Vung Tau is a coastal city on the southern tip of Vietnam, ~120km from Ho Chi Minh City. It's where The View TEFL Academy is based — and one of the best cities in Vietnam to start a teaching career.
Key Facts
Monthly teacher salary: $1,200–$1,700
Monthly living costs: $500–$800
Monthly savings: $500–$900
Distance from HCMC: ~120km, 2 hours by bus or 1.5 hours by hydrofoil
Expat community: Large and well-established
Beaches: Front Beach and Back Beach, minutes from centre
Types of Teaching Jobs
Private Language Centres: $14–$22/hr, 20–30 hrs/week. Most common entry point.
International Schools: $2,000–$3,500/mo. Degree + experience required.
Kindergartens: $14–$20/hr, morning hours. High demand.
Private Tutoring: $20–$40/hr. Easy to build a roster in Vung Tau.
Cost of Living (Monthly)
Rent (1-bed): $200–$350
Local meals: $1–$3 each
Motorbike rental: $25–$50
Health insurance: $30–$80
Total (comfortable): $500–$800
Why Vung Tau
Beach lifestyle — Front Beach and Back Beach minutes from the centre
Large established expat community with pubs, sports clubs, social events
Direct job placement through The View's partner school network
Many graduates receive offers before completing the course
The View TEFL Academy is based at 12a Hải Đăng, Phường 2, Vung Tau.