Program Reviews

I give Xplore Asia five stars! Xplore Asia has done a great job of supporting me during my job search and location search. They were very transparent, responded in a timely manner, and made sure we had the best fit for positions. During orientation week, they prepared us for life as a English Teacher in Thailand but giving us an idea of Thai culture, tradition, customs, language, and food, as well as any type of issues that may arise. I am very grateful for finding this program and encourage others to do so.

When I first decided I wanted to teach English in Japan, I didn't know the first thing about the process. I discovered XploreAsia through the company I earned my TEFL certificate from. Amy and Jane did an excellent job guiding me through the process of preparing, applying, and arriving in Japan to work with Interac. Whenever I had questions or concerns, I promptly received long, detailed answers so I never felt out of the loop or unheard. With their continuous assistance and instruction, as well as their direct correspondence with contacts at Interac, everything went smoothly from the start to finish. I am now enjoying an ALT teaching position in Tsukuba in Ibaraki prefecture and couldn't be more satisfied.

I arrived in Sapporo in April of 2024. Having previously gone through XploreAsia to travel to and teach in South Korea they were the obvious choice again when I decided I wanted to do the same in Japan. The team are very helpful at providing all the information necessary and assisting when you are perhaps struggling with certain aspects of the application or moving. They are very responsive to emails and will get back to you very quickly, meaning there is less room for panic and stress. So far, I have had a wonderful time in Japan and I am now looking forward to the extreme winter in Hokkaido.

Thank you Amy for all your help with setting up my ALT interviews, it's much appreciated. I'm very happy with my placement. I have been welcomed since day one and I have been made to feel like an important member of the school staff.

Whilst the town I have been placed in has a relatively quiet social scene, I have still managed to find a lovely friend group with whom I am able to experience all the wonderful things about Japan.

The people, the nature and of course the food have all blown me away.

I’m Jessica, originally from South Africa, and I’ve always dreamed of working abroad. XploreAsia made that dream a reality by helping me secure an incredible teaching position in South Korea. From the very start, their support was exceptional. They meticulously screened potential schools, provided thorough interview preparation, and guided me through the visa process with ease.

Now, after a week in South Korea, I’m thrilled with my placement. The area is fantastic, and I’m truly enjoying my new school. XploreAsia’s expertise and dedication have made this transition smooth and exciting. I’m extremely happy with the outcome and highly recommend their services to anyone looking to teach abroad.

This was a very fun experience! Everyone was very nice and helpful. I would recommend doing this to others. The only problem is that the program messed up some of my visa stuff which lost me 700 USD and a week in a different country. Other than that it was fun. The best part is the friends you can make during and after the program. Also if I hadn't had this program to ease me into Korean culture it would have been very tough. I really enjoyed my time but make sure to stay on them about your visa documents.

I just completed a TESOL course in Incheon, South Korea. I had a fantastic time on the course.

Before coming to Korea, I knew I wanted to do an in-person course instead of an online one. It was important to me that I have the opportunity to build a network of friends in the country where I would be working before I started plugging away at my job. I was able to make friends while on the course and had a good time while doing it.

The staff at Xplore do a great job of fostering a fun environment. Before the course starts, there's a weeklong orientation, during which the people on the course are given guided tours in Seoul, a taekwondo class, and some rudimentary Korean lessons, to name but three activities. This time is super useful to get over jetlag, meet your peers, and begin to acclimate to the different culture and climate.

The staff are also very nice and helpful. Carla, our primary instructor on the course, was funny, personable, and most importantly, really good at her job. We all learned a lot from her. Emma, the person representing the visa and placement team at the school, was also a pleasure to work with. Emma kept us all informed on how our visas were progressing and was an invaluable liaison with the schools at which we had been placed. Enzo, the manager of the course, was a real lifesaver. He welcomed us all to Korea, made sure we were settled, showed us the ropes, and dealt with the small problems we experienced. But most importantly, when I had a problem with my visa caused by a delay in receiving a document, Enzo was able to provide me with some very helpful options.

I wholeheartedly recommend Xplore's TESOL program in South Korea and hope that you will have as much fun on it as I did.

This was hands down the best experience I could have hoped for! I learned a lot and had fun while doing it. The staff were absolutely amazing.

This program was pretty great! The first week was orientation. It prepared everyone for any kind of culture shock and it gave us enough time to get settled before the TESOL course goes into full swing. The staff and everyone involved made it a great experience, we learned hangul, went in a tour to visit a few locations and many more experiences. Once TESOL officially started, we got hands on training, worked in a classroom setting, and taught classes with students. I couldn't ask for a better way to prepare me for my future!

I really liked the experience, it was highly professional, the staff was always helpful and I really liked the course. The housing were clean and appropriate and all facilities were nearby. Doing the course there provided me with the opportunity to experience a study life, which I really enjoyed. I really appreciated having had the introduction week with various visits like the Hanguk museum or getting dresses up in Nobelmens/Ladies clothes and visiting the palace. The fact that we had cultural and language classes was a huge plus, to get more immersed with the culture. Overall an amazing experience which I can highly recommend!