Program Reviews

I am so glad I chose to go through The Fewer Things programme to teach abroad in Asia. Before I even arrived I felt reassured as I was able to talk to Will and Molly from the team if I had any problems or questions. The group chat and orientation was a great opportunity to meet teachers before starting work and I couldn't have imagined moving abroad without the company of other teachers in the same boat.

I am living in a small city called Chachoengsao in Thailand and it has been nothing but an authentic experience of living amongst locals, eating Thai food and (trying) to learn the language. Before arriving here I didn't quite believe in the 'mai-pen-rai' way of life in Thailand, which means 'no worries' but my experience has been both adventurous and laid back. I am only an hour away from Bangkok and Pattaya in either direction, if I want to go to the city or the beach.

Overall, taking that first step of signing up to The Fewer Things from my laptop led to my whole life changing a few months later. Now I don't think there is any better feeling than the sun shining as you finish work on a Friday and feeling like you have a made a difference through teaching English, no matter how small.

I discovered TFT through word of mouth and was delighted with the support I received. Moving to Thailand to teach was a daunting thought, and the help from TFT made it seem so much easier. The group chat was exceptionally helpful, and I have met a best friend through there! The orientation was a great way to meet people and gather some essential skills for when beginning teaching, especially if have not had any teaching experience before. Ultimately, it is possible to sort a teaching position yourself, but the positives attained from the wealth of knowledge that TFT boasts is so desirable, and you will benefit by being placed in the right school and area for you.

I’ve started my ESL journey in Thailand late 2021, moved over to Vietnam at the start of 2023 and I’m now currently on my third programme in China which I’ve started in August 2024 all with The Fewer Things.

From day one I felt I was in right hands of guidance, support and more importantly trust as I live with autism, I struggled for years to get a full time job. My life has never been the same since and I am genuinely so grateful for the opportunities and support they offer for an exciting adventure.

An amazing experience, would definitely recommend!!! I came out by myself but have met amazing new people which has made the whole experience worthwhile. I have gotten to fully experience living in Hanoi which is incredible and it has solidified for me that I would like a career in teaching. Hanoi is an amazing base to be able to travel to different places in Vietnam, so far we have gotten to go to Ninh Binh, Cat Ba and Ha Long bay. It is also so easy to fly from to other countries.The company which TFT place you with is good, not amazing but it is good enough! I would recommend for solo travellers and couples.

I am almost mid-way through my teaching placement in Pattaya, Thailand and I am having the most amazing experience. I teach kids from ages 9 to 12 and my students have made my experience, they are the funniest children and I feel excited every morning to wake up, go to school, and teach! The work/life balance I have here is the best I have ever experienced, Thailand has many public holidays so even during term time I have been able to travel! Overall I am having a blast thanks to The Fewer Things!

I was super nervous to embark on my adventure in Thailand as it was my first solo trip; after thorough research, I discovered the reputable company 'The Fewer Things' and have not been disappointed. The Fewer Things has been there every step of the way, before my departure to Thailand, during and after! I feel delighted with the support I have received from this company. We had several webinars, the group chat was constantly filled with helpful information, links and general chit-chat and advice. Once I landed in Thailand, I met up with several people from the programme, I even met someone from the company on my flight! We enjoyed several adventures exploring Thailand before our placements began, so Thailand was already off to a great start! We had a teaching orientation, and The Fewer Things planned social events each night during the orientation course, so after the training, you had something to look forward to and further opportunities to make friends! I have felt immensely supported every step of the way; coming from someone very nervous about whether this was the right decision, I can confirm that choosing to kickstart my journey with The Fewer Things 100% was! I will be returning to them for my future teaching and travel adventures! Can't fault the company :)

I am currently 1 and a half months into my Thailand program and am having the best time. It is an amazing cultural experience and a great way to earn money abroad. The Fewer Things were really helpful in providing support on this journey and providing a great TEFL course. I am planning on trying to teach in a new country with TFT after Thailand. Once you have paid your initial program fees you have access to all the other programs. Also, this is a more affordable option than the companies other teachers came with, lots of other companies charge around £1000 and don’t offer the same level of support that The Fewer Things do!

Couldn't have been better how easy they have made my journey, so seamless and with endless support. I have had the best experience because of the network they create, the tools, help and guidance has been absolutely brilliant. I recommend TFT to anyone aspiring to teach abroad. Not only do they provide support along the way with any questions you have 24/7， they create a social networking with other people doing the same journey and makes you feel very connected and can be very insightful to talk to like minded people about to experience the same thing.

Teaching in Thailand via TFT has been an incredible experience so far. TFT has been incredibly helpful, supplying us with all the necessary resources, information and additional help which we need. They also took into my account all my requests when choosing an accommodation which has allowed me to live in a place in which I couldn’t be happier about. The job itself has certainly been exciting yet challenging but in a good way and again TFT never fail to answer any questions I have about adjusting to life in Thailand, teaching and any other questions.

Thinking about a great change? Going to Thailand might be the thing for you. But one has to be ready to embrace some grand change of everything basically. I started out in November, that's the second semester here. The Fewer Things provided me with a TEFL course and connected me with the Thai company that actually hired me. After orientation in Bangkok, it was time for a mini trip to Chiang Mai, the Northern big city and after that, I ended up at my placement near Korat. The town is quite small so it took some time to adjust. After maybe a month I got used to the work, people, and life in a town away from the traditional tourist destinations. Feelings of inadequacy and alienation were part of it, but so was the joy of a good lesson done, sharing energy with the students, and exploring the area with people who met at orientation or other foreign teachers at the school. It's an adventure like no other if you're open enough and ready to embrace it.