There are way more than just 5 reasons to Teach English in Vietnam but let’s keep this short and sweet shall we? So, here are 5 reasons we think you should teach English in Vietnam.
1. So many teaching jobs!
For those already Teaching English in Vietnam, it is no secret that work is easy to find. With more English teaching jobs than there are qualified English teachers to fill them, no wonder why!
2. Generous salary
From the moment you start Teaching English in Vietnam you realise that the salaries are surprisingly high. Even as a new ESL teacher, you can expect to earn around US $17 per hour. Most ESL teachers earn from US $1000 to $2000+ per month, this does depend on how many hours you work.
3. Great work/life balance
Most schools will ask a teacher to work 15 to 30 hours per week depending on their schedule. With generous salaries, working 25 hours per week will give you plenty of free time to relax, meet up with your new friends or whatever you want to do with your free time!
4. Low cost of living
I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was able to save over 50% of my monthly salary when I started teaching in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With the flexibility of most schools, high salaries and low cost of living, I often find myself spending a great amount of time with my friends and travelling to new countries.
5. Escape the 9-to-5 grind!
If you are like me, working Monday to Friday, 9-to-5 is just draining and BORING! well, good news, most ESL teachers don’t have to worry about getting stuck in the mundane 9-to-5 grind.
So there you go, a nice short and sweet list of 5 reasons to teach English in Vietnam. If you have any questions about Teaching English in Vietnam or how to get started, Contact Us for more information.