General Information
About the course
OUR 4-week TEFL course (150 hours) is offered in the beautiful tropical paradise of Manuel Antonio. 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: $1700
- Books & materials: $135
- Housing:
- private apartment (4 weeks) $795
- private room in a host family with breakfast and dinner (4 weeks): $815
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 $425 deposit is requested at the moment of the registration. The remaining balance ($1275) 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: $815
- Hostel – private room: $1140
- Hotel – private room: $2025
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: $815
- Hostel – private room: $1140
- Hotel – private room: $2025
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
All year round, Cusco and its surrounding towns celebrate a mix of Inca and Catholic holidays, providing visitors with a variety of different cultural activities to experience. Cusco offers travelers a plethora of historical and archaeological sites both in and out of the city. Students most commonly like to explore the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and of course Machu Picchu. Our local staff also posts a monthly events calendar to let you know of the activities going on. Our on-site travel partner is very knowledgeable and can assist in setting up trips.
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 Costa Rica).
Testimonials
This is what our graduates say about our TEFL school: