Program Reviews

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.

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!