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Launch Your TESOL Career in Southeast Asia with the Mekong River Teaching Project

Imagine launching a teaching career where ancient temples meet modern cityscapes and the aroma of street food fills the air. The Mekong River Teaching Project invites motivated individuals to embark on a transformative journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. Our program connects people to the dynamic cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh, a lifeline that symbolizes the incredible possibilities waiting. We’ll simplify the journey by transforming motivated individuals into confident, employed teachers. We combine a high-quality TESOL certification with a guaranteed job placement, and we provide mentors who will offer support every step of the way.

Teaching jobs abroad program schedule

Your 9-Day Journey: From Certification to Career

Our immersive 9-day program is built to give you the hands-on experience and support you need to confidently start a new career.

Here’s what’s included:

  • Pre-Course Support: Before you even arrive, we offer dedicated guidance on visas, insurance, and all necessary documentation to ensure a smooth start.
  • Accommodation: The program includes a 9-night stay in a private room with an attached bathroom, all within easy walking distance of our training center.
  • Intensive In-Class Training: The 9-day program focuses on practical teaching skills. You’ll receive expert guidance from local trainers, participate in lesson planning workshops, and get direct, supervised experience.
  • Hands-on Practice: You’ll complete 6 hours of observation classes and 6 hours of teaching practice in real classrooms with real students. Your first four hours of teaching will be observed and critiqued, giving you personalized feedback to build confidence.
  • Cultural & Employment Workshops: We’ll help you navigate your new home with an interactive cultural immersion workshop and prepare you for your career with an employment workshop led by our Job Placement Administrator.
  • Guaranteed Job Placement: Upon successful completion of the program, we place you at one of our partner schools with a paid, market-rate teaching job.
  • Ongoing Post-Program Support: Your journey doesn’t end after 9 days. We provide continuous support for long-term accommodation, career progression, contract negotiation, and any visa issues that may arise.

Your Earning Potential

Upon completing our program, you will be a certified and employed teacher in one of these dynamic countries:

  • Vietnam: Teach in Ho Chi Minh City with a monthly salary of $1,000 to $2,000 USD and a potential to save about 50% of your income.
  • Cambodia: Work in Phnom Penh and other major cities with a monthly salary of $800 to $1,200 USD and a potential to save about 40%.

Key Requirements

Our program is open to a variety of applicants. Here’s what you need to get started:

For Vietnam:

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Age: At least 18 years old.
  • Documentation: A clear background check (less than six months old) and a valid TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA are required. Our program includes the TESOL certification needed to fulfill this requirement.
  • English Proficiency: Non-native speakers need a C1 level English test result (e.g., IELTS 7.0).
  • Passport: Valid for at least 12 months.

For Cambodia:

  • Education: A degree is not required, but it is helpful.
  • Age: At least 18 years old.
  • Documentation: A clear background check (less than six months old) and a valid TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA are required. Our program includes the TESOL certification needed to fulfill this requirement.
  • English Proficiency: Non-native speakers need a C1 level English test result (e.g., IELTS 7.0).
  • Passport: Valid for at least 12 months.

Ready to start your teaching adventure? Our program provides a clear, fully-supported path to a paid teaching job in Southeast Asia, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed. Learn more about teaching in Vietnam and Cambodia and enroll in one of our upcoming programs.