LIVE FULLY IN VIETNAM
Spectacular nature. Exceptional cuisine. Cultural diversity. Excellent service.
Vietnam has fully reopened for international tourism without Covid-19 restrictions (No vaccination certificate, No test requirements, No quarantine, No medical declaration) and restored visa policies and immigration procedures as before Covid-19.
Now you are free to discover and enjoy various wild nature destinations like limestone mountains, green terraced rice fields, and white sandy beaches. Holidays are coming, let’s get away from it all.
Take in new sights, sounds, and flavors. Enjoy experiences that are truly memorable.
Let’s explore, relax, and play. Live fully in Vietnam.
URBAN HUBS
Each Vietnamese city exudes its own distinct character. Get a feel for Vietnam’s fascinating urban centres in these interactive tours.
HERITAGE SITES
Curious what awaits you in Vietnam? Take a 360-degree tour of some of the country’s most compelling natural wonders and cultural attractions right here.
One of Vietnam’s strongest draws is the diversity of its natural beauty and landscapes.
The capital of Hanoi is your gateway to the treasures of the north: spectacular mountains, valleys and bays studded with limestone karsts. Smack in the centre, up-and-coming Danang is one of Vietnam’s most progressive cities. From here you have easy access to photogenic riverside towns, national parks and long, sandy beaches. The southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City will entice you with its cool culture and captivating streets (just watch out for those motorcycles.) Nearby, the Mekong Delta runs to the sea, passing on-the-water villages and mangrove forests along the way. And all down Vietnam’s S-shaped coast, you’ll find islands big and small, just waiting to be explored.
Vietnam is a very popular tourist destination thanks to its diverse nature and culture. According to the World Economic forum’s (WEF), Vietnam ranked 32nd globally in one of 120 countries with reference to its natural and folk sources and followed Indonesia and Thailand is among the Southeast Asia region in the latest 2017 Tourism Competitiveness Index. Vietnam can offer tourists a broad range of activities, starting from eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, various beautiful oceans and beaches. There are cities such as Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh and Da Nang that can offer fulfilling nightlife, shopping malls, and rich and diverse street food cuisine for urban lovers.
In addition, the Government of Vietnam is prioritizing tourism as a critical target to drive socio-economic development. The aim is to make Vietnam a top destination in Southeast Asia. To achieve the goal, the government is now preparing an innovative tourism strategy for the period 2018 to 2030 to spur the development of the tourism industry in the next decade. Many countries in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, focus on tourism development on their economic development plan. Vietnam had acquired a surge in domestic and international tourism in over ten years, thanks to its strategy of focusing on market segments where it has a competitive advantage. Specifically, the number of multinational tourists to Vietnam had approximately quadrupled from 4.2 million in 2008 to 15.5 million in 2018 International arrivals increase to 25% from an average of around 9% per year, so travel transport industries such as airline and road also significantly increased. With domestic tourists, strong growth is what the government captures the growing demand for tourism in the region. For foreign tourists, the growth is more prominent than other rival countries in Southeast Asia, with the exception of Myanmar. As a result, Vietnam has been and is a bright spot on the world’s tourist map, which is comparable to famous tourist countries in Asia such as Thailand, China, and Japan.
About teaching English in Vietnam
In a bid to attract more qualified teachers, Vietnamese schools tend to pay much higher salaries than those in neighboring Southeastern countries like the Philippines or Thailand
Vietnam is home to bustling mega-cities with all the modern amenities and stunning, verdant rural landscapes alike – so it’s got something for everyone.
Teaching English in Vietnam is an easy-to-get job. Vietnamese parents are extremely eager to ensure their children are fluent in English. The adults themselves are also always on the lookout for native speakers to tutor them. As a whole, the country understands that learning English is important in today’s society. They know it can open doors in both education and employment. Due to this, it is not uncommon for an English teacher to have quite a few options available to them, each allowing them to make an extremely good living. Coupled with this, Vietnam is one of the fastest emerging markets in Asia. It has a large expat community and a population of teachers that is growing each day, with low living costs, high salaries and is full of exciting things to see and do.
Salary
First things first, one of the major draws for teachers in Vietnam is a relatively high salary in comparison to living costs. It is quite common to make a salary of over $1500 for 20 to 25 hours work a week, and it is easy to earn closer to $2000 if you are willing to take on more work. You should aim to earn between $17-$22 per hour and really should not work for much less. It really is joy to watch your bank account grow without having to pinch pennies and the vast majority of teachers come here to save money. You can easily save up to $1000 per month.
Living expenses and accommodation
Accommodation is also relatively cheap (again by western standards) and you can live in some truly beautiful apartments or villa style houses for around $300 a month. However, this can vary depending on location. It is important, however, to remember that you may also have to put down a deposit on your new home. Depending on the property owner, they usually ask for one to two months’ rent as a deposit. So, I would recommend having some savings in the bank before you arrive. Obviously, this will differ from person to person, but just make sure you have enough to cover your accommodation and living costs until your first paycheck. While this completely depends on your spending habits you should be able to live on about $400 to $700 a month.
Banking
Speaking of paychecks, you will also need to set up a Vietnamese bank account in order to be paid. Vietcombank is a bank that I would recommend as all correspondence can be made through English. You will need a Residence Card and a Work Permit to open an account, but our company is more than happy to help with this.
TOEFL Courses
If your interest has been piqued, there are a few important things you will need before jumping on the next flight to Vietnam. You will need a TOEFL certification from an accredited source. This is the most important piece of documentation you will need. I recommend ensuring that the course you choose has some form of face-to-face time with an instructor, as many employers prefer this to a course that is completed entirely online. The Cambridge accredited CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) is the most highly recognised and sought after qualification for employers, not just in Vietnam but all over the world. The course is intense but provides you with the best possible chance of being employed here. It will also ensure you are comfortable in the classroom and able to provide high quality lessons to your students. Another qualification similar to this is the Trinity TESOL. These courses can be completed all over the world, including Vietnam should you choose to arrive here first and then begin studying.
Teaching with or without a Degree
More and more employers also now require candidates to have at least a bachelor’s degree. There are some centres who will still employ native speakers without a degree but this is becoming less common. This may not be as much of an issue if you are a native speaker, however those of you whose first language is not English may come under slightly more scrutiny. This is particularly important to keep an eye on before you decide to move.