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.
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, where the low cost of living allows you to save significantly while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle:
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. In 2025, expect affordable living costs, such as $200–$400 for a modern apartment and $2–$5 for a local meal, making it easy to save or travel.
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%. In 2025, you can rent a comfortable apartment for $150–$300 and enjoy meals for $1–$3, keeping expenses low and savings high.
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.
