I am about to undertake a distance TESOL course with a week intensive pracital experience teaching on a residential course and have begun researching jobs (I am looking to leave near the end of March)

I really like the concept of an agency being on hand to help me out if things go pear shaped. I have come across three such agencies which I can only find good things about. OWDC (One World Development Company), CTTR and Footsteps. Can anyone shed any further advice on whether these are a good move or not. I'm prepared that I may well get a bum deal when I go out there but I'm trying to minimise that risk

How do these rate to me finding work independantly? Can I begin the application process (securing Visas etc.) whilst still on my course? I'm looking to get away ASAP.

Thanks,

Chris Leigh