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TESOL Lab is a fee-based program in Ho Chi Minh City for volunteers who want to learn how to teach in a meaningful, hands-on way. Gain real classroom experience, earn an internationally recognized TESOL certificate, and grow with mentorship, accommodation, meals, and cultural exchange included.
10 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 1100 One time
Description: Program fee: $1,100 for the 2-week Foundation Track or $1,800 for the 4-week Professional Versatility Track. The fee includes 120-hour TESOL training, accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City, meals, airport pickup/drop-off, teaching practicum, mentorship, and materials. Flights, visa fees, and certificate shipping are not included.
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
TESOL Lab is a fee-based volunteer and teacher training program in Ho Chi Minh City for people who want to gain real teaching experience in a meaningful, hands-on way. The program combines self-paced online TESOL study with an onsite practicum, giving participants the chance to learn teaching theory first and then apply it in real learning environments.
Before arriving, participants complete the online phase of the program at their own pace. Once in Ho Chi Minh City, they join the onsite practicum for 2 or 4 weeks, depending on the track they choose. During this time, participants receive mentorship, supervised teaching practice, and guidance to help them grow in confidence and develop practical classroom skills. Depending on availability, teaching practice may take place in different educational settings and with different age groups. Accommodation, meals, teaching support, and program guidance are included as part of the experience.
Daily activities are a mix of learning, preparation, observation, and teaching practice. Depending on the schedule, participants may help prepare lesson materials, observe classes, support learners in the classroom, co-teach with guidance, or gradually lead parts of a lesson. Reflection, feedback, and mentoring are also an important part of the experience, helping participants improve throughout the program.
Shifts may vary depending on the placement and the needs of the host schools or learning spaces. Some activities may take place in the morning, while others may happen in the afternoon or early evening. Participants should be flexible, as schedules can change from week to week. In addition to teaching-related activities, volunteers may also take part in community life, cultural exchange, and shared responsibilities connected to the program.
Participants are expected to be respectful, reliable, and open to learning throughout the program. This is a structured, fee-based experience, so active participation and professional behaviour are important.
Volunteers are expected to arrive on time, communicate clearly, follow the guidance of mentors and coordinators, and treat students, staff, and fellow participants with care and respect. Participants should respect local culture, shared living spaces, and the learning environment at all times. Because this is a community-based program, flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude are essential.
Repeated absence, disrespectful behaviour, harassment, illegal drug use, or failure to follow program expectations may result in removal from the program. We ask all participants to read the full program information carefully before applying so they understand the structure, fees, and responsibilities involved.
