ESL teaching

Last activity 29 April 2011 by Yud

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da bengal lancerMember04 January 2011 13:12:39

Hey I am just asking is it hard to get a job teaching English in Ho Chi Minh.I have just arrived here and needing work.Is it necessary to get the Tefl course - it seems quite expensive -$1500 for 4 weeks training is a lot.I already have a Bachelors degree.Is that enough?.

ChristineViP04 January 2011 16:05:15

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Hi da bengal lancer, welcome on Expat-blog!

I hope other members will be able to advice you.

I wish you good luck
Christine

annawangActive member05 January 2011 11:45:57

The schools in Vietnam need their teachers to have any of these certificate TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or any other certificate that will allow you to teach ESL. Any of these certificate is needed to apply for work permit.The government is very strict now,checking schools employing foreign teachers.If the teacher has no work permit , she or he will be fine and the school will pay a big amount.

frenstonMember25 January 2011 10:03:09

What other requirements are needed aside from tefl, tesol, celta, etc in order for a foreigner to teach in Vietnam schools? Are they different for primary, secondary and tertiary schools? Thanks!

greengeckoActive member26 January 2011 08:26:14

Try contacting Tom Hazan,, tomhazan@gmail.com
Tom has been here many years teaching, and past few years he coordinates jobs for other expat teachers, He knows what is required and where jobs might be. Nice chap.

YudViP29 April 2011 10:25:09

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