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[uruguay1]

Does anyone of you do freelance teaching either full or part-time? If so, I would like some iformation about how to do so. Thanks

[saigon cowboy]

You can find some chinese kids and adults to teach. I have two students i teach on weekends.
Look for them in District 7.

[uruguay1]

Thank you for the info. Do you also work for a school? Also, do you know anything concerning Vietnamese law and only working freelance? As I understand, work permits are only available through legitimate businesses. I had plenty of students in Vung Tau when I lived there, but I am not so sure that I was operating legally. I am in the States now and hope to return to Vung Tau after I earn my TESL certificate. I already have a BA. I am paraplegic and use a wheelchair, so I really doubt being able to be hired by a school. That is why I am interested in working from home. Thanks again.

[inky]

Perhaps I'm being too optimistic, but I doubt that a respectable school would reject your application solely because you use a wheelchair. The problem for you (and the school) will be access to the facility. Larger schools have elevators, of course, but there are power outages to consider, and access to the elevator itself is an issue, as there are usually stairs to contend with, not to mention the usual sidewalk obstacles that you must be familiar with.

You're right about the visa issue, currently freelancing exclusively is difficult, because you won't be able to get visa extensions. You have to have a Work Permit, and it's very difficult to get one on your own.

Contact schools before your arrival and explain your situation, someone might be able to match up with your situation.

[uruguay1]

Your response is very encouraging, thank you. Having lived in Vietnam already, I am aware of the physical obstacles, but luckily I do know of schools in Vung Tau that are accessible. I just was not able to work there before without a 120 hour certificate. I only had a 60 hour certificate from I-to-I which I never would have bothered with if I had known it is a joke and basically worthless. lesson learned the hard way! I have been accepted into the CELTA training program with Apollo and also a lesser known school here in Tennessee. Would you agree that I should go for the CELTA as it seems to be highly regarded?

[inky]

The requirements usually state "CELTA or equivalent," meaning a course that includes observed teaching hours with feedback, similar to the timetable that the CELTA offers.