Introduction 

Whether you want the hustle and bustle of a big city or the more laid back atmosphere of a beach town, Vietnam has it all and ILA Vietnam offers a variety of locations to help meet your needs.  The number of people and the amount of traffic in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City may seem overwhelming at first; however most people adjust quite quickly to the organized chaos that flows through and around the streets of these cities.  Bigger cities offer more options of things to do, more variety of restaurants and bars, and are easy to get away from.  Don’t write off the smaller towns, though; the proximity of the beach is hard to beat, the smaller number of expats means it feels more like a community, and less traffic and factories means less pollution in the air.

The diversity of Vietnam is incredible, the contrasts in weather refreshing and the variety of culinary delights irresistible. The history of Vietnam jumps out at you in every aspect of daily life, dilapidated French colonial buildings hiding behind the bows of century old tress, remnants of Japanese tea houses amidst the hustle and bustle of commercial life, rice fields opening onto expanses of beach, and high rise buildings overlooking serene mountainous vistas. There's something to suit the lifestyle of anyone interested in some adventure.

One of the benefits of working for ILA is that you have the opportunity to teach in multiple locations, across the country and possibly across a city. ILA has branches from the north to the south and once you have spent 6 months in a particular centre you may apply for a transfer and explore another region of Vietnam. Take the opportunity to experience the food of the north and the south all in the one 12 month contract. Or, experience the hustle and bustle of large Vietnamese city followed by the laid back lifestyle of one of the coastal towns.