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VISA FAQ
What is a legal teacher?
To be a legal teacher in Vietnam you must have the following.
A degree BA or BS from any western country.
A TEFL certificate minimum. A work permit.
How do I get my work permit or get the process started?
To have a work permit in Vietnam you need to have this issued through your employer. For the first 3 months upon arrival in the country a work permit is not required. After this time you will be an illegal. If found to be working illegally the enforcing authorities will come down hard on the school rather than the teacher. So work permits are not transferable, they are only valid for the employer who applied for you.
The following information is required to get the process moving.
Application. C.V A police record of your current Vietnam address. Photos. Medical certificate. A copy of your degree (advised to bring original) A criminal background check certificate from your home country. After application has been made the school or language center you will be working for will support your application. Times for processing may vary. This can take up to a couple of months.
Note: This information is a guideline only and may change. Visit the embassy for more info. http://www.vietnamembassy.org.uk/consular.html
What about the basics for teaching in Vietnam?
Most teachers in Vietnam work for private institutes. TOEFL and business English are common as well as general English. With most teaching contracts in Vietnam you don't have to commit to one year long contracts which is more common in the other countries mentioned. Most of the work available is within Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Language schools seem to have the higher paying positions available. If you have a couple of years TEFL experience then the best positions will be in international schools, usually having many benefits but they are much harder to obtain. However having a B.A Ed will help dramatically. It is normal for these institutes to recruit from overseas rather than recruiting upon arrival.
One of the most profitable ways of making a good teachers living is by finding private lessons. Due to the large number of foreign expats living in the country, the market for teaching the offspring of such expats is huge, and this can be a main source of income rather than just a supplementary one. Demand for English teachers is very high, since half of the countries population being born after 1974, combined with having English language training behind them has created vast amounts of opportunities.
What about my salary?
If you’re thinking of teaching private lessons then the pay you can expect will be between $15 to $25 dollars. If you're working in for one company full time then monthly salaries of $1000 to $1300 US per month are available.
What qualifications are needed?
A B.A degree in any subject is the general requirement followed with a TEFL. If you don’t hold a TEFL but have experience then this may suffice. It is possible to find work without a TEFL but this should be avoided if possible. Employers will want to see original documents. Appearance can play a big part in landing a job due to most Vietnamese being socially conservative.
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