Vietnam does have an age limit of 60 for women and 65 for men for the FIRST work permit. If you have a work permit before those ages you can continue to have the work permit renewed beyond those thresholds. Schools are primarily responsible for enforcing this policy during the hiring process. Some schools are more vigilant than others. I don't think it's impossible that someone over the age limit could manage to get a work permit, but it most likely wouldn't be completely above board. The hazard for a new hire is that you would only know if the work permit would be approved after you arrived in country with all the paperwork. Quite a chance to take in my opinion.
Good luck! Vietnam IS a wonderful place to work.

. . . just when I thought it might be "safe to get back in the water" . . .

It rarely counts against you when you correct an error you've made and say sorry!

The references you mentioned sound sufficient as "open" references (I'm thinking you mean letters of reference). More important are the confidential references that the recruiting agencies provide to schools. On your resume, I would recommend listing contact information for your referees. That saves recruiters from having to email you for that information. I always make a point of contacting two referees by phone or personally at a fair. If there are any concerns, I'll look for a third or fourth contact. But, that is rare.
Good luck!

I got my first break into a first tier school because I worked with someone who had been at that school previously, knew the school and knew my work. He paved the way.

Now, as a recruiter, I take very seriously information I receive from teachers. When I have a teacher tell me they know someone who would be a benefit to our school, I look very seriously at them. Personal connections go a long way.

I'm not a fan of "cold-calls" on Linkedin from people I don't know personally.

- be confident in your abilities, that is, don't play the "rookie" card
- walk through the school visiting rooms before school to make contact with teachers
- articulate your vision/philosophy early on to the faculty
- build/foster a sense of collaboration
- if you haven't had Critical Friends training, get some!
- try to keep a smile on your face, walk slowly, and be positive whenever possible

There's a product here called Veggies. It's a mild bleach solution, I think. My helper soaks vegetables, fruits, etc. in that and it takes care of most of the problem.

I've been showering and brushing my teeth in the tap water here for over 10 years without ill effects. I use bottled water for ice cubes and cooking. I'm in HCMC.

No personal abuse intended, although being accused of lying and using "smoke and mirrors" seems far more intentional. Perhaps I'm guilty of a failed attempt at a bit of humor.

I don't suppose your reply, AnnieT, could in any way be construed as abusive or being negative in nature.
Enough said.
Sorry if I offended anyone.

For some strange reason, I find myself humming the words from an old Doobie Brothers song this morning . . .

"But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away . . ."

A number of schools in Asia use the readers & writers workshop model, some are even associated with Teacher's College (Taipei American School and Concordia Shanghai). We use the units of study here at Saigon South International School. Hong Kong International School is also using the model.

Teal might know about where faculty came from if he/she was at SSIS because the school publishes the information on newly hired teachers internally to the current faculty each year.

Current employees include teachers and administrators who previously taught or were administrators at: Singapore American School, Hong Kong International School, Shanghai American School, The American School in Japan, International School of Beijing, American School of Doha, and International School of Bangkok.

Next year they will be joined by teachers from the International School of Kuala Lumpur, the American School of Dubai, and another teacher from Hong Kong International School. I know this because I am at SSIS now and, yes, I am an administrator here. I came to SSIS having previously worked in two very established Asian schools (some use the term “tier 1â€

If your salary is direct deposited into a Vietnamese bank by the school, then it is easy to send money to the USA and elsewhere.

I'd advise just hanging on for awhile. Schools are either in their last week or already closed. If they contacted you, they'll most likely get back to you. Our recruitment is in suspension for a week or so . . . hang in there.