Internships in Hanoi, Vietnam

I was a TEFL intern in Vietnam for 5 months and it changed my life, both personally and professionally. I was immersed in the culture and community of Vietnamese people in a way that you cannot be while backpacking/travelling, and this experience has opened my eyes to the possibilities available with a certification like this! Tara at TEFL.ie has been so helpful while on this journey! I would definitely recommend this internship.

The highlight for me was reaching all of my SMART goals that I set before the trip. I ended up doing Muoy Thai twice a week and losing 9kg in 6 months. I practised my Thai and can now understand and speak small phrases in a conversation. I have tried different Thai foods at loads of different restaurants. I managed to create a healthy routine that allowed me to socialise, have alone time, work out and get work done efficiently.

Amazing experience, a great way to practise teaching, explore new countries/ cultures and meet likeminded people. Everyone on the Gotoco team was very welcoming and supportive throughout the whole process, they did an amazing job at keeping us safe and informed whilst teaching and travelling. I had a really good time meeting new people from across the world and forming friendships whilst exploring new places together. Definitely worth experiencing, such an immersive, rewarding way to spend Summer!

I had a wonderful time on the Gotoco Hunan Summer 2025 programme. One of my overall highlights was being able to explore so many new places as no two locations were identical. Every town, neighbourhood, or sometimes even street had its own charm. It made me feel like I could explore forever and still find something new. Another highlight would be every time I made a breakthrough with reaching my class. Being able to connect to them despite not speaking the same language fluently was special. I would recommend to anyone seeking a TEFL qualification or even just curious about China.

Overall a very enjoyable experience. The highlights of the overall experience for me were the orientation programme in Hanoi at the start of the trip and the end of programme trip in Hoi An and Da nang.

I had an enjoyable experience with Gotoco, which connected me with a camp mentor role at a summer school in South China. All accommodation and food was free for the duration of the work, and Gotoco also offered a post-placement trip to Yangshuo, and advice pre-departure re flights, vaccines etc. They also provide free access to an online TEFL programme.

Gotoco gave me the opportunity to develop my professional teaching skills in Thailand. Seeing the effects of my lessons on the students was so rewarding and getting to experience daily life within Thai culture was valuable and unforgettable.

I had a brilliant time teaching in China - very well organised and a brilliant way to experience the country. I especially enjoyed the fact that Gotoco handled our accommodation and food, leaving us free to focus on planning more engaging and exciting lessons for the children.

My internship in Vietnam was like a big adventure! I got to dive into the world of marketing in a country full of energy and color. Every day was different and exciting. I worked in Ho Chi Minh City, where life never seemed to slow down. My job wasn't just sitting in an office; it was about exploring the city, meeting new people, and learning as much as I could. One of the coolest things was working with a startup trying to change how people get their food delivered. We brainstormed ideas, made plans, and saw our ideas come to life. It was amazing to see how passionate and determined Vietnamese entrepreneurs are. Thank you AIP team for making this possible.

I was really lucky to do an internship in Vietnam last year. AIP was super supportive, and I met awesome people during the internship and at social events. Ho Chi Mihn quickly felt like home, and I made lifelong friends. It helped me grow personally and gain professional experience. No regrets, and I wish I could do it all again. I recommend this program to anyone who wants to travel and work professionally. This experience taught me that anything is possible, and you should grab every opportunity.

I needed an internship gap year and making the decision to head to Asia was the best decision I made. Easy, Guidance, Understanding, are few of the words I would use to describe AIP's service. Would definitely recommend if you're ever looking to go to Asia for professional experience!

I was kept here in Vietnam due to the pandemic and not being able to travel, I decided to apply to multiple internship providers and I chose AIP because they seemed trustworthy and amazing. Indeed I was correct, the help I got from AIP was great and I was able to work for a company that I really liked and I really appreciate it. I'm still here in Vietnam in the process of getting a visa that could let me stay here for long and I have no regrets on it.

Everything was just amazing! I need an internship for my senior year and making the decision to head to Asia was the best thing ever. I initially chose to go to South Korea but I explored my flexibility and just decided to go to Vietnam since I had some relatives there. Comfort, Guidance, Fantastic, all of the above! Would recommend if you're ever looking to go to Asia for professional experience!!

The 5 months spent in Vietnam was not only enjoyable but also felt enriching. I have become many times more independent than before and thoroughly enjoyed working at Vinmec General International Hospital- A conducive and enjoyable workplace for those interested in a career in Healthcare.

Doing my internship Vietnam will be an unforgettable experience for me because reflecting back to the past 4 months staying in Vietnam I have learned quite a lot in Vietnam in terms of culture, people, work ethics and values, it grows me as a person to become a better person with the way I interact with people, working with them on a project and how to deal with problems whether big or small. At the end of the day, people are people, they are not going to be your ideal circle of friends or co-workers that is going to go your way all the time, but what you can do is to make the best out of it and always end on a positive note :)

Special thanks to Abroader and my intern company, MCD for making this experience once in a life-time. Huge thank you for everyone who made this dream into a reality. I made new friends and was immersed into the beautiful culture of Vietnam and was able to apply and adapt techniques i learnt in school at work.

In just 3 months time, I experienced everything in and out. As a teenager, I didn't think that I would be able to experience everything but I was so wrong as Vietnam just proved to me by showing all it's beautiful parts. This is something I will never forget and I'm thankful to AIP for giving me this opportunity.

My internship in Vietnam that was prepared by AIP was just phenomenal. It was really hard at first when I got to the airport because people barely spoke English to me and it was kind of difficult to pick up the accent. However, I was able to get through it, luckily, through my first 2 weeks and everything went smoothly. The Community Manager from AIP even took the time to get in touch with me so that I don't feel alone and confused wherever I went. I immediately felt assistance and comfort throughout my stay in Thailand. I can't wait to come back to Vietnam. Definitely recommend doing this program!

At first, I had trouble finding an internship in terms of destinations, industries, visa, etc. However, after reaching out to AIP, I finally was able to release the stress on finding an internship. The team was very supportive and active in ensuring that my ideal internship is met in Vietnam. They took care of me by also providing me an accommodation, airport pick-up, and visa guidance. I had the best 2 months of internship experience as it helped me improve my proficiency in the marketing field. I was able to adapt to the company’s culture smoothly and receive a lot of independent projects. Besides that, I was able to spend my free time traveling around Ho Chi Minh City. Overall the experience was great, and if you are ever looking for professional or touristy experience, Vietnam is definitely the place to look for.

Moving to Vietnam was a big change for me since I have never been out of India. I didn’t know what to expect from Hanoi and my internship there. Preparing for a new job in a new place with the added pressure of language barriers was daunting. I am now 4 months into my internship and all I can say is I am loving this place. My workplace is great, my colleagues are very supportive and friendly. AIP has been in touch with me over these months making sure everything is going smoothly at my workplace. I am now looking forward to interning in other Asian destination that AIP offers and hopefully I will get to learn many more skills from there as well.