Stories of foreign teachers who chose to contribute to Vietnamese education: The 'guides' at HDI English

In the context that the English education industry in Vietnam is facing the problem of retaining talented people and high-quality international teachers, the HDI English Center System is showing a completely different direction. Instead of focusing only on preferential policies, their "secret" is to build a humane educational environment, where teachers' dedication is respected and expertise is maximized.

The secret to retaining quality foreign teachers at HDI English comes from a humane educational environment, where teachers' dedication is respected and expertise is promoted.

Mission from the heart: The motivation of “pioneers”

What has motivated talented international teachers to choose Vietnam as their second home, even willing to leave the hustle and bustle of big cities like Hanoi to return to localities like Uong Bi (Quang Ninh)?

Love for the people and country of Vietnam, especially the noble educational mission, is the driving force that urges foreign teachers to choose Vietnam as their second homeland.

For Ms. Zineb Reda, a foreign teacher working at the HDI English System, a unit under HDI Education Group, Ms. Zineb shared, "I see the value that HDI English is bringing to students, and I want to be a part of that mission. I want to bring international standard education to where it is really needed. This is my first time in Vietnam. Vietnamese people are very friendly, cheerful, and the students are very lovely. Everyone cares for me a lot. Every day I come to the Center, I make new friends. We learn English together, play, make videos ... The love of colleagues, parents and students helps me miss home less. Thanks to that, I want to stick with everyone and stay with them longer."

Ms. Zineb’s story is not an isolated case, but a reflection of the core philosophy when building the teaching team of HDI English. They look for teachers who see teaching as a mission , not just a job. These are individuals who not only have love for children and Vietnam, but also have a humanistic vision and a willingness to dedicate themselves.

“I used to live, work and also teach in Ho Chi Minh City for a while. There, I saw that students in big cities have many good options: study programs, good teachers. This made me think a lot... and I wanted to do something different. This time, I chose to accompany HDI English and the students in Mao Khe. I want to bring the opportunity to learn international standard English to the students here. Because, if all experienced people like us only stay in the capital, students in the provinces and other localities will be at a disadvantage. I don't want that to happen.” - Mr. Ryan shared.

From Passion to Expertise: Inseparable Standards

However, passion and love must also be placed on a solid professional foundation. At HDI English, these two factors are inseparable. To ensure that the love of education and love for children is transformed into the highest teaching efficiency, the system applies a recruitment and training process with strict international standards.

Every teacher, regardless of their nationality, must meet strict professional requirements, such as: possessing a degree in English Language, and globally recognized teaching certificates such as TESOL, CELTA, DELTA. Not only that, after passing the selection round, all teachers must undergo an intensive training process to imbue HDI English's educational philosophy of "Putting learners at the center" - "Smart learning - comprehensive development".

A solid professional foundation with international certifications and rigorous internal training processes are mandatory standards at HDI English.

It is the combination of a passionate heart and proven teaching expertise that creates a team of true "guides" at HDI English.

When teachers are no longer just language teachers, but also cultural transmitters

The result of this unique recruitment model is a team of multi-national teachers, turning each class at HDI English into a miniature cultural exchange space. Mr. Darren, a teacher at Linh Dam campus, often incorporates stories and knowledge about Thanksgiving or Halloween into his lessons, helping students not only learn vocabulary and basic English knowledge but also be exposed to more cultures around the world in a natural way.

The multinational teaching staff has turned each class at HDI English into a space for cultural exchange.

Exposure to different cultures helps students develop an open mind, easily adapt and respect differences – one of the core skills of global citizens. This is also how HDI English realizes its commitment: not only teaching English, but also teaching skills, culture and integration skills.

The Power of Togetherness: When Passion Meets Mission – Creating Inspiring Educational Power

From the story of international teachers at HDI English, we can see that the secret to attracting and retaining talent is not in complicated formulas or numbers on a contract. It lies in building an environment where expertise is respected, and more importantly, passion is put in the right place, the mission is shared and a humanistic educational philosophy is consistently implemented.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/cau-chuyen-cua-nhung-giao-vien-ngoai-quoc-chon-cong-hien-cho-giao-duc-viet-nam-nhung-nguoi-dan-duong-tai-hdi-english-post1772486.tpo