Location
Multiple Locations +8
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Romania
  • Poland
  • China
  • India
Length
120 hours
Training Type
Classroom

Program Details

Teaching Practicum
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Certifications
Online TESOL TEFL TEFL (Hybrid) TESOL
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hotel
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
0
Price Details
We offer fee-free programmes, along with programmes with a low fee. Once on a programme, you always get these inclusions:
meals, accommodation, TEFL certification, visa support
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

You'll need to cover your pre-departure costs (flights/trains, visas, vaccines, insurance)

Jan 13, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
35 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Looking for an affordable, short-term global TEFL adventure? Join Gotoco to teach, travel, and earn a TESOL qualification! Our programmes offer cultural exchange, professional growth, and the chance to make a positive impact—all with full support and TEFL training.

No teaching experience? No problem! We provide mentorship, cultural activities, and all the guidance you need. Choose from free and funded placements in China and India or affordable options in Thailand, Vietnam, and Europe.

Why Gotoco?
- TEFL Certification: Ofqual-accredited and globally recognised.
- Accessible: Free and budget-friendly programmes.
- Immersive: Teach and live in local communities.
- Comprehensive Support: Meals, accommodation, and training included.
- Career-Boosting: Gain a TESOL qualification and transferable skills.
- Global Network: Join 5,000+ Gotoco alumni worldwide.

From 3-week summer camps in Europe to 6-month placements in Asia, visit our website to find out more!

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Program Highlights

  • TEFL Certification: Globally recognised and Ofqual-accredited.
  • Accessible: Free and low-cost programmes for every budget.
  • Immersive: Teach and live in vibrant local communities.
  • All-Inclusive Support: Accommodation, meals, essential in-country travel and mentorship.
  • Career-Boosting: Gain hands-on teaching experience, a TESOL qualification, and transferable skills.

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Program Reviews

4.79 Rating
based on 687 reviews
  • 5 rating 80.2%
  • 4 rating 19.36%
  • 3 rating 0.15%
  • 2 rating 0.15%
  • 1 rating 0.15%
  • Instruction 4.6
  • Support 4.55
  • Value 4.85
  • Academic Rigor 4.3
  • Job Assistance 4.55
Showing 105 - 112 of 687 reviews
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Jamie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly recommend

This was an unforgettable experience which I will remember for the rest of my life! The highlights were making new friends with both the other Gotoco teachers and the local Thai people. I believe I now have a second family and I am planning on going back to see them. I loved teaching the Thai children and learning about their culture especially trying the different foods. My school was amazing and the whole community made us feel so welcome! I would describe my experience as very memorable and enjoyable with many more ups than downs. I loved being engrained in Thai culture and every day was exciting full of smiles and opportunity.

41 people found this review helpful.
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Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

cannot recommend enough!

I was a little apprehensive before starting this program as I didn't really know what to expect, but it's the best decision I've ever made! I did the 6 months program in Thailand and I got to see so much of Thailand, gained so much experience in teaching as well as life experience, and made so many friends! It's amazing that it's all paid for (except deposits) and when you're out here you have enough money on your stipend to travel on the weekends (and after if you're clever with your budgeting and save!) Lots of people from the program are teaching in Thailand now, around Asia and I'm off to Australia next so it opens up lots of possibilities. You will obviously have to work in your training and at your school, it's not a free holiday so do bear that in mind, but IMO it's worth it even if you don't want to go into teaching after due to all the skills and experience you gain anyway. I'm so glad I did this and can't recommend it enough!

Pros
  • It's all funded!
  • Meeting new friends
  • Gaining a TESOL qualification
38 people found this review helpful.
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Harriet
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What an experience!

I loved all of it. The food was out of this world, the trips were fantastic. It was nice not having to organise everything ourselves- our trip coordinator handled a lot of that for us. The experience as a whole was amazing, the fact that I wouldn't be able to afford to do these things on my own didn't matter because the trip and course was funded was amazing. I made some great friends for life and had some unforgettable experiences. I was able to prove to myself that I can teach and that's something I didn't know before

45 people found this review helpful.
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Gabriel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly developing and enriching time!

During my over two months volunteering in Colombia with GOTOCO I made loads of memories, while traveling around this beautiful country, learned how to be a teacher and made new connections! As a team we were always helping each other out but also had a great time during weekends! Our leader was always there for us and was very professional and resourceful whenever we needed her. The accommodation and and hosting family made us feel like home throughout the whole stay. I can definitely recommend you joining one of their programs!

43 people found this review helpful.
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Aliyah
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Short Term Thai trip

What made this trip great was the host and the school I was placed at, although others in the cohort did not feel the same. Being immersed in that setting, getting to meet the kids and getting to know the educators was great! The host made this trip special, he and his wife organised the best excursions and treated us so kindly.
As for the organisation and overall programme, it could be better. The TESOL is okay and the coordinators too. They will provide you with guidance and the main project coordinator is the best to speak to.
Also if you are lucky enough, you will meet like-minded people who will be friends for a lifetime.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be prepared to embrace an easy-going lifestyle, not all according to plan, the TESOL doesn't teach you to teach, you will make mistakes, teaching in schools is very games heavy!
Pros
  • the host
  • the school
  • funding provided
Cons
  • programme organisation
  • programme structure
  • TESOL
44 people found this review helpful.
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Grace
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

I had an incredible time on my GoToCo course and met so many people along the way that I have continued to meet up with after the course ended. I gained so much valuable experience about teaching and Thai culture and was afforded such a unique and otherwise pretty unreachable experience by being placed in such a rural area.

My host was generous and friendly and I will be going back soon to visit her and the school. I am now living and teaching in Bangkok, something that would not have been possible without GoToCo. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, but especially those wanting to have a different travelling experience than most.

47 people found this review helpful.
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Quinn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience!

This was a great company to use in order to travel and have a unique experience within a strong community and support system. Travelling to those places less travelled and having a time that you would get nowhere else is a memory that I wont forget. I feel that the course is well worth doing, as it allows individuals to really get out of their comfort zones and build their own confidence in themselves to stand up and present in front of people. Definitely apply, you will have the time of your life

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I wouldnt change anything!
Pros
  • Supportive
  • Adventure
  • Culture
46 people found this review helpful.
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Destiny
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An enriching experience

It was a wonderful programme, during which I had the opportunity to truly immerse myself in the beautiful Vietnamese culture. Gotoco did an outstanding job in arranging meaningful and enlightening cultural activities, while also providing us with valuable insights into the customs of the country before we arrived in our assigned cities. Gotoco is a great choice for anyone looking to travel safely and experience a country authentically, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned traveller. It's also a fantastic opportunity to enhance your CV, have fun, and make new friends. Plus, the teaching experience is incredibly fulfilling!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Frog legs
Pros
  • Get to experience a rich culture
  • It's a fixed programme, however you can use your weekends/free time to travel
Cons
  • It's a fixed programme, so you have to do a set period of time teaching in the country
44 people found this review helpful.

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