Funding: how much money will I need to participate?

Funding update: 25/07/2024

From 31st August 2024 onwards, our funding will have run out. This means you will need to fund your flights on all programmes (unless we clearly email you to say otherwise.) You will also need to self-fund your TEFL training and support by paying a fixed fee per programme (regardless of duration). See details here.

For programmes running before 31st August 2024, the rules below will still apply:

We founded Gotoco to offer inclusive, accessible, adventurous work-travel opportunities, so we always ensure the basics are covered. All of our programmes are funded in different ways, and some programmes have more funding than others. 

Items 1-5 are always covered: the below costs are always covered, irrespective of programme.

1.Accommodation and meals during programmes.

2.Local Language lessons

3.Cultural activities and excursions

4.TEFL training and certification

5.Programme support and admin help on visas.

Not always covered:

6.Flights/visas/insurance aren't included on all programmes, so these would normally be your main costs. 

Funding pathways

Usually, if you are referred through a university for a programme of 5 weeks or less, then your funding will cover all of the above points 1-5. If you sign up for longer than 5 weeks, and meet our funding criteria and commit to doing the gold standard TEFL programme (Trinity Cert TESOL), then it's likely you'd have all core expenses covered - including flights. You will still need personal spending money for any meals, coffees, drinks, or activities that you choose to do outside the programme schedule. You will also be responsible for your own pre-departure costs, such as vaccinations or any relevant visas, unless you meet widening participation criteria.

For more general info please check out: https://www.go-to.co/what-you-get/