Unable to find a job after graduating, British student goes abroad to teach English

Tốt nghiệp không tìm được việc, sinh viên Anh ra nước ngoài dạy tiếng Anh - Ảnh 1. — A lesson taught by a native English-speaking teacher at a primary school in Ho Chi Minh City.

Generous salary, low-stress work.

A survey by the TEFL Institute (UK) of 1,292 teachers who graduated in the UK and are teaching English abroad revealed that over 30% chose to teach English overseas because they faced direct challenges in finding jobs related to their field of study. Additionally, 70% of teachers stated they were satisfied with this decision.

"Graduates in the UK are finding the job market saturated with those with unrelated qualifications and unclear career paths. Coupled with a significant investment of time and money but the inability to find related work, they are being forced to seek opportunities in other countries," Rhyan O'Sullivan, CEO of TEFL, explained the survey results to The PIE News .

According to Rhyan O'Sullivan, teaching English abroad offers a lucrative salary, a less stressful work schedule, "and obviously, some people pursue this career for a long time." Many survey participants also agreed, recognizing flexible working hours, less stress, and a better work-life balance as benefits of teaching English abroad.

It's easy to understand why the job market abroad is booming for those with English teaching certifications, according to Rhyan O'Sullivan. Popular countries for British teachers include Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. "China alone has over 400 million English learners. And in the Middle East, many teaching contracts even include airfare and accommodation," the director added.

Tốt nghiệp không tìm được việc, sinh viên Anh ra nước ngoài dạy tiếng Anh - Ảnh 2. — Vietnam is considered a popular market for international English language teachers.

According to Rhyan O'Sullivan, it's not just recent graduates pursuing careers teaching English abroad; experienced British teachers are also increasingly favoring this option. Specifically, around 40% of TEFL Academy graduates have taught in schools in the UK, according to the report.

Currently, English teachers who have been certified as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK can demand higher salaries than regular English teachers, up to £40,000 per year (approximately 1.2 billion VND).

How is the Vietnamese market evaluated?

According to the TEFL World Factbook 2023, an online publication by TEFL, Vietnam's economy has grown significantly in recent years, particularly in the tourism, manufacturing, and information technology sectors. This has expanded opportunities for teaching English in Vietnam, and Vietnamese people are considered eager to learn and improve their English skills, as well as being receptive to new material.

The three main locations with a high demand for foreign English teachers are Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Job opportunities are widespread across both the private and public sectors, encompassing positions in high schools, universities, English language centers, and online teaching. The demand for business English is also increasing. Average salaries range from $1,000 to $2,000 per month (23-45 million VND), according to TEFL Academy.

Tốt nghiệp không tìm được việc, sinh viên Anh ra nước ngoài dạy tiếng Anh - Ảnh 3. — An English exam preparation class in Ho Chi Minh City.

The publication also states that teachers wishing to work in public schools must submit their applications 2-3 months before the school year typically begins in August. Most contracts stipulate a teaching load of 20-30 hours per week. While some higher-paying positions may offer additional benefits, teachers generally rarely receive additional perks in their teaching contracts.

TEFL Academy also advises foreign teachers coming to Vietnam to prepare enough money to cover living expenses for two months, as they will have to bear the costs of flights, accommodation, visa fees, and health insurance themselves. In addition, many institutions require teachers to pay visa fees in advance to ensure the completion of the contract, with this amount being reimbursed after the contract ends.

Sharing on the TEFL Academy website, Alana Redick, a primary school teacher at a public school in Ho Chi Minh City, stated that Vietnam has a huge demand for English teachers as the economy booms. "I have a relatively high salary and pretty good benefits because schools are also competing to attract the best teachers," the teacher observed.

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