I’m planning to stay in Hanoi for awhile at the end of this year and, at the same time, teach english as a means of supporting myself. Since I do not have any prior experience whatsoever, I’m looking to take up a 1-month TEFL course in Ho Chi Minh city before I go up to Hanoi and settle down.
Since I’m a Singaporean, is it going to be a lot more difficult for us non-native speakers to find a job in Vietnam? I do have a bachelor’s degree though. And with the TEFL cert. that I’m planning to get, I hope it can boost my chances of securing a job.
Also, do you recommend taking the online TEFL course as opposed to the in-class one? The price difference is really drastic but I’ve read somewhere that the online course is pretty much useless because the main thing about this course is the hands-on approach that students will undergo, something that can only be learned in person.
I appreciate any advice you can give!
Planning to teach english in Vietnam. Need advice!
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silencedobetter
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Vietnam has very strict requirements even for native English speakers. They require a degree in English or English related majors before they provide a legal working visa. For TEFL courses, take a look at this site: http://goldstarteachers.com/intesol-cou ... g-english/