Program Reviews

I arrived in China at the end of August 2019 and the support I received from Andrew before departure and upon arrival were second to none. Before leaving the U.K. he helped with everything from visas, degree legalisation, criminal background checks, the TEFL qualification, and was available 24/7 if you had any problems or questions. He was also incredibly flexible in terms of placement and takes all of your preferences into consideration - I was actually placed in my first choice school.

When I arrived in China I actually spent the first 8 days in Beijing at a teacher training camp, with around 30 other applicants from the Travel Grad program. This experience was invaluable and allowed us to make friends with each other - some of us were being placed in the same schools/cities, and some of us visited each other around the country during holidays.

I’ve met a lot of people in China who came here with many different companies, and I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about dodgy companies - taking too much money from their applicants, not providing support etc. I haven’t had any of these problems with Travel Grad and cannot recommend the program enough!

I was a 2020 applicant, and due to the pandemic it was such a challenging year to go to China. I have to say, the support I got from The China Teaching Experience was fantastic, and I don’t think I could have gotten that anywhere else. There was constant communication every step of the visa, travel process, quarantine and even when I started work in my new school. Whenever a challenge presented itself, I never felt like I had to deal with it on my own. I would definitely recommend CTE to anyone thinking about traveling to China.

I went to China with my partner and we were helped all the way by TravelGrad. They made sure we were put in a school together and took all of our wants and needs into consideration to get the perfect school for us.
We were also helped the whole way with the TEFL training and with all the paperwork needed for visas and employment etc. which would have been almost impossible on our own.
We both had an amazing experience in a lovely, welcoming school and were lucky enough to be able to explore China and South East Asia in the school holidays.

I had the opportunity to join the China Teaching Experience in 2019 and i can say that it was the best decision I have made. I have met wonderful lifelong friends and students out there! It is definitely an experience i will do all over again. It was particularly easy with my cohort and with Andrew's support that made the exciting and nervous experience more enjoyable. You will meet people from all over the world who are in the similar position as you, for sure you will not feel alone out there! (don't forget about the food and photos)

For anyone considering going to China with TravelGrad, I would 100% recommend it! They made the process so so easy. They broke down the process into little steps and helped me so much throughout every step! The team are so friendly and helpful especially Andrew! If I had any questions or problems, they would assist me as quickly as possible. I definitely felt at ease going with TravelGrad and I could not have done it without them, 10/10. If you are in two minds about going, go for it!! Honestly you won’t regret it :-)

Nearly finished with my first semester and I've renewed for another! I love it so much and the support from Travelgrad has been so so fab. So exciting to be on the other side of the world and teaching but also able to visit so many other areas on weekends and made some friends for life. So far I've been able to travel to Pattaya, Khon Kaen, Koh Chang, Phuket and a lot of weekends in Bangkok. All of this alongside being in a more rural town where I can experience a more authentic experience. Would recommend to everyone!

TravelGrad were so helpful in finding our placement and supporting us through the placement. The consistent support was truly invaluable. Thailand is the best country to teach in because of so many things; for example, the teaching environment is so fun, the schools are so helpful, the food is delicious, and I’ve met so many great friends! I am so grateful for this life changing experience. I could not recommend travel grad enough for their constant support both before and during my time here in Thailand!

The travel grad team were so helpful in getting me to thailand, especially during covid. They helped me with the visa application, certificate of entry - and support has been ongoing throughout. My experience here has been amazing And couldn’t have been done without the help of the travel grad team. Can’t recommend teaching in thailand enough, especially to a first timer! Teaching was a completely new experience for me yet I had so much support around me that I felt completely calm and have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process.

I am about to complete my first semester of teaching English in Thailand and I cannot overstate the amazing experiences I have had. The low cost of living combined with my weekends spent travelling Thailand have been some of the best months of my life! I have also loved teaching the students and seeing their level of English improve week by week. TravelGrad has offered unrivalled support every step of the way and answered any questions or concerns I had prior to leaving as well as throughout my placement.

I found TravelGrad online while searching for TEFL opportunities. Andrew was a delight and always a message away to answer questions or reassure you when you might have doubts. He’s experienced teaching abroad for many years so knew exactly what we were going through.

Teaching English in a remote part of Thailand is a life changing experience, you’re welcomed into people homes and embrace local culture and cuisine. The memories and friends that I’ve made here I will treasure for many years to come