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The Number 1 Work Abroad Organization in Asia

15 Years. 8,000 Students. Real Global Careers.

High impact, credit bearing teach abroad programs in Asia, combining work experience, professional TEFL certification, and guaranteed post program employment for alumni.

Structured and Supported Teach and Work Abroad: Earn Credit. Build Leaders

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XploreAsia provides supported, high-impact teaching placements across Asia that requires professional accountability and cultural agility. Working at the heart of local communities and schools, participants take on significant responsibility to develop leadership and communication skills. Our end-to-end framework ensures students receive 24/7 logistics and support, professional TEFL training, and 3–6 academic credits, turning an international experience into a cornerstone of their professional resume.

3 to 6 Academic Credits

In depth cultural orientation

Affordable, all inclusive program fees

Market leading pre-departure preparation and 24/7 in-country support

On site teaching training and internationally accredited TEFL certification

Guaranteed teaching job placement once participants graduate

Student Benefits

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Our programs turn a single summer into a launchpad for your students’ futures. They’ll earn academic credit, an internationally recognized TEFL certificate, real-world paid experience, and a guaranteed teaching job after graduation - all while living in exciting destinations and developing transferable skills for any major.
Affordable, all inclusive programming including housing, transport, orientation, and ongoing support
Rapid development of career critical power skills including communication, leadership, adaptability, and confidence in professional environments
3 to 6 transferable academic credits through George Mason University
Join a global community of 8,000 plus XploreAsia participants living and working across Asia
Internationally accredited TEFL certification that is valid worldwide and never expires
Paid teaching opportunities in select destinations
Guaranteed post program teaching placement in Asia at no additional cost

Partner Benefits

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We make it easy for you to offer high-impact global experiences at scale. With well-mapped academic pathways, flexible credit structures, affordable program pricing, and round-the-clock student care, we handle the logistics so your team can focus on academic quality - not administration.

Provide scalable access to structured international work experience abroad (including paid positions)
Develop student career readiness through applied, real world skill building
Support graduate employability through guaranteed post program employment pathways
Offer a proven, credit bearing international program with minimal administrative lift
End-to-end delivery including marketing, recruitment, and pre departure support
Vetted safety infrastructure with 24/7 in country student support

Meet us at ForumEA 2026

Find XploreAsia at Booth 904 at ForumEA, Nashville 2026.

Mark your calendars for: 

March 11th: 12PM-1PM: Spin & Win

Spin the Wheel & Win at Booth 904. Pop your business card in the jar, spin the wheel, and win some swag!

March 13th: 10:15AM: Poster Presentation

Ryman Hall B1 - The Leadership Laboratory: Alumni Reflections on Teaching Abroad

Get in touch

Email partnerships@xploreasia.org with a time that works best for you, or click here to book a meeting.

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In 2012, Liam Kelly was one of XploreAsia’s first teaching abroad program participants. The experience proved transformational and led to the creation of TravelBud and later CulturaGo.

Since then, TravelBud has become a key strategic partner of XploreAsia, supporting thousands of students globally and pioneering teaching abroad partnerships with US universities including George Mason University.

Built on trust, shared values, and uncompromising quality standards, the XploreAsia and TravelBud partnership delivers academically rigorous, classroom based teaching programs that prepare students for global careers.

Our Team at Forum

Meet the people behind the programs. Our combined XploreAsia and TravelBud team is made up of educators, travelers, and student-support pros who’ve lived, taught, and worked across the very countries we send students to.
Dr. Michael Volpe

Dr. Michael Volpe

Co-founder & Managing Director

Dr. Michael Volpe is the Managing Director of XploreAsia, with over 14 years of experience leading premier TEFL training and job placement programs across Asia. A Fulbright-Hays Scholar and social entrepreneur, he is recognized for building global academic partnerships, creating international career opportunities for thousands of students, and founding a leading animal welfare NGO.
Paang Prakij

Paang Prakij

Co-founder & Placement Director

Paang is Placement Director at XploreAsia with 20+ years of recruitment experience. She holds a Master’s degree from Trinity University in the US, informing her strategic approach to education and workforce planning. Specializing in Thailand’s education system, she bridges foreign English teachers and local schools, overseeing the journey from orientation to long-term placement success. Her leadership keeps XploreAsia at the forefront of ethical, high-impact teaching programs.
Liam Kelly

Liam Kelly

TravelBud Founder

Liam Kelly has worked closely with XploreAsia for over a decade. He is the Founder of TravelBud, a longstanding XploreAsia partner, and the CEO of CulturaGo, which delivers innovative tools to strengthen students’ career-critical power skills and cultural adaptability, maximizing the impact of global education experiences.

Grace Akal

Grace Akal

Academic Partnership Director

Grace graduated cum laude in International Relations from Stellenbosch University. Inspired by her own experience teaching in South Korea, she’s passionate about creating life-changing teach and work abroad opportunities. Grace collaborates with university partners to expand internship pathways and design innovative international work programs for undergraduate students.


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