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I had an amazing time studying abroad at the Umbra Institute. I applied through Arcadia Abroad, who were incredible especially with coordinating student visas. From the moment my plane touched down, the staff were incredible. I felt safe and welcomed into the program. My classes were great and I loved the opportunity to learn about history and art then actually walk down the street or take a short train ride to witness it in person. My Italian 101 and Roman Empire classes in particular were fantastic and I looked forward to them everyday. One thing I loved about this program was the small size during the fall semester. Our program was 60 people and by the end I knew everyone by name and felt as though I could walk up to anyone and start a conversation. The housing team at Umbra was also amazing, pairing me with three girls who are now some of my closest friends. If you are looking for an immersive program in a small city rich with art, food, and history, I could not recommend ISI Perugia enough!

لقد ذهبت الي جزيرة بالي من قبل وتعرفت علي كثير من الأصدقاء وكانت تعجبني الطبيعه شعرت بطاقه وكنا نقوم بعمل جماعي أنا والأصدقاء في تقديم الطعام للأطفال انه حقا ممتع التعرف علي الثقافات المختلفه احب المشاركه احب التعليم

The teachers at the school I worked at were absolutely lovely and treated us so nicely from the very beginning. Receiving such a warm welcome from them and being shown so much love throughout the entire trip made the whole experience so much better. Going camping with the teachers was one of the highlights of my overall experience, and of course teaching the children was also amazing.

If you have ever wanted to spend a week speaking your native language until your own vocal cords file a union grievance, an Angloville immersion week at Hotel Bachledówka is the ultimate luxury endurance test. It turns out the core strategy for teaching English to eager Polish professionals isn't grammar drills or textbooks; it's a relentless, joyful stream of conscious chatter powered by endless cups of tea and breathtaking Tatras mountain views. The Hotel & The Feast Hotel Bachledówka itself feels less like a venue and more like an indulgent mountain sanctuary. Nestled high up in Czerwienne, the views are stunning enough to distract anyone from a tangled debate over present perfect versus past simple. But the real star of the show—the absolute crown jewel of the operation—was the food. Immersion turns out to be incredibly hungry work. Thankfully, the hotel kitchen took this as a personal challenge: * The Buffet Spread: Breakfast and lunch were athletic events. We are talking mountains of local cheeses, warm breads, hearty soups, and traditional Polish dishes that effectively rendered standard afternoon tiredness into a state of warm, well-fed euphoria. * Energy Reserves: If anyone lost their voice by Thursday, it certainly wasn’t due to lack of caloric intake. The food didn't just fuel the conversations; it practically was the conversation for the first twenty minutes of every meal. The Atmosphere & The People The schedule is famously packed—a marathon of 1-on-1 conversations, group activities, and social hours—yet any fear of awkward small talk vanished within the first hour. The sheer warmth of both the Polish participants and the international mentors turned what could have been an exhausting exercise into something remarkably uplifting. * The Polish Participants: Endlessly patient, incredibly driven, and ridiculously generous. They arrived eager to polish their language skills and ended up sharing hilarious local stories, cultural quirks, and recommendations with absolute charm. * The International Crew: A wonderfully eclectic mix of native speakers from all corners of the globe, united by a love of travel, deep discussions, and an impressive capacity to talk continuously for eight hours a day. By day three, the rhythm takes over: you talk, you eat like royalty, you admire the highland scenery, and you talk some more. You arrive as a group of complete strangers assigned to a remote Polish peak, and you leave a week later slightly horse, incredibly well-fed, and possessing a whole new network of genuine friends. If you are going to talk yourself hoarse for a week, there is truly no better place to do it than Bachledówka.

Exceptional support from these guys. Not sure how I managed to put a double space between my names on the cert, but I did, so hey ho. Anyway, long story short, I emailed when I saw my downloaded certificate looked a bit off due to the big gap. 10 minutes later, I had a new certificate in my inbox with 3 review links. Happy to oblige,, it was a wonderful course. Best of luck to you guys!

I have learnt a lot about how to conduct online lessons and prepare lesson plans. I am confident today because of TEFL. Be creative when teaching. My mindset have changed a lot. I can use the internet in different ways. I also gained knowledge about the different types of VISA. My experience was an incredible opportunity for personal and professional growth. It allowed me to explore a new environment, learn about different cultures, and gain a broader understanding of the world. During my time with TEFL, I had the opportunity to learn more about people from diverse backgrounds, experience different ways of life, and develop greater confidence and independence. I learned to adapt to new situations, appreciate cultural differences, and approach challenges with an open mind. This experience also helped me develop valuable skills such as communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. It broadened my perspective and inspired me to continue learning and pursuing new opportunities. Overall, my experience was both educational and rewarding. It created lasting memories, strengthened my personal development, and encouraged me to share what I learned with others. I am grateful for the opportunity and believe that TEFL experience can make a meaningful difference in a person's life.

Did the 2 week funded trip in Thailand and it was fantastic! Teaching, travelling, meet new people from Thailand and from the Uk too! The biggest highlight for me was the combination of teaching, travelling and meeting people from completely different backgrounds. I really enjoyed being able to experience Thailand beyond the usual tourist destinations, particularly staying in smaller towns and getting a feel for everyday life there. The teaching itself was also a great experience. Even though it could be challenging at times, having to adapt lessons to students with very different levels of English really helped me develop my communication, creativity and confidence. Seeing the students become more engaged as the programme went on was particularly rewarding. Teaching was fun and came naturally to me. Not as hard as i thought the students are well behaved and are genuinely happy to have a natuve English speaker as a teacher. The social side was another major highlight. Having a group of other participants to travel, explore and spend time with made the whole experience much more enjoyable, and I think the programme does a good job of creating that sense of community. Met plenty of people from uk too so the social side was great too!

This program was incredibly inspiring. Every aspect was intentionally planned to create a safe, open learning environment; a close community; experiential learning; a connection with nature; and, best of all, inspiration from practitioners in the field. Learning directly from people who have devoted their lives to embodying their values around the environment, sustainability, and climate justice was life-changing. It inspired me on so many deep and personal levels. I loved my group; I loved camping and exploring Tasmania; I loved our ecopsychology workshop in Forest Haven; I loved exploring Melbourne and Sydney; I loved living on the beach in Byron Bay; I loved cooking in my apartment kitchen; and I loved doing class readings and doing an internship during the IP period! You must be comfortable camping and have a love of nature--and then I cannot recommend this program enough.

I highly recommend Ab Travel company .we had a wonderful trip experience .we had pick up from the airport on time our guide and driver was a waiting for us .they were friendly and professional . Thank you all of you .

I stayed a total of three months at LTL Beijing, with a mix of group classes and individual 1-on-1 lessons. The experience as a whole has been very positive, from the registration process (where my assigned student advisor was great) to the lessons themselves, which managed to raise my initially very rusty Mandarin level enough to now be able to get through daily life quite comfortable (including getting a haircut!). A particularly big thank you therefore to my two teachers – Lilian老师 and Sara 老师 – for their patience and engagement! The lessons with them were very interactive, focused, and overall an enjoyable and educative experience – 感谢你们!

maybe you should add a module about punctuation, as it is important and there is not such a module on the 120 hours teaching english, tefl, tesol . i am french , for eg, and we have punctuation as well, but it be confusing sometimes, for students to understand, as we don't have the same kind of rythm, and musicality in the way , we write, and pronunce in english , that, could help students of other native languages too. thank you ! the course was really gret and enriching, and quiet high level , nd well, created .

This study abroad program was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I have wanted to do a program like this for many years, so it was amazing to actually do it. I loved meeting all of the new people as well as being immersed in a new culture and getting to see a new part of the world.

I spent 2 months living in Bogota, Colombia, interning with a non-profit organization that was organized through Intern Colombia. This program did not only place me in an internship but they also took us on various day trips, a weekend trip to La Guajira, tours, night excursions, and so much more. The directors of the program are amazing and super funny. I loved my time in Colombia and am so grateful to Intern Colombia for providing me with the opportunity to have had this experiences. I definitely recommend!

I planned a trip to Arusha, Tanzania through Medi Trip primarily for my son, who is a Pre Med student at university. Medi Trip and Pearl, in particular, did a wonderful job making the arrangements and sending excellent and relevant information relating to the volunteer assignments. My volunteer assignment was with WEHAF--Women's Encouragement HIV-AIDS Foundation. The accommodations were great. The staff at the hostel was friendly and very helpful--everything was kept very clean and orderly. Careen with Medi Trip was available and extremely helpful in showing us how to travel to our assignments from the hostel and how to get around Arusha. When I was seeking recommendations for a safari, Pearl placed me in contact with a local safari operator, and we enjoyed an amazing three day/two night safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. I also sought recommendations for a hiking trip to Mount Kilimanjaro with a locally-owned guiding service. Pearl placed me in contact with Nyange Adventures, and they took very good care of my son and I as we climbed Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route. Praise Nyange is an amazing guide and environmentalist. His farm and tree planting operations were outstanding, and his team of guides and porters second to none. My son's volunteer assignment went extremely well. He was able to work with the anesthesiologists and anesthesia techs at the hospital in the general and OBGYN operating rooms. He witnessed and assisted in numerous operations and procedures over the course of the two weeks we volunteered in Arusha. He logged over 60 volunteer hours in just 8 work days! My experience with WEHAF was equally rewarding. I assisted Thedy Lengoje, and her team at WEHAF, with providing sorely needed assistance to widows (the majority of whom are HIV positive) from the community with food supplies, mattresses, beds, gas stoves, and other items needed to alleviate their difficult circumstances. I also helped complete the parking lot and perimeter wall painting at the "Mama Center", where women in the program go to learn how to sew and obtain other skills to be able to start their own small businesses. I did not think I would be doing manual labor during my assignment, but I saw a need and was given the freedom to complete those projects while I was in Arusha. The Medi Trip staff were professional and responsive to all my inquires leading up to our assignments. Travel and housing accommodations were both timely and comfortable. I cannot recommend Medi Trip enough. I am so pleased with the time my son and I spent in Tanzania and we will remember all the people with whom we came in contact (Pearl, Careen, Kombo, etc.) fondly and forever. Jambo!

My experience on the program was life changing, heart widening, and eye opening. I loved learning about how different communities have created long lasting change for social justice and better collective futures. The Indigenous, particularly Maya, focus, teachings, and stories was a highlight. This program challenged what I thought I was possible in terms of life paths and ways Maya activism manifests. My experience on this program will stay with me and I wish to be able to relive the experiences I had. The Indigenous teachings, stories, and lessons softened me and has shaped my new wide worldview.

I’m really glad I joined Gotoco’s Thailand programme. It was a great opportunity to travel, meet some lovely people and experience teaching English. I especially enjoyed spending time with the students and experiencing the local culture. The financial support with flights, accommodation, meals and transport made a big difference too. Overall, a very memorable experience that I would recommend.

For my second co-op, I completed my internship through a program called the Asia Internship Program (AIP). I shared my goals and interests with the program, and they helped match me with a host company in Seoul, South Korea. During my stay in Korea, AIP assisted with arranging my housing accommodation, and the staff were responsive to any questions or concerns I had throughout my experience. I felt very supported and comfortable throughout the program, which meant a lot to me, especially since it was my first time in Asia. For my internship, I had the opportunity to contribute to projects related to brand management, marketing, and market research. Now that I have concluded my internship, I can confidently say that this experience was invaluable to me as I was included in real professional conversations which made me feel that my ideas and perspectives were valued. If you’re looking for a real internship experience with the support of a great program I would do it with AIP! ☺️

The course is logical and with hard work provides an excellent foundation for success. The future is bright as a TEFL graduate. This is an exceptional program. I highly recommend anyone wanting to pursue a career teaching abroad to enroll in this excellent program. Good luck everyone. Scott

I absolutely loved my time in Aix-en-Provence with CEA Capa. Their staff were super helpful in teaching me about the local culture and all the best places in the city. The excursions were incredible and highlights of my trip! The standard housing was also really nice, with a lofted bedroom, single bathroom, and kitchen. The only thing I didn't love about the housing was the lack of oven, but we made it work. Lastly, learning mostly in French was such a rewarding experience for me. It was difficult for sure, but it was super rewarding. Overall, I felt my skills in French got so much better due to my experience here.

I very much enjoyed my time in Córdoba, the program was smaller than other programs in Spain and it felt like we got fairly close pretty quickly. The town was a maneagable size while still having several place to visit. Kim Griffin is one of the kindest and most supportive people to run an abroad program, she was there at every step of the way making sure that we felt supported academically, emotionally, and in general. She drove me to the hospital when I had a minor health concern, she showed us many parts of Córdoba that she had a deep knowledge of, and she hosted us at her house for an end of semester pool party.