Location
  • Thailand
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults Business

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults Business
Housing
Apartment Hotel
Weekly Classroom Hours
24
Age Min.
20
Age Max
60

Pricing

Starting Price
2000
Price Details
£1400 GBP - which covers placement, TEFL training and pre-departure support. You cover your flights, visas, vaccines, insurance and other costs.
What's Included
Some Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Sep 01, 2024
Jul 27, 2024
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About Program

Our Thailand teaching fellowship is your gateway to a global and impactful career. On the programme, you will receive TESOL training, and a community of like-minded fellows to socialise with, along with a great salary working in a supportive school in Thailand. We will be with you every step of the way to help you make the most of your move abroad, and you will receive continuous professional development support.

Whether you’re looking for a graduate role, yearning for a career change, or want a gap year-style adventure, this is the programme for you!

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Program Highlights

  • Great salary in a supportive school
  • Dedicated professional development programme
  • Exciting teaching locations in South Thailand

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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 42 reviews
  • 5 rating 85.71%
  • 4 rating 14.29%
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  • Benefits 4.65
  • Support 4.75
  • Fun 4.9
  • Facilities 4.75
  • Safety 4.95
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OLIVIA
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thailand 2023/24

I thoroughly enjoyed working in my school in Thailand, where I taught amazing and eager children, creating unforgettable memories. The highlight of my experience was the kindness and passion of the students, which reaffirmed my desire to be a teacher. Additionally, I met a close friend through the program, and together we explored Thailand and Cambodia, dreaming of developing our own English program or school. I highly recommend Gotoco for their excellent support and funding opportunities, making it an ideal start-up program for teaching abroad.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice is to embrace the experience fully and remain open to learning and adapting. Research and prepare for cultural differences to make your transition smoother. Engage actively with both students and staff, as their enthusiasm will enrich your teaching experience. Building connections with fellow participants can lead to lasting friendships and shared travel adventures. Utilise the support and resources offered by Gotoco, and don't hesitate to reach out for assistance when needed. Finally, enjoy the journey and the opportunity to make a positive impact while exploring a new part of the world.
10 people found this review helpful.
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Harris
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience would do again.

Gotoco is a great company that provides a great experience for many reasons. The main one for me is that I wouldn't of been able to travel to Thailand without Gotoco. I would recommend this to anyone able to do it. I had many experiences that I will hold onto forever. Mainly my interactions with people I was teaching with and also great experiences with experiencing Thai traditions. Was able to visit temples and holy grounds. Experienced Thai classic traditions and other things like that. I would definitely recommend.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Its not too surprising but being able to see all these foreign animals such as elephants was really cool.
Pros
  • Sight seeing
  • Immersive
  • Fun
Cons
  • Sometimes challenging
  • Difficult
  • Adapt
14 people found this review helpful.
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Liam
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best experience ever

Such a rewarding experience working with gotoco in Vietnam. I made loads of friends and learned so much about Vietnamese culture and their way of life. I got to learn some Vietnamese and gain valuable experience in teaching. One of my favourite things to was trying all of the new cuisine Vietnam had to offer, such as pho and ban mi, and we learnt how to order in Vietnamese which was useful. But the best thing by far was the children, it was so rewarding seeing them learn English and being able to help in their educational journeys.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would go for longer
Pros
  • Friends
  • Cool area
  • Food
Cons
  • Activities
  • Language barrier
14 people found this review helpful.
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Mia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

thailand 6 month fellowship

Good program, i like that its funded and all the support from gotoco. Only issues that came up were caused by their sub-contracted teaching agency. I am grateful for my opportunity but I also don't like that I felt pressured to write a review in order to receive my deposit back (but undoubtedly I still recommend this as I had a life changing time!). I got placed in a rural area and I am from a big UK city so wouldn't recommend if you are not used to rural life as it is way more difficult to adjust to in Thailand. I wish this was taken into consideration when I applied as I mentioned in my interview that I would prefer a city and got given the MOST rural placement they offered!

22 people found this review helpful.
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Kimberley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

You have to do this program!

After graduating uni, I had never left Europe and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I decided to apply for Gotoco on a whim and it is the best thing I have ever done! You get to travel and enjoy new countries and cultures all for free! You have to pay a £200 deposit but get it back when you finish the program and other than that everything is paid for for you, flights, accommodations, meals etc! You also get a Trinity TESOL qualification for free too! You will not regret doing this and I cannot recommend enough!

31 people found this review helpful.
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Jasmina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly recommend

I was skeptical with how my experience would play out at first with Gotoco, but my whole experience with Gotoco has been better than I could ever have thought. Not only have I now got a teaching qualification out of this experience but I have made lifelong friends and broadened my cultural awareness further through traveling in a new country and learning new cultures.
I feel like some friends are still stuck on what to do and I always recommend travel and gaining some experience to broaden your mind.
The experience I gained from this all has been invaluable to me and something I will never forget. I only have positive things to say about Gotoco.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
It was my first time going to Thailand and I was unsure about how the programme would work, as I accepted the offer very last minute - the week of flying.

However, the organisers handled it very efficiently and managed it so well throughout considering it was done very last minute for me.
Pros
  • Teaching qualifications
  • Exposure to new food and culture
  • Lifelong friends
Cons
  • Away from family
  • Qualification can be hard work
  • Home-sickness
29 people found this review helpful.
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Alba
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Recommended for young people open to new experiences

Overall, I had a great time. The team was supportive, I made friends, I got to travel, I learned a bit of Thai, I got back into teaching, I loved my students and my school, and once the program was over I got to move to Vietnam and start a new chapter there, which I would have found much harder to do had I not already been here.

And the whole thing was fully funded too, giving an amazing opportunity to those of us who could have never afforded this otherwise.

I think it's a great opportunity for someone trying to get out of their comfort zone, travel, gain new skills, learn about a different culture, maybe change their career path.

That said, it's not for everyone and there are probably some people better suited for it than others. If you'd like to have the same life you had at home somewhere else, then it's probably not for you.

I will also add that it is an intense program. There is a lot happening and you do have to work. It's not all fun and games. You are there to teach and learn to be a teacher and you should take that responsibility seriously.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
There's always someone in the group carrying way too much luggage. That someone was me. Don't be like me.

Unless you have some medicine that you can't get abroad or some super essential things you absolutely must have with you at all times, everything you need can be bought in Thailand.

THAT SAID, if you are on the heavier or larger side, you might struggle to find clothes and SHOES your size, especially formal wear, and even more so outside of Bangkok.

While not all schools will require this, some will and you won't know which school you'll be based at until later on so my advice would be to bring, at the very least:
1. One pair of formal-ish black shoes. They don't need to have high heels or be super formal but just think of office wear.
2. One or two formal white shirts, the kind you might wear to an interview or an office.
3. One or two black formal trousers/slacks. If you're a woman, I'd take one pair of trousers and one long black skirt too, ideally below the knee.

Remember you're there to teach. Again, this might not be necessary, but it's better to have it and not need it.
Pros
  • Fully funded
  • Lovely team
  • Amazing experiences
Cons
  • Can be a lot happening very quickly
  • You will have to spend a lot of time in close proximity with a lot of new people and share a room for a while
  • You don't get to choose your school or location
35 people found this review helpful.
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Amber
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

the BEST 6 months in Thailand

I had the best 6 months teaching in Thailand. My experience was fully funded by Gotoco and included about a month of travel and cultural experiences and activities that really immersed me into Thai culture. I have received a Level 5 TESOL qualification and have valuable teaching experience. There was so much opportunity to travel and meet so many new people, and was just overall the most incredible experience, which I cannot thank Gotoco enough for. For anyone wanting to travel or just experience a different way of life, then I couldn't recommend Gotoco more !

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
crocodile
Pros
  • fully funded
  • Level 5 TESOL qualification
  • meet friends for life
Cons
  • Sometimes staff are a bit unorganised and lack effective communication
41 people found this review helpful.

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