Program Reviews

Let me start by saying that I’m really happy to be living and working here in China!!! I’m grateful to TFT for making it happen with a smooth transition!
TFT creates that community of support with the other teachers before flying out, so you never feel alone throughout the entire pre-departure process. The team is knowledgeable of what to prepare beforehand and where/how to do it; they’re always on the ball with communication of timelines and connecting you to the future employer who will best meet your goals.

This is actually my second location teaching with the support of TFT! The clubhouse program allowed me to move from Thailand to China with just a few months in between, and it was a stress-free transition with their guidance. Before choosing to go to China, Jaemi took the time to talk with me about my teaching goals and to map out my needs for my future placement. Without his consultation, I probably wouldn’t be here in China right now. There’s no other teach abroad team I can think of who takes the time to truly get to know their teachers. For that alone, being a part of TFT really does feel like a family that you know has your back!

I’m currently based in Shenzhen, and it truly has all you can ask for. You get a modern city lifestyle, easy access to anything you may be missing from back home, a comfortable work/life balance, and a great mix of expats and locals to build your own community as time goes by. After nearly 4 months in, the TFT team and my fellow teachers continue to stay connected as we get to live this amazing experience together!

I used to read these comments left by people living abroad and think to myself how cool it must be! I still find it hard to believe I am now one of these people! It is honestly not as crazy as it sounds and if I did it, so can you!

It’s scary moving to a country where you don’t know anyone, you don’t speak the language and you are doing a job you have never done before!
However, TFT held my hand every step of the way and I needn’t have worried about being all on my own. I bonded with some of the other teachers straight away, we are all going through the exact same process after all. Thai people are as friendly and helpful as they are said to be! The language barrier is somewhat mitigated by the existence of Google Translate. 😆

I am a first-time teacher still figuring it all out but there is enough support for me to do well. Go for it!

I moved to Vietnam with The Fewer Things and it was the best decision I ever made!

TFT offered guidance and support from the very beginning, especially Jaemi, who was always happy to help. Initially, they helped with completing the TEFL course, legalising documents and providing guides on how to adapt to a new life abroad, which made the process a lot easier. When we moved to Vietnam, social events were organised to help us get to know other expats and we had regular check-ins to see how we were doing. It was great to have someone to turn to for support if needed during a time of a lot of change.

Vietnam itself was an amazing place to both live and teach. I was placed in lovely schools across Hanoi where each day brought something new. Teaching is such a rewarding job and being able to do it while experiencing a new country and culture made it even better. There are also plenty of opportunities to travel across Vietnam or to nearby countries throughout the school year, making it ideal for those who want to travel while earning money.

TFT are the perfect company to help you move abroad and I highly recommend!

Since the day I reached out to The Fewer Things to embark on my teaching journey, they have been fantastic. I cannot fault the process whatsoever and their ability to provide support has been second to none. The Fewer Things are always on hand to answer your queries and help you along the way, no matter how early or far along you are on your journey. From the beginning, the process has been smooth, clear and enjoyable. The Fewer Things have been absolutely fantastic and I would strongly recommend.

I have had a wonderful time while in South Korea. Initially, I thought that I would only stay for one year. However, due to my incredible experience, I decided to stay longer. I was placed in the country's south about 90 minutes outside Busan. My placement city was so beautiful and the Korean people in my town are so warm and friendly. My hagwon has been the best part of my experience. The children are the sweetest kids that I have ever met. And my director and coworkers have been nothing short of amazing. They've made my experience even better than anything I could have imagined. They've made sure that I'm a great teacher and have also gone above and beyond to make sure that I am okay even outside of school hours. I feel so loved and protected by my school and the community that I am living in. I am do glad that I went through TFT because I know that I could not have done all of the research and couldn't have made this move on my own. I am forever grateful and am excited to join the TFT clubhouse to explore teaching in other countries.

Tft was a great company to work with. They provided support whenever I needed it, no matter how random my questions were. Jaemi and the team have such a large amount of knowledge, from the teaching elements, to adapting to a new culture. As someone who joined the program as a solo traveller, TFT were great at getting us involved in a group chat at the beginning and, encouraging us to make friends. This group chat was great and provided so much information, both for practical support but also emotional support throughout the entire of the semester.
Thank you TFT.

I came to teach in South Korea with The Fewer Things in September 2023 and I could not have had a more amazing and rewarding experience! As a first-time traveler I was so grateful for all of the support and guidance through every step of the process, from the document-gathering to the school interviews to the actual move. When I encountered some issues towards the end of my contract (independent of TFT), Jaemi and the rest of the team were so responsive and willing to help.

I was placed in the exact location that I was hoping for in a central area of Busan and with the age group that I wanted to teach. The teaching was so fun and rewarding, and I improved so much as a teacher and learned so much about adapting to a new culture. I was able to travel around Korea, have so many unique experiences, and meet amazing friends. I'm so grateful to TFT for giving me this opportunity- it was truly life-changing! As my time in Korea is wrapping up, I am getting ready to head to Thailand next as part of the TFT Clubhouse, and I couldn't be more excited!

As someone with little experience teaching abroad, I wasn’t sure how to get going with it. I had never taught or even travelled to Asia before. My experience teaching in Hanoi was made so much easier with the support of TFT.
The initial support before flying out from Jaemi was great and helped to ease my nerves massively. He was able to answer any questions I had throughout the placement process and was very informative. We were also provided with a survival guide and other resources with useful information on life in Vietnam. The video call with Will and Molly was really helpful to answer any last minute questions in the weeks leading up to departure.
Once arriving in Vietnam, the meet ups with Hannah and Aled were a really great way to meet everyone and get settled in. The group chat that TFT organises is also great and means the social side of things and making friends is super easy. You can also message Jaemi if you ever have any concerns or questions once you have started your placement and throughout the year.
Overall, I’ve had a great experience. It’s definitely a good way to get started with teaching, meet new people and gives you the opportunity to travel parts of Vietnam too :)

I have never taught before so it was quite daunting and I didn’t really know what to expect. TFT were so helpful getting everything sorted before coming out and provided plenty of support. The group I came out with are so nice and TFT arranged plenty of activities for us all to meet and mingle which was great and helped build community out here in Hanoi. We had some issues with the employer out in Hanoi but overall the experience has been great and I’m looking to try somewhere new later this year.

I cannot recommend The Fewer Things enough! They have been brilliant from the beginning and continue to be a great source of support and advice now, 4 months into my teaching contract in Thailand. Pre-departure, they were available 24/7 to discuss anything and everything. They provided some really good advice on planning, packing and adapting to the new culture, which allowed me to focus on the exciting stuff! I have had an amazing time teaching in Thailand where I have made lifelong friends and formed great relationships with my students and fellow teachers. I am now reaching the end of my contract and planning my next semester with Jaemi from TFT help and advice.