How Much Can You Earn Teaching English In Vietnam? Salary & Teaching Hours Explained
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2017
- In this video Alex breaks down how much you can earn and save teaching English in Vietnam.
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He also breaks down some important factors that you should be aware of that can prove challenging to reaching the higher income threshold.
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I've been teaching almost 10 years here (Ho Chi Minh city). 1- 25 hours + PREPARATION 2- the suburb (25 min by bus) of HCMC is sometimes10 times less polluted than the city center (I use Air Matters app) 3- If you have a university degree in education your salary starts at $3000/month + flight tickets etc . 4 - Native speakers - lol - Smaller language schools will hire almost anyone who speaks a decent English but at $15/hr (lot of teachers from the Philippines, Ukraine, etc). If you go outside the biggest cities it's even easier and the cost of life is lower. There is a big market for kindergartens in big cities 5- In language schools you may have a lesson at 7:30am and the next one at 10:00am and the next one at 4:00pm and the next one at 8:00pm. At language schools you'll mainly teach evenings and weekends. The best is to teach Mon to Fri 8 to 5 at big private schools (elementary schools & high schools)
Hey fella! Sorry to bother ya! Can you tell us the names of the schools which are hiring online and paying via Paypal? cheers fella! I wanna visit Vet Nam too! Hope you kindly help me, mate!
hi Claude ! are you applying to this opportunity via ninga teachers?
Thanks for your insightful comment. I am an undergraduate student considering Vietnam in the same city. Would you recommend Swinburne university?
I have been to Asia many times. I love it. I am not a teacher though. $20 per hour over there is a ton of money. A very livable wage. You will also get the respect and appreciation that a teacher deserves. Also I find that life is much safer in Asia. Very little crime.
Much less crime in most places outside the USA. LOL
Hell I work nearly 60 hours a week in the US just to keep a roof over my head and food in my fridge. Gods this looks amazing!
Meggan LeCureux
Thank you!!! It's hard out here.
@Diggy d Denver isn't really pricey....... you can't rent a room in most of the places I have lived for that price range. Denver is generally seen is a haven for tech workers where I come from because its tech scene is getting stronger but its cost of living is still very low.
This is the best and the most knowledgable video here on CZcams on esl teaching in Vietnam mate.. Thank you very much indeed..
Man... I'm contracted to do 36 hours a week in China. But that doesn't include training, meeting, workshop and interviews. Some weeks I'll work the 36, others I'll do close to 50. Despite the high salary, the cost of living is going up a lot here. Feel more burned out every week. Vietnam seems far more relaxed. Thanks for the video :)
I'm still deciding whether i would China or Vietnam. Can i ask how they treat you? Would u recommend for someone who has never been there to try it?
Get the fuck out of China. The negative s outweigh the positives now
work at a Uni or move to a lower tier city
@@rosesforthenoddinggo I agree. i just left China after 4 years. it started getting worse and worse. but mostly lived an awesome life while i was there
As long you don't do terrible things like being drunk in a public place or doing drugs, you as teachers will be just fine because the Vietnamese have huge respect for teachers. Don't ask me why. It's just their tradition and culture.
Bratley Bonard BS. Not all of them. I taught English in Vietnam. Many are very rude. Many do not like foreigners
@@ronskelton7166 Probably because so many of them look like bums and don't even shave. Isn't that kind of disrespectful, in relatively conservative countries?
I was recently in Vietnam and travelled to Ho Chi Minh, Danang, Hoi An & Natrang and my observation as tourist was that the areas differ quite a lot and the different cities cater for different types of tourists. The town that I felt the most comfortable in was Hoi An, as there were much more English speaking tourists around. The locals were also much more friendly, open and receiptive and generally had a better command of English. If I was to teach English in Vietnam, I would rather consider Hoi An to be honest.
I have a lot of tattoos. Are they accepting workers with tattoos?
@@sexyfilipinawithtattoos8551 nope. but it depends.
if those tats are conceivable, nobody really cares. but if it extends to neck and your hands where its visible, then yeah. for asians, tats are somewhat disgusting. a public show of who you are is a sign of weakness for them. they uphold humility.
not saying that people with tats are bad by any means. but thats why they dont . its culture difference. at least, the idea they have is that people with tats are usually bad people at some point in life.
Thanks for posting these videos, Alex. I'd watched some the ones you'd posted about working in Korea, too. Very informative.
Great video - thanks for the advice - it’s going to be really helpful
Great video Alex! Next year man.. I'm gonna do it!
Haha did you do it?
Just to add to that bit at 14:30, what makes a huge difference, I think, is how much of the curriculum has already been designed and planned and you basically just have to follow that, and throw in your own activities on top. On the other hand, some places without much material available might have you planning more. So 10 - 60 minutes is an accurate number.
Very informative. Look forward to making the move next year. Cheers from Cape Town✌
Are you finally in Vietnam?
Very informative!
An important thing to point out is Alex is talking about Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. These are big, noisy, polluted cities (the negatives). If you want to live somewhere that doesn't have a gazillion bikes and is a concrete jungle you'll probably end up in a smaller city, where the hours are fewer and the pay is less. The trade off is the better living conditions and fresh air.
Good point.
I've been in Vietnam to and from for almost 30 years. I also do recommend try smaller cities or towns. 20-30 years ago Saigon also had a more relaxed atmosphere. Now it's more like any other big Asian city.
Hi. Can you please let me know how the accommodation would be in such areas? Is it still modern? Clean and classy? Water and electricity etc
Apax pays over $2000 bonus if you stay for a year in the smaller cities
Boi An my choice. More English speaking tourists and the locals much more friendly over there
This was an incredibly helpful video, THANK YOU !! 🙏
Very informative! By the way, the shirt looks quite nice.
Thanks!
Will be seeing you this December!👍
Awesome!
All that greenery looks amazing! You taught in thailand too right? if you had to choose one place vs the other, where would you teach?
Thanks!
Respecting Teacher from Vietnamese students is a Big bonus. They really celebrate Teachers Day over there !.
High school kids punk in Western careless.
I'm currently teaching in Vietnam as well. This video is informative and very true!
/ Do you think it is still possible to get a job without a BA/BS degree? I'm trying to decide between Cambodia and Vietnam but am slightly leaning towards Cambodia due to no degree requirements. I think id much rather Vietnam if possible :)
I want to teach there. Can you help?
I am searching for English teaching jobs in Vietnam, and I have completed BA ENGLISH LITERATURE and 120 hrs TEFL course.. could you help me to get a job in Vietnam?
hii
I have degree in English Education from Ghana . I would like to teach there , can you help?
Nice vid....clear explanation
Thanks Ninja for the excellent video
Hi Alex, great concise, honest videos. I have TEFL and teaching experience. I was hoping to move out at the end of September, is it realistic to expect to find work in my first week? Are you contractually bound to jobs, apartments? Would you suggest just booking a flight and beginning to look as soon as I arrive?
Informative video...
Gday New to your channel . Great info. Maybe look into getting a Rode Smartlav+ lapel mic
Very informative, good info
Good information. BTW, if you have face detection focus on your camera it might do a better job holding focus on your face rather than the background.
Good vids man. I was looking for this info since I had taught in korea.
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Gee whizz my bro these videos are looking good. What sorta camera you use?
DaPulNihGer Sony a6300 :)
Thank you for this video! I'm planning to move to vietnam this year after more than a year of full Quarantine here in the Philippines. Would you advise for me to start applying for English Teaching Jobs in Vietnam before I go or will there still be plenty of opportunities for me to find while I have my 3 month visa?
Those t-shirts are really cool
Ninja teacher, well done
Awesome!
Very interesting Video
I've been teaching the British curriculum for 7 years. I'm currently teaching Dubai but considering relocating to Vietnam! Anyone else in a similar position?
Thanks Alex. Useful info and well explained. Safe travels friend.
Hey Alex, thanks for your very informative videos. I am also South African, currently teaching in South Korea but looking to move to Vietnam. What is the best way to secure a position (good links) and when would be the best time/school start dates?
Hello
Did you enjoy Vietnam more than Korea? It sounds more relaxed there.
Hi Alex, thanks for the video. Do thay have online classws where I can teach, like in China
Hi Alex, can you plan the lesson at home prior to getting to your school and then just get paid for the hours you are actually at your school. Say you have an evening from 4pm -8pm do you typically get paid 4 hours or will it work differently? Do you get paid for the class planning?
thank you for making these videos!
You’re welcome!
Can Indian teaching English Vietnam
Hi Alex - absolutely loved this video. I've been thinking about moving to Vietnam to teach English for the longest time and your videos have covered many questions that have come to mind. A bit about me - I've got 5 years of full time teaching experience in Hong Kong, a Bachelor's degree and I speak fluent American English. As an Asian guy, is it still possible to land a teaching job in Vietnam? Or are they keen on only hiring Caucasian teachers? Also, I haven't got a TEFL degree - though hope the years of experience will make up for it? Last question - what would one require to teach in international schools in Vietnam? I understand you must be busy so kindly get back to me when you can! Cheers. - Jeremy
Hey Van Vo! Thanks for the reply man - though how sure are you? I haven't met one just yet. I'm seriously considering making the jump and moving over there to teach quite soon and fear being jobless as there are quite a few foreigners doing the same!
Thanks!
Hi Alex, Big fan of the videos, super informative and helpful! I'm moving out to Ho Chi Min City in September to hopefully teach for at least 6 months. I don't have any TEFL qualifications but I do have a degree in Science/ experience working with children in Europe and the US. Do you think it's possible for me to obtain teaching work without a TEFL qualification?
Many Thanks
Charlie
Chuck. You'll need to know how to construct a lesson plan/s. A tefl qual will help.
I don't like to make generalized statements because inevitably someone chimes in with that one counter example... But generally speaking, schools are far less likely to consider you if you don't have a TEFL. I'd look into doing a 4 week fully in-person training.
Brilliant, thanks so much for all the advice!
HI, Alex. Would you mind telling me where the best place to find the TEFL in-person training classes are? The only options I seem to find in my searching are the TEFL academies, but there are only a few in North America and a handful in other countries. The closest one to me is in New York and thats nearly a 10 hour drive from me. There are options to gain a certificate at some community colleges here but their requirements state you must have a bachelors degree first. I am just having trouble locating where you find in-person training for these things that isn't states away. I would greatly appreciate your help, thanks.
It's going to be an uphill battle to get hired without certs. I teach medical terminology and NCLEX prep and have worked the field for decades as a RN/EMT-P; yet it took a year to land a job. If you have a degree in Biological Sciences, I'm sure you more than qualified to teach basic human anatomy and physiology, it is a niche market and the salary will reflect that.
Thank man. Always producing quality videos and giving solid advice.
Is a return ticket a must when visiting Vietnam on a 3 month visa from South Africa, and have you personally had any vaccination shots done pre/post to Vietnam?
Cheers! You can "rent" an onward ticket from a website called flyonward if you plan to book a one way ticket.
I'd consult a doctor about vaccinations.
Thank you.
Great breakdown, Alex 🖒
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Yep. Very accurate and comprehensive too.
wow , you the best......# 1
Have you heard about the Global Work & Travel Co.? and what do you think of their services??
Moving in September your videos have been hugely helpful making me feel comfortable in doing so! I'd be happy to send some money for gratitude for making these videos if you can let me know how!
Cheers Dan. No need, glad you found them useful!
Greetings from Hanoi. If I start my work week on a Monday as an example, (My week usually starts Fri or Sat.) I would have 30 hours in by Wednesday? When can I start?
God i work 50 to 72 hours a week in the states at a factory. Only working 15 hours a week and still survive sounds like a dream life. lol
It’s pretty amazing yeah 😊
lol I used to live in a house that had one Scottish drunk who had one class a week
I was working at a center six days per week. Saturdays I only taught one class, so that prevented me from travelling - that became irritating, that I couldn't travel because I had to teach one class.
Are there online classes you could teach to supplement your funds in the weeks where you haven’t been given many hours of teaching?
Wow! Where in HCMC is that park specifically?
Would it be possible to teach English part time if one were to retire there? Thinking of ways to supplement a pension although from what you said it would be adequate anyway
Hi, thank you for the information! Is this still similar at the moment?
A long term goal of mine, I.E, in 5 year is to be teaching in either Vietnam or Cambodia. I am at uni and have 2 years left of a primary teaching degree, I want to then teach for 2-3 years in Australia first as to have a solid base to come back to if I end up not loving as much as I think I will. I have travelled to aboriginal and Vietnam before and absolutely loved it, but always need a back up plan.
How much could I expect to earn with an Australian teach degree and teaching experience?
Sounds like a good plan. The market is in flux at the moment so we will see how rates stabilize but they should still be in this range hopefully.
Very helpful thank you very much! Could you please make a video for the non-native English speakers? ^^
They only want white people. Sad, but true.
@@resortpoint or native English speakers only.
I've worked 70 hr weeks in some of the hottest kitchens in California. Its of the most stressful jobs on the planet. I made about the same amount😣
I'll be in SE Asia before the end of the year!
@@marshallva no but its becoming more of an option to keep in mind, considering the climate of the state of our affairs in the US... lol
Good video. It is what i went through. I love vn, but i perfer stability. Korea gave that.
When 25 hours/week is working a lot haha. You know you've found the place you need to be. Damn, I worked at a car wash for 3 years in 33 degree cold and 100+ heat 30-40 hours a week. Vietnam would be awesome.
I've heard that some countries will pay for your residency if you teach there. But it seems that Vietnam doesn't do that.
I plan to come and teach in vietnam... Vietnam look for more Filipino teachers😊.. See u
@@conniekoo no...i was not able to push it through
Sir what is the procedure and payment salary for online teaching English to Vietnam from India for lower level kids below ten years
Living expenses is way cheaper then $1000 month. I pay $1000 rent a nice room here Australian a month near the city.
The schools that require weekday afternoon/night and weekends are "training schools". they're absolute hell, and I would never recommend them. Parents are overly picky, not enough classroom material, and they almost always try to take advantage of you... be very careful about choosing schools!
Two very different styles of 'teaching'. Depends on what you want. I prefer language training centers. Get in, get out, get paid. No benefits and risk of being taken advantage of may be higher, but it's simpler. Less invested. Working at a high school? with semesters, parents, "office hours", extracurricular (required) activities. Just two very different modes of teaching.
Hey Alex, sorry if you had mentioned this in the Video and i might have missed it, but do you need a Degree to be able to teach? Also hows the market for other languages like German? I grew up in Germany. Oh and how are Vietnamese`s attitute torwards viet kieus like me? Do you happen to know how they are treated as teachers? Ive watched Videos of Korean Americans going to Korea to teach and they had racist experiences.
Personally the last time I was there, I had the Impression they think im rich just because I live abroad. Also that one employee at the Airport kept talkng to me in english although i talked english to her. so im a little concerned.
thanks in advance
its so nice to see your video, really really nice but this is 2019 and i want to move to Asia get a TEFL certificate and teach English in Vietnam but i truly dont have a degree can i still get a job and get good pay? i am from Kenya.
Florah Odhiambo you need at least a bachelor’s degree to teach English.
Hey Alex...is it a must to have an English teaching qualification to teach in Vietnam?
I have a Master’s degree in Education and have been a public school teacher for 15 years. I am from the US. What do I need to do to work in Vietnam?
Are permanent positions rare ? Is this the same for Cambodia as well ?
Great
Do you know if there are learning centers in Tuy Hoa? My wife's family lives there.
I am Vietnamese live in phu yen (the province whose city is tuy hoa), what is your wife's english center?
@@phongluunguyen512 hello, are you from vietnam, and you know english. I am from india.
@@mifitnesssolutions5616 yes, i'm Vietnamese and i know English
@@phongluunguyen512 ok great, can you give me ur email address. So that we can communicate, as this is not the right place. I am a company owner from india
Surely it makes a difference whether you have a degree or no degree on where you work and how much you get paid? Besides your TEFL certificate of course.
1 year and 1/2 tillI get my Bachelor’s degree. I plan to get my TEFL and trying to teach in Vietnam, China, or Thailand.
How do you apply? On Google?
Hi! I like this one. Informative. By the way, are there schools in Vietnam that accept non native English speakers? Thanks
Jhanon Sobair which country are you from?
Hello, Ross! I am from The Philippines. I had been teaching for almost 10 years and aside from that we do speak English here a lot everyday of our lives. Being in Manila and other key cities such as Cebu and Angeles would always make you speak of the language. Sorry for the lengthy statement. Thank you for replying to my question..
so many center and school accept Filipino. You don't need worry. I had 2 months study in Cebu. I hope you can go to Vietnam and teach English for more people in my country.
Any info on income tax for foreigners living in Vietnam?
As you say, a lot of additional time is spent lesson planning. That being said, is it feasible to take on say two 15-20 hour positions simultaneously? Will schools consider that as an option?
Nat R legally that probably isn’t possible but in Vietnam the law is disregarded on a hourly basis
Hi Alex. Thank you for your excellent video. Can you give me your opinion regarding an institute called 'Rise up English',located at Hanoi. What is your opinion about this so called study centre. Please inform me
You’re welcome! I don’t know them by name but feel free to shoot us a message on our site and our Schools Network Manager can chat to you about schools: www.ninjateacher.com
Hello, do I need to speak Vietnamese when coming teaching English to Vietnam? Thanks :)
@Ninja Teacher I am a viet Kieu, but i'm wondering if they will hire me because I'm Vietnamese, would that effect my chances of landing a job? I heard Vietnamese parents only want to hiring American to teach their kids, do you think I can still be able to teach? Thanks Ninja teacher.
The hardest thing for the Vietnamese, is trying to learn English from all the people coming to Vietnam, to teach English, with heavy accents and broken English themselves. People from India for example, or any other person that can not use proper diction. For example: this gentleman say (you) like it is spelled eww. Not trying to down this guy, it's something to think about before you try to come and teach. Vietnamese are not dumb, they will soon learn that you are not teaching with the proper pronunciation and spread the word that you are not good. Good Luck!
Nice guy but terrible accent
Well, India had to be dragged in.
Couple of comments from someone who has been here for several years now. Netting anything over $20 USD is extremely rare unless you have a full teaching license from an English speaking country and even in that case you would still need to be employed by an international school. I would say even quite getting to the 20 USD is fairly rare since you will be paid in local currency and will usually either be paid at a rate that is slightly lower or you will owe taxes when working for a more legitimate outfit. You can figure about $18 USD if you are a native speaker. You will be paid only for the time you are literally talking to students. Any breaktime at a public school, a period off in between because the school is having an event, prep time at a center, making student comments, preparing tests etc will be unpaid. There may be significant travel time in your day which you will not be compensated for either, and if you are an unlicensed driver it would behoove you to have some bribe money on you. The majority of foreigners here will be barely getting by or older wealthy foreigners who have a pension and wish to supplement it. Some schools are fine with older teachers, and others aren't, that seems to be a personal taste, but you should have a good degree of energy regardless of age. Vietnam is a place to come because you like tropical weather and a different lifestyle, not to save up money. Since things come up, I would say roughly 400 USD a month is a pretty realistic figure for someone who isn't into a lot of drinking, clubbing or dating. Obviously with the coronavirus probably most teachers will have saved nothing or close to it this year, but in a normal year 5k is realistic. I wouldn't say it is easy because to get by on 1k a month probably means going without the latest fashions, western restaurants (except once in awhile) not buying the latest electronic gadgets etc. If you like to be dressed to the nines in designer wear, have a new motorbike to impress the ladies, the latest ipad and iphone, that 1500 can go quickly. If you were Vietnamese you would probably eat less, live with your parents, know cheaper sources of shoes/clothing and make that salary stretch a lot farther. As a foreigner you can save, but it really isn't the country to do it. I would suck it up in China somewhere for awhile and then go to Vietnam after some visits and you find it is to your liking.
Fuck it... I'm leaving my 7.25$/hr job in America to teach in Vietnam using my teaching degree
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Jay Slim
How are Americans who have the biggest economy in the world ok with being paid slave wages. 7,25 an hour is absolutely ridiculous if you consider what the average costs of living are. Mate.... Leave for Vietnam, do it.
What constitutes an hour of teaching? I get the feeling its only time in front of a class??? Ive substituted in the USA the past two years... Im at school about 9 hours a day, but in front of a class, only 5 of those...
I have a lot of tattoos and I work in call centers here in Philippines. Are they accepting teachers with tattoos?
How much could you earn if you don't have a bachelor degree and only have an online TEFL and seven years experience in teaching ?
GIGO ! When one cannot get a job in the States due to lower academic status ( Low GPA, low skill in the job interview, no credential...etc.) , It's a great idea to get out of the States where the competition for a high paid job is a big challenge to a third world country to self sustain.
Is english the only subject allowed to be taught?
What are the requirements such as teaching certs, degrees, etc.
I would love to live in Vietnam and teach English..
Is working 20-30 hours a week considered a lot in Vietnam or is that just forthis particular job? I work 50-80 a week right now in my warehouse. 20-30 seems like nothing.
So how much money do we need to go over there with to account for the indifferences in hours we get?
Hi! I'm looking to we I Ho chi Minh as an English teacher. Have 1.8 years experience and TEFL. Anyone can help, I would appreciate it!!
Cristofasa RYO how did things go 😊
Hello, I am a young man from Palestine. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Language Teaching but I do not have experience yet. Can I work as a teacher legally?
What's the private English business like there? For example, I charge about 70USD per hour in S. Korea. Obviously way more than you'd ever make in an academy. Granted I know I charge a lot, but I've been here 20 years and have built a reputation. I don't think asking 50USD would be out of the question for someone just starting out.
You would be lucky to make have that. And then it would be dependent upon who you know.
I have no idea how to start working towards working abroad :/
I start school soon and I don't know what I should be doing to get TEFL
Take the training, of course ! But, as a teacher with foreign experience, I advise you that if you cannot figure out how to train and prepare yourself, YOU ARE NOT teacher material, is not for you. 🤷🏼♀️
Thank you
Hi Alex. I am a Vietnamese American who was born in America. Do you see me at a disadvantage in landing a teaching job(s) compared to other folks of other ethnicities who will possibly be competing for the same job as me?
Sean of course you won’t have a disadvantage. you’ll look like the people you’re teaching
How is it with private lessons?What are the rates and is it easy to find students?
How do you find a teaching job? What if you don’t have a bachelors? Are there other Job options for people who are young with not much experience? Where do you find these jobs?
I am also a teacher.can you guide me dear?how much I can earn and how I can get job in teaching career in vietnam?
Just wondering I didn't finish high school can I go there and teach ?