Cultural Embrace offers an unforgettable opportunity to share your language and culture with the beautiful and nation and people of Vietnam.  Despite years of war and colonial rule, the people of Vietnam are extremely welcoming to foreign visitors. As this South East Asian ‘tiger’ economy grows, so too does Vietnam’s need for TEFL tutors. By teaching English to the next generation, you’ll be playing a vital role in the economic advancement of this extraordinary country. TEFL teachers will quickly become part of the local community and receive a warm welcome.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is a bustling metropolis whose soul lies somewhere between its colorful past and its belief in a prosperous future. Elaborate Chinese pagodas sit alongside the high-rise offices of multinational companies and orange-clad monks share the streets with international businessmen. Ho Chi Minh City is a clash of the old world and the new, the sacred and the profane and it offers the travelers the very best of both worlds. Teach in Vietnam with Cultural Embrace for the experience of a lifetime!

Classroom experience and foreign language knowledge are helpful, but not required. Cultural Embrace includes a 20-unit online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course. This course has been designed for maximum flexibility, allowing you to work on your own computer at your own pace. The course has two main components:  Teaching Skills and Language Awareness. The Teaching Skills component develops the techniques and skills required in the classroom, while the Language Awareness component provides a solid foundation in English grammar. Alternatively, you can take a 4-week certification program in an internationally recognized TEFL course.  These courses are located in China, Thailand, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Spain, Italy, and Costa Rica.  There is an extra fee for taking these courses and housing can be pre-arranged. 

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Teach in Vietnam Offers:

• The satisfaction of helping others
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills 

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Guaranteed Teaching Position Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
• Compensation
  While each destination and school has a different budget, we negotiate the best compensation through means of salary, room, board, airfare reimbursement, and/or cultural classes (e.g.: language, art, music). On average, you will receive ~US $500/ month, based on 20 hrs/wk , 6 days/wk
  
• Housing
  Accommodations included in clean, safe and conveniently located shared housing
  
• Airfare Reimbursement 
  Upon the completion of contract, airfare reimbursement in the range of US $350-1000 can be negotiated
  
• Online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Course  
  This course teaches the skills and techniques required for successful language teaching and classroom preparation.  It is a 20-unit course to be completed at your leisure, requiring approximately 100-120 hours of attention. Certificate received upon course completion.
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa, but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
• Arrival Assistance 
  Airport pick-up and transfer will be available at larger cities. 
  
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and your host country prior to, during, and after your placement. 
• Certification
  If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation.

• Native English speaker and passport holder of : Australia, Canada, Ireland, USA, or UK.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline;
  
• Online interview with Vietnamese institution
• Teacher is required to teach in different campuses or schools
• Enjoy leading groups and teaching children and/or adults
• Good lesson planning and organization skills
• Attendance at staff meetings
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment
• A criminal background check may be required by some schools and positions

*Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion.

Contact us for more info on the on-site TEFL certification course.

1. Obtain the Teach Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways: 

(a) Download the forms:  Teach Application (pdf) and Teach in Vietnam Program Details (pdf).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or (US/Canada toll-free) 1-888-214-8570 to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Rd.
Austin, TX 78745 USA

Completed packet should include:

• Teach Program Application
• Signed Teach Program Agreement
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to teach abroad
• Copy of your Bachelor's degree and other significant credentials
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• Three Letters of Recommendations (your referrer can send it directly to us via post or email)
• Four passport-size photos
• One full-length picture
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)