Teaching English In Vietnam In 2021 Q&A

[@jacktaylor6135]

Can't wait to see you in Vietnam! I am now setting my life up for the move. You have really inspired me to make the leap into this new chapter of my life.

[@ninja.teacher]

Awesome to hear Jack!

[@MyKheBeach]

50 years ago, my grandfather taught me this "Biết một chữ đáng ngàn vàng Thà không danh phận, cũng nhàn tấm thân" This is why investing in education is one of the most lucrative businesses in Vietnam.

[@ninja.teacher]

Hey all, here’s a video answering the most frequently asked questions about teaching English in Vietnam updated for 2021. Leave a comment if you have further questions and I’ll reply or answer in an upcoming video! 0:00 Intro 0:29 What are the requirements? 1:02 What if I’m a non native English speaker? 2:08 What if I’m a non degree holder? 2:47 What are the salaries & working hours? 3:54 Can you choose the age group of students? 5:17 How to not get sick from food in Vietnam? 5:57 What’s the weather like? 6:18 How do motorbike licenses work? 6:59 What’s life like for expats during COVID? 7:40 Does Alex still teach English? 8:02 How do you find a teaching job? 8:36 Is the Vietnam Fast Track available for those with a TEFL from another company? 9:57 Is it possible to move to Vietnam right now? 10:33 When will Vietnam open it’s borders? 10:48 Why did you name the channel Ninja Teacher? 11:19 Isn’t teaching online better than teaching in person? 13:21 Can I teach English in Cambodia right now? 13:53 How long are teaching classes? 14:07 Do you have to come in to work for office hours? 15:13 What is the cost of living like in Vietnam? 16:01 How much should you pay for a TEFL course? 17:42 Things to consider when choosing a TEFL course 18:40 Hidden costs of TEFL courses 19:23 Ninja Teacher Academy Online TEFL special 19:51 Upcoming plans We’re running a discount special on our Ninja Teacher Academy Online TEFL Course. Discount applies til the end of January: ▶︎ Online TEFL Course: ninjateacher.com/online-tefl ▶︎ Website: ninjateacher.com ▶︎ Instagram: instagram.com/ninja_teacher ▶︎ Facebook: facebook.com/ninjateacher Follow Alex: ▶︎ Instagram: instagram.com/alexstevensondotcom ▶︎ Website: alexstevenson.com

[@adad1270]

Will happily watch this a bit later, Alex. But as things are ever changing, might it be better titled, "Teaching English In Vietnam (as of Jan. 2021) Q&A" ? As always, keep up the good work!

[@adad1270]

(as of end Jan. 2021)

[@ninja.teacher]

@@adad1270 Fair enough.

[@stevenspector5955]

hi can i south african lady ( age 63 ) come teach english in vietnam if she does NOT have a bachelors degree ?

[@tetsidoris7368]

Wow awesome information Alex thank you so much, u hv really inspired me to move that direction. Tho I wonder how easy it going to be for me to process everything due to corona procedures. Prayers

[@davetolee5403]

WOW GREAT VIDEO..very informative...can you do another video on pay, and taxes in vietnam? or how to settle and get a place, etc...?

[@h.nguyen9992]

Alex, Really admire / like the way your posting is always Outdoor view composing !

[@tommercer8595]

There are swathes of private language centers in Vietnam still hiring those who don't hold a bachelors. And it's still possible to attain a work permit, providing you're willing to pay the 'under the table' fees to the department of labor. I know this new decree came out roughly two months ago stating that ESL teachers need to have a BA. But there's a lot of confusion as to what has actually changed. Prior to the decree it was already law that those teaching had to have a BA, yet there were (and still are) huge numbers of people teaching in Vietnam without a degree.

[@geennaam516]

Do you know where i can more information about this ?

[@kristianhinderberger1302]

Great informative video. Thanks for the useful information. Can't wait to get there and start teaching. 🇿🇦

[@ninja.teacher]

You’re welcome 👍

[@martyinsumatra]

Found this very useful, thank you!

[@emmanueldeborah6654]

Hi Alex, please can you talk more on teaching in Cambodia

[@kpopu5862]

Love Vietnam. Food is cheap and really good. People are friendly.

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Awesome video. It helped a lot. I am planning to move to Vietnam next year.

[@musicman6759]

Good update, very informative. Keep the cool videos coming!

[@reverlevent9622]

Non native speaker here, I truly hope I'll get a chance to find an english teaching job there🇫🇷

[@louellapigar222]

THANKS for this information Sir.❤️

[@TuwanaVining]

Very informative, as expected. Thanks for sharing😊Safe journey Alex!

[@adad1270]

@Tuwana Vining I agree: good info, & engaging presentation. Vietnam still attracts!

[@ninja.teacher]

You’re welcome!

[@louellapigar222]

It inspires me to go there and to teach the little children ❤️

[@JohnnyBoy144]

I’m 2 years into my bachelors degree!! When I finish, I’m coming to Vietnam-!!!!!

[@pedrojulio1960]

You need 3 years of experience certificate legalized.

[@madisonmiller920]

To teach legally you are only required to have an associate degree. Not a bachelor degree

[@theynotexperience7812]

Hi. I have a position in Vietnam and will be moving in late March. I previously taught in China. Near the end of this video you mention that if my TEFL is from a UK company, it will need to be authenticated in the UK. This was definitely the case when getting my China authentications. However, I think the Vietnamese embassy in the US is doing me a favor and authenticating it here in the US. I just received my FedEx notification that my package has been shipped back to me from the embassy. I will receive it by Monday and hopefully they authenticated all 3 docs, including the UK TEFL. I had asked the embassy rep this very question and he told me to send him the UK TEFL and he would see what he could do. He never contacted me to say he could not do it, so my fingers are crossed.

[@veganwizard3862]

I want to go, I just now need to find a teaching job in Vietnam

[@tommyclarke1073]

Most this year is going to be written off. Given up hope for 2021, will try again next when things have settled

[@Theredrain6]

Why not pick a different country?

[@tommyclarke1073]

International travel is effected.

[@Theredrain6]

@@tommyclarke1073 I'm going to take the plunge this year.

[@dianasabbah8333]

Hello, that's a good job. Keep it up

[@Keean_TTRealm]

Great video ! How is everything in VN at the moment ? Haven’t been able to visit my gf since Covid hit :(

[@ninja.teacher]

Ah that’s a pity! Things are good 👍

[@h.nguyen9992]

Put myself as a student, in person teaching is a Prefer and Must . Online Nahhh.

[@HBCALIF92646]

Hey Alex. Interesting accent. Especially when you say “here.” Where are you from?

[@rickjamal2886]

thanks for the brief information.do.we have to authenticate our bachlor degree etc

[@sagapamkeshav2385]

Stevie I have a B.A. These are the questions the squad is asking Do You guarantee a placement ? 1400-1800 USD a month FR ? Can you give placements in Thailand ? 😍

[@jafrytvasia9609]

Got an offer from an ALT dispatch, seems legit, I just hope it's like you said with the office hours. On the fence though, coming from Japan where everything is orderly and "safe," to what seems to be the chaos of SE Asia. Thanks for the info! I'll definitely be buying a motorcycle - just hope it doesn't get stolen! Cheers

[@amitjoshi4557]

Ive got a really honest question. I know theres a lot or predjudice in south east/ east asia when it vomes to the hiring process. As a coloured teacher, is vietnam somehwere where im going to struggle

[@stahnflare8776]

I don't think you will struggle but It will be challenging. It also highly depends on your qualifications.

[@ESL-O.G.]

it's not easy

[@pedrojulio1960]

My friend from Saigon she said black people although they are qualified they have really difficult. Specially now all the people in Africa and also Muslims heard about Vietnam and want to go desperately to work. I see in Facebook a lot of Africans and Muslims my friend doesn't like. She studied in Japan and traveled around the world. Imagine ordinary vietnamese people .

[@h.nguyen9992]

Hi Alex, Mentioning about the Tax deduction from salary, Will the tax deduction be put back to Native country hwere teacher came from (America, Canada, Eangland, ect) ?. Or the tax deduction will be going into Vietnam tax revenue ?. Please and Thank you.

[@roba1899]

Dude, I'm just being a touch superficial but letting your beard grow out just a bit like that and letting your hair grow a few more inches and voila! Looks really great! Oh and hey, if you don't mind me asking, how do you manage your healthcare in Vietnam? Thanks!

[@nataliatorkhova8793]

Hi. Got a question. What is a usual school years at a training centre in Vietnam?

[@raymond2206]

I luv your videos!!!! Im a Canadian citizen...is there an age limit to teach English?

[@newsgroupsusenet5486]

No I believe, some years ago when I took an IELTS exam, I was trained by a very old English teacher from a big & famous company called IDP. IMO Canadian accent is the best.

[@catielong9482]

I have a teaching license in the us and a bachelors degree, I am also an ell site coordinator at my school. Do I need a tefl certification? Is it helpful to have that as well? Love your videos. Thanks!

[@spokeman]

My understanding is you do NOT need a BA as you have said. Only the TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. Do you know something different?

[@ninja.teacher]

You do need a BA. You can check Vietnamese law for yourself if you like.

[@spokeman]

@@ninja.teacher I'm checking. thanks

[@Nessman99]

Hey how are you... do you have in- class courses for TEFL in Vietnam at Ninja? I would like to attend.

[@abdessamadeaouni1121]

I Got ATESOL Online, through coursera to be exact. The agency ask me to legalize the TESOL, but my country wouldn't legalize it since the TESOL is provided by a universtity in the US. How can I manage solving this please?

[@keilnirby]

How about a video comparing all the major centers in terms of required hours, visas, etc. Example: VUS Minimum hours: 8 average per week, available for 14 Minimum guaranteed for full-time: 20 per week Work permit: yes (part-time and full-time) TRC: yes (part-time and full-time) Lesson planning/prep: minimal to moderate ILA, APEX, IELTS Fighter, Yola, Apollo...? Also enjoying the food/day in the life vlogs. Keep up the good work.

[@Theredrain6]

I'd love to see a video on that.

[@donga2086]

Tieu cam hien@1975 where ? Bo ne Da Nang vo cua hang xom where ?

[@archiemontano3880]

I think there's a lot of filipino,english teachers in Vietnam,even in Thailand and all parts of SEA

[@Disillusioned2022]

I don't understand - I thought all you needed was a TEFL - but you're saying I need a Bachelors Degree as well? Being Australian - I completed High School (Year 12) wouldn't this be enough along with getting the TEFL?

[@ninja.teacher]

You can consider teaching in Cambodia which doesn't require a degree to legally teach.

[@pedrojulio1960]

@@ninja.teacher how can a non native find a job in Cambodia outside? Legally?

[@Eric-ph4yw]

Ninja Teacher, Important Question, how safe are the pharmacies there? I heard rumor of a lot of counterfeits. I have high blood pressure and I'd be nervous about getting my proper meds. Do you have any suggestions? Any respected pharmacies with legit medication? Thank you

[@martinj.3510]

Hi Alex. Thanks for all you do - it is truly appreciated. Since the lockdown you are spending most of your time now in Danang and from your videos we can see that it is awesome. Have you given any serious thought to opening a Ninja Teaching outpost in Danang ?? It would be really cool - especially after all these months of sharing with us this great Danang life. I think that your business would really take off if you had a Danang option to Ninja Teaching. Would you agree?

[@cm88__ny]

I trade stocks for income but have been using teaching to keep my visa in Korea. Is there a minimum amount of work hours required to maintain a visa in Vietnam?

[@ninja.teacher]

There isn't, no. Most schools will typically want you to teach a minimum number of hours if they're going to sponsor your work permit though. But that's likely to be less than Korea.

[@Charlie-zp2se]

How do I find a job that is 8/9 - 5?

[@ninja.teacher]

Public schools.

[@Charlie-zp2se]

@@ninja.teacher thanks! Do you guys help recruit for public schools?

[@richardbryce3201]

Great Chanel, seems to be cloudy in most of your videos

[@praveeni5205]

Hi Alex.. Wt r the requirements for Indians to get teaching job in Vietnam.. Plz guide ..is tefl or tesol is necessary..?

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

For Indians, the requirements are the same. 1. You have a bachelor degree ( any major) 2. Tesol or Tefli will be accepted. If you do not have a strong accent you will have more chances in smaller cities. You can not compete with native speakers in big cities.

[@pedrojulio1960]

Also c1 and 3 years of experience certificate.

[@2mycup]

Hi Alex. What's the max-age limit to teach in Vietnam? Thanks

[@ninja.teacher]

The retirement age in Vietnam is 60 for men and 55 for women so it may be challenging to secure employment and a work permit if you're above this age.

[@2mycup]

@@ninja.teacher Thanks. I'm not that old then. Some companies don't want teachers over 47 but I guess that depends on each company

[@geobozz]

Is it possible for a native speaker with a Master's in English to get a university job in HCMC? Thank you.

[@udi112]

i have a question, even if it would be very difficult to get a job with TFEL certificate alone. is it still valuable when putting it on your resume when applying for none-teaching jobs?

[@ninja.teacher]

It depends on the job but if it's anything that involves some kind of training or communication role it could be useful to have on your resume.

[@codyvivian6347]

So I do not have a bachelors but I do have an associates, does that count for anything?

[@ninja.teacher]

A bachelors degree is required for Vietnam. You can consider next door in Cambodia. Feel free to check out www.ninjateacher.com for more info.

[@lifeitshort]

Do you need to know Vietnamese as a English Teacher ..thank U great info

[@ninja.teacher]

You don't need to know Vietnamese for the job, no.

[@heatherjayne7432]

I don’t have a degree so what about volunteer teaching English 1:1?

[@WhereisManthan]

Which is the best country for an Indian to teach English?

[@aimlesskk97]

Thank you for the informative video. Both my husband and I were born in Vietnam. We came to the states when we were kids. We have two young kids under 10 now. If I choose to go through the teaching route, will it be difficult for our family to move and reside in Vietnam if only one of us intend to teach? Thank you ind advance!

[@cameronknickelbein7137]

Is a degree required for tefl in vietnam?

[@AsiaUnscripted]

yes

[@drbiz3333]

Hey Alex , thank you for the informative video. What are the chances of securing a good job for someone who has a PhD in English Linguistics but is not a native speaker ?

[@ninja.teacher]

Definitely a possibility, especially at universities as they value high qualifications like that.

[@drbiz3333]

Thank you Alex , I have been following you in your journey ever since you moved to SE Asia and I am appreciate the hard work you have been putting in. If ever I decide to move there , it will be my pleasure to invite you over for coffee.

[@stahnflare8776]

@@drbiz3333 my previous Academic Manager has the same qualification and she is non native. A lot of non native English teachers with high qualifications could secure a more stable job than native speakers without a degree. I think it also depends whether you are aiming to work in Hanoi or Saigon.

[@treys1096]

Quick question: I do possess a bachelors degree and am a native English speaker but I don’t have a TEFL/TESOL or Celta. Do I absolutely have to possess one of these to teach in Vietnam? Thanks for your time and great video!

[@ninja.teacher]

Yup, it's a requirement of the Vietnamese government to have a form of teaching certification in addition to a bachelors degree in order to obtain a work permit and teach legally in Vietnam.

[@andybee29]

Hi Alex, I don't have a CELTA but have a BA degree and a 188 hr TEFL speaker and I'm a UK native. I'm mostly looking to get started in teaching and gain some experience and am keen to work with one of the chain schools you mention in your videos. Is this feasible?

[@tylermcfarland9753]

Hey Alex, I had a quick question regarding pay; do teachers get paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly in Vietnam?

[@ninja.teacher]

Monthly 👍

[@ritaapio4024]

Hey, thanks for the video. How can i reach you? Got some questions if you don't mind

[@rickjamal2886]

iam.planing to go to hanoi this coming late summer

[@RS-gg4ox]

By "native" English speaker do you mean you have to be white or can you be from another ethnic background but have a Canadian or US accent because you've lived in those countries for most or all of your life?

[@ninja.teacher]

Based on passport.

[@RS-gg4ox]

@@ninja.teacher Thank you. So, given that I have a Canadian passport and am a graduate of a Canadian university, have a TESL certificate and speak English fluently with a North American accent what are my odds of getting a job teaching English online or at a private school in Vietnam?

[@stahnflare8776]

Hi Ninja Teacher, most of your responses represent South of Vietnam. I think it would also be nice if you could introduce North of Vietnam since your titles indicate Vietnam in general.

[@seanriley8448]

This was really informative. Thanks. You were talking about getting the certification authenticated, basically this sounds like getting it apostilled. Do you other documents such as Bachelor's or Master's degrees need to go through the same process?

[@dr.winstonsmith]

Highest degree needs to go through the process of notarized copy, apostille, then stamped at the Vietnamese Embassy in your country.

[@michelletran2807]

what do you pay for health insurance

[@AABMT]

Question 🙋🏾‍♀️: I’m finishing up my MSED in TESOL (w/a US teaching license) and I already got my 120+ hour TEFL certificate. Do schools in Vietnam 🇻🇳 hire NQTs? Thank you for your reply 😌

[@ninja.teacher]

Hi Fatimah, you can get in touch with us here and we'll send you more information about how we can help you get started: ninjateacher.com/contact

[@Yes-uf8yc]

So you can get a job teaching if you are a native speaker and are TEFOL certified?

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Can people still get into Vietnam with borders closed? I wanted to go through you all to get my tefl. I have a Masters Degree.

[@ninja.teacher]

Still expensive and difficult but looking promising for the future. You can get in touch with our team and we’ll send you the latest updates. www.ninjateacher.com

[@moroccaninchina7089]

Hello bro! Is it easy for non natives to teach english in Vietnam ?

[@adambiggs1691]

Hi @Ninja Teacher, I have a question! I want to improve my nerves when public speaking in front of people, and I also would like to try and get into teaching which could be a good way to tackle that fear. If I was to take an internship to Vietnam and work in a school, would I get support with my social anxiety and public speaking fear in any way, and would the schools help me out to try and ease me in? I am really trying to better myself and beat that fear, it stops me from doing so much. Thanks!

[@adambiggs1691]

Also, can we chooses the location? I would love to work for a school in Ha Noi!

[@thompsonnguyen1870]

Can you teach Vietnamse what does it mean to have freedom of speech. Thanks

[@sutannguyen8599]

Hopefully you liked Teaching English for Vietnamese Kids How they're your student speaking English i hopefully some day to Come see You for student English From Da Nang Vietnam ok Ninja Teacher thank you..

[@JayKumar-ic1yb]

Hi sir,can you suggest me international school who provide free quarantine for foreigners teachers?

[@ninja.teacher]

Haven't heard of any schools offering to cover all of quarantine costs.

[@JayKumar-ic1yb]

Hi sir, is it necessary to give IELTS exam for teaching job in Vietnam?

[@ShaheryarAlim]

1400 to 1800 is for the native or for the non native?

[@lastoutlaw3882]

Hello sir. I am from Pakistan. Definitely m not a native English speaker. I did masters in English literature and linguistics and I have also done Bachelor in Education(B.Ed). I have 8 years teaching experience in different schools as teacher of English. I am 37 years old. I am coming to Thailand to apply for teaching job. What do u say about Vietnam? Can I apply in Vietnam? Do I have a chance a little bit?

[@mystikmaze]

How do we know the company is legit??

[@ninja.teacher]

You can read reviews on independent review sites. Just google us. :)

[@mattjwarren74]

I don’t have a degree frick

[@dianneroy3208]

I don't either. Wish I would have done that. I'm retired. Too late for me, but if your young go for it. You can take it in line. Good luck

[@RealmDesigner]

@@dianneroy3208 It is def not too late. I have spent years in SEA teaching English and have met people of all ages 80+ who moved over.

[@BarryMann]

Its possible but not legally which can lead to exploitation by schools

[@brandonbufe1842]

Do you hire TEFL/TESOL trainers for your academy?

[@ninja.teacher]

When we have openings, yes. You can get in touch with our team if that's something you'd be interested in when we have openings: www.ninjateacher.com

[@brandonbufe1842]

@@ninja.teacher Thank you so much! I just submitted an inquiry through your contact form. I look forward to knowing how to send my CV and other materials to you for future possibilities. Cheers!

[@easyenglishwithrajeshjohns4894]

I have experienced 10 years

[@HollywoodsJourney]

You can get a job teaching English and not have a bachelor's degree or a degree from college in any means that's the truth

[@ngockimanh9652]

Vietsub ???

[@easyenglishwithrajeshjohns4894]

How can i get teacher job in Vietnam

[@porelamorde]

So Nigeria is not consider a native English country? :(

[@AsiaUnscripted]

Not in Asia.

[@obachina83]

Hello, good evening. Pls can you help me get an invitation to apply for Vietnam visa in my country? Please.

[@jefqueshoang8075]

That’s lowballing! Being a server in America is avg 1.3k-1.6k/week! So being a English teacher in Vietnam is surely more! Base on my knowledge

[@0419ross]

Are they forcing vaccines on teachers there like they are trying to in Thailand?

[@RisXXX]

Wait for what? I will never be better

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

Basically if you’re Asian American your chance of getting hire is slim to none. 🤷‍♀️ that’s my guess knowing how close minded Vietnamese are. I have never visit Vietnam because I’m scare of food poisoning, robbery, high chance of traffic accident, doctors with no degree🤯 am I terrible …oh and I heard communist workers in airport, cops, etc will give Viet Kieu (Vietnamese American) a hard time and will try their best to put you in jail etc etc At least they worship white people over there tho you guys are being treated like God y’all really have the best of both world.

[@trollphongpho8888]

do you speak Vietnamese

[@ninja.teacher]

Only a little.

[@ESL-O.G.]

Haha, it's true. I don't like teaching adults. They don't listen! Play on their phone, etc

[@FranMnguni]

Hey boet. ❤

[@101Altaaf]

South African!!!

[@gsfnf6295]

Chào English

[@dr.winstonsmith]

7:00 didn’t age well.

[@45641560456405640563]

Very useful. Should have done it back when you didn't need a degree. Oh well. Still enjoy seeing young people getting out there and having a crack.