Travel and Teach Recruiting Inc.

Program Reviews

I definitely wouldn't have made it Korea without Travel and Teach - at least not as easily! My recruiter was very helpful as well as prompt. He was available to answer all questions and at anytime, and that was really comforting to know as I prepared to move. Travel and Teach places you with a school, walks you through all the paperwork, sets up your flight, and provides a useful and thorough info packet about Korea. Any bumps along the way, and my recruiter helped me figure it out. I've been really happy in Korea, and I owe it all to Niko and Travel and Teach! Thanks!

Travel and Teach Recruiting provides the utmost service for ESL teachers! T&T is extremely helpful with regards to job placement, visa application, and flight planning. Now, I spend most of my time teaching the cutest kindergarteners English! I couldn't be happier. I would strongly recommend T&T to anyone that wants to teach English as a second language in the beautiful country of South Korea.

What would you improve about this program?

My recruiter was very helpful and I hope to stay in touch in the future. However, there were times when they confused U.S.A and Canadian regulations concerning visa procedures. For example, recommending F.B.I services through Accurate Biometrics instead of the R.C.M.P in order to obtain a criminal record check. I realize that recruiters deal with a large number of applicants, so I'm sure that was the main cause for confusion.

Also, please note that:

1. Canadians MUST request for their fingerprints to be included with their criminal record check. Otherwise, they will only receive a "vulnerable sector check," which is free of charge and insufficient for the visa process.
2. The cost for a fully detailed R.C.M.P check is $25. Many detachments refuse to accept debit, credit, or cash. So, a money order, which can be obtained from any bank or post office, for the exact amount may be required.
3. In rural provinces, services like these may only be available by appointment and on certain weekdays. For example, fingerprints were ONLY processed on Wednesdays where I'm from and that was non-negotiable.
4. A cleared criminal record check that is sent electronically can be processed in as little as 3 business days. Though, they are normally sent my mail if the applicant lives in a rural area, so it usually takes about 2-4 weeks before the final results are physically in their hands.

Thank you for your help and support!!!! I'm very glad to have chosen T&T :)

-Selina

I started out with the Travel and Teach program with Niko. Niko answered all my questions and worries all the time. The TEFL program was very rigorous and prepared me for teaching in South Korea. Since I have arrived in Korea I have had interesting experiences including going to a cat cafe, singing korean karaoke and old people trying to kill me with carts at e-mart. The program was exceptional and and I have recommended it to my friends who are interested.

What would you improve about this program?

I really can't think of anything.

It has been a long process of working to get a teaching position in South Korea. Travel and Teach, especially Shane at Travel and Teach, helped the long process go smoothly. Any small bump or confusion along the way on our part was fixed and simplified. We are so happy that we were able to receive our positions and work in Korea. The students are amazing at the school. I can't wait to see them all everyday. I would definitely recommend this position to anyone interested in teaching English and working abroad.

Niko was extremely cooperative and helpful staying in constant touch with both my parents and I to let us know exactly what documents we needed to get to where in order to allow me to continue to onto my trip overseas. With my summer job I was rarely in constant contact but he did his best to ensure everything was in order! Thanks Niko!
Would recommend this service to any of my friends looking to travel and teach abroad, everything was great!

I could not be happier about my experience with Travel and Teach Recruiting. Shane Bennet was extremely friendly and professional, and made the entire job search process a very pleasant experience. From the moment Shane got in touch with me, communication was very clear and straight forward. Shane walked me through the entire job search process, my contract, the visa process, insurance, a guide to teaching as well as what to expect once I arrived in Korea. My school is very supportive, and makes learning the English language a very fun and rewarding experience. I am very happy with my job placement in Korea, and I look forward to a wonderful year filled with travel and adventure!

Korea is a great place to live and work, I was hesitant at first to apply to teach as it seemed like a big step and I read lots of mixed experiences of other people online, but the recruiter (travel and teach) helped me through everything and got me placed in a lovely school. Any questions or worries I had were quickly answered and really put me at ease.

Even though it seems like a big step to travel around the world to live and teach for a year, its not as scary as it seems and there's always people available to help you!

So ever since I looked into teaching in South Korea, this website where where I looked for not only assistance but also for guidance in what my next steps should be. They were very organized in telling me exactly what I needed to do and when I needed to have everything completed by. Travel and teach also gave me many opportunities to find a placement, even after I myself had lost hope, Shane, my coordinator, helped me and pushed me to keep trying. Shane reminded me of my dream to move to South Korea and pursue a teaching career. Being here now is so surreal and I couldn't be happier.

What would you improve about this program?

Make it more well known and advertised! I had to search for a long time to find travel and teach but when I did I found that the program itself was really well organized and helpful. If this were more advertised I'm sure many more people would be interested in doing what I'm doing now! Thank you.

I had spoken with many different recruiters leading up to finding Niko at Travel and Teach and had been unhappy with all of them until I began speaking with Niko. He was helpful, had quick and accurate information and did not make the process stressful at all. He was clearly experienced and constantly available when I needed anything. I could not have been happier with working with Niko and would suggest this company to anyone interested in teaching abroad!

What would you improve about this program?

Can't think of anything!

When I finally decided to work and travel abroad, I had no idea where to begin. What country do I go to? How do I get a visa? and that dreaded question.. How do I find a decent job that I wont hate? Thankfully i discovered this site from a friends recommendation. I was skeptical at first because this service was free and guaranteed job placement. However, I was proven wrong when just that happened. Not only did my recruiter hold my hand (figuratively speaking of course) throughout the entire process, but he was there to answer all of my questions(no matter how small or trivial they were). This included visa assistance, appropriate resume preparation, job searching, and setting up interviews with employers. Once I was in Korea, he continued to follow up on my cultural and job adjustment to insure a smooth transition. After years of working abroad, this experience has proven to be by far the most convenient, cost friendly, and successful experience to date. I have recommended this site to several friends back home and all the ones that actually pursued this dream, came away successful.

What would you improve about this program?

I have no real recommendations. One thing that worried me at the time is a recruiter not instantly responding back to my ridiculous questions. However, I realize now that these needs were a little over the top and that the problem was probably more me than my recruiter.