Teach Abroad in Vietnam - TEFL Included
Location
Vietnam: Can Tho, Da lat, Da nang and 5 other cities
Length of Position: 5 MonthsDescription
With the Smaller Earth Vietnam teach abroad program, you will spend your first four weeks learning how to teach English as a foreign language and receive a TEFL certificate upon successful completion. After the training program, you will receive a placement at a Vietnamese school for four to five months. Earn USD300 per month and Accommodation included.
During your training, there will also be an orientation to Vietnam, Vietnamese lessons, social & cultural trips. The four week training and orientation will take place in Ho Chi Minh City.
Teacher Placement in Vietnam:
Locations are all over Vietnam including: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, the Mekong Delta, and many more. Some are in more urban areas and some rural. You will always be placed with or very close to other program participants.
You will be able to indicate a preference for the age of the students you would like to work with in Vietnam. Age groups are:
* Primary school: 6 11 years
* High school: 12 18 years
* University/college: 18+
Since your teach abroad placement in Vietnam is linked to your visa, you will be required to sign an agreement with the school to validate your visa. This agreement is a standard contract that outlines duties, accommodation, transport, and termination clauses.
Responsibilities: These will vary from school to school; however, the following is a common guide. Classroom duties include:
* Teaching conversational English to a range of classes at the school for up to 20 hours per week OR as an assistant to a local teacher delivering English classes.
* Classroom administration (taking attendance, marking homework, reporting grades)
* Preparation of teaching materials and lessons
* Participation in after-school activities and cultural events
Highlights
Make a Positive Impact with Smaller Earth
With one of the highest growth rates in Asia, Vietnam is currently reforming its education system, with the focus to prepare students for the increasing usage of English as the language of business. As more international travellers visit Vietnam, the government is committed to globalizing the curriculum to maintain and grow a competitive workforce. As a teacher abroad in Vietnam, you will be contributing to this long-term growth.
What's Included
* A semester teaching placement in a Vietnamese school or university
* 4 week TEFL course
* Accommodation and meals on-site during training
* Accommodation during teacher placement
* 24 hour emergency service and support, 7 days per week
* Orientation to Vietnam
* Vietnamese lessons and phrasebook
* Social and cultural activities (some with additional cost)
* 2 day-trips in and around Ho Chi Minh City
* Welcome and farewell dinners
* TEFL Training course materials
* Transportation to your teaching placement