Path to becoming an English Teacher in Vietnam or Thailand?
Posted by johndoe2495@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 5 comments
Hi Everyone,
I currently reside in the USA. I hope this isn't too vague of a question. I've never traveled before but for a lot of reasons over the past 18 months I've fallen in love with different Asian cultures. Also, I grew up and live in New England and never got used to the cold - I hate it. I want to live in a warmer climate despite how crazy Monsoon season can be. Currently I have no degree or TEFL (which I know I will have to obtain). I know that this will be a long road but I'm dead set on leaving America for something better. I click better with foreigners.
Has anyone here ever done this? Is it more of a 'who you know' kind of a thing or did you just apply when the time was right and it worked out? Also, what are some of the difficulties you could expect to prepare for? And is teaching English sustainable in places like Hanoi or Ho Chi Min City?
abah3765@reddit
A bachelor's degree is a requirement to teach in Thailand. You can not get legal work as a teacher without one.
Cueberry@reddit
Same for Vietnam. I would recommend the OP or any one interested living there to join one of the VN legal groups on FB to learn from others' many misfortunes.
tairyoku31@reddit
r/TEFL
throwaway_071478@reddit
I haven't gone yet but I might do TEFL or just study the language at a university, I am unsure which option is better for my situation.
For Vietnam at least, please get a bachelors degree first. It is needed to teach English.
gadgetvirtuoso@reddit
Look up a couple schools in the countries where you want to go and see what they’re requiring for their teachers. Most of them have similar requirements and many will also help you with the visa too when you’re ready.