Location
Multiple Locations +10
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
  • Thailand
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam
  • Colombia
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • England
  • Romania
  • Greece
Length
120 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TESOL TEFL TEFL (Hybrid) TESOL
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
0
Price Details
This programme is free and funded. Meals, accommodation, TEFL certification, visa support and a post-programme cultural tour are usually all covered by our programme.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Visa Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare
What's Not Included (Extra)

-We offer FULL FUNDING (inclusive of TESOL, airfare, etc) for UK nationals and those based in the UK.
-We offer UK summer camps with funded flights for those ineligible for the above funding. You'd only need to process your own visa. Email us to learn more

Jul 17, 2022
May 18, 2024
33 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Interested in FUNDED/FREE and short-term TEFL adventures abroad? We provide a global immersive experience to give you teaching experience, cultural exchange and travel opportunities that cannot be rivalled. Our projects allow you to flourish and explore, while contributing to our mission to make a positive social impact.

What you get:
- Free/funded placement service and access to support network
- Funded/funded TEFL training and certification
- Free/funded accommodation and meals during your project
- Free/funded visa and flight assistance

Gotoco is a social enterprise focused on boosting cultural exchange and international adventure. Gotoco works with over 40 programmes in 10 countries. Join us!

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Program Highlights

  • Free/funded.
  • TEFL Certification included
  • 40 programmes in 10 countries. Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Europe!
  • Free accommodation & meals during project period
  • Award-winning programme, safe and fun. Adventurers are welcome!

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Program Reviews

4.80 Rating
based on 594 reviews
  • 5 rating 79.97%
  • 4 rating 19.87%
  • 3 rating 0.17%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 4.6
  • Support 4.55
  • Value 4.85
  • Academic Rigor 4.3
  • Job Assistance 4.55
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Linus
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

gotoco Vietnam

The most enjoyable moments of the trip were in my opinion: lots of enjoyable moments on the trip - camping in the jungle, meet-ups in Hanoi and Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city. So, overall, in summary, there absolutely were lots of enjoyable moments on the trip overall!
The highlights of the overall experience were as follows in my opinion: there was great food, great in depth introduction to Vietnamese culture, teaching overall really fun - would recommend! it was a great experience on the whole, in summary!

9 people found this review helpful.
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Yasha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An amazing and unforgettable experience

The experience with my programme has been life-changing, it has been an unforgettable and inspiring experience that I would do it all over again. I have loved the whole experience in rural Thailand, from meeting people within the programme and making friends with them, to experiencing how people live in a small rural village, to being in a completely different school environment and a completely different structure, I loved every second of it. It has been a real eye-opener. I have really enjoyed my time experiencing and witnessing another culture completely different to mine. I have enjoyed where I stayed which was so different to what I am used to and really enjoyed my time teaching the students in my school. Overall, this experience has been amazing and I am so grateful that I had this opportunity that I can take with me for the rest of my life. This experience also helped me to grow as an individual, be resilient and step out of my comfort zone. Thank you Gotoco!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
During my time at my village, I went to some Hot Springs in one of the National Parks with my teachers, and I have never seen hot springs, this was such an amazing day out, the most popular thing to do there is boil eggs in the natural water...it was something I never done before, I loved it!
Pros
  • Having a cultural exchange with children in the school
  • Learning about a new culture, food, language, customs
  • Growing as an individual, independence, resilience, stepping out of my comfort zone
Cons
  • The language barrier is very difficult
8 people found this review helpful.
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Keturah
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

6 weeks in Thailand!

Collaborating with Gotoco provided an exceptional and enriching experience. Engaging in a cultural exchange program while making an impact abroad is highly recommended for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The quality of professional development offered was excellent, and overall, it's an opportunity I'll always cherish. During the course, you'll need to complete TESOL, earning a valuable qualification upon completion. This aspect adds significant value to the program, opening doors to teaching English in foreign countries worldwide.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Speaking on stage in front of the whole school in Thai! I got my partner teacher to help me with writing the speech and pronunciation and I practised all night long! This was a very proud moment for me.
Pros
  • Learnt a new culture
  • Met people from different walks of life
  • Learnt various new skills
Cons
  • Lack of vegetarian food
  • Colourism within Thailand
  • Tesol hadn’t been finished writing so couldn’t complete before the end of the programme.
8 people found this review helpful.
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Jamie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly recommend

This was an unforgettable experience which I will remember for the rest of my life! The highlights were making new friends with both the other Gotoco teachers and the local Thai people. I believe I now have a second family and I am planning on going back to see them. I loved teaching the Thai children and learning about their culture especially trying the different foods. My school was amazing and the whole community made us feel so welcome! I would describe my experience as very memorable and enjoyable with many more ups than downs. I loved being engrained in Thai culture and every day was exciting full of smiles and opportunity.

7 people found this review helpful.
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Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

cannot recommend enough!

I was a little apprehensive before starting this program as I didn't really know what to expect, but it's the best decision I've ever made! I did the 6 months program in Thailand and I got to see so much of Thailand, gained so much experience in teaching as well as life experience, and made so many friends! It's amazing that it's all paid for (except deposits) and when you're out here you have enough money on your stipend to travel on the weekends (and after if you're clever with your budgeting and save!) Lots of people from the program are teaching in Thailand now, around Asia and I'm off to Australia next so it opens up lots of possibilities. You will obviously have to work in your training and at your school, it's not a free holiday so do bear that in mind, but IMO it's worth it even if you don't want to go into teaching after due to all the skills and experience you gain anyway. I'm so glad I did this and can't recommend it enough!

Pros
  • It's all funded!
  • Meeting new friends
  • Gaining a TESOL qualification
7 people found this review helpful.
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Harriet
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What an experience!

I loved all of it. The food was out of this world, the trips were fantastic. It was nice not having to organise everything ourselves- our trip coordinator handled a lot of that for us. The experience as a whole was amazing, the fact that I wouldn't be able to afford to do these things on my own didn't matter because the trip and course was funded was amazing. I made some great friends for life and had some unforgettable experiences. I was able to prove to myself that I can teach and that's something I didn't know before

10 people found this review helpful.
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Gabriel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly developing and enriching time!

During my over two months volunteering in Colombia with GOTOCO I made loads of memories, while traveling around this beautiful country, learned how to be a teacher and made new connections! As a team we were always helping each other out but also had a great time during weekends! Our leader was always there for us and was very professional and resourceful whenever we needed her. The accommodation and and hosting family made us feel like home throughout the whole stay. I can definitely recommend you joining one of their programs!

9 people found this review helpful.
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Aliyah
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Short Term Thai trip

What made this trip great was the host and the school I was placed at, although others in the cohort did not feel the same. Being immersed in that setting, getting to meet the kids and getting to know the educators was great! The host made this trip special, he and his wife organised the best excursions and treated us so kindly.
As for the organisation and overall programme, it could be better. The TESOL is okay and the coordinators too. They will provide you with guidance and the main project coordinator is the best to speak to.
Also if you are lucky enough, you will meet like-minded people who will be friends for a lifetime.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be prepared to embrace an easy-going lifestyle, not all according to plan, the TESOL doesn't teach you to teach, you will make mistakes, teaching in schools is very games heavy!
Pros
  • the host
  • the school
  • funding provided
Cons
  • programme organisation
  • programme structure
  • TESOL
11 people found this review helpful.

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