City guide

Teach English in Da Nang, Vietnam

Coastal city with a growing ESL market and beach lifestyle.

Da Nang's ESL market is smaller than the two big cities but expanding. Pay is lower and the lifestyle is the draw — beach access, cleaner air, and a relaxed expat scene.

Best for

Teachers who put lifestyle ahead of job density.

Vietnam at a glance

Salary: Language centers: 1,400 to 2,200 USD per month. International schools: 2,500 to 4,500 USD. Pay is hourly for most center jobs, in the 18 to 25 USD per hour range. Cost of living is low enough that most teachers save 600 to 1,000 USD per month.

Visa: Work permit and temporary residence card. Requires bachelor's, 120-hour TEFL, criminal record check, and a health check. Native speaker preference but non-native teachers with a bachelor's in English or education are increasingly hired.

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