Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Vietnam “A great place to live and teach!”

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, it covers an area of over 2,000 square km and has a population of around 5 million. The city is located between the Mekong Delta and South Vietnam, 50 km inland from the South China Sea.

Previously known as Saigon, HCMC is the business center of the country. The whole city is vibrant and full of character. Everywhere you turn you will see street vendors, office workers, businessmen and thousands of bicycles. Hip new cafes and bars, high rise office buildings and hotels, colorful shops, vibrant markets, and traditional temples and pagodas - you will find it all in HCMC.

The most popular location for tourists is District 1 in the center of the city. There you will find many hotels, restaurants, shops and Internet cafes.

Vietnam is truly a wonderful place, full of very friendly people. The cost of living is extremely low and the teaching pay is surprisingly high for SE Asia ($8 to $15 US dollars per hour).

Should you have additional questions please do not hesitate to ask. TEFL International in Vietnam assists graduates in both finding a job and an apartment once they have completed their course.

The TEFL International certificate is well known in Vietnam, with many of our graduates currently working in some of the best-known schools.

Where

•HCMC sits regally on a giant bend in the Saigon River
•The commercial, scientific, technological, industrial and tourist centre of the country

Why

•A wealth of indoor and outdoor activities
•HCMC is fast becoming a vibrant mix of cultures with a distinctly Vietnamese flavor and not as of yet overshadowed by western influences
•Great food, great people, great sights and sounds
•Opportunities to both teach for a competitive salary, or to work as volunteers within the local community

Who

• Your fellow students come from many countries on many continents
• Your teacher trainers are some of the most experienced and well-trained in the industry
• Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you with whatever you need
• The locals are peaceful, friendly people who generally like spending time with foreigners

How

• Fill out an application form and take that next step towards learning amidst the enchantment and wonder of Vietnam

Course Fee

• Fee - 1,390 USD
• Deposit (nonrefundable) - 500 USD
• Final Payment - 890 USD ( When remitting balance payment kindly check currency conversion rates.)
• Accommodation costs - From $220

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam TESOL Course Dates

• 11 January 2010 - 05 February 2010
• 01 March 2010 - 26 March 2010
• 29 March 2010 - 23 April 2010
• 03 May 2010 - 28 May 2010
• 31 May 2010 - 25 June 2010
• 28 June 2010 - 23 July 2010
• 09 August 2010 - 03 September 2010
• 06 September 2010 - 01 October 2010
• 04 October 2010 - 29 October 2010
• 01 November 2010 - 26 November 2010
• 29 November 2010 - 24 December 2010

Accommodations

You can stay at a guesthouse in a private room with AC, cable TV and other basic facilities. The place is about 10 minutes away from the school by taxi. Our staff could help you book a room and a list of available accommodations will be provided by email. Price starts at US$ 250.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Map

Directions Going to School

Ho Chi Minh City is a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport. A metered taxi charges approximately US$ 5 from Tan Son Nhat to the city center where our courses are located. Our center is located on the
2nd Floor, UNESCO Building, 75 Huynh Thuc Khang street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Please note we are not associated with the TEFL International School also located in HCMC.

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Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Course Description & FAQs

Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam Tourist Links

Vietnam at lonelyplanet.com
sino.net/vietnam-tourist-guides
visit-mekong.com/vietnam

Latest Testimonials - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

“I feel ready to be a teacher now and have met some great people along the way!”

- Sarah, August 2008

“I really enjoyed working alongside my peers on the course, and I loved teaching classes of students. The organisers were professional and approachable, but the course can be improved by introducing more varied and less rigid lesson (structures).”

- Emilie, August 2008

“The best thing about the course was the personal experiences that the trainers shared with the trainees”

- Hai, August 2008

“One of the best things I've ever done”

- Lauren, August 2008

“The teachers were firm but fair accurate in their criticisms. I have so much confidence now and I know I will be a great teacher thanks to Diem, Sa, Thomas and Andy”

- Cheryle, August 2008

“The best thing about the course was T/T modelling, Teaching practice, observation classes, Trainers, etc..”

- Sailesh, August 2008