Program Reviews

Incredible opportunity which was very affordable, with wonderful people and staff who were really supportive. The pre- and post-programme trips were wonderful and the teaching job itself was really rewarding. The TEFL course was a great opportunity for those who would like to pursue teaching. We had lots of independence during our placement, which meant we got to explore Vietnam on our own which was great. Overall, this was a brilliantly run programme which was fantastic value for money and one of the best experiences of my life. Would recommend!

Gotoco gave me the opportunity to develop my professional teaching skills in Thailand. Seeing the effects of my lessons on the students was so rewarding, and getting to experience daily life within Thai culture was valuable and unforgettable.

The planned trips on either side of the programme were immersive and a great way to build friendships with the other participants that last beyond the programme's end. The TEFL course was straightforward and helpful when it came to lesson planning for the students.

This was really fulfilling as an experience - I learnt so much about teaching and gained loads of confidence, made many new friends, and got to learn about and live in an entirely different country from the UK. We really bonded with the children over the course, and it was a great experience to see them grow, thanks to the assistance of the lesson plans. It was an intense schedule but entirely manageable, and the end-of-programme trip involved many fun activities, the highlight being white water rafting! Would definitely recommend this if you are not sure what you want to do in the future but want to gain many valuable skills.

I recently completed Gotoco's summer camp teaching programme at an international school in Guangzhou, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Gotoco's support was exceptional, particularly with visa assistance and pre-departure preparations. They guided me through what can be a complex process, making everything smooth and stress-free. Teaching at the international school was incredibly rewarding. The students were well-behaved, enthusiastic, and genuinely keen to learn, which made every day enjoyable. The TESOL course was rigorous but excellent quality. While challenging, it provided me with valuable skills and knowledge that directly enhanced my teaching effectiveness. One of the highlights was meeting like-minded people who were on the same programme. The connections I made and friendships I formed really added to the overall experience. The end-of-camp trip to Yangshuo was absolutely fantastic, a perfect way to conclude the programme and experience more of China's incredible culture and scenery. This programme exceeded my expectations in every way. Gotoco delivered on their promises with professional support, quality training, and an unforgettable cultural experience. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone considering teaching abroad while gaining valuable qualifications.

My experience on the China programme in Hunan was incredible.

While teaching is at the forefront, it's so much more than just that. You completely immerse yourself in Chinese culture, teaching in places far from where tourists normally go. And although you're doing the teaching, you learn just as much from the kids about their culture - even a bit of Chinese (though they will laugh at the way you pronounce it).

You also meet so many interesting people who are also participating, meaning that you can go through the experience together. During the day, we'd share ideas for class or talk about how our lessons had gone - talking about funny things that had happened or when something you tried to explain wasn't working. In the mornings/evenings before/after school, we would go out together to visit the local area - going on hikes or getting bubble tea, or going shopping. Then, at the end of the programme, we had a great trip with loads of activities planned and plenty of time to unwind after all the teaching and come together to talk about our different experiences at different schools.

My experience with Gotoco in China was amazing! I had so much fun with all the other English teachers there and made so many new friends and the culture of China was so different but amazing to see.

The actual English teaching camps were so much fun as well, my classes were very well behaved and I had loads of fun teaching them and the kids had a lot of fun learning from me as well - they even gave me lots of little things to take home which was so sweet!

And the end of programme trip was so much fun, getting to do and see all those amazing things was just such a good way to end the trip!

I completed a GOTOCO summer program in Hunan, China. Other than travel expenses and any personal extras I wanted, all of the costs in country where funded for the just over 3 weeks that I was there. It was a wonderful experience which was incredibly fun and rewarding. Being surrounded by other participants for the duration of the program was incredibly fun and entertaining, and let to some great memories. The time spent teaching in the schools, whilst tiring at times, was incredibly rewarding. It was an amazing experience to get to know your class over the time with them, and seeing their confidence and English proficiency improve was very rewarding. Also getting to see more parts of China that you wouldn't normally see was also an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this experience for anyone who is interested in teaching and loves traveling.

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.