Program Reviews

Amazing experience, I would definitely recommend if you are someone who wants to get out of your comfort zone, improve your teaching skills, meet new people and get a true insight into a different culture. I went for two months and managed to also do some travelling in between, going to places such as Chiang mai and sukothai as well as Ko tao after the programme ended. We met lovely people and have made connections with our students and other gotocoers and memories with them that we will hold with us forever.

Amazing, I made friends for life and explored thailand. I did the 6 week project and the total trip was 8 weeks. There is also an orientation week at the start and an end of trip beach holiday at the end. I applied with a friend and they were fine with placing us together. The school was lovely and accommodating as we were given a host who was take good care of us. The host also took us on many weekend trips. The only thing to note is that their team are very slow with communication. Would recommend.

I would recommend this once in a life time experience to teach in rural thailand with GOTOCO a fully funded teaching abroad experience. Before GOTOCO I didn’t even know it was possible to go abroad and teach english to children for free. You get a chance to make a bond with people you would have never had a chance to meet and experience things you never would have saw if you had just visited the country just for travel purposes. You gain so much cultural capital by being out there and joining in on different cultural actives and learning a some Thai words.

My experience with Gotoco is greatest experience I have had abroad I was put into a summer camp in Yangshou an area in Chine where I would go out and do many activities with the students. we would get a new group of kids every week ranging from 8 to 13. This experience would not of been possible and been so easy and relaxing if not for Gotoco they had people to help me at any point during the day and there TEFL training is great it runs thought all the way to to teach and how to change your teaching style and how to be a better teacher.

I had a wonderful time with GoToCo, as I was able to meet some amazing people from across not only the UK, but the world. My experience with a host family was incredible, and they provided an unforgettable cultural exchange experience. The school was super fun and whilst stressful and tiring, I thoroughly enjoyed teaching my class and by the end, felt very sad to be leaving. I would recommend this programme to anybody looking to step out their comfort zone a bit, especially if you are considering a career in teaching!

I thoroughly enjoyed working in my school in Thailand, where I taught amazing and eager children, creating unforgettable memories. The highlight of my experience was the kindness and passion of the students, which reaffirmed my desire to be a teacher. Additionally, I met a close friend through the program, and together we explored Thailand and Cambodia, dreaming of developing our own English program or school. I highly recommend Gotoco for their excellent support and funding opportunities, making it an ideal start-up program for teaching abroad.

I thought the experience was very generous and well organised. I enjoyed my time with both of my host families, they were extremely kind and always wanted to do activities together and they really helped me adjust into their lifestyle. Both camps were wonderful and the children I taught were really keen to learn English, which was positive for me. The children were always so happy and made it really worth it coming to camp everyday. The end of programme trip in Venice was also very well organised and we were given lots of tips and advice on the best sights to see in Venice, and it was a relaxing way to end the trip.

It was a really eye opening and brilliant experience which taught me a lot about myself whilst also gaining a highly valued qualification which I hope to use in the future. Being included in a completely different culture to what I am used to was such an eye opening experience. I soon began to realise it wasn't the big trips or adventures that made the most impact to me but instead being surrounded by locals and learning how they navigate life. This is something I know few get to experience so I am very grateful for this real version of Vietnam I experienced.

The programme was incredible it was the closest i’ve ever been to being apart of another community. The school was incredible and I felt so welcome in everything. The teaching was so rewarding and the whole programme was incredible and I will never forget it. The students were so fun and loving and it was incredible to see their development day by day. It made me so happy making their day. The programme was an amazing opportunity to see parts of the world I’ve never seen and take part in an incredible immersive experience.

I had an incredible time teaching in rural Thailand earlier this year. The opportunity to learn about a new culture via immersion into their community was amazing and the generosity of our hosts was so kind. The teaching was very fulfilling and there was a great support network via the other teachers and the coordinators if you had any day to day problems. The development of more general public speaking, communication, problem solving and team work skills was a great addition. I would reccomend to anybody willing to throw themselves into a new environment and fancies a challenge - you will not regret it!