Program Reviews

10/10 experience. Best decision i’ve ever made was to do this programme.
Made some amazing friends and learnt a lot about myself and thailand.
It's helped me see a completely new path that I had not ever considered to go down before. I would love to do the fellowship programme this year. Our weekend trips were definitely a highlight they helped when things got a bit much. Teaching the kids & experiencing a whole new culture.
Gaining new skills as a teacher and trying a lot of new things. It's worth it. Best experience ever. I was very nervous at first but am so glad i did it. I think everyone should have the opportunity to do this it's great.

My host family were so wonderful, their food, lifestyle and culture was such a gift to be shared with me - I could not be more grateful to them. Also my camp was so brilliant, I learnt so much about myself through teaching and from the children! The kids were so funny and individual and I was so proud of all the progress they made over our time together.

It definitely improved my confidence so much and just making me more patient and positive too! believe it has made me a much better and effective teacher as I brought more positivity and exciting energy to my classroom and it was reflected in my students. It also really pushed me out of my comfort zone with my host family and I'm so glad it did.

This was helped by our amazing training in San Remo where I learnt everything I needed and made friends genuinely for life.

The progress itself was well explained, easy to follow and felt like it was well-informed. I felt safe and trusted the company and knew I could get in touch with Gotoco at any point should I have needed to. Costs were great, a bargain really for how wonderful the experience was!

The end of program group trip to Turin was so fun! We all got to hang out again and celebrate finishing the program - we got our hostel & meal together paid for too over the weekend and just was such a brilliant note to end on.

I would recommend Gotoco’s Spain programme! I spent 3 weeks in a small Spanish town; volunteering at a sports camp for children. The camp was centred around improving the students English skills. I was keen to try something new after completing my university studies. The programme was a great way to meet new people from around the UK and Spain whilst also exploring a part of Spain I was previously unfamiliar with. I made so many memories that I will cherish forever and I am glad I participated in the programme.

Having never been to Italy before , I found the program to be an incredible experience. From learning about cultures to gaining valuable skills, everything was amazing. Having the opportunity to go Venice with a host family was amazing where I had my first Italian pizza experience. This experience was made smooth and memorable by the coordinators' support and communication. It was great to see them prepared and thorough with everything, from detailed travel plans to itineraries! I will forever be grateful of this opportunity, thank you! I had the best 3 weeks in Italy.

I had the most amazing experience going the Vietnam Gotoco programme! We were so well looked after by the company. The coordinators were all so professional and kind. Working in the schools was an amazing experience and the kids were so sweet! I feel like I have a much greater understanding of Vietnamese history and culture. I have made some friends for life here!

Thoroughly recommend this experience for people wanting to gain qualifications whilst having an adventure you will never forget! I had so much fun!

Participating in the Gotoco Thailand teaching program was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the seamless organization and the warmth of the local communities. The program's balance of teaching and cultural activities allowed me to truly engage with Thai culture and make a real impact in the classroom. The Gotoco team provided exceptional support, making sure every aspect of the experience was smooth and enjoyable. The connections I made with students and fellow volunteers were incredibly rewarding. If you're seeking a transformative adventure that combines meaningful work with cultural exploration, the Gotoco Thailand program is an outstanding choice.

I would 100% recommend this programme because of the many benefits it has brought me. I have made new lifelong friends, gained a level 3 teaching qualification and created some unforgettable memories. It is an experience that has all elements to it, education, travel and fun. Not only has it benefitted me personally but professionally too - my confidence has grown significantly along with my ability to communicate with different people and I have also developed great organisation skills, adaptability and leadership skills.

Such an amazing and well funded programme - the teaching was challenging but doable and there was support from the coordinators throughout. Pretty much every weekend we were able to explore Vietnam - our school even helped us organise transport and gave advice. Plus, there is an orientation week in Hanoi and an end of programme trip to Hoi An - with group meals and so many activities paid for, it was really fun. Definitely, definitely apply! Thank you so much GOTOCO, I had the best 2 months in Vietnam :)))

A very good opportunity to throw yourself into a new environment and balance travelling with working abroad. It was a good way to live in a town off the tourist trail and get to know new people, including both Vietnamese locals and other teachers. It's a good entry-level opportunity to go into teaching and lead lessons. I recommend such an experince to fresh graduates, school leavers, and those seeking a new lease for life and if you want to challenge yourself to build teaching and communication skills and get a taster for living and working abroad!

Such a rewarding experience working with gotoco in Vietnam. I made loads of friends and learned so much about Vietnamese culture and their way of life. I got to learn some Vietnamese and gain valuable experience in teaching. One of my favourite things to was trying all of the new cuisine Vietnam had to offer, such as pho and ban mi, and we learnt how to order in Vietnamese which was useful. But the best thing by far was the children, it was so rewarding seeing them learn English and being able to help in their educational journeys.