Program Reviews

The photos of smiley faces are deceptive even though you will have fun and find the other volunteers and guests very warm and friendly.
Sadly, a non-interaction allegation against me was hoarded, thereby preventing me from answering it or improving and , worse, used to blacklist me from future work.
I now doubt that Angloville properly realises its greatest asset is its unpaid volunteers. To much later on find yourself secretly disparagingly criticised is quite a hurtful experience.
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My first program with AV was in July 2023 with a teen program, as a volunteer they gave me my own room as I travelling alone, second was an adult program in Dec 2023, they allowed me to pay for my own room so accommodated my needs. As for the ESL mentor role in July 2024, they stole my deposit , forced me to share a room even though the ESL mentor package said you'd get your own room, and didn't pay me for my time, they gave a volunteer their own room yet force ESL mentors to share against their will.

I cannot recommend this program enough to anyone who is looking to do travelling cheaply and to meet inspiring like minded people. The venues you get to stay at are incredible and the locations are beautiful. You get plenty of free time and there's always something to do at the hotel or close by. The participants you work with are intelligent, interesting and fun to talk to. It doesn't feel like teaching at all yet you also learn so much from the participants. It is overall a very fulfilling and rewarding experience which I will be doing again.

I really enjoyed my time participating with Angloville and met many other people who had engaged with multiple programmes. The experience was incredibly rewarding and enriching. The program is well-organized, and the coordinators ensure that every participant feels comfortable and engaged. I would suggest it to anyone looking to meet new people, learn about different cultures, and travel to parts of the world they would not normally visit. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone looking for their first adventure abroad, Angloville offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in different cultures while making lifelong friends. The connections I made and the experiences I had were truly unforgettable. It’s not just about teaching English; it’s about exchanging ideas, stories, and perspectives with people from all walks of life. The program also allows you to explore beautiful, lesser-known destinations, adding a touch of adventure to the learning experience. I highly recommend Angloville to anyone eager to broaden their horizons and embrace new challenges.

I was a native English-speaker 'mentor' for this English conversation program in Poland. We were promised 6 nights in a 3-4 star hotel+3 meals a day. The reality was we were put 2-to-a room in the staff quarters-old dirty furniture with bugs+ yuki food which made you pyuke. In the evening nothing cooked -just cheese+ bread. 1 mentor was bitten in the eye by a bug in her room. Polish students pay Euros 1000+ for this program I doubt Angloville spent 100 Euros on the mentors. They even have the nerve to charge 35 Euros to the mentors as 'admin fee'. A horrible experience.

I was very excited to return to Warsaw after twenty two years this time with Angloville. I first went on a coach travelling over twenty seven hours. However this time around it was a different experience as now many Polish people spoke English compared with 2001 when Poland was being prepared to join the European union. My stay was great this time at Lamza ...a train ride outside of Warsaw...beautiful countryside and serene. The program was at Arti hotel. Meeting Lovely Mentees and fellow international Mentors.

I very much enjoyed travelling and sharing my travels experiences during my conversion sessions with my mentees and my colleagues on this journey . I was very much impressed with the mentees enthusiasm to share their interests and their lifestyle to advance in their conversion practices . I also enjoyed the location, the food and the structure of the program. I met some lovely people international mentors and the national mentees who were very knowledgeable about the world affairs which they depicted in their presentations.

The conditions of the hotel accommodations and the food were not as promised by the marketing staff. The shared rooms for the volunteers were in a damp basement with a moldy, stinking smell. The mattresses were 2 inch foam and very uncomfortable. Two of the three meals/day were the same everyday. Cold cuts, cheese, boiled eggs.
I was scheduled to volunteer for another course two months later but immediately contacted the administration and told them I would not be attending and why.
Even with two months notice, they have refused to refund my 150 Euro deposit because I will not do another course, where according to other volunteers, those accommodations are worse than the one I did.

Wonderful experience meeting and working with a great bunch of people from around the world. Can’t wait to undertake another programme . Had great support from staff and participants were eager and keen to learn and improve their English. Have made friends for life and have discovered a beautiful country. Accommodation was ok, the setting if the hotel was beautiful. Hotel staff were very friendly . Great outdoor area to sit and thankfully the weather was amazing . Would highly recommend this programme for older people as a great way to meet and engage with others .

It is an amazing program where you get to interact with people from different cultures. It is also really awesome interacting with the participants. You also get to learn a lot from them, especially about the country since they are the locals. It will be some hard goodbyes, for sure, but definitely worth it.

If you are a history buff, I would also recommend attending the city tour as you get to immerse yourself in the knowledge of your starting city.

Overalls, it is an experience of a lifetime.