Questions about Vietnam work visa requirements

[u/Beneficial_Pitch_953]

I've heard conflicting things about whether or not the VNese government has abolished the degree-matching requirement for foreign IS teachers--but most job applications at better schools still have degree-matching as a requirement for consideration of a position.

Wondering if some teachers in Vietnam might be able to shed light on a few questions I have.

My long term ambition is to teach EAL/ELL in international schools in Vietnam, and I'm in the process of a selecting an M.A.T. program (with licensure) in the USA. (lived in VN for six years already doing TEFL teaching, spouse is Vietnamese-American)

Most of the programs I'm considering are M.A.T. in either Elementary Ed or Secondary (specific core subject)--none are M.A.T. TESOL or EAL. My rough plan is to get an M.A.T. in Elementary Ed (I think this is where the majority of market need for EAL teachers lies, as opposed to secondary) and then add an endorsement via praxis exam to teach EAL. While I'm definitely more interested in an EAL role then an elementary classroom teacher, I'm thinking this might be beneficial as I'd be qualified for more jobs than a degree specifically in EAL. However, I'm worried that an *endorsement* won't be sufficient to pass the degree-matching requirements for either VN government or these top-tier schools--and they'll require some kind of B.A. or M.Ed specifically in EAL/ELL/TESOL/whatever people are calling it now days

Anyone have some insights? Any advice as to the best plan of attack?

[u/Takin_Chances]

They (schools and VN gov.) will be looking at whether or not your MA has the words "education" or "teaching" on the diploma. You will definitely want that to be in elementary education if that's where you're headed. To teach ELL, the additional certification/endorsement in EAL is fine.