Our tefl certification course in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a fantastic choice for earning your teaching qualification. Jobs are plentiful in Vietnam, Asia and the rest of the world if you wish to travel beyond local borders after the course.
HCMC is the biggest and most vibrant city in Vietnam. Some still refer to it as Saigon but regardless of what it’s called, both the city, and our course will not disappoint. Leisurely strolls down neighborhood streets lead travelers to a plethora of tea shops, cafes, markets and canals.
HCMC has a recent and well known past so an abundance of attractions await anyone who takes our course. Visit the Historical Museum with artifacts ranging from the Bronze Age up until the days of Ho Chi Minh himself. Ben Thanh Market is the largest in HCMC. Visit the War Crime Museum to catch up on exhibits dedicated to victims of both American and Vietnamese war crimes. It also hosts an array of artifacts dating back to the time of Indochina. Don’t forget to drop by China Town to visit the Thien Hau Temple.
Despite its recent past, energy and optimism can be found around every corner. Many multinational companies have set up shop here, yet HCMC has retained its original Vietnamese dynamics.
Nearby, visitors will find wonderful beaches along the coast and sprawling mountains inland. No matter where you turn in HCMC, you’ll find the hospitality and charm coming from the city’s friendly people.
Lifetime Job Support
In addition to certifying trainees as tefl teachers, we also offer worldwide lifetime job support so we can help course graduates find teaching work in HCMC or anywhere else there is demand for qualified efl teachers.
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The School
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a cosmopolitan urban landscape where roughly seven million people mix and mingle every day. Still commonly referred to as “Saigon”, it has remained the country’s hub for finance and business.
School facilities include free Internet, refreshments and well equipped classrooms. All teaching resources and materials will also be provided at no additional charge.
With the help of our experienced training staff, you’ll deliver lessons to real EFL students who do not speak English as their native language. Students are enthusiastic and provide a supportive environment in which to learn the skills needed to become an effective teacher. In addition to the trainers and students, our office staff are helpful, diligent and will make every effort to help you throughout your training.
TEFL International’s training center in HCMC is in very close proximity to a large number of banks, shops, parks and restaurants. There’s a backpacker area nearby where you can exchange travels stories and suggestions for future destinations. Food and drink is very affordable in this area.
Come and experience a city where history and modernity exist side-by-side. Despite the city’s modernization, HCMC’s traditional and cultural aspects are here to be found in a variety of pagodas and historical sites such as Reunification Hall, the Old Post Office and even Notre Dame Cathedral.
Vibrant nightlife in HCMC can be found inside the city’s numerous local and international bars and cafés, which are centrally located in the city center. Cuisine here is superb and you can choose from Vietnamese and Chinese, as well as French and other European fare.
If you have any questions concerning our TEFL training center in the dynamic city of Ho Chi Minh, please feel free to chat with us online by opening a chat line. If we are not available, please contact us.
Accommodation
Our TEFL training center in Ho Chi Minh City offers a wide range of accommodation options.
Your choices range from basic guesthouses to luxury hotels. Regardless of your budget, all rooms are comfortable and clean, with a private bathroom and adequate furnishings. Once you confirm your place on the course by completing your deposit payment, we’ll send you a long list of specific accommodation options from which to choose.
If you have any questions concerning accommodation, please feel free to chat with us online by opening a chat line. If we are not available, please contact us.
Course dates
2025
- 10 February 2025 - 7 March
- 10 March 2025 - 4 April
- 12 May 2025 - 6 June
- 9 June 2025 - 4 July
- 7 July 2025 - 1 August
- 4 August 2025 - 29 August
- 8 September 2025 - 3 October
- 6 October 2025 - 31 October
- 3 November 2025 - 28 November
- 1 December 2025 - 26 December
Course fees
The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.
The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.
The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.
US$ 600
US$ 1090
Accomodation Fees
The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.
If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.
US$ 270
Special offer for Ho Chi Minh:
Complimentary five-hour Vietnamese language course (available after completion of the TESOL course), focusing on basic communication skills and language relevant to the classroom environment. This is designed to facilitate smoother communication and integration for Ho Chi Minh graduates, especially those who may be new to the region or the language.