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Vietnam

Build experience. Learn Vietnamese.

Entry-level centre teaching with employer support. Understand the route, the everyday costs and the questions to ask.

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Research snapshot · 28 October 2026

Illuminated Hanoi skyline reflected in the water at night, Vietnam
Photo: Minh Bách Trương · Image credits

UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS

The route matters.

Language centre

VUS

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Entry-level centre teaching with employer support

Who should explore it
degree; 120+ hour TEFL/CELTA/TESOL; English proficiency and clean record; authority approval required
Pay evidence
VND 450,000 gross per taught hour is employer starting observation
Working pattern
Monthly guaranteed hours Not yet confirmed; evening/weekend schedule must be confirmed
Length of placement
Twelve months after probation and permit
Work permission
Employer-supported permit/TRC process under current decree
Support and benefits
Permit/authentication support; full-time insurance/bonus conditions

Check the programme or employer’s current requirements S17 S18 S19

THE EVERYDAY PICTURE

Life, language & your budget.

VUS offers Vietnamese classes.

The point to keep in mind

Hourly pay is not a guaranteed monthly salary; current permit classification and paid cancellations need confirmation.

There is no complete, matched net-pay budget for this route in the research snapshot. Ask for guaranteed hours, payroll deductions and housing costs before relying on a savings estimate.

Build your own budget

Healthcare and family plans

Confirm before applying; obtain written policy and exclusions

Moving with a partner or children? Confirm their residence and work rights, insurance and school arrangements separately.

Read the family guide

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Get the important answers.

  • Confirm your passport and qualification requirements
  • Get the complete contract, paid hours and deductions
  • Check who arranges and pays for work permission
  • Price housing, insurance and the period before first pay
  • Verify the required police checks and documents
Open the preparation checklist

CHECK THE EVIDENCE

Go straight to the source.

An access date is not a vacancy deadline. Follow the official link to check the current intake and terms.

KEEP EXPLORING

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