Teaching internship & TEFL Certification (Thailand, Vietnam, Europe, China, India)

The experience with my programme has been life-changing, it has been an unforgettable and inspiring experience that I would do it all over again. I have loved the whole experience in rural Thailand, from meeting people within the programme and making friends with them, to experiencing how people live in a small rural village, to being in a completely different school environment and a completely different structure, I loved every second of it. It has been a real eye-opener. I have really enjoyed my time experiencing and witnessing another culture completely different to mine. I have enjoyed where I stayed which was so different to what I am used to and really enjoyed my time teaching the students in my school. Overall, this experience has been amazing and I am so grateful that I had this opportunity that I can take with me for the rest of my life. This experience also helped me to grow as an individual, be resilient and step out of my comfort zone. Thank you Gotoco!

Collaborating with Gotoco provided an exceptional and enriching experience. Engaging in a cultural exchange program while making an impact abroad is highly recommended for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The quality of professional development offered was excellent, and overall, it's an opportunity I'll always cherish. During the course, you'll need to complete TESOL, earning a valuable qualification upon completion. This aspect adds significant value to the program, opening doors to teaching English in foreign countries worldwide.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.