Teaching English in Vietnam

  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi
• All Other Areas in Vietnam: 
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),  Thai Nguyen,  Can Tho,  Hai Phong

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Inquire for dates

Description: All placements are for English language assistant teachers. These positions range from 4 to 5 months starting in September and January / February to placements that are 3 months, starting in May.
You could be placed at a college, university secondary or primary school; there are four secondary schools, two primary schools and one "Childrens' Palace" for primary school children.
Outside the weekly programme of 20 hours' classroom work, private tuition may be arranged. You may even be asked to teach the teachers in order to give them greater confidence in English conversation. In all cases the main focus of the teaching is organizing linguistic activities which will allow pupils to practice English, and leading activities such as conversation, role playing, singing, and debate.

Much of the value of a project, and much of its enjoyment, will be in such extracurricular activities as conversation groups, visiting students' homes and playing games.

Highlights: Vietnam is one of the most a vibrant, beautiful and friendly Asian destinations, with many worth while and interesting gap year projects to choose from.

In the central region of Vietnam, few places are more than 150km from the sea. The broader areas are the deltas of the Red River in the north and the Mekong River in the south. The interior is mountainous. It is a varied, lush and lovely country. The climate is tropical and sub-tropical. The middle calendar months are hot and sticky. Winters in the north are fresh, elsewhere they are mild. Most communities are village-based, and the Vietnamese roots are in agriculture and fishing. In spite of urban drift family ties remain strongly influential. Vietnamese people have great charm and humor, are very welcoming and impressively industrious.

The climate in Vietnam is tropical and sub-tropical. Winters in the North can be chilly, but in the South are mild.

Vietnam will allow you to step outside your comfort zone, and embrace the rich cultural experience. You will be able to push yourself as you take on a position of responsibility, and teach English to people of many ages. Any shortage in resources will be more than made up for by the keenness of your students to learn.

Qualifications: Teachers in Vietnam are held in high esteem.
- Diligence and obvious enthusiasm and imagination will be expected.
- Good communication skills are essential.
- Skills in sport, drama or art will be an asset.
- Patience, perseverance, flexibility and humor are a must for these placements.

Cost in US$: visit web site for more information

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada (formerly GAP)'s Mission Statement: Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada provides a distinctive, international experience for young volunteers, through a journey of discovery that fosters independence, helps others and promotes global understanding. Lattitude Canada places youth (ages 18 to 29) in volunteer placements overseas (3 to 12 month terms - depending on country).

Year Founded: 1970