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

I had a fantastic time with Gotoco. The trips and expeditions the company organised for us were spectacular, and I thoroughly enjoyed the teaching aspect of the program. I loved being able to make a genuine social impact in the lives of the Vietnamese children and felt well supported the entire time. The accommodation provided by the company was of great quality, and was made to feel welcome and valued throughout the project. Would highly highly reccomend to students, solo travellers and backpackers.

My summer in Vietnam was unforgettable. I was placed in Bao Loc with 2 of my friends, Bao Loc was quite a rural area but it was easier to settle as I was there with 2 of my friends! Wer worked at an English school, we didnt have many working hours, so we had lots of free time to enjoy the area and we also had time to travel to nearby sities such as Da Lat. All of the staff at GoToCo were so helpful, especially El, who was always willing to help! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to push themselves out of their comfort zone.

I volunteered over the summer in Germany through Gotoco. It was absolutely amazing and I loved getting to know lots of different people (both gotocoers and other camp staff). Not only did gotoco fund my food, accomodation and TEFL qualification (that will enable me to teach abroad in the future), but they also funded an interrail pass so I could travel around Europe. The team is super friendly and so I felt comfortable asking them for help with the course and my travel arrangements. This experience really helped improve my confidence in travelling abroad. Thanks gotoco :)

This summer, I spent 6 weeks teaching English in Italy. The programme was amazing with lots of once in a lifetime experiences, such as, exploring vineyards in Tuscany, interrailing through Italy and eating Italian families traditional dishes. The teaching was an amazing way to develop my teaching expertise, as a qualified primary school teaching the programme even taught me engaging ways to support EAL learners in the classroom. I have learnt many lessons from my experience that I can bring back teaching in the UK.

I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Gotoco. The relationship with my placement school and my host family were among the highlights of my trip. The friendliness of the staff at Innova schools Mosquera, and their willingness to always provide a helping hand, made the transition into leading English classes much less daunting and rather enjoyable. I found this to be a great outlet to put into practice all that I had been learning about in my TEFL course.

The opportunity to travel around beautiful Colombia was also a major highlight. From trekking and sailing through the Amazon, to exploring the bustling market stalls of Bogota, this was definitely a trip to tick off the bucket list!

Whilst some of my fellow volunteers had some issues with our hosting organisation, YMCA Colombia, this was not at all reflective of the professionalism and all around helpfulness that was consistently demonstrated by Gotoco staff.

Though it sounds too good to be true, this volunteering experience was truly everything and more! Fully funded & no catches - what’s not to love? I would definitely recommend doing a Gotoco programme to anyone that is interested in exploring the option of teaching English abroad, whilst also adventuring through a different corner of the world.

I absolutely loved the Spain programme as we were teaching adults which allowed us to form stronger connections with the students and have interesting chats about everything. Although our programme location was in the middle of nowhere, I loved the Venta del Charco accommodation as there was a pool where we'd often have pool parties, and we had horses, sheep, and chickens as neighbours. The Spanish adults were lovely- we had so much fun together doing all the activities (especially Furor) and I was able to get to know everyone in our one-to-one chats. I also really enjoyed the cultural tour in Granada as it is a beautiful city and it helped that most of the activities were booked for us so we could enjoy our trip without having to worry about coordinating and booking everything.

Thailand, a country known for its lively culture, magnificent landscapes, and kind hospitality, became the setting for a life-changing experience for me. I began on a journey as a volunteer teacher, organised by a devoted organisation, wanting to make a real effect, gain amazing memories, and build vital skills.
My ambition to travel the world, immerse oneself in a different culture, and give back to a community in need motivated my decision to teach in Thailand. This was a decision that I would grow to value as a life-changing experience.
People I met, experiences I had, and skills I learned have all left an everlasting impression on my life. Thailand will always have a special place in my heart for its kindness and beauty, and I am glad for the opportunity to have been a part of this great trip.

Gotoco Colombia 2023 was amazing. The Easter week trip to Medellin and Guatape was unforgettable, with paragliding and jet skiing topping the list. The experience included making lifelong friends, gaining valuable teaching experience, and enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. I've already recommended it to all my friends – it was the best time ever. The unique accommodation in a mansion with a pool and the thrilling jeep rides to town added an extra layer of excitement to the whole experience. An experience I won't forget!