Program Reviews

After graduating uni, I had never left Europe and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I decided to apply for Gotoco on a whim and it is the best thing I have ever done! You get to travel and enjoy new countries and cultures all for free! You have to pay a £200 deposit but get it back when you finish the program and other than that everything is paid for for you, flights, accommodations, meals etc! You also get a Trinity TESOL qualification for free too! You will not regret doing this and I cannot recommend enough!

I was skeptical with how my experience would play out at first with Gotoco, but my whole experience with Gotoco has been better than I could ever have thought. Not only have I now got a teaching qualification out of this experience but I have made lifelong friends and broadened my cultural awareness further through traveling in a new country and learning new cultures.
I feel like some friends are still stuck on what to do and I always recommend travel and gaining some experience to broaden your mind.
The experience I gained from this all has been invaluable to me and something I will never forget. I only have positive things to say about Gotoco.

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

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!

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.

I had an incredible time on my GoToCo course and met so many people along the way that I have continued to meet up with after the course ended. I gained so much valuable experience about teaching and Thai culture and was afforded such a unique and otherwise pretty unreachable experience by being placed in such a rural area.

My host was generous and friendly and I will be going back soon to visit her and the school. I am now living and teaching in Bangkok, something that would not have been possible without GoToCo. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, but especially those wanting to have a different travelling experience than most.

This was a great company to use in order to travel and have a unique experience within a strong community and support system. Travelling to those places less travelled and having a time that you would get nowhere else is a memory that I wont forget. I feel that the course is well worth doing, as it allows individuals to really get out of their comfort zones and build their own confidence in themselves to stand up and present in front of people. Definitely apply, you will have the time of your life

It was a wonderful programme, during which I had the opportunity to truly immerse myself in the beautiful Vietnamese culture. Gotoco did an outstanding job in arranging meaningful and enlightening cultural activities, while also providing us with valuable insights into the customs of the country before we arrived in our assigned cities. Gotoco is a great choice for anyone looking to travel safely and experience a country authentically, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned traveller. It's also a fantastic opportunity to enhance your CV, have fun, and make new friends. Plus, the teaching experience is incredibly fulfilling!

I had an incredible time teaching in Thailand in GOTOCO’s January Rural Schools Programme. Placed in a group of 4 in a small village in central Thailand near Phitsanulok, myself and my fellow English teachers and new-found friends had the most amazing 6 weeks. From school trips to sports days to English camps we really did it all.
Our main host, the headteacher of the school, was super inviting and made sure to include us in all of the events going on at the school as well as taking us on trips around Thailand every weekend. I feel so incredibly lucky to have been given the opportunity to teach English in Thailand in a fully funded programme.

My only issue with the programme is regarding the TESOL programme which is currently being amended according to the programme organisers. It was disorganised and I hope in the future it is better planned and prepared.

I took part in the Thailand Rural Teaching programme in January 2024 and had an amazing experience. I enjoyed being able to experience and understand new cultures and learn the in's and out's of a whole melting pot of cultures, religions and ways of life that I had not been exposed to before. Furthermore, I was able to experience all this while helping children in rural areas practice and learn English, which hopefully had positively impacted their lives as it has mine. Being able gain an insight into rural Thailand had been an invaluable experience and GOTOCO was a key part of that, through their programme, support and activities they plan.