The Fewer Things Reviews

I had planned to go to Thailand just as the pandemic hit and my plans got cancelled with the school I was signed up with, then I came across the instagram of The Fewer Things and they had been posting pictures of some teachers flying out, so I contacted them to see how it was possible and what process I would have to go through, I was a bit worried I'd have to go through such a long process again to be let down at the last minute. But, as soon as I had my first call with Jaemi, I was so excited and pleasantly surprised at the information and knowledge I had been given. I flew out late 2020 and stayed in quarantine for 14 nights, which was a pretty crazy experience! I am so thankful for the support I received from the team and it was really reassuring that I had constant support with everything.

I was placed in a public school in Central Thailand, and absolutely loved it, it was the perfect starting point for me as I only had 20 hours teaching per week, which meant I had plenty of time to take up Muay Thai at the local gym. After my initial contract I transitioned over to an international school in Bangkok, which TFT helped me with and gave me tips on what I should be looking for. Since arriving in Thailand I have been able to travel so much, which is the main reason I came here.

TFT still are in regular contract now to check up on me and just have a general catch up, which is really nice to know since I am not even part of the programme any more! I could not recommend the team at TFT more to new travellers!

I had planned to go to Thailand just as the pandemic hit and my plans got cancelled with the school I was signed up with, then I came across the instagram of The Fewer Things and they had been posting pictures of some teachers flying out, so I contacted them to see how it was possible and what process I would have to go through, I was a bit worried I'd have to go through such a long process again to be let down at the last minute. But, as soon as I had my first call with Jaemi, I was so excited and pleasantly surprised at the information and knowledge I had been given. I flew out late 2020 and stayed in quarantine for 14 nights, which was a pretty crazy experience! I am so thankful for the support I received from the team and it was really reassuring that I had constant support with everything.

I was placed in a public school in Central Thailand, and absolutely loved it, it was the perfect starting point for me as I only had 20 hours teaching per week, which meant I had plenty of time to take up Muay Thai at the local gym. After my initial contract I transitioned over to an international school in Bangkok, which TFT helped me with and gave me tips on what I should be looking for. Since arriving in Thailand I have been able to travel so much, which is the main reason I came here.

TFT still are in regular contract now to check up on me and just have a general catch up, which is really nice to know since I am not even part of the programme any more! I could not recommend the team at TFT more to new travellers!

Having previously taught ESL in Vietnam, I was searching for a similar experience! The Fewer Things was the agency for me. Although TFT is a relatively new agency, they excel in understanding the wants and needs of young graduates and will try their best to accommodate those. The support from TFT is what sets this agency apart from the others. From the initial contact and throughout, the support has been second to none. Always on hand to answer a question or query, which especially during COVID was reassuring and extremely helpful. The Fewer Things place you with a teaching company in Thailand and they can sometimes be unhelpful, but TFT are always happy to speak to them directly and resolve any issues. At first, I was hesitant to be placed in the ‘rural’, less known areas of Thailand but after arriving in my town ‘Chaiyaphum’, I’m extremely grateful. Although the bigger cities are appealing, being in Chaiyaphum meant that I’ve been able to challenge myself and have a truly Thai authentic experience. I recommend TFT to those who are looking for a good balance of work and travel, alongside meeting some friends for life!

I would highly recommend The Fewer Things to anybody who is looking to move to China to teach English. From the initial stages of applying The Fewer things has been nothing but supportive and knowledgeable on the process. Moving to Shanghai in the middle of a pandemic was not easy, there were many hurdles but the process was made less daunting with the help of The Fewer Things as they were always there to answer questions and guide you every step of the way.

After arriving in China The Fewer things has continued to be supportive and helpful. They check in regularly to make sure everything is going well and make sure you are adjusting to your new life. The Fewer Things has been helpful in all aspects of life here in China, from giving you advise and tips on teaching to recommending restaurants and bars! The language barrier can be difficult at times when communicating with your employers in Shanghai but The Fewer Things is always there to help. Whenever I've needed some guidance or help with anything The Fewer Things has alway been quick to help. The Fewer Things has made the transition into teaching and moving abroad very smooth!

I would have been absolutely clueless without the help from the fewer things. They have been very supportive and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. Whenever, I am unsure or need help they are always there for support and guidance. While being in China I have encountered some difficult situations with housing but this was easily resolved and sorted with the help of the fewer things.
The fewer things has made my transition from England to China very smooth. Being alone in a new country can be very daunting but knowing that the fewer things are always there is very reassuring.

The whole experience has been like night and day compared to another organisation I applied with. I’ve been guided throughout and all promises have been delivered on. I was even able to arrive in Korea 3 months sooner than initially expected as well. Everyone involved seems to genuinely have my best interests at heart. I now work in the heart of Seoul with great people, and I’m thankful to everyone involved. The city is vibrant, full of life and with free accommodation, it’s extremely affordable.

Wow wow wow. The TFT team helped immensely throughout my process to teaching in Korea. With the constant changes in travel restrictions and many ups and downs, they were always helping and providing an update. Without their help, the road would have been a struggle. They were always there helping and reassuring the process, even when it looked bleak. The aided in interviews hugely, providing specialised help and tips when tackling the nerve racking interview questions.
Can’t recommend the program enough and a huge thanks to Jaemi and the team.

The reason I am so happy in my placement and having the time of my life (cringe I know) is because of the fewer things! A massive group of 30 teachers met up in Phuket to do the sandbox scheme (all part of TFT and organised through the group chat) and basically explored, adventured (and partied) everyday for 2 weeks. This meant the contacts and more importantly, friends we made were solid genuine connections and now these are the people that are making my placement amazing. I live with and am close to most of these people and go explore different parts of Thailand every weekend! My school is just incredible, the teachers are the kindest people and the kids are so excited and starstruck by us teaching them, I leave work with my face literally aching from smiling and laughing all day!! However not everything is plain sailing, but that’s all part of it and you can bombard TFT team with any questions or problems and they will do their best to find and answer and support you through it! To conclude, going through TFT made life easier and also helped me make friends for life 💗

I can highly recommend The Fewer Things to anybody who is looking to travel to China to teach english or looking to begin a new adventure! Jaemi, the director, is incredibly knowledgeable of the entire process and was there to help me along every step of the way pre-departure. Whatever questions I had or confusion I was in, he was able to answer or find the answer to all of the questions I had. The season of COVID has provided numerous different extra hurdles for anyone making their way to China, and Jaemi was able to thoughtfully and skillfully guide me through each step. He connected me to helpful resources here in the states to help answer the questions he did not have the direct answer to. Regardless of whatever question I had about the process (and I had a lot!), Jaemi could either immediately answer or help me find the answer in a timely manner.

When I got to China, he was still providing lots of support. He guided me in finding housing (since teaching in Shanghai does not come with accommodations because of the higher pay), and yet again was able to answer all of my questions about the day to day life in Shanghai. Further, he has been able to connect me with numerous other opportunities to use my skills here in Shanghai.

You cannot go wrong if you decide to use The Fewer Things to travel to China. You will not only be working with knowledgeable people who want to help you, but also people who are willing to support you on a personal level by checking in on you as you are preparing to move to a new country and checking in on you to make sure you are adjusting alright once you arrive. The support you get from The Fewer Things is unparalleled! I highly recommend traveling with them.

The fewer things were brilliant when I was preparing to leave, any issues I had I could message them directly and they instantly sorted it out for me. I had a few concerns about the location of my placement and wanted to see if I should try find a different one in a better location, I messaged them my concerns and asked their opinion. They came back with such a great, detailed reply that really helped ease all my worries, and I’m glad I did because my school is so lovely. The location is on the quiet side for me but has great connections and transport (all points that The Fewer Things told me via email when I messaged them my concerns). I am a bit of a worrier so I definitely sent them more emails than normal asking lots of questions and wanting to know more, and I always received a quick and kind reply. My biggest issue I had when I was planning to leave was with the Korean recruiter, who said the school was desperate for me to go out there and was pressuring me to fly the next day and didnt understand when I said no. I still hadn’t officially received my visa in the mail yet, they just said it should be delivered that day. I messaged Jaemi directly on watsapp at 7am and I was very panicked as I wasn’t prepared to leave the next day . He said he agreed and didn’t want me to book my flight until I had my visa in my hand and basically said I’ll sort this for you. Within maybe half an hour, it was all sorted and I had the extra day I wished for! Overall, this is was such a personalised friendly experience, and the best thing I’ve ever done.