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Vietnam Teaching Jobs (was founded May 23th 2012) is a well-established platform for Expat in Vietnam to find their dream job in Vietnam. Covering the entirety of the country, we have successfully paired thousands of happy foreigners and employers, which is our number one priority.
Since 2012, VTJ has the main focus of being the first choice process for Expat (who live and work in Vietnam and international visitors who travel to Vietnam for business and leisure purposes) looking to find work, encompassing candidates’ desires to marry them up with the most suited role for the individual. We offer competitive salaries that are always open to be raised for good performance and occasionally bonus schemes. In addition to this, VISA extensions and work permits are absorbed through the company.
As a growing company, we are receiving more job roles that need fulfilling in a variety of locations, learning levels and age that opens a world of opportunity to those registering and applying. We want to continue the high success rate of placements by tailoring candidates to specific job roles and provide support where possible.
With an expanding company, we are always seeking to improve; taking onboard both positive and negative feedback to improve our business. We offer full aftercare to teachers who have any issues after the role commences. Our upgraded website offers more content, advice and information for first time teachers, or those unfamiliar with Vietnam, so that we appeal to teachers of all types. All of these improvements are to better the experience for the teachers.
Be part of the thousands of happy Expats working in Vietnam, register and apply for your dream job today!
I would give 3 stars for the website because there are a lot of internal advertisements and promotions that interrupt your job search, and old job postings disguised as new postings. I give 4 stars for the experience from start to finish. They apply pressure to get you into a job quickly with their preferred partners, so you might earn less than you could have or with a subpar employer. However, they hold your hand through everything and make the process of getting a job, relocating, legal paperwork, and everything else VERY simple and straightforward. My advice is to do independent research and sign a short employment contract if it's your first time. VTJ will not walk away if you push back against their recommendations, and employers will not walk away if you want to renew your contract later. So try to ignore any pressure. But definitely 5 stars for my VTJ assistant, Uyen Nguyen, I know that I was a difficult case for her because I backed out of several job offers that she got me to interview for, I pushed back against several of her suggestions, and my plans changed a few times. Nevertheless, Uyen helped me in whatever way I let her. She researched external job offers that I got to ensure I wasn't getting scammed. She got my paperwork legalized and processed, quickly and digitally (which can turn into a very complicated and stressful process if you try to do it on your own). So thank you, Uyen Nguyen and VTJ, for helping me start my life in Vietnam!
I was also contacted by this 'Sophie' lady, who has been mentioned as scamming people in other posts. She contacted me directly without even looking at my CV or being aware that I had registered on the platform. Then she offered me a job for $2000 a month but said that I should just 'come to Vietnam.' When I told her that I had already worked in Vietnam for another company for two years and that I would not go there without a formal contract signed and stamped by the Ministry of Education, she immediately disappeared from the conversation. I've been teaching for eighteen years. Any employer that is willing to hire you will not expect you to just go to their country without even having an interview with you. I assume it is an attempt to generate tourism revenue, and I consider it an afront to Vietnam, which I have always found to operate honestly, transparently, and take care of paperwork at the government level with precision and attention to detail.
I personally recommend VTJ as more than 100 teachers as per my knowledge from Pakistan have reached to Vietnam and have become a part of education department there. Salary , accomodations never become challenging there.
Sophie was great help and made the move to Vietnam a breeze. Thanks!
The website offers a fantastic selection of teaching positions, especially in smaller cities across Vietnam. It's a valuable resource for those seeking international teaching opportunities. However, I had a concerning experience after applying for a position through the platform. A representative named Sophie contacted me and, after reviewing my qualifications, requested a fee to be considered for a job offer. This is highly unusual and unprofessional behavior. It's important to be cautious when dealing with such requests, as they may be indicative of fraudulent activity. This kind of conduct can tarnish the reputation of Vietnam as a desirable place to work and teach. I hope the website's administrators will take steps to address such issues and ensure a positive experience for all job seekers.
She’s easy to contact and guides me step by step.
It is not appropriate to pay an agent for a job that you did not approach. It has come to my attention that one of your agents, Uyen Nguyen, has informed me that I am not eligible to receive the standard industry rate for teaching, despite my educational background and experience. This information was conveyed to me after my holiday in Vietnam was disrupted by an invitation to an interview for a position I did not apply for. I recently registered on their website and promptly received an unexpected phone call offering me a job, even though I hadn't formally applied for any positions. The urgency they displayed in wanting me to commence work immediately raised some concerns. Nevertheless, considering the value of gaining international experience for my dissertation, I was inclined to accept the offer. I explained to the agent that I was touring Vietnam with my family, but she insisted that I travel to Thanh Hoa as the school was in dire need of a teacher. Within 30 minutes, I had an interview with the school and was promised accommodation and a low salary of $800, which I didn't mind since they were offering me a place to stay. So I traveled halfway across the country using my own money, bought food, and paid for my hotel stay, all from my pocket. When I arrived, I was unpleasantly surprised to learn that the so-called accommodation was a dormitory and that my family would not be able to live with me. Had I been informed of this beforehand, I would have declined the offer. A reasonable solution would be to revise the remuneration, as the amount would now be insufficient to cover basic living and sustanance. However, I was met with racial slurs and discrimination. I was referred to as "you people," and they explicitly stated, "No Black person gets paid above $900 here." My race should not matter, as I am qualified for the role. Their response was that only White native teachers get paid $2,000–$5,000. So, because I am Black, according to the school, my worth suddenly drops. I do not support any form of discrimination. Edit* During my conversation with the agent, I clarified that I do not require visa sponsorship as I am currently residing in Vietnam. My family will maintain tourist visas while I transition my visa status from tourist to business. While I appreciate the apology offered, I must emphasize that the cost of living in Thanh Hoa significantly exceeds that of Da Nang, as I previously explained. Therefore, the proposed compensation should be adjusted to ensure I can cover basic living expenses. Regrettably, the agent disregarded my concerns and resorted to using racially insensitive language.
The website is good, though jobs are often repetitive and not in the locations listed. Some of the people claiming to be working for VTJ, Sophie firstly, are criminals. They try to charge extortionate fees, 1000s of times higher than the actual price. VTJ needs to make sure that these people cannot ruin the reputation of the site and also put serious teachers off the idea of teaching in Vietnam.
I love the interest the Vietnamese have shown in Learning and communication in English grammar, because it’s a universal language that every country has to get attached to for diversification. I am thrilled to be part of this environment.
Response quickly by sending through my email and welcoming me. Hoping for more assistance as i started my journey looking for jobs in vietnam. Thank you
Very responsive to applicant or job seeker like me.
Yes its very great experience and they are very accommodating
This school is great.
Hello, I have been working as a teacher in Asia for a long time, and a good agent is like a guardian angel! My agent Sophie from VTJ. She's a pro. She found me a contract with a training center. But the contract is only half the way. Sophie advises my employer and helps him prepare all the documents for me. Therefore, I recommend VTJ and agent Sofia.
Excellent and professional service. Excellent communication that was consistent and reliable. Definitely a service that goes the extra mile. Would recommend to everyone!
Uyên was extremely helpful and assisted me through the whole process of getting a job in Vietnam. Would highly recommend.
This is a great company assisting expatriates to travel abroad
I hope that this website will help me to find a job😊
I have been working with a lady whose name is Daisy, She’s been a great help to me, and entirely honest throughout all of our dealings, and has often suggested ways that I can save money if I have to or can help me at a cost if I don’t have time. She found me a good position in exactly the kind of town that I was looking for and I recommend her to anyone out there who’s looking to get a start in working in Vietnam.
Robert Watson
Jan 16,2025I have always received email of job posted.