Everything you need to know before you go — from salaries and visas to documents and which city suits you best. Written for South African and international TEFL teachers.
What's Inside the Guide
The best cities for English teachers — HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Vung Tau compared
Realistic salary expectations by school type (language centre, international school, public school)
Step-by-step work permit process for South African and British teachers
Full document legalisation checklist — what you need, in what order
Cost of living breakdown — how much you can realistically save
How to find a teaching job before you leave home
What Vietnamese schools expect from applicants in 2025–2026
Common mistakes first-time teachers make and how to avoid them
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