Our online and classroom based TEFL courses certify you to teach English and we've assisted hundreds of graduates with securing employment in countries throughout Asia and online.
Ninja Teacher was founded in 2013 and has grown to be a leading TEFL education company. We train and graduate over 100 English teachers per year and help them secure employment teaching English in Vietnam, other countries around the world or online.
Ninja Teacher TEFL Academy is centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, only 2.5km from District 1 and right next to Landmark 81, the tallest building in South East Asia.
We are a team of expats and locals who all have experience in the teach abroad industry, offer the highest quality TEFL training and have a personal, supportive community of team members and alumni. We are also partnered with some of the top schools around the world, who know us for our high quality of training, in order to secure employment for our graduates.
Ho Chi Minh City is fast paced and exciting, combining modern city living with the culture and history of the region. With low living costs and plentiful job opportunities its the perfect place to start or continue your career as an ESL teacher. This is where the Ninja Teacher Academy classroom TEFL course takes place and our team is located.
“To inspire and help people start teaching English abroad so that they can travel, earn and make a difference.“
We aim to inspire, train, certify and find teaching English jobs for individuals through a quality, friendly and personalized program so that they can earn, travel and make a difference.
By doing so we assist schools with finding capable, enthusiastic teachers to improve English education and provide students with better futures. To move the industry forward to improve education across the globe.
Our Team
Founder and Director
Bachelor's in Psychology
Cambridge CELTA in Teaching
Alex has over 8 years of experience in the teach abroad industry in Asia, teaching English in South Korea and Vietnam. He then founded Ninja Teacher to help others start their own teach abroad journeys.
TEFL Trainer
Master's In Professional Development For Language Education
Cambridge DELTA & Qualified CELTA Tutor
Sadie has 17 years of experience as an educator in the ESL industry and is one of Vietnam's top ESL teacher trainers, having trained teachers at many of Vietnam's leading education institutions.
TEFL Trainer
Bachelor's in Literature
Trinity College DipTESOL & CertTESOL
John has over 13 years of experience teaching English and training new teachers. Having lived and taught English in Vietnam, Japan, China and Malaysia, he has a wealth of experience in the industry to share with program participants.
Enrollment Manager
Bachelor's in Psychology
TESOL Certification in Teaching
Miranda is Ninja Teacher's Enrollment Manager and has been part of the team for over 5 years -she's here to answer any questions you have about getting started and ensuring you're prepared for your arrival in Vietnam.
Schools Network Manager
Bachelor's in International Business
Teaching Assistant Manager Experience
Chi manages our network of schools to set up practical teaching classes, observations, and to help set you up with jobs after your training. She's also your go-to person for translation and all things student-support.
Program Advisor
Bachelor's of Social Science Honors in Psychology
Bachelor's of Arts Honors in English Studies
Jarred has been teaching English in Vietnam for over 5 years after completing his TEFL training through Ninja Teacher in 2018. As Program Advisor, he draws from his personal experience to offer insight and support to help others get started.
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