Vietnam has one of the strongest demand markets for English teachers in the world. With a TEFL certificate and degree, most teachers find a position within 2–4 weeks of arriving.
Best Methods (Ranked)
Through Your TEFL Provider — The fastest and most reliable method. We place graduates directly with vetted partner schools in Vung Tau, often before the course ends.
Facebook Teaching Groups — "Teaching English in Vietnam" and city-specific groups post hundreds of real jobs daily. Vet employers carefully.
Walk-in Applications — Show up at language centres with your CV and copies of your documents. Highly effective in Vietnam.
Online Job Boards — VietnamWorks, Dave's ESL Café, LinkedIn. Good for research; less effective for Vietnam specifically.
Documents You Need Ready
120-hour TEFL Certificate
Bachelor's Degree (legalised for Vietnam)
Criminal Record Check (issued within 6 months, authenticated)
Professional EFL-format CV
Passport valid 12+ months
Interview Tips
Prepare a 10–15 minute demo lesson
Know your TEFL terminology (CLT, TTT, concept checking)
Ask about the work permit process — a legitimate school will have a clear answer