Vietnam recruits qualified educators for international schools, bilingual K–12 schools, private schools, universities, kindergartens, and English-language education organizations. Packages and requirements vary by employer, city, school type, and campus.
Prioritize licensed schools, confirm work-permit support, research the specific campus, and review every contract term before accepting a position.
Choose a path based on your credentials, preferred curriculum, age group, and career goals.
IB, British, American, and subject-specialist roles are available for qualified and licensed teachers.
Bilingual schools recruit homeroom, English, science, mathematics, humanities, arts, and leadership staff.
English, subject, kindergarten, and school-based roles are available with varied schedules and employment packages.
English-language and subject roles may offer lighter teaching loads, although packages vary significantly by institution.
| Category | Quick Information |
|---|---|
| Primary language | Vietnamese |
| Currency | Vietnamese đồng (VND) |
| Hiring period | Main recruitment for August starts, additional January hiring, and year-round vacancies |
| Typical salary | Many qualified roles advertise roughly VND 35–80 million+ monthly; packages vary by school, city, credentials, and benefits |
| Common roles | Homeroom, English, mathematics, science, humanities, early years, arts, PE, counseling, and leadership |
| Work authorization | Employer-supported work permit and, where applicable, temporary residence documentation |
| Popular locations | Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Can Tho, and the wider central-coast market |
Salary, eligibility, immigration rules, and benefits vary by employer and can change. Confirm current requirements and contract terms directly with the school and relevant authorities.
Brand reputation is only a starting point. Conditions can differ by campus, leadership team, contract, and role. Research the exact school before accepting an offer.
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