TFV
Teach For Viet Nam (TFV) is a Vietnamese non-profit social enterprise that recruits and trains young professionals through a two-year fellowship to teach English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship in rural public schools in Quảng Nam and Đồng Tháp provinces.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What TFV does
Teach For Viet Nam (TFV, legal name: Teach For Viet Nam Company Limited, also known as Giảng dạy vì Việt Nam) is a Vietnamese non-profit social enterprise (DNXH) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, with regional offices in Quảng Nam and Đồng Tháp provinces. As an independent partner of the global Teach For All network, TFV's core product is the Leadership Development Fellowship — a two-year, full-time program that recruits young professionals from non-pedagogical backgrounds, trains them for 6–8 weeks at the Teacher Leadership Institute and Student Leadership Camp, and deploys them to teach English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship at public schools in rural and border areas. The portfolio includes core and sub-products such as the Leadership Development Fellowship, TFV Incubator, Run For Education virtual race fundraiser, Teacher Leadership Institute, Student Leadership Camp, QSTech (digital literacy and AI applications), EkoSchool (STEAM/AI in partnership with Coca-Cola Vietnam), School Musical (nhạc kịch học đường), Green Library, Smart School, and the Shop For Good merchandise store. Underlying technology is minimal — TFV does not operate a proprietary platform; its digital tooling spans web, mobile social channels, and integrations such as the AI-powered ELSA Speak English learning platform — and its competitive asset is the deployment methodology and stakeholder network rather than software. The business model is non-commercial: revenue (not publicly disclosed) is assembled from individual donor contributions (e.g., 300,000 VND per student per month), corporate CSR sponsorships across multiple tiers (Gold, general, in-kind) with named partners including Mitsubishi Electric, Bosch, Coca-Cola Vietnam, HP, Avery Dennison, 3M Vietnam, and others, public fundraising campaigns such as Run For Education (~2.06 billion VND cumulative across seasons), and branded merchandise (Shop For Good). Customer segments are Government Departments of Education and Training (formal cooperation agreement holders and primary "buyers" of program placement), rural public-school students and their parents, local teachers benefiting from co-teaching exposure, corporate CSR partners, and young professional fellowship applicants.
TFV firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TFV
- Legal name
- Teach For Viet Nam Company Limited
- Website
- https://teachforvietnam.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Teach For Viet Nam (TFV) is a Vietnamese non-profit social enterprise that recruits and trains young professionals through a two-year fellowship to teach English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship in rural public schools in Quảng Nam and Đồng Tháp provinces.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TFV industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Non-profit Education Services
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)
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Where TFV is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ho Chi Minh City
- HQ country
- Vietnam
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
TFV business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Individual Donations & Personal Sponsorship: Individual donors contribute funds to support fellow stipends, community projects, and operational costs. A donation of 300,000 VND sponsors one student in border/rural areas to learn English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship education for one month. Monthly newsletters and annual impact reports are provided to donors as engagement mechanisms.
- Corporate Sponsorship & CSR Partnerships: Corporate partners (Mitsubishi Electric, HP, Bosch, Coca-Cola Vietnam, Avery Dennison, and others) provide financial and in-kind sponsorship to support classroom programs, CSR projects, and operational costs. Sponsorship tiers include Gold Sponsorship, general sponsorship, and in-kind support.
- Fellow Stipend (Government/Donor-Funded): Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 8,100,000 VND (including salary, social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance), funded through a combination of donor contributions and organizational resources. Accommodation and transportation to the Teacher Leadership Institute are covered, plus training allowances and professional development support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual donor contribution — 300,000 VND per student per month |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
TFV product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Teach For Viet Nam (TFV) is a Vietnamese non-profit social enterprise that operates the Leadership Development Fellowship, a two-year full-time program recruiting young professionals from diverse backgrounds to teach English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship at public schools in rural provinces of Vietnam (Quảng Nam, Đồng Tháp, and previously Tây Ninh). Fellows undergo 6–8 weeks of pre-program training at the Teacher Leadership Institute and Student Leadership Camp before being deployed to partner schools, where they receive a monthly stipend of 8,100,000 VND. The organization is the independent Vietnamese partner of the global Teach For All network and sustains operations through individual donations (300,000 VND sponsors one student per month), corporate CSR sponsorships (Mitsubishi Electric, HP, Bosch, Coca-Cola Vietnam), and fundraising campaigns such as Run For Education.
Product overview
TFV (Teach For Viet Nam / Giảng dạy vì Việt Nam) is a non-profit social enterprise in Vietnam focused on education equity. Its core product is the Leadership Development Fellowship, a two-year program that recruits young professionals from diverse backgrounds to teach English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship at public rural schools in Tay Ninh, Quang Nam, and Dong Thap provinces. TFV surrounds this core program with supplementary offerings: pre-program training via the Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI) and Student Leadership Camp; community-driven projects including QSTech (digital literacy), School Musical (nhạc kịch học đường), Green Library, and Smart School (AI); the Run For Education fundraising campaign; the TFV Incubator for project development; and the Shop for Good merchandise store. The portfolio is unified by TFV's mission to develop a network of pioneering educators for equitable, quality education across Vietnam.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Leadership Development Fellowship: The core program that recruits and develops pioneering educators from diverse backgrounds to teach in public schools for two years, with training in teaching, leadership, and community development.
- Run For Education
- TFV Incubator
- QSTech
- Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI)
Products and services
- Leadership Development Fellowship A two-year full-time fellowship program that recruits young professionals from diverse backgrounds and trains them through 6–8 weeks of pre-program training (Teacher Leadership Institute and Student Leadership Camp) to teach English, STEM, or Entrepreneurship at public schools in rural Vietnam. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 8,100,000 VND plus benefits and global recognition through the Teach For All network.
- TFV Incubator An incubator program supporting the development and launch of education-focused community projects initiated by TFV's pioneering educators.
- Run For Education A virtual running event campaign that raises funds to support students in border and rural areas to learn English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship education, engaging community participants and corporate sponsors through the iRace platform with Strava, Garmin, Fitbit, and Suunto integrations.
- QSTech (Community Technology Discovery Camp) A community project by TFV's pioneering educators focused on enhancing digital literacy for middle school students, covering data utilization, digital content creation, digital safety, and AI applications.
- EkoSchool A summer program in partnership with Coca-Cola Vietnam providing STEAM and AI education to underprivileged middle school students, particularly children of migrant workers.
- School Musical (Nhạc kịch học đường) A school musical project where students create and perform original productions integrating English, Music, Art, and STEM, allowing them to tell stories rooted in their local community.
- Shop for Good An online merchandise store selling fundraising items such as oversize t-shirts with TFV messaging, with proceeds supporting students in border areas to learn English.
Quantifiable outcome
- 36,000+ students positively impacted across 111+ public schools in 3 provinces
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use TFV
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TFV technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
TFV partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Mitsubishi Electric VietnamcoreGold sponsor and strategic partner supporting TFV's educational programs since 2021. Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam has contributed to classroom sponsorship and CSR activities targeting rural and border area schools, aligning with their commitment to corporate social responsibility and community development.
- Teach For AllcoreGlobal education network of which TFV is an independent partner. The partnership provides global recognition for TFV fellows, access to the alumni network, program development frameworks, and cross-country learning opportunities. TFV follows the proven Teach For All model adapted to Vietnam's context.
- Bosch Global Software TechnologiescoreGold sponsor providing financial and marketing support for TFV's educational initiatives and fellowship programs.
- Coca-Cola VietnamcoreCollaborated with Coca-Cola Vietnam (Coca-Cola Vietnam Company Ltd.) on the EkoSchool 2025 project, providing STEAM and AI education programs for students from migrant worker families in Linh Trung/Linh Xuan area, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Avery Dennison VietnamcoreCollaborated on STEM Discovery Day for students at TH&THCS Phuoc Vinh Tay school, bringing hands-on STEM learning experiences to students.
- HPminorSponsor providing support for TFV's educational programs.
- ActiUpminorEvent partner for Run For Education campaign, providing platform support for the virtual race.
- AIESECminorYouth leadership organization potentially collaborating on leadership development and volunteer initiatives.
- UEF (University of Economics and Finance)minorAcademic partner providing service learning and educational collaboration support.
- California Fitness & YogaminorFitness partner supporting Run For Education campaign and wellness-related community events.
- iRacecoreVirtual race platform partner for Run For Education campaigns (Seasons 2 and 3), enabling online fundraising through race participation tracking via Strava, Garmin, Fitbit, and Suunto integrations.
- Que Son District Department of Education and TrainingcoreFormal cooperation agreement with Que Son District, Quang Nam Province for educational collaboration from 2022-2025, deployed at 9 schools (4 primary, 5 secondary) to provide teaching and community programs.
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – BloomsburgminorInternational university delegation visited TFV partner school Phuoc Tan 1 Secondary School in Dong Nai province for a cultural exchange program with over 300 students, facilitated by TFV.
- 3M Vietnamminor3M Impact Global Vietnam HCMC 2024 program paired TFV with 3M's skills-based volunteer team from multiple countries to provide expertise and support for TFV's programs.
- BOLD84 Vietnamese CoffeeminorPartnered with TFV to organize STEM Summer Camp for students at THCS Hoang Van Thu school, Dak Glong district, Dak Nong province, supporting approximately 100 students.
- Wolf ActiveminorCollaborated on 'Light Dreams Up' merchandise campaign where 100% of proceeds from 1,000 t-shirt sales support English education for 22 students in Hong Ngu, Dong Thap.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
TFV competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Teach For All: Global umbrella network of which TFV is an independent partner. Operates the shared playbook, brand standards, and cross-country learning platform; not a direct competitor but the parent ecosystem governing TFV's program design.
- Room to Read: Established international education NGO operating in Vietnam with broader literacy and girls' education programs. Comparable as a larger non-profit competitor for Vietnam education donor dollars and government partnerships.
- UNICEF Vietnam: UN agency with extensive education equity programming in Vietnam targeting rural and disadvantaged children. Comparable as a major institutional player in the same policy and donor ecosystem.
Emerging players
- AIESEC: Global youth leadership organization that runs teaching and volunteer placement programs in Vietnam (and is itself a TFV partner). Partially comparable as a youth-led volunteer-in-education operator overlapping with TFV's recruitment base.
- VietSeeds Foundation: Vietnam-based non-profit providing university scholarships and leadership development to disadvantaged Vietnamese youth. Adjacent peer with overlapping beneficiary segments (rural Vietnamese students) and donor pool.
Direct peers
- Teach For Malaysia: Malaysian independent partner of the Teach For All network running the same 2-year fellowship model recruiting young professionals to teach in underserved public schools. Highly comparable in mission, structure, funding model, and growth stage.
- Teach For Thailand: Thai Teach For All partner with a near-identical program structure targeting rural and underserved schools. Highly comparable in geography, model, target population, and donor ecosystem.
- Teach For Philippines: Filipino Teach For All partner running the same 2-year fellowship in underserved public schools. Directly comparable in target segment, model, and CSR fundraising approach.
- Teach For Cambodia: Cambodian Teach For All partner placing young professionals in rural public schools. Comparable as a Southeast Asian peer with similar scale, government cooperation model, and donor base.
- Teach For Indonesia: Fellow Teach For All partner in Indonesia placing fellows in low-income schools. Directly comparable as a Southeast Asian peer operating the same fellowship model and competing for similar multinational CSR and individual donor funding.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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TFV leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
TFV funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about TFV
What does TFV do?
Teach For Viet Nam (TFV) is a Vietnamese non-profit social enterprise that operates the Leadership Development Fellowship, a two-year full-time program recruiting young professionals from diverse backgrounds to teach English, STEM, and Entrepreneurship at public schools in rural provinces of Vietnam (Quảng Nam, Đồng Tháp, and previously Tây Ninh). Fellows undergo 6–8 weeks of pre-program training at the Teacher Leadership Institute and Student Leadership Camp before being deployed to partner schools, where they receive a monthly stipend of 8,100,000 VND. The organization is the independent Vietnamese partner of the global Teach For All network and sustains operations through individual donations (300,000 VND sponsors one student per month), corporate CSR sponsorships (Mitsubishi Electric, HP, Bosch, Coca-Cola Vietnam), and fundraising campaigns such as Run For Education.
Is TFV a public or private company?
TFV is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TFV founded?
TFV was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TFV based?
TFV is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in the Asia region.
How does TFV make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Individual Donations & Personal Sponsorship is the primary driver. The others are corporate Sponsorship & CSR Partnerships and fellow Stipend (Government/Donor-Funded).
Who are TFV's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Teach For All, Room to Read and UNICEF Vietnam. Emerging players are AIESEC and VietSeeds Foundation. Direct peers are Teach For Malaysia, Teach For Thailand, Teach For Philippines, Teach For Cambodia and Teach For Indonesia.
Does TFV have an API?
No public API is recorded for TFV.
What industry is TFV in?
TFV's product category is Non-profit Education Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDADALAC, NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery, with a secondary code of EDAIAGAD, Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs. Its NAICS code is 611710 and its SIC code is 8200.