Program Reviews

I worked with Educo in the summer of 2024 and would 100% recommend this program to anyone wanting to travel to Italy and teach. The program is immersive and fun, and a great way to learn about a new culture by staying with local host families who treat you like their own. The trainers and management is responsive, friendly, and very approachable. I made some unforgettable connections, and memories for a lifetime. You get to travel to various cities and experience their schools and culture. Italians are very friendly, and you wouldn't feel like an outsider at all. You should be keen and open to new experiences, and flexible, if you want to have a great experience.

I had a wonderful experience working with Educo. Although packed in schedule, the initial orientation was a great way to make new friends and receive training for the programme. Diving into the schools and homestay families was super exciting and it was very helpful to have experienced returnee-tutors guide the first few days at camp. Each camp lasted one to two weeks alongside changes in host families and/or privately arranged accommodation. The host families were the highlight of the experience as the stays allowed for full immersion into the Italian culture and unexpected, amazing adventures. From what I experienced and heard, many families and camp directors took immense care of the tutors and loved taking the opportunity to show their guest the beauties of Italy. I'm very grateful to still be in touch with the families I stayed with and the tutors I became friends with.
If you have an interest in education, Italian culture and/or want to try something new, I would recommend joining this programme!

Pretty incredible experience, to move week to week across the country, and live with Italian families. Granted, it’s hectic week to week moving from place to place, but that’s what I signed up for. You go from school to school, and family to family. Each week is different in what it offers, but it’s all quite amazing.

I have a positive opinion do educo. I met so many cool people through the program. I found the staff to be helpful and communicative. thoroughly enjoyed it and will be returning next year.

I had a wonderful summer working as a tutor for Educo. It’s clear Educo is a professional company who prides themselves on top quality tutors. A week long, in depth orientation was essential to learn the necessary skills to become a successful tutor.

Camp itself is incredible. A fully immersive experience where you live with a host family and learn about Italian culture and of course eat till you can’t anymore!

The children are immediately fascinated with you and it’s very special to share your culture with them. You also learn so much about your fellow tutors as there are people from all over the world.

I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat. It’s a wonderful experience

I had a wonderful experience with Educo from start to finish. I met the most wonderfully global group who dedicated their time to help kids develop and grow.

Orientation for Educo was a fun week in Sanremo with a great mentoring team who worked all week to provide us with the skills necessary to teach others.

The homes and families I was placed in during my 5 weeks with Educo were some of the loveliest and friendliest. I got to travel, visit amazing places, eat fantastic food, and be a part of a new Italian family every 1-2 weeks.

And the kids in the camps. What a joy to work with and what an exciting way to spend a summer: running around, playing games, singing, dancing, and just acting an overall fool. And of course, to top it all off, seeing the joy and excitement in the kids’ faces as they chase you around or get confused at a certain way you say a word in English or just LOVE the fact that you like pineapple on your pizza. This makes it all worth it for me.

Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a more fantastic summer experience in Italy than what I experienced here with Educo.

I highly recommend being apart of this journey!

I had the incredible opportunity to teach with Educo in Italy this summer, and I can confidently say it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. From the moment I arrived, the training provided was fun and comprehensive, offering clear guidance and practical strategies that prepared me well for a typical day at camp. The trainers were not only knowledgeable but also genuinely supportive, making sure we felt ready and excited to begin our teaching journey. It was very tiring! But despite the long days and energy that was required, it left me feeling confident and prepared to teach.

The teachers I worked at the schools were equally fantastic, passionate, and always willing to collaborate. The sense of teamwork made each day enjoyable and truly enriched the experience.

Communication with Educo staff was amazing throughout my time there. Any questions or concerns were promptly addressed, and I always felt well-informed and supported.

I was particularly nervous about staying with a host family, because this was a brand new experience for me and I don’t speak any Italian, but this truly was the best part of my experience. My host families went above and beyond to make me feel at home. They were warm, welcoming, and eager to share their culture with me. And the food—simply amazing! Every meal was a taste of authentic Italian cuisine, and I felt incredibly lucky to experience such hospitality.

Overall, teaching with Educo Italy was an unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a meaningful and enriching teaching opportunity abroad! I’m excited to return next Summer!

This program was such a great experience and I really recommend it to anyone looking for adventure while also making a difference. Everyone was so caring and helpful, and the host families really made me feel like part of their family. The campers were so excited to learn and made what we were doing worthwhile. Also, the orientation staff were so sweet and kind and really prepared us for camp life.

EDUCO offers a 1 week training program before your onboarding as a camp tutor. This training program is a really great aspect of EDUCO. They offer in depth training and provides feedback for your improvement. The summer camps are very well organized and supplied with all the materials that you need. The activities are fun and memorable. You get the chance to live with host families all around Italy and experience the country as a local. You also get to connect with people all around the globe. It is truly a wonderful experience!

This camp was genuinely one of the best experiences of my life. You are so immersed in real Italian culture. All the families were so accommodating and eager to share their culture community and most importantly their love of food! The camp directors along with the whole educo team were unbelievably supportive and replied to every question and query. The only thing I would say is for the intensity and duration of work the pay isn’t exceptional but taking into account the accommodation and food it is fair. I’d recommend this experience to anyone and everyone!

For tutors and youth workers interested in working overseas in Italy with Educo, and wishing to get further insight into the experience of previous tutors, this is for you. I have been working with Educo since the summer of 2023, and my overall experience has been very rewarding and unforgettable. The first part of the experience includes training concerning the Performance and Play methodology by experienced trainers and you are provided with a detailed guidebook that accompanies you throughout your summer experience. The program includes free transport from camp to camp, accommodation with Italian host families, as well as food, and a generous weekly study grant. The training is insightful and brings you closer to what you will be asked to do as a tutor in your camps, and the Italian hospitality is one of the most unforgettable experiences along with your teaching experience at camps. You are provided with a brief outline of what you are asked to do along with your colleague teachers, and with the guidance of your camp directors, you implement your lesson plans through an experiential and fully immersive educational approach. The working schedule occupies you from around 9-5 every day from Monday-Friday, but you can enjoy the Italian culture in the evenings and during the weekends when Saturday is not a traveling day from one camp to another. It is an opportunity worth experiencing both for the cultivation of your teaching experience as well as for your intercultural awareness and sociolinguistic skills. The organization is very supportive of its tutors and willing to solve any problems that may occur in the meantime.