Reviews

Provider: The TEFL Academy

Program: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

I think since it was online I didn't get a sense of any supervision or help unless I requested help from the contact centre. I do feel that since the guidance was only there to mark your test it was difficult to understand what the practical test requirements were. That being said I think it is a phenomenal opportunity provided to branch out at any age and anywhere you are. I really hope that there are job opportunities for the growing industry but I would most certainly advocate for TEFL Academy always.

Provider: MAXIMO NIVEL

Program: Spanish Immersion Programs | Learn Spanish in Latin America

I did 4 weeks of spanish classes and extended and extra two because of the quality and depth of my classes. I had multiple teachers who were all exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. I would absolutely recommend these classes to anyone willing and wanting to learn spanish!

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Thailand TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

During my time with Xplore, I had an amazing experience! I learned a lot from Gary and all the team - from the different teaching styles to cooking Thai cuisines. More than that, I met amazing people that have become great friends from all over the world. This was an experiences I wouldn’t change for the world! I’m so glad I went!

Provider: Travel For Teens

Program: TFT Older Teens: Florence, Cinque Terre, Switzerland & Paris

This trip was fun for the people and the environment along with the itinerary that gave us multiple things to do a day. I really enjoyed getting to know people all around the world and hanging out with my future best friends.

Provider: Quest

Program: Quest Africa Men's Core: 7-Month Journey of Transformation

Quest Africa is one of if not the best gap year program for the young adult that doesn’t know what to do with there life and is wanting to be adventurous while exploring different cultures, career paths whilst gaining good skills to handle real world challenges.

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different! 🌎✨

Provider: AFS-USA

Program: AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Thailand

My junior year of high school was single handedly the most impactful experience of my life. The lessons I learned throughout that year I take with me in everything I do. At 15 years old, I spent the school year abroad as an exchange student with AFS-USA. Before getting on the plane to Bangkok I had a thought, I was traveling thousands of miles to live in a new country, with a new family, to go to a new school and I didn’t even know how to say ‘hello’ in their language. Fast forward to the end of my year abroad. I was now 16 and I no longer needed my Thai-English dictionary to communicate, I navigated the Bangkok streets with confidence. I built relationships in my community with the bus drivers, 7-Eleven workers, and market vendors that I would encounter daily. Thinking back I can remember how many people told me about how scary the world is. How many “bad things” can happen, especially to a young Black girl like myself. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to the naysayers. My experience with AFS introduced me to an amazing host family who I’m still very close with despite it being 15 years since my exchange year. I made lifelong friends with the other students on the same program as me. After returning to the US I got my first job working at a Thai restaurant. I’ve maintained my Thai language skills, and after my year abroad I haven’t viewed the world the same. Yes, I was nervous to go abroad. Yes, I was the only Black person in my home, school, and community in Thailand. And yes, I missed my family and friends. But one year truly goes by in the blink of an eye and if I let the nerves, anxiety and fear of missing out hold me back, I would still probably be in my hometown, still nervous and still letting fear of the unknown stop me. I recommend studying abroad to anyone that is even a tiny bit curious. And I especially recommend the year abroad in Thailand. The culture, the food, the language and the people are unmatched and as someone who has traveled all over the world to nearly 40 countries, Thailand is still my favorite. And my year abroad with AFS to Thailand was an incredible one that I still talk about to this day!

Provider: MAXIMO NIVEL

Program: Spanish Immersion Programs | Learn Spanish in Latin America

I loved the lessons! And learned how to actually use the Language. I had great teachers and made new friends. Now It also want to go to other places. I feel confident now to talk in Spanish even though I still make mistakes a lot.

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different! 🌎✨

Provider: WorldStrides

Program: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina with WorldStrides

Studying abroad in Argentina was the best thing I have ever done. I met some of my best friends while abroad and I was able to travel to places that were bucket list locations. I lived in a house with 4 other girls and I got along with every single one of them. There was something so special about being so close with the people you live with and just enjoying their company. I traveled with my roommates and got to know them on a deeper level. The program was so helpful when getting us to our homestay and helping us locate the school and find our way back. They were super helpful at all times and always on call if we needed absolutely anything at all. With the culture, we were able to learn not just Argentinian culture but culture from around the world due to the amount of people who came from all over. I was also able to travel to Rio de Janeiro with some of my favorite people and it was the best trip I had ever been on in my life. Overall, Argentina was the best experience I have ever had in my life and I absolutely recommend studying abroad to anyone who is considering it.

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different!

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different! 🌎✨

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different! 🌎✨

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different! 🌎✨

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Costa Rica TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

At 44, I decided to take a different direction in life, and completing my Level 5 TESOL course with Xplore Asia in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I made! The course was engaging, practical and challenging in all the right ways. It gave me the confidence, skills and qualification to step into teaching English, something I've also wanted to do, but never had the chance. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our teacher, Nicky! Her enthusiasm was infectious, her knowledge incredible, and her ability to make every lesson engaging was second to none. She wasn't just a fantastic teacher; she's now someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend. Beyond the classroom, meeting like-minded people and immersing myself in Costa Rican life made the whole experience unforgettable. Since completing the course, I've started teaching English online to students from different countries, giving me the freedom to earn while travelling and exploring the world. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Xplore Asia to anyone considering a new adventure or career change.You're never too old to reinvent yourself or create a life that looks a little different! 🌎✨

Provider: Travel For Teens

Program: Travel For Teens: Italy, Spain and France

Seeing Paris and other countries was an eye opening experience that allowed me to learn new things about how people live and how they experience things differently than the people I surround myself with every day. Making memories with people who are now my best friends is an experience worth a lifetime and I would not change it for the world. I can't wait to go back to other places with the awesome counselors and make more memories and friends!

Provider: MAXIMO NIVEL

Program: Spanish Immersion Programs | Learn Spanish in Latin America

My partner and I attended 3 days of private language classes before traveling across Guatemala, and I'm so glad we did. My teacher was really kind, patient, and thorough, and the whole team were very professional. Joining the cooking class was an unexpected extra and a really lovely thing to participate in.

Provider: AFS-USA

Program: AFS Intercultural Programs: Summer Language Study in Japan

Studying abroad in Japan in 2008 was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life. Looking back nearly 20 years later, I can honestly say it was an opportunity that helped shape my perspective on the world and gave me memories that have stayed with me ever since. It was a time where Google Translate, smartphones and YouTube were in their infancy. I accessed my host family's computer once a week to give my friends and family email updates, if I wasn't busy having fun! And there was a huge language barrier with my host family, they didn't know much English and I didn't know much Japanese, my host cousin would occasionally come after work to assist with translation but that is one of the things I appreciated most about the experience was being immersed in a culture in this way. From the food and traditions to the people and everyday way of life, there was always something new to experience. I enjoyed having the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone, getting lost on my way to school, explore unfamiliar places, and gain a better understanding of Japanese culture beyond what I could have learned in a classroom. What made the trip especially meaningful was the chance to experience another part of the world firsthand, and making friends from other countries. It taught me the importance of being open-minded, embracing new experiences, and appreciating different ways of living. The experience also gave me a greater sense of independence and confidence in navigating unfamiliar environments. Even though the trip took place back in 2008, I still look back on it fondly. The memories, experiences, and lessons have stayed with me long after returning home. I would absolutely recommend studying abroad to anyone who has the opportunity. It's more than just traveling to another country. It's a chance to grow personally, build lasting memories, and see the world from a completely different perspective. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to visit Japan, and it's an experience I'll always appreciate.

Provider: Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)

Program: Xplore Thailand TEFL Program with Guaranteed Placement

During my time with Xplore, I had an amazing experience! I learned a lot from Gary and all the team - from the different teaching styles to cooking Thai cuisines. More than that, I met amazing people that have become great friends from all over the world. This was an experiences I wouldn’t change for the world! I’m so glad I went!

Provider: 7 Elements

Program: Global Health and Service Learning in the Dominican Republic

This summer I worked with a company called GLA and took a group of about 30 high school students on this program and both me and the students were so happy with the experience! We got to spend 2 weeks on the beach and working with local doctors and nurses to provide healthcare to underserved communities. The students were able to witness and serve both Dominican and Hatian communities and learn the importance of global health and human security. Additionally, we worked on building a local clinic for the same communities to have full time access to free healthcare! What an amazing transformative experience!!