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Rural Thailand

Teach, explore, and grow — embark on a life-changing journey in rural Thailand 

Gain 6 weeks of hands-on teaching experience in local schools while working toward your TEFL qualification, giving you the skills to teach anywhere in the world.

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Your Gotoco placement:

  • TEFL Qualification & Training: Earn an accredited qualification that prepares you to teach anywhere in the world.
  • Guaranteed Placement: Spend 6 weeks gaining hands-on teaching experience at one of our rural or temple partner schools in provinces like Phichit, Uthai Thani, and Surin.
  • Cultural Immersion & Adventure: Immerse yourself in Thai culture through festivals, community events, and activities, while experiencing life in a rural community.
  • Boost Your Employability: Develop communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills that enhance your confidence and career prospects.
  • Comprehensive Preparation & Support: Participate in cultural and teaching sessions to build your skills, with ongoing support before, during, and after the programme.

Previous Thailand Gotoco’ers Experiences

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith,
Vietnam 2023

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.” Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith,
Vietnam 2023

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith,
Vietnam 2023

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.” Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith,
Vietnam 2023

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.” Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith, Vietnam 2023

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I had brilliant summer! It was such a unique experience where I made so many friends, explored new places.“

Freya Batstone, Italy & Austria 2024

“I had brilliant summer! It was such a unique experience where I made so many friends, explored new places, experienced a new culture and gained confidence in myself and my own ability to be in a leadership role.”

Freya Batstone, Italy & Austria 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Rural Thailand 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith, Vietnam 2023

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I had brilliant summer! It was such a unique experience where I made so many friends, explored new places.“

Freya Batstone, Italy & Austria 2024

“I had brilliant summer! It was such a unique experience where I made so many friends, explored new places, experienced a new culture and gained confidence in myself and my own ability to be in a leadership role.”

Freya Batstone, Italy & Austria 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Rural Thailand 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”

Jenny Smith, Vietnam 2023

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Thailand Fellowship 2024

“I had brilliant summer! It was such a unique experience where I made so many friends, explored new places.“

Freya Batstone, Italy & Austria 2024

“I had brilliant summer! It was such a unique experience where I made so many friends, explored new places, experienced a new culture and gained confidence in myself and my own ability to be in a leadership role.”

Freya Batstone, Italy & Austria 2024

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”

Isaac Hayes, Rural Thailand 2024

Previous Thailand Gotoco’ers Experiences

“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”
Jenny Smith,Vietnam 2023
“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”
Jenny Smith,Vietnam 2023
“It was a great experience which I think would be beneficial to anyone who took it up. It's a great balance of challenge and fun which is a good recipe for personal growth and fond memories.”
Jenny Smith,Vietnam 2023
“I made incredible memories and friends for life. I developed as a teacher.”
Jenny Smith,Vietnam 2023
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What do you get?

On the programme, you will receive:

  • TESOL/TEFL training and certification
  • 3 meals a day and accommodation.
  • Placement at a camp in Europe.
  • Professional development mentoring and training throughout your time on the programme.
  • Pre-departure support (guides, videos and webinars), in-country support and post-programme career advice – we’re here every step of the way!
  • Essential in-country travel.

What isn’t included?

  • Flights
  • Vaccinations
  • Travel/Health insurance
  • DBS check
  • Personal travel and expenditure
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How does your Placement work?

Click on the icon to find our more about each stage of your teaching journey…

Pre-Departure

Pre-Departure

  • Pre-Departure Pack
  • Programme Guide
  • Online webinar with programme coordinator
  • Begin TESOL course
  • Email & Group communication

Orientation

Orientation

  • Airport Transfer
  • Cultural sessions
  • Teacher Training sessions
  • Fun sight seeing and cultural activities
  • Making new friends!

Placement

Placement

  • Teaching on average 3 hours a day, Mon-Friday.
  • Complete TEFL
  • School activities
  • Immersed in Thai culture

Weekends

Weekends

  • Explore your province with teachers from your host school!
  • Cultural activites
  • Independently travel around Thailand, seeing hidden gems!

Reflect

Reflect

  • Reunite with your fellow Gotoco’ers
  • Spend a night in Bangkok
  • Support and advice on future teaching opportunities.

How does your Placement work?

Click on the icon to find our more about each stage of your teaching journey…

Pre-Departure

Pre-Departure

  • Pre-Departure Pack
  • Programme Guide
  • Online webinar with programme coordinator
  • Begin TESOL course
  • Email & Group communication

Orientation

Orientation

  • Airport Transfer
  • Cultural sessions
  • Teacher Training sessions
  • Fun sight seeing and cultural activities
  • Making new friends!

Placement

Placement

  • Teaching on average 3 hours a day, Mon-Friday.
  • Complete TEFL
  • School activities
  • Immersed in Thai culture

Weekends

Weekends

  • Explore your province with teachers from your host school!
  • Cultural activites
  • Independently travel around Thailand, seeing hidden gems!

Reflect

Reflect

  • Reunite with your fellow Gotoco’ers
  • Spend a night in Bangkok
  • Support and advice on future teaching opportunities.

How to get university funding!

Did you know you can get university funding to help fund your TEFL course and placement. You can find out more if you visit here.

How do you apply?

We review applications and offer places on a rolling basis. Apply quickly to maximise your chances of securing a spot and an unforgettable summer!

  • Meet our eligibility criteria. If you are a holder of a non-European passport, you will need to have the correct visa if needed.
  • Be a native English speaker, or have native-level English – which can usually be demonstrated if you have a degree from a university in the UK*
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Be available and excited to travel to Thailand in line with the in-takes listed at the bottom of this page

Frequently Ask Questions

As part of the application process, you will have a video interview with our team, giving you the chance to ask any questions that you have. For now, please find answers to common questions below and feel free to email us at recruitment@go-to.co if your question isn’t answered here.

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

At Gotoco we offer you an unrivalled opportunity to explore the world. We provide TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.

  • Get TEFL qualified
  • Get Teaching experience

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