Teaching English in Vietnam with EHC in Ha Giang

Teaching English in Vietnam with Education for Ha Giang Highland Community (EHC) is a way to support ethnic minority youth while living in a small town in northern Vietnam. EHC is a local social enterprise in Vi Xuyen, Ha Giang, that combines teaching English, social projects and responsible travel to create better opportunities for young people and their families.

Our goals

1. Help ethnic minority youth with English classes and better job opportunities.
2. Support and protect the rights of highland women.
3. Raise funds for warm clothes and basic needs for children in winter and in remote villages.

EHC also promotes responsible travel. Volunteers are encouraged to learn about local culture and cuisine and at the same time give a hand to improve life in the community. This is at the heart of EHC’s mission.

What are we looking for help with?

• Charity work and fundraising
• Teaching and language exchange

General info

Volunteers stay in a local house in Vi Xuyen Town, with a host family downstairs and the organisation space upstairs. You will teach English to children and young adults, help with simple social projects and join cultural exchanges. On free days, students often show volunteers around Ha Giang like local guides, visiting mountains, rice terraces and nearby villages.

Schedule and time commitment

The usual schedule is about 16 hours of help per week, around 4 hours per day for 4 days, with 3 days off for rest or exploring the province. The minimum stay is 2 weeks, and longer stays are welcome when possible. Exact timetables can change depending on classes and community activities, so please confirm the current plan with EHC before you book your trip.

Volunteer expectations: teaching English in Vietnam

Location: Vi Xuyen Town, Ha Giang Province, northern Vietnam. Volunteers help prepare and deliver informal English lessons, practise conversation with students, support easy riders with English, and occasionally join social projects such as tree planting or gift distribution in nearby villages.

What is included

• Shared dormitory-style accommodation with mattress, pillow and blanket.
• Three local meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Drinking water and basic facilities, including internet access.
• Support from local coordinators and chances to join community activities.

Food and diet

Meals are mostly simple Vietnamese home cooking with rice, vegetables, tofu, eggs and sometimes meat such as pork or chicken. Vegan and vegetarian options can usually be arranged if you let the host know in advance.

Visa

The host cannot provide visa sponsorship

Volunteers’ benefits

• A certificate of participation after your volunteer period.
• Experience of daily life in a Vietnamese highland community and close contact with local families.
• Plenty of chances to practise teaching, improve your communication skills and learn more about responsible tourism.

Free time

1. Ride or join the famous Ha Giang Loop by motorbike over 3 or 4 days.
2. Hike to viewpoints and mountain areas near Vi Xuyen.
3. Have picnics or barbecues by streams and rivers, with swimming when the weather allows.
4. Join small charity trips to poorer villages, for example delivering clothes or supplies.
5. Relax in town, visit local markets or go fishing at nearby lakes.

Language

English

Geography and climate

Vi Xuyen Town is in Ha Giang Province, one of the most mountainous and least developed regions of Vietnam. The area has four seasons. It is usually hottest from May to June and can be cold from December to January. Pack suitable clothes for the season and bring good shoes for trekking in the mountains.

How to get to the site

Most volunteers arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, then take a bus to Ha Giang (around 8 hours). EHC will send detailed directions and can arrange to meet you in Ha Giang City or Vi Xuyen, depending on your arrival time.

Is there internet access?

Yes.

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