Gotoco FUNDED TEFL Adventures (Bali, Thailand, Colombia, Europe, SE Asia!) Reviews

I recently took part in program with gotoco in Hunan China and I had an amazing time. I was not only able to experience teach for the first time, but I was also able to explore China all with support from the team. I met so many amazing people and had experience I will never forget. I loved working with the children and being able to not only allow them to have fun but give them the encouragement they needed to come out of their comfort zone and practice their English . Definitely recommend this experience to anyone thinking about it.

I promise this isn't a scam, bahhah. Even though the website seems sketchy and it is all seems too good to be true. I've been with Gotoco twice now and it has been a great experience. I've gotten to meet really cool people, and explore new places while also gaining teaching experience. The coordinators were really nice and helpful, the schools were good and accommodation was great. It is all pretty well done. The TEFL qualification is also very useful for future career options. I definitely recommend it!

This program is a great way for someone to begin their English teaching journey. It throws you into the deep end in the best way, and as someone who has never taught before, the support we were given during orientation and from the coordinators was great. I enjoyed the cultural exchange elements of the program, where we were able to interact with the locals, try the local food, and visit the surrounding areas of wherever we were based. The end of program trip to Yangshuo was also great, would recommend.

I really enjoyed my experience teaching with Gotoco in China this summer. The programme was well organised and I personally found the teaching very rewarding. I was teaching 15-16 year olds in China, planning the classes was challenging but stimulating and we also enjoyed activities such as a fashion show and fruit salad making. The experience definitely improved my confidence, leadership and public speaking skills and ability to travel abroad. Additionally, the programme offered a trip in Yangshuo after the teaching which involved lots of outdoor activities and was very fun!

Amazing! The program was full of so many exciting surprises and opportunities for self growth, it teaches young people so many important skills such as leadership and management. Although I had not much of an interest in teaching, I’ve definitely finished the program thinking this is something I’d want to do again and possibly as a career. The staff are kind and take care of you through travel as well as your stay. I, for example, stayed with two different families in Italy across my four week stay and I still keep in contact with them to this day!

A highlight of the experience was getting to know all the children that I taught at the school and playing games with them every day. I also enjoyed getting into a routine of teaching, biking around the village and having time to chill. Other fun moments were our cooking and Thai language classes.

I also really enjoyed all the trips we took, like Ayutthaya, the weekend in Phichit with the summer camp, and Bangkok.

I think my time at the school was super unique and enriching on a personal level, and a great experience overall to have been able to have partaken in. I also think the organisation of it was good and clear.

The program has built my confidence massively as I dived straight into teaching and had to take initiative which I might have shied from before. Also, I think it improved my communication skills and increased my open mindset as I responded to and learnt from the cultural differences.

Teaching English in rural Thailand for two months was an incredible experience and one I will always hold dear! It was so meaningful, seeing the students progress in their English capabilities and immersing yourself into the local Thai culture. It expanded my global perspective and helped increase my cultural awareness and social communication, particularly with the challenge of a language barrier. Picking up some Thai language skills was incredibly useful and Gotoco provided an amazing experience that immersed us that authentic experience. I recommend Gotoco to anyone with a passion for education and culture!

I had a brilliant experience with Gotoco in Vietnam. The program was really well-organised, and I felt supported from start to finish. Teaching in local schools was both rewarding and eye-opening—I gained so much confidence and learned to adapt quickly to new situations. I also made great friends through the program and had the chance to really immerse myself in Vietnamese culture, from the food to the festivals. Overall, it was a challenging but unforgettable experience that’s helped me grow personally and professionally.

The 6-month program in Thailand provided a valuable chance to gain hands-on teaching experience and fully immerse myself in the local culture. I grew both personally and professionally while receiving strong support from the program team.

That said, being based in a rural area with limited time off during the term, and accommodation that lacked cooking facilities, made some aspects challenging. Overall, I recommend this program to anyone looking for a meaningful international teaching adventure!

The Gotoco Thailand 6-week programme was an amazing experience! Alongside completing a TEFL course, you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience teaching at a school and also have free time to travel around the country! It was such a unique experience that allowed you to see a new country through a different lens than a typical tourist, providing the opportunity for personal and professional growth. It was also a great chance to meet other like-minded people in your cohort as well as meet new friends from a different country. I was personally placed at a school near the Cambodian border, so had the opportunity to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia during one of the weekends - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

During the 6 weeks of teaching, I loved having the opportunity to visit local and national landmarks. At my placement school, the teacher who was the main point of contact, Kru Lek, ensured that we were able to see local landmarks and immerse ourselves in the culture, not just of Thailand but of the local region, Sisaket.

Overall, I felt that, through the programme, I got to have new experiences and learn about a new culture as well as about myself in a way that I haven't been able to do before. I also think the programme helped me to grow in confidence and become more comfortable as a leader, be it as a teacher or just in a group setting in general. I think that the programme helped me to improve my communication skills and ability to work and travel independently.

I also appreciate that Gotoco facilitates wider participation, allowing people from a range of backgrounds to have an experience that would not otherwise be available to them. I would highly recommend it!