Get Paid to Live in Vietnam | Level 5 TEFL Diploma ⭐
Program Overview
Dreaming of teaching English in Vietnam? The TEFL Institute's 180-Hour Ofqual Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma can help you gain the skills and internationally recognised qualification needed to pursue teaching opportunities in one of Asia's most popular TEFL destinations.
Study online from anywhere while learning lesson planning, classroom management, grammar, pronunciation, and teaching techniques for both young learners and adults. This government-regulated Level 5 qualification is designed to help you stand out when applying for English teaching jobs in Vietnam and across the world.
Whether you're interested in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, or Hai Phong, Vietnam offers strong demand for English teachers, affordable living, and an exciting culture.
You'll also gain access to TEFL.ai, our AI-powered teaching assistant. Use it to create lesson plans, generate classroom activities, improve your CV, prepare for interviews, and save valuable preparation time.
With flexible online study, weekly tutor support, monthly job coaching seminars, and a globally recognised qualification, this course can help you start your TEFL journey in Vietnam and beyond.
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- Marshallese
- Channel Islander
- Albanian
- Algerian
- Angolan
- Australian
- Bangladeshi
- Brazilian
- Central African
- Equatorial Guinean
- Gibraltarian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Israeli
- Italian
- Lao or Laotian
- Malagasy
- Malawian
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Salvadoran
- Senegalese
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leonean
- Solomon Islander
- Somali
- Tuvaluan
- Afghani
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Basotho
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Burkinabe
- Burundian
- Cambodian
- Cameroonian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Chadian
- Chilean
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Congolese
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Danish
- Dominican
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Eritrean
- Estonian
- Ethiopian
- European
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Gabonese
- Gambian
- Georgian
- German
- Ghanaian
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Ivorian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kenyan
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liberian
- Libyan
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Manx
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- Mozambican
- multi
- Myanmar
- Namibian
- Nauruan
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Nigerian
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Pakistani
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Romanian
- Russian
- Rwandan
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- South African
- South Sudanese
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Sudanese
- Surinamese
- Swazi
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turks and Caicos
- Ugandan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Zambian
- Zimbabwean
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Locations
- Online
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- Marshallese
- Channel Islander
- Albanian
- Algerian
- Angolan
- Australian
- Bangladeshi
- Brazilian
- Central African
- Equatorial Guinean
- Gibraltarian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Israeli
- Italian
- Lao or Laotian
- Malagasy
- Malawian
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Salvadoran
- Senegalese
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leonean
- Solomon Islander
- Somali
- Tuvaluan
- Afghani
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Basotho
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Burkinabe
- Burundian
- Cambodian
- Cameroonian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Chadian
- Chilean
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Congolese
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Danish
- Dominican
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Eritrean
- Estonian
- Ethiopian
- European
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Gabonese
- Gambian
- Georgian
- German
- Ghanaian
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Ivorian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kenyan
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liberian
- Libyan
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Manx
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- Mozambican
- multi
- Myanmar
- Namibian
- Nauruan
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Nigerian
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Pakistani
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Romanian
- Russian
- Rwandan
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- South African
- South Sudanese
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Sudanese
- Surinamese
- Swazi
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turks and Caicos
- Ugandan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Zambian
- Zimbabwean
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Other
Application Procedures
- Other
Age Requirement
All Ages
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Get answers to all the most common questions about The TEFL Institute.
Is Vietnam a good place to teach English?
Vietnam is one of the most popular TEFL destinations in Asia. The demand for English teachers remains high, the cost of living is relatively low, and many teachers find it easier to secure work there than in some European countries.
Can I save money teaching English in Vietnam?
Many teachers can. Compared to countries like Spain or Italy, Vietnam generally offers a lower cost of living, which means teachers often have more disposable income. Your ability to save will depend on your lifestyle, location, and teaching hours.
What are the best cities to teach English in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi offer the largest number of teaching opportunities. Da Nang is popular with teachers looking for a beach lifestyle, while Hai Phong and Nha Trang can offer a more relaxed pace of life.
Do I need to speak Vietnamese to teach English in Vietnam?
No. Most schools hire teachers based on their English proficiency and qualifications. Learning some basic Vietnamese can help with daily life but is not usually required for teaching positions.
Why choose Vietnam over other TEFL destinations?
Vietnam offers a unique mix of career opportunities, affordability, travel, food, culture, and adventure. For many teachers, it's one of the best destinations in the world to gain teaching experience while enjoying an exciting lifestyle abroad.
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