General Information
About the course
OUR 4-week TEFL course (150 hours) is offered in the beautiful colonial city of La Antigua, the most popular destination in the country for both tourists and Guatemalans alike. The training program includes 100 hours of in-class instruction, 35 hours of required reading and written assignments, and 15 hours of observation and practical teaching.
Duration
4-week TEFL course (150 hours).
Overall Assistance
We provide housing and a lifetime job-finding assistance.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Must be academically prepared for university-level work
- Proficient at speaking and writing English
- Must have excellent study skills and be able to write in English at a university level
- Must be able to use computers, internet, and word processing software
Costs
- Course fee: $1400
- Books & materials: $135
- Housing:
- private apartment (4 weeks) $795
- private room in a host family with breakfast and dinner (4 weeks): $665
TEFL Certification
Our course is an internationally recognised TEFL course that adheres to generally accepted international standards of quality:
| Total hours | 150 |
| Highly qualified TEFL trainers | Yes |
| Recognized accreditation | Yes |
| Practical teaching | 6 hours |
| Observation of experienced teachers | 6 hours |
| Trainees teach real ESL classes | Yes |
| Continuous assessment of trainees | Yes |
| Course portfolio required | Yes |
| Job finding assistance | Lifetime |
Steps to take before the course
Application
In order to enroll on the course, please, contact us and we will send you an application form.
Payment
A $350 deposit is requested at the moment of the registration. The remaining balance ($1050) is to be paid at least 4 weeks before the program starts. Private apartments, hostels and hotels require a 50% non-refundable deposit a the moment of the registration.
Travel & Accommodation Support
For the accommodation we have the following options available:
- Private apartment (4 weeks): $795
- Host family – private room – breakfast & dinner included: $665
- Hostel – private room: $890
- Hotel – private room: $2200
Visa Support
Most of our students arrive to take the TEFL and get settled with a 90-day tourist visa. From there, it depends on the job they get whether they receive a work visa or simply step out for a few days every 3 months to renew their tourist visa.
During the course
Accommodation
For the accommodation we have the following options available:
- Private apartment (4 weeks): $795
- Host family – private room – breakfast & dinner included: $665
- Hostel – private room: $890
- Hotel – private room: $2200
Long-term Visa Assistance
Job Assistance
We offer a lifetime job-finding assistance for all TEFL graduates, including:
- Professional résumé/CV preparation
- Lists of language schools in your preferred destination country(s)
- Internet sites and job boards specializing in ESL positions
- Introduction to our ESL recruitment partners
- Job offer and contract advice
- Reference letter
- TEFL Trainer acts as professional reference for future ESL opportunities
Social Events & Trips
There is plenty to see and do around La Antigua including cultural events, tours and treks, and exploring the various markets. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let you know of the activities going on. Just outside of La Antigua, there is even more to explore including nearby coffee farms, volcanoes, and both Mayan and colonial ruins. Further outside the area, participants can visit beautiful Lake Atitlán, Semuc Champey, and the famous Tikal archaeological site. Our staff are experts on Guatemala and can answer any questions you have. Tours and trips can also easily be booked through our on-site travel partner.
After the course
Accommodation
For the accommodation we have the following options available:
- Private apartment (4 weeks): $795
Job Assistance
We offer a lifetime job-finding assistance for all TEFL graduates, including:
- Professional résumé/CV preparation
- Lists of language schools in your preferred destination country(s)
- Internet sites and job boards specializing in ESL positions
- Introduction to our ESL recruitment partners
- Job offer and contract advice
- Reference letter
- TEFL Trainer acts as professional reference for future ESL opportunities
Social Life
We stay in touch with our graduates after the course and some of them are also hired to teach English with us (we normally hire 1-3 native English speaking TEFLers every month in Guatemala).
Testimonials
This is what our graduates say about our TEFL school: