Location
Multiple Locations +10
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
  • Thailand
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam
  • Colombia
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • England
  • Romania
  • Greece
Length
120 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TESOL TEFL TEFL (Hybrid) TESOL
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
0
Price Details
This programme is free and funded. Meals, accommodation, TEFL certification, visa support and a post-programme cultural tour are usually all covered by our programme.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Visa Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare
What's Not Included (Extra)

-We offer FULL FUNDING (inclusive of TESOL, airfare, etc) for UK nationals and those based in the UK.
-We offer UK summer camps with funded flights for those ineligible for the above funding. You'd only need to process your own visa. Email us to learn more

Jul 17, 2022
May 26, 2023
30 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Interested in FUNDED/FREE and short-term TEFL adventures abroad? We provide a global immersive experience to give you teaching experience, cultural exchange and travel opportunities that cannot be rivalled. Our projects allow you to flourish and explore, while contributing to our mission to make a positive social impact.

What you get:
- Free/funded placement service and access to support network
- Funded/funded TEFL training and certification
- Free/funded accommodation and meals during your project
- Free/funded visa and flight assistance

Gotoco is a social enterprise focused on boosting cultural exchange and international adventure. Gotoco works with over 40 programmes in 10 countries. Join us!

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Program Highlights

  • Free/funded.
  • TEFL Certification included
  • 40 programmes in 10 countries. Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Europe!
  • Free accommodation & meals during project period
  • Award-winning programme, safe and fun. Adventurers are welcome!

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Program Reviews

4.77 Rating
based on 383 reviews
  • 5 rating 77.28%
  • 4 rating 22.72%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 4.55
  • Support 4.55
  • Value 4.8
  • Academic Rigor 4.35
  • Job Assistance 4.6
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Lois
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

Great experience teaching at a summer camp in Thailand. Intense but rewarding work, where we had a great end of programme trip on an island and some short stays in Bangkok and other cities to break it up. We had the opportunity to explore quite a few different cities and places in Thailand and had a lot of different cultural activities on our days off, some language lessons that I enjoyed and overall a diverse & jam-packed experience. Memories that will last a lifetime, and brilliant that everything was fully funded. Would recommend :)

2 people found this review helpful.
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Jazal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic Experience

My programme in Vietnam was an extremely rewarding and fun experience. I was placed in as lively city and was able to travel across the north of Vietnam during my weekends. The programme has definitely benefited me in regards to my personal confidence and ability to navigate a new culture as well as experience what teaching would be like in a foreign country. The mid-programme and end-of-programme trips organised by the company were also amazing and such a good opportunity to develop friendships with other people on the programme!

Pros
  • Local experience
  • Living expenses paid for
  • Programme trips
2 people found this review helpful.
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Eimear
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Couldn't recommend more

This was a great experience that gave me so much confidence, not only in my ability to teach and lead but also my own personal development. It is an extremely generous company and everything was funded which is very rare to find with other teaching programmes. All the food and accommodation was of great standard as well as the cultural excursions. I definitely recommend doing one of the programmes as you gain a TESOL qualification for free and get great teaching experience. You also get to meet other like minded people and immerse yourself in a new culture.

Pros
  • Fully funded!
  • Mini break at the end of the programme
  • TESOL qualification
2 people found this review helpful.
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Dominic
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Spain

I loved the little idiosyncrasies in the process of teaching English, especially in the early weeks. The times when we could guide teachers in the learning of English confirmed that I would enjoy teaching longer-term, something I was unsure of until the program and I am glad that I learned I could handle it and be quite good at it. I loved gradually--and sometimes slowly-- learning more of the Spanish language. The camp was about English immersion, and all our lessons were done entirely in English, but if you ventured outside of the camp to the bar or to the local shops (and by 'local,' I mean the shops an hour away in Montoro,) you needed Spanish. As a Latino in the United States, it meant a great deal to me intellectually and personally to improve my Spanish while guiding others in the English language. It motivates me to consider the yearlong program in Colombia. I would be thrilled to do this if you'd have me again.

I loved the days after swimming when my roommate and I would sit on our deck and look at the Andalusian hills. Our house had an Italian coffee maker and we got very good at using it during this time. So that memory--of swimming and then very calmly drinking home-brewed coffee is special to me.

I loved the times when we would have late-night conversations at Bar El Nino, the inside jokes, the laughter. I loved walking up and down the hiking trails and learning about each other in small unspoken ways.

I loved the way this program returned me to an older, more confident version of myself. Being in university can make you question everything about yourself -- your worth, your values, your ability in comparison to others--but I was so grateful for this program which confirmed a self-confidence I thought I had lost. I left Venta feeling more capable, prepared for a job outside my comfort zone, and with a huge new set of friends to help me if I need them.

3 people found this review helpful.
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Venu
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best experience of my life

If you want to try something different, Gotoco offers many exciting opportunities.

I taught English in Thailand for almost 2 months in 2023, and I don't regret it. It was an excellent way to travel, get experience working abroad, meet cool people, and all while being very affordable. It involved a lot of cultural trips, Thai language classes, Thai cooking lessons and many more. I have very fond memories of my time with Gotoco!

I would recommend the experience to anyone who fancies an adventure.

Pros
  • Meet new people
  • Exploring different culture and environments
  • Build confidence
Cons
  • Seem like they’re short of stuff
5 people found this review helpful.
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Linh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Gotoco FUNDED TEFL Adventures (Bali, Thailand, Colombia, Europe, SE Asia)

Travelling to Bali with Gotoco was an amazing experience that enabled me to meet people with the same interests which included travelling and exploring the career of teaching. It provided an opportunity to travel and learn about a different culture whilst allowing you to share the teaching experience with your fellow Gotoco participants.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Gotoco as they were very supportive throughout the program and helped us organise a variety of trips outside of teaching.

6 people found this review helpful.
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Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Adventure of a lifetime ! 🫶

I will be forever grateful to have discovered GoToCo. I originally applied to a 6 week programme in Bali which turned into almost a year long adventure in Southeast Asia. Everything is genuinely fully funded, from flights and accommodation to food and activities. The funding is extremely generous, the staff are amazing and so supportive, and will help you through any problems that may arise with travelling.
Teaching in Bali was so special and enjoyable for me, and the partner company was equally as amazing. The people are so lovely, and obviously the place is beautiful. This company has truly changed my life and I would 100% recommend it to anyone wanting to teach and travel.

Pros
  • Extremely generous funding
  • Amazing support from staff
  • Experience the beauty of Bali
Cons
  • A few food hygiene issues (nothing to do with GoTo though)
  • A lot of bugs (bring bug spray!)
  • Genuinely cannot think of a 3rd con of Bali
6 people found this review helpful.
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Maia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

One of the best experiences of my life

The Bali programma was an incredible opportunity to meet like-minded people while exploring a new country, a new culture, and connecting with the local community. Everything was provided for, from food and accommodation to flights. The Gotoco team was extremely helpful in sorting out any issue that would arise, they took care of us when we felt unwell (this will most likely happen to any European when living in South East Asia!) and they organised so many trips and excursions throughout our stay. Thanks again for this fantastic experience!

Pros
  • Adventure
  • Confidence building
Cons
  • Non-European food/hygiene standards (not really a con)
6 people found this review helpful.

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