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TEFL/TESOL Certified? Teach English in Costa Rica!
Location: Costa Rica: Agua Buena, Alajuela, Arenal and 66 other cities
Length of Position: 6-12 months
Dates: Peak Hiring Months: Jan - Feb, Jun - July
1906 W Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60613 United States
Call Us
Phone: 800-715-2890
Fax: 773-880-5940
Description
If you have never been here, you probably know someone who raved about Costa Rica. They no doubt described having the adventure of a lifetime. A tropical wonderland at its core, Costa Rica is everything people say it is, and more. Any terrain you may want to explore, any exotic bird you may want to take a picture of, and any waterfall you may want to jump off of is there. It's all about the experience, and Costa Rica has it all.
TEFL Institute's onsite course in Costa Rica is an internationally accredited, intensive 4-week program, encompassing 130 hours of classroom instruction, as well as 20 hours of student teaching. Small class sizes allow for each individual student to obtain the skills and tools necessary to effectively teach English in a variety of settings - from corporate professionals to elementary school children. Students can also opt to take the TEFL Professional Online Course from anywhere in the world.
Complete your TEFL certification with the TEFL Institute in Costa Rica or online and qualify for positions with our partner schools in Costa Rica and throughout the world. TEFL Institute's graduates qualify for job placement in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia, and Turkey. Our TEFL Certification is your ticket to jobs in over 100 countries throughout the world!
9-week TEFL Professional Online Course also available to students worldwide. Please visit our website or contact one of our experienced advisors at our toll-free number for more information.
Highlights
Recommended by the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program and other prestigious US universities, TEFL Institute has graduated more than 6,000 students who teach everywhere from Korea to Mozambique to Argentina. Our dedicated student services team provides lifetime job placement assistance complemented by a worldwide network of schools.
Qualifications
Applicants must be 18 years or older and be a native English speaker. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred. Candidates should be patient, committed, enthusiastic, adventurous, open-minded, flexible and have a true desire to see the world!
Minimum Education
High School
Job Types
- English as a Second Language
Languages
- English
Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
- English
Cost in US$:
1,995
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
130 hours of classroom instruction in small class sizes; areas of study include methodology and history of teaching English, in-depth English grammar, formal lesson planning, using resources in the classroom, and more.
Practicum placement for 20 hours of hands-on student teaching experience at a community organization, with full support, resources and feedback from our experienced instructors and student services team.
Lifetime job placement assistance, along with access to TEFL Institute's school contacts and alumni network around the world.
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
Average Monthly Pay: 300,000 - 360,000 CRC; 500 - 600 USDThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 monthsPost Services Include
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
TEFL Institute 's Mission Statement
To provide our students with the highest quality TEFL instruction and internationally-recognized certification, comprehensive course instruction, excellent service before, during and after their coursework, and provide accurate and truthful information about working, living and teaching overseas.
Year Founded
2004
