, government schools, vocational colleges, or universities throughout beautiful Vietnam. The program is a great fit for both new and experienced teachers since it includes TEFL certification (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) for those who are not yet qualified, as well as job placement in Vietnam. Best of all, the internship includes housing, and teachers earn a competitive stipend equivalent to approximately $700 USD per month. No previous teaching experience is required!
TEFL Certification + A Guaranteed Job
Program Details
TEFL Certification Offered
Bridge 120-Hour Master TEFL/TESOL Certificate
This is a self-paced online TEFL course.
Program Fees
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Already TEFL Certified:
2019 Start Dates
TBD
Additional Services
- 1-semester teaching placement in Vietnam (4-5 months, depending on program)
- Coordination of work visa and work permit
- Airport pickup by ELC
- All-inclusive 6-day orientation in Vietnam with other participants
- Stipend allowance of approximately $700 per month, paid in Vietnamese Dong by your host school
- Housing provided for the duration of your placement
- Travel medical insurance
- $700 bonus upon successful internship completion
- In-country support by ELC team in Ho Chi Minh City for the duration of the program
- Lifetime, worldwide job placement assistance from Bridge for future positions.
Admission Requirements
- A native English speaker
- Citizen of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, or South Africa with a passport (valid 6 months beyond the program end date)
- A recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree (in any discipline)
- TEFL certified (110 hours, minimum) or able to complete the included online TEFL course prior to the program start date
- Between the ages of 20 - 35 (per the request of ELC)
About the Program and Center
Teaching placements are available throughout Vietnam, mostly in northern and central cities, such as Hanoi, Hue, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, and more. Though city preferences are taken into account, this program requires applicants to be flexible and adaptable, since teachers are ultimately placed where they are most needed.
During a weeklong orientation in Vietnam, you'll meet other interns, go on tours, and participate in activities. Vietnamese language and culture lessons are also included. You'll also be preparing for your internship during this week. After training and orientation, you'll begin your teaching position in a Vietnamese school. The students you teach can range in age depending on the type of school where you are placed, and teaching hours also vary accordingly.
About Teaching English in Vietnam
With more than 90 million inhabitants and an increasing need for English as its economy continues to grow, Vietnam has a stronger-than-ever demand for qualified English teachers. This rebounding economy has shined a spotlight on Vietnam within the Asian TEFL market, as foreign teachers add the country to their bucket list of dream teaching destinations. Wherever you teach, Vietnam is full of interesting places to explore on weekends or holidays. Check out the colorful local markets, visit stunning temples and pagodas, go trekking in the northern mountains, or take a boat ride among the limestone islands of the world-famous Ha Long Bay. Living and teaching in Vietnam offer plenty to discover!





Kevin Mermel
International Program Advisor