Reviews

Overall, the Middlebury Russian Intensive Language Program in Astana is well-organized and designed to help students improve their Russian. They provide a variety of different course subjects, including Russian grammar. The professors test our knowledge and give us opportunities to practice the language through various mediums such as: presentations, group work, writing tests, and reading and watching movies (as homework) then discussing them in class. Not only this, but the professors are extremely knowledgeable about their topics. They often encourage questions, and will gladly repeat themselves if need be. Shout out to Professor Yuliya K! I particularly enjoyed the information I learned in this class, and how she uses her substantive knowledge of Russian literature and culture to help us understand texts in ways we would have never thought of before.

I came into the home-stay completely unsure of what to expect but that aspect made this experience so great. As a first time visitor to Japan I was super nervous to immerse myself into Japanese culture and a brand new host family. It seemed like something I would never do and honestly it felt unreal. However, as soon as I met my host family I was showered with so much care and comfort. They made me feel like family from day one. I actually met most of my host family's sisters and brothers day one then later I met a lot of their friends and their families. It was amazing to be able to speak to such a wide variety of people! I was learning so much about Japanese culture and customs. Everyday was so unique and my host family always did their best to make my time as enjoyable as they could. For example, other than taking me to meet so much of their family, they took me to shrines, parks, and different cities in the area. It truly felt like I was in a new world and my host family was giving me the opportunity to experience it all. I can not recommend this experience enough. Being with my host family was such an invaluable experience I will never forget. Additionally, another aspect that made this experience so great was the activities I did with World Campus International. Everyday morning after an afternoon with my host family we were taken to do different activities in the home-stay area - immersing myself deeper in Japanese culture. Some of my favorite activities were going to an OSEN (Japanese bath house) . I have never been so relaxed after taking a bath. It was an experience I can not imagine having anywhere else. Furthermore, going to a Junior-High school was such a great experience. I got to meet students such as myself and learn what it meant to live and learn in Japan. I made a lot of friends that I still talk to today. Then I had a lot of fun at a Park Golf activity we did. We had the chance to golf with Japanese locals that were REALLY GOOD at golf. The locals were super nice and it was great to learn a little about the golf world from a different perspective. The locals I played with gave me a lot of tips to improve my game and like everything on this trip it was just amazing to do this experience. Firstly, none of this would be possible without World Campus International so Thank you to them. All the staff made me feel involved and immersed in every activity. Making sure everyone knew exactly how what we were doing that day contributed to Japanese culture. A lot of thanks goes to them as well for making sure we were in the right places when we needed to be. Secondly, this experience may be scary at first but it is truly remarkable. I can not recommend this program enough. I have gained a better understanding of Japanese culture than I would of just visiting cities. I was taught more things then I can count and I feel I gained the understanding required to come back on my own! If you are looking for the experience of your life then please apply for this experience. Lastly, I recommend to anyone applying to the program to be very open minded. This program will challenge you to step completely outside your comfort zone. If you embrace this fact it will elevate your trip, without a doubt. Thank you World Campus International!

I just finished the 168-hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma, and honestly, it exceeded my expectations. I was a bit skeptical about doing such an in-depth course entirely online, but the platform was incredibly well-structured. The units covered everything you needed to know about grammar, lesson planning, and classroom management. While the assignments required a lot of late nights and critical thinking, receiving constructive, prompt feedback from my tutor made a huge difference. It really gave me the confidence I needed. It’s definitely not a course you can just breeze through, but it feels highly rewarding and definitely prepares you for real-world teaching. I’d highly recommend this diploma to anyone serious about teaching English abroad or online. It’s a bit of a time investment, but totally worth it.

I had a great and fruitful experience doing a 6 week business internship in Dublin. from the internshipI learnt most from participating in the workings of a business, in presenting its platforms, creating and refining content such as websites with AI, and conducting market research and social media outreach. But in Addition to that , it was the organised events and provided facilties that allowed me to do so much outside of work. Would highly recommend to undergraduate or post graduate students and any young person seeking practical experience abroad

ฉันรู้สึกคิดถูกที่ได้มาเรียนที่ That’s Mandarin ฉันได้รับการต้อนรับและการเอ็นดูเป็นอย่างดีขณะที่เรียนที่นี่ คุณครูและเพื่อนๆทุกคนน่ารักมาก การสอนที่นี่มีความทันสมัยมีเว็ปไซต์ให้คอยเข้าไปทวนเนื้อหาที่เรียนซึ่งฉันชอบมากๆ ตอนที่เรียนเวลาฉันมีคำถามคุณครูจะคอยตอบทุกอย่างที่ฉันสงสัยและพยายามเข้าใจสิ่งที่ฉันต้องการจะสื่อซึ่งทำให้ฉันกล้าที่จะพูดมากขึ้น คุณครูทุกคนไม่ได้เพียงแค่สอนแต่ช่วยเหลือทุกครั้งที่ฉันต้องการความช่วยเหลือ เช่น การแนะนำสถานที่ท่องเที่ยว ร้านอาหาร ฉันเห็นความจริงใจจากคุณครูทุกคน ถ้าย้อนกลับไปได้ฉันก็ยังจะเลือกมาเรียนที่นี่อยู่ดี หวังว่าเราจะได้กลับมาเจอกันอีก ขอบคุณคุณครูทุกคนมากๆค่ะ ❤️💌

I studied at Middlebury School in Jordan in the spring semester of 2025. I had spent the previous summer in Jordan with another great program, but my time at Middlebury was not only the most fun regarding the people involved and my ability to interact with local Jordanians, but also because I came in non-conversational and I left nearly fluent. Not just in that I had a larger vocabulary, but that I was able to speak and think in Arabic directly, without having to translate from English first. The program staff are amazing, the class sizes are great and the content feels relevant. There is the ability to choose which electives you want to take (depending on your level), and even those at a lower level felt that they were using the Arabic that they knew in applicable contexts. Although the language pledge was difficult at first, after a week of commitment to the process, it became easy. In addition to the amazing academic environment, my homestay family was also a key component to my advancement in Arabic. I come from an Arab background and it really felt like I had another Arab jidda (grandma) helping me the whole way. The program also connected us with local students at the University of Jordan who took us around Amman and genuinely became our close friends. One other quick note was that the trips that we took were amazing. Like I mentioned, I had been in Jordan for a couple months before, and the places that we went to with Middlebury were not only some of the crucial must-see spots but also some more niche spots that I felt very privileged to be able to go to that I wouldn't have found/been motivated to go to on my own. I think that the program did a good job of giving us enough out-of-class work to improve our skills without it being so much that we didn't have enough time to explore the city/country. I do think that the program would be best suited for someone who has some prior experience with the language (in fact, I think you have to have studied for at least two years??? dont quote me on that). I had studied Arabic for almost three years at that point, but most others had studied it for two (academic) years before starting. Would 1000/10 recommend this program to anyone wanting to improve their Arabic.

This was such an amazing experience to have! all the teams were very helpful and made the experience very worth while. My internship was very nice and accommodating. Shoutout Adam and Laura for planning so many fun events for us to have fun in our cohorts!

Great professional work experience. Good work life balance, I had enough time to work and explore the city. Thank you Laura and Adam for making the experience fun with all the activities! My favorite was the walking tour:)

My 16 year old daughter was part of this program and had a wonderful time. A great balance of good food, great adventure and a nice safe environment for travel and exploration. Nico the guide was very helpful and a great communicator. This was a great program.

Thank you Emos for the links and sharing your experiences with us. Your presentation was clear and to the point (slides & speech). You gave everyone the opportunity to ask questions, I never felt rushed and offered your professional opinion/advice to help us navigate our TEFL journey no matter what stage we are at. I look forward to your next session. I am also very grateful to the TEFL Institute for providing these on-going forums which they allow their alumni to attend. It helps to have a little community to bounce things off & to learn from others. Respectfully, Roxanne Anderson Highfiled Level 5 Teaching Online & One-to-One Graduate