Reviews

Provider: The TEFL Academy

Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

My experience with The TEFL Academy has been incredibly rewarding! As someone with a background in education, I wanted to expand my teaching skills while opening doors to new opportunities abroad. The course was informative, flexible, and allowed me to learn at my own pace while balancing my full-time job and personal responsibilities. The assignments were challenging at times, but they helped me grow as an educator and gain a better understanding of teaching English to learners of different ages, backgrounds, and proficiency levels. Although I would have appreciated more assignment examples, the overall experience was fantastic! Completing my certification has given me more confidence in my abilities and made my dream of teaching abroad feel much more achievable. I am genuinely excited about what comes next, and I would absolutely recommend The TEFL Academy to anyone looking to grow professionally, travel, and experience new cultures. This has truly been one of the best decisions I've ever made!

Provider: Broadreach

Program: St. Martin & the Leeward Islands: Advanced Scuba & Sailing

This 12-day Broadreach voyage was hands-down the most elective, life-changing adventure I’ve ever had. From the second you step onto the catamaran in St. Martin, you aren't treated like a tourist—you are part of a real crew, hoisting sails and navigating the Leeward Islands. The diving is absolutely world-class; dropping into the deep blue at Saba to explore legendary underwater pinnacles like Diamond Rock felt like entering another planet. Over just 12 days, the growth you experience is wild, taking you all the way through your PADI Advanced and Rescue Diver certifications with instructors who are incredibly professional, encouraging, and safe. But what really makes this trip unbeatable is the liveaboard lifestyle—waking up to Caribbean sunrises, cooking together on deck, and stargazing every night with a group of strangers who instantly become your lifelong best friends. If you want cool summer that gets action packed this trip is for you.

Provider: Beyond Academy

Program: Barcelona Internships with Beyond Academy

I had a really positive experience with Beyond Academy. I think you get out of the program what you put into it, so having an open mind, being willing to meet different people, and taking initiative makes a real difference. The coordinators were fantastic: approachable, supportive, and genuinely lovely people who made it easy to ask for help and advice whenever needed. I really appreciated how personal and welcoming they made the experience feel. Overall, the program was a great opportunity to gain professional experience abroad, expand my knowledge, and step outside my comfort zone. My biggest advice to anyone considering it would be to stay curious, be proactive, and make the most of the opportunities and connections around you. Your attitude really shapes the experience you have.

Provider: Travel For Teens

Program: Travel For Teens: Thailand Elephant Service and the Islands

This summer, I went to this program and the Vietnam Service and Adventure, and it was the most memorable trip I've ever been on! Not only did we help make mushroom bags for a local school, but we also helped make treats for elephants! At the school, we got to interact with the children there and made lasting connections. I also liked this trip because it had a good balance between service and adventure. We went to many places such as the beach in Koh Phi Phi and many caves and hot springs. This trip also made me make life long friends with the best people ever, and we still talk to this day! I really recommend going on this trip!

Provider: WorldStrides

Program: Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia with WorldStrides

Studying abroad in general is life changing but studying in the Gold Coast was above that! It was an amazing experience that taught me so much about myself and the world. There is so much to do around the Gold Coast a sememster wasn’t enough!

Provider: LTL Language School

Program: LTL Language School || Learn Chinese in China

We came to Beijing for two weeks without the programs,And I have improved a lot, especially about practical Chinese on daily topics. A small group really helped us Discuss with other classmates and make friends./;)Love the welcoming lunch very much

Provider: Travel For Teens

Program: Travel For Teens: Barcelona and Paris

This was my second trip on trial for teens and they’ve both been extraordinary. The trip planning really stood out because they’re very well planned down to the hour and the staff have ordered also very caring and hopeful. Lastly, the other kids were all nice and they were easy to become friends with.

Provider: Go Abroad China Ltd.

Program: GAC Small Group Chinese Immersion Program

I was really nervous about learning Mandarin because I'd heard horror stories about massive classes where the teacher doesn't even know your name. GAC’s small group program was the total opposite. There were only six of us in the class, and our teacher, Chen Laoshi, somehow managed to give every single one of us individual attention. The first week was rough—tones are no joke—but having a small group meant I wasn't embarrassed to speak up and make mistakes. We'd spend the mornings on grammar and characters, but the best part was the afternoons. We'd go out into the city to practice ordering food, buying train tickets, or just chatting with locals. It didn't feel like a classroom at all. Living in shared accommodation with other international students was also a huge bonus. We'd go home and practice the vocab we just learned while cooking dinner. I came for 8 weeks knowing absolutely zero Chinese and left being able to have actual conversations with my taxi drivers. The whole thing just felt incredibly personal and well-organized from start to finish.

Provider: Environmental Defenders (ED)

Program: Wildlife Corridor Conservation Volunteer in Uganda

My internship at Environmental Defenders was an amazing and rewarding experience. I gained practical skills in tree nursery management, seed banking, indigenous tree identification, bird identification, GPS mapping, and tree planting. The team provided valuable guidance and helped me connect my classroom knowledge with real conservation work. I improved my teamwork, communication, and fieldwork skills while learning more about biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to protecting nature. I would highly recommend this experience to students interested in conservation and environmental management.

Provider: Voluntours Colombia

Program: Sports, Children and Community Volunteering in Bucaramanga

What a place! I couldn’t recommend more. If I had the time, I would stay here for months and will definitely be coming back without a doubt, already trying to plan when I can return. The most heartwarming ethical untoursity volunteering you can do. The foundations are Colombian founded and really support the children and adults in the country I fell in love with both Bucaramanga, the people and the foundations.

Provider: Expanish

Program: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Summer Session

Argentina was a wonderful experience, and a lot of that had to do with Expanish and their staff. Jio and Belu were absolutely wonderful, Franco was a great spanish teacher, and everyone else I interacted with from Expanish was amazing and super willing to help with anything needed.

Provider: XUK Camps

Program: XUK English Summer School

**My Experience at XUK English** Before I came to XUK English, I was a little nervous because I didn’t know anyone and wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I settled in really quickly and ended up having one of the best summers ever! One of my favourite things about XUK English was meeting people from all over the world. I made friends with people from lots of different countries, and it was really interesting learning about their lives, cultures and traditions. Even though we spoke different languages at home, we all got along really well and had so much to talk about. The English lessons were also much more enjoyable than I expected. They weren’t just about sitting in a classroom and doing worksheets. We got involved in activities, worked together and had plenty of opportunities to practise speaking English. I feel much more confident speaking English now, especially with people I’ve only just met. There was always something fun to do outside lessons, too. I loved taking part in the activities, playing sports and spending time with my friends. The staff were really friendly and made sure everyone felt included. There was always someone to talk to if you needed help, which made me feel comfortable and safe. Another highlight was spending time with everyone in the evenings. We played games, laughed a lot and made memories that I know I’ll remember for a long time. It was also great having the chance to become more independent and do things for myself. Overall, I would definitely recommend XUK English to anyone who wants to improve their English, meet people from around the world and have an amazing summer. I arrived feeling a little nervous, but I left with better English, lots of new friends and so many brilliant memories. I would love to come back again!

Provider: Community & Humanitarian Engineering

Program: Social Impact Engineering: Theory & Practice in Argentina

Thanks to the CHE Association, I was able to participate in a week of volunteering where I literally worked on open construction sites. All their projects aim to create and/or reclaim spaces for the community and those most in need. I mixed concrete by hand, knocked down walls with a mallet, painted the facade of a homeless shelter. But above all, I experienced wonderful moments of sharing and bonding with people who, in that moment, were all committed to helping create something beautiful! I meet amazing people who made me feel welcomed

Provider: The TEFL Academy

Program: Online Level 3 TEFL Course

The TEFL Academy course provides an excellent foundation for aspiring English teachers who want to build a rewarding career abroad. Through this course, many of the teachers we have recruited at GrowGreen English Center have developed the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to begin their teaching journeys in Vietnam. We have been fortunate to recruit many high-quality teachers who completed this course and demonstrated strong teaching potential, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to helping students learn. We particularly value the way the course prepares teachers for the classroom by equipping them with a solid understanding of teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement. These skills are especially important when working with young learners and students with different levels of English proficiency. From our recruitment experience, graduates of The TEFL Academy have provided us with a strong pool of candidates who are well-prepared to adapt to new teaching environments and grow professionally. We appreciate the role the course plays in helping aspiring teachers develop the foundation they need to succeed in international teaching opportunities, particularly in Vietnam.

Provider: Travel For Teens

Program: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service

i had an absolutely wonderful time traveling to costa rica with travel for teens in 2024! i was the youngest one in my group but they welcomed me with open arms and i had a truly transformative experience

Provider: Voluntours Colombia

Program: Sports, Children and Community Volunteering in Bucaramanga

The Voluntours program is small but they do a great job of networking to provide a balanced experience, including two hours of Spanish class per day, involvement with local educational programs in school and prison environments, and even an animal shelter (though I didn’t get to that one). They gave us great recommendations for things they didn’t provide directly: the nearby salsa class was great!

Provider: Wuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co.,Ltd

Program: Schönberg Education-Language Training Institute

The teacher and the students beside me are very helpful on how to speak clearly, learn new vocabulary, as well as know how to use the proper grammar structure. I am grateful to be here as a learning experience to know a lot about mandarin as well as meeting with a lot of foreign friends from all around the world. Meanwhile, I was surprised when I saw a lot of foreigner from different countries and they intended to study mandarin diligently. It inspired me to study further beyond my current knowledge about mandarin and improve it more.

Provider: The TEFL Academy

Program: Online Level 5 TEFL Course

I really enjoyed the course. The content was extremely in-depth and I would recommend this course to new teachers. It gives great opportunities and the tutors were very responsive to my needs during the course.

Provider: Travel For Teens

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

I did my second trip with TFT to Italy, Switzerland, and France and it couldn't have been better!! TFT's trips create a really open yet safe environment- giving us freedom in safe areas to feel like locals while having structured tours of important sites. They created a really awesome environment that allowed me to make quick friends with the other kids on the trip. If you're able to do a trip with TFT, definitely do it. I have memories that will stick with me forever!

Provider: LTL Language School

Program: LTL Language School || Learn Chinese in China

I spent 2 weeks in Beihai （北海）this summer studying Chinese and it was one of the best classes I've ever had. The teacher and the school absolutely listened to what I wanted and needed - as I studied Chinese in university my level is high enough to qualify for single class only and my wish was to train my speaking ability again and to revise a lot! And that's what we did - 4h of speaking Chinese every day! In addition I really liked the overall atmosphere at the school, the staff are all very kind and fun, organizing activities for the students and helping them whenever they have any questions or needs. Additionally, I had a lovely homestay and got close to the family members in it. I feel very grateful for them and for how warmly they welcomed me into their home. In terms of location - the school is located conveniently in the city center. Beihai is not a big city, so public transportation is a bit of a hassle but it's still manageable even for those who don't dare to rent an e-Scooter (like me, lol). You will be able to enjoy a nice beach with seaside, seafood and other local specialities there. :-)