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

Participating in the Gotoco teaching English volunteering experience has been immensely beneficial, leaving an indelible mark on my personal and professional growth. This opportunity allowed me to immerse myself in a new culture, refine my teaching skills, and gain invaluable insights into the dynamics of cross-cultural communication.
Firstly, the experience broadened my horizons by exposing me to the rich tapestry of Spanish culture. Engaging with local communities, sharing stories, and embracing their way of life enriched my understanding of the world's diversity. This cultural immersion not only deepened my empathy but also expanded my worldview.
Secondly, the teaching aspect of the experience honed my communication and leadership skills. Guiding students through language learning taught me to adapt my approach to suit different learning styles, enhancing my ability to convey ideas effectively. The experience prompted personal growth, fostering patience, adaptability, and the capacity to inspire learning in others.
Lastly, the experience instilled a sense of global citizenship, reinforcing the importance of cross-cultural collaboration and mutual understanding. The friendships formed, both with fellow volunteers and locals, underline the power of shared experiences in fostering lasting connections.
The Gotoco teaching English volunteering experience has been a transformative journey, enhancing my cultural awareness, teaching aptitude, and interpersonal skills. This opportunity has not only equipped me with practical skills but also enriched my outlook on life, making me a more adaptable, empathetic, and globally conscious individual.
My experience with the programme has been a transformative journey, enhancing my cultural awareness, teaching aptitude, and interpersonal skills. This opportunity has not only equipped me with practical skills but also enriched my outlook on life, making me a more adaptable, empathetic, and globally conscious individua

My experience with Gotoco has been nothing short of life-changing. I feel like I have left a big part of me in Thailand while also taken so many parts of Thailand with me.

Through this programme, I was able to fulfil my dreams of teaching and traveling abroad. My idea of traveling is incomplete without immersing myself in the culture properly, and being integrated into the society as a teacher gave me ample opportunities to understand the culture and make lifelong local friends (half of my screen time is spent on 'line' now!).
I also feel that by participating in the programme, I have been able to develop myself in multiple ways. I have become more organised, honed my leadership skills, boosted my confidence through managing big classrooms, and am on course to procure a very valuable TEFL certificate, which will enable me to fulfil more of my teaching+traveling dreams!

In short, if you want to immerse yourself in a different culture while also working towards a TEFL qualification, I cannot recommend this programme enough! The Gotoco staff spends countless hours in making the programme accessible to everyone. The staff makes you feel like a valued member of the ecosystem and are always there to help you with everything, whether imparting valuable advice about lesson plans, facilitating your transition to the target country's life, or recommending the best, local cat cafes!

I am so glad I applied and am so excited to witness the amazing progress my students will make in the future!

To put it simply, the opportunity that Gotoco has given me has changed my life.
I will never forget my time spent in Spain. I was able to immerse myself fully in Spanish culture and interact with the Spanish locals in the town where I was located as well as my Spanish students. I am beyond grateful to all the kind and supportive people that I have met throughout the programme.
Through teaching abroad I feel that I have managed to personally develop in ways I never thought possible and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity Gotoco has given me to push myself outside of my comfort zone.
If you are considering working abroad and gaining a TEFL qualification, I wholeheartedly recommend going through Gotoco. Their commitment to offering life-changing opportunities is evident, and I can personally attest to the quality of their programs.

I would highly recommend this program to anybody looking to combine teaching with travelling. Gotoco provided me an excellent opportunity to explore Thailand with this funded experience and allowed me to increase my teaching experience which will greatly benefit me going forward in my professional life. I was able to fully immerse myself into Thai culture and learn the language as well as gaining a deeper appreciation for local customs. This experience has left me feeling confident for future travel and teaching experiences and I have made friends for life.

This has been an incredibly eye-opening and heartwarming experience for me. I've learned so much from it, from dealing with language barriers to embracing different cultures and beliefs. My time as a teacher has shown me that being a teacher is a lifelong commitment, a lesson I discovered while teaching both in primary and high schools.

What made this experience even more special was the opportunity to teach in various cities throughout Thailand. Each place had its own unique charm and distinct culture, making every moment of my journey incredibly rich and meaningful.

My experience on the programme has been fantastic. I've learnt so much and grown so much in confidence, and I feel much more able to handle myself abroad. It has been the highlight of my year for sure. The highlight of my experience was getting to know all the people I met through the Gotoco programme, both locals and other Gotoco volunteers. Speaking to locals I could improve my language skills and learn more about the local culture. The other Gotoco volunteers were also great to get to know - they were all interesting people and equally up for adventure!

I had an amazing time completing the summer TEFL programme with GOTOCO in Poland. Volunteering at the camps was really enjoyable and fulfilling, if intense sometimes, and it was great to see the impact we were having through watching the children’s confidence in speaking English increase over the course of the camp. Being situated in the polish countryside was really cool and it felt like we got to really experience a lot of different aspects of Poland on our trip. It was also a great experience of travelling abroad alone for the first time and a great way to meet lots of amazing people.
The funded cultural tour at the end of our programme was a really fun experience and we got to explore Polish cities, history, culture and food.

An amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves traveling and wants to gain experience teaching. Some of the placement areas are not that modern so it would be wise to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Aside from that, I have had the opportunity to learn about Thai culture, travel Thailand, meet amazing people, and leave my comfort zone.
The best part about this was that it is fully funded and that Gotoco plan all the logistics. The communication from Gotoco was seamless when support was required.

Volunteering to teach English in Spain with GoToCo is definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I think the real-life skills that one can gain when participating in a GoToCo programme is truly beneficial, especially if they want to pursue education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages.

One of the most memorable highlights of my overall experience is my interaction with the Spanish participants. That is the one thing that would definitely stick with me for a long, long time. I had such lovely conversations with them during our 1-2-1 sessions. Some in which include life lessons, career advice, and their experience. Truly once in a lifetime experience.

It's a great experience for people keen to work or live abroad with a genuine interest to integrate into the local culture. I was on the Thailand program and despite not knowing the local customs or language, was encouraged to completely immerse myself. Teaching was an absolute joy, but I wish the TESOL training had been more substantial and more in advance of the actual lessons that I took. Accommodation could also have been better, as although my roommates were very nice, we were told that we would share our rooms with a maximum of 1 other person and I ended up with 4 others like a hostel!

However, for a fully funded experience, with cheap accommodation, travel and food, I would highly recommend this as an opportunity for personal growth, to meet new people and to learn about a completely different culture while giving back to the country by volunteering.