Program Reviews

I moved to South Korea in November 2022 and did a year. It was my first-time teaching, and although it came with its challenges, I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of South Korea.

For my placement, I was placed in Yeosu. I loved Yeosu as it was both such a dynamic and tranquil place. Everything you needed was there. It gave the city vibe that Seoul offered but was still rural enough to enjoy quiet walks along the coast.

With TFT’s help, the whole process was much easier. You get a lot of support from everyone in the team, they made sure to try to accommodate where I wanted to go. Furthermore, whenever I am uncertain about something, they are always quick to respond and clarify it. Also, I appreciate the support from Jaemi, he is very supportive and always one message away.

For travelling, along with the allotted vacation days, Korea also has a lot of national holidays which make it easy to find time to travel within and outside of the country. I was only in Korea for a year but I managed to visit quite a lot of cities in Korea, to name a few such as Seoul, Tongyeong, and Gwangyang. Furthermore, being in Korea also allowed me to travel to other Asian countries like Thailand and Philippines.

Due to my wonderful and exciting time in South Korea, I’m planning to head back to Korea again in 2024 using the TFT clubhouse scheme programme offered by The Fewer Things.

I recently moved to Thailand last month to teach English for a semester. I have never taught before so it was a scary experience to begin with. With the help and support from The fewer things I am now thinking of staying and teaching for abit longer. I love it here. Everyone is so nice. The work is very straight forward and easy to pick up.

Working with The fewer things made me feel more relaxed, comfortable and organised during this process and have made the transition feel so easy. I know if I needed anything they would support me with my worries. I would like to especially give a shout out to Jaemi for being so helpful.

The help and advice given was so good and really made the experience smoother than anticipated. Would highly recommend tft to anyone looking to teach abroad as I had a great time in Thailand. I taught at Satrichaiyaphum and had a great time. The tft team are very professional and help with any queries you may have about the move, school structure and culture. One again I would highly recommend them if you are considering moving to asia to travel and teach English to escape the 9-5 work life xxxx

I moved to China in August of 2023 and I am currently teaching my first semester in Shanghai. This is my first time teaching, and I feel that the support and the quality of life that teaching brings in China have made it extremely accessible and rewarding.

While I anticipated Shanghai to be exciting, I was not prepared for how enjoyable the work-life balance would be. This is only enhanced by the support I receive from TFT in any issues I face.

I would recommend this experience to anyone. In respect to shanghai, the only downside appears to be that you are so busy doing things within the city you forget to travel outside it!

I dont think there's much to say aside from if like me you were looking to move abroad but not sure where to start, the fewer things is a perfect company. They assist with your teaching certificate, placements themselves as well as continued support when you arrive. I was nervous about leaving as I'm young and have never been away from home, but with the fewer things I've felt no nervousness since arriving and the security of having a team there to assist me at all times has made me so much more comfortable.

It all feels very personal and the company have lovely representatives, some of which I've had the privilege of meeting in real life. Would recommend ✅️

I am currently working as an ESL teacher in Shanghai and I have had an absolutely brilliant experience so far, especially working with TFT. Before my departure from the UK, Jaemi and the team gave me so much support and made sure I didn’t have to worry about the admin process such as getting an interview/placement and document legalisation. They also offered weekly call slots and generally got us set up with everything we could possibly need to get us to China! I would 100% recommend this programme to anyone interested in teaching abroad!

I have had a great experience working as an ESL teacher in China through TFT. The support from the program made the application and transition very comfortable; communication was clear throughout with regular phone calls and easy access to relevant information, and I went through the placement process smoothly. The legalisation of documents was made very simple by TFT, and the bulk of the admin was taken care of by them, which was very helpful. Living and working as a teacher in China has been an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it, especially for those looking to learn or improve their language skills and those interested in teaching. The long winter holiday makes for a great travel opportunity too! A word to the wise — make sure you have a Chinese payment method such as Alipay set up before your arrival, as physical cards or Apple Pay (including international cards, Visa, Mastercard etc) may not be accepted.

The initial steps in Korea were made quite simple with guidance from TFT and the ground agency here, my school now helps a lot with day to day stuff too which is nice. It was about a six-month period from application to arrival but there is a lot to do so I understood the lengthy process. The TEFL course was quite fun and interesting too. Overall would recommend.

This is an awesome opportunity! I wanted to teach English in China for the longest time, but didn’t know where to start. Jaemi and TFT helped me through the whole process! From pairing me with a school, visa and background check support and everything in between, I finally made it to China! I would not have been able to take on this process by myself without the help of The Fewer Things. I had countless questions throughout the process (moving abroad is a big step) but TFT was able to explain things to me and calm my fears about moving to China. I would definitely recommend this program!

I joined The Fewer Things August 2023 programme for Vietnam and I've found the support network excellent. No question was left ignored and as someone who didn't message Jaemi or the team particularly much, I was regularly met with messages checking up on me which I thought was a very personal and thoughtful touch. And from hearing my peers who contacted HQ far more regularly, Jaemi was very quick and efficient with responding to any qualms presented to him, both before and after departure.
I already had my TEFL certificate so cannot say anything on the course, but there was plenty of other aspects that the company excelled in to ensure I was prepared for my teaching programme. From an extremely comprehensive guide to the country to a video call with two experienced teachers right before leaving to regular events held afterwards to fit all lifestyles, there was something for everyone in those daunting first few weeks. The pacing for all the niggly things that needed to be done before departure was also very well thought out to minimise frustration and maximise excitement.
Accessibility to the social side of things was also done really well. A group chat was set up initially for all Vietnam programme members for the intake, and then specifically for the city of placement (I'm in Hanoi). The aforementioned events as well as this group chat made it easy for even my introverted self to feel very integrated within the group.
Overall, The Fewer Things has made me feel very welcome and prepared for teaching in Hanoi, and I have never found any member of the team unapproachable. I would definitely recommend TFT specifically for anyone ready to sink their teeth into teaching in Vietnam!