TESOL/TEFL Course San Jose, Costa Rica

TESOL/TEFL Courses available at INTESOL Costa Rica

• 4 Week TESOL
• Flexible TESOL

What's included in your course fee?

• College of Teachers Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL (issued upon successful completion)
• Graded INTESOL Certificate in TESOL (issued upon successful completion)
• Graded INTESOL Teaching Practice Certificate (issued upon successful completion)
• Teaching practice performance report
• College of Teachers registration fees (usually £42)
• Lifetime job guidance/support including special workshops
• Highly experienced teacher trainers
• Opportunity for high achievers to gain employment as an English Teacher with INTESOL Costa Rica
• Course materials
• All assessment fees
• Assistance with accommodation during and after the course
• Welcome orientation
• High-speed internet and WIFI access
• Use of onsite library
• Airport pickup
• Assistance/advice with visas/work permits
• Welcome dinner
• Access to exclusive online TESOL careers advice and job vacancies via www.huntesl.com
• Use of INTESOL Course Director and /or Trainer as a referee for job applications

Studying in Costa Rica

Lush, green, and warm with its own unique culture, Costa Rica has something for the adventurer and teacher in everyone.  Whatever your interests—eco-tourism, surfing, hiking, rafting, golf, or just relaxing on the white sands of an unspoiled beach—you’ll love studying and teaching in this tropical paradise.

INTESOL Costa Rica offers its TESOL/TEFL training program in San Jose, a vibrant Central American city. Both the intensive, onsite program and the more flexible hybrid program are available in our Costa Rica institute.  The programs include 150-hours of training and practical experience.  Both intensive and fun, the TESOL/TEFL program provides you with comprehensive training in a professional and supportive environment.

Following the TESOL/TEFL program you can apply for both volunteer and paid positions. Positions are available throughout Costa Rica, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.  

The School

Costa Rica is located in the district of San Pedro, just 5-10 minutes from downtown San Jose, and an easy bus trip to the Pacific or Caribbean beaches on the weekends!

The modern office is equipped with high-speed internet and WIFI access, snack bar, and cable TV, as well as comfortable classrooms and a small library

Costa Rica Accommodation

There are several housing options to choose from.  Note that housing costs during the TESOL/TEFL program are separate from tuition.  INTESOL Costa Rica is happy to help you arrange a family-stay, hostel, hotel, or private or shared apartment during your stay in San Jose.

Family-Stay

Family-stays are all with pre-approved families and include breakfast and dinner Monday through Saturday. All of our host families are middle-class and live in homes and areas that are attractive. All family-stays include a private room and most include private bath.  Many of the families have been hosting international travelers for years.  Guests are given a key to the house and are free to come and go as they please, but they must respect the routine of the family.  Most family-stays are within walking distance (10-25 minutes) or within a 5-minute taxi ride from the institute. 

€350 per month

Hostel

There are also many inexpensive hostels throughout San Jose and you may elect this option if you want to save money while still remaining 100% independent. We work with three different hostels, all of them clean and safe with excellent service and amenities including TV rooms, 24-hour kitchens, and more. All hostel accommodations include private rooms with private bath.  All hostels are a 5 to 15 minute walk from the institute.

€770 per month

Private Apartment

Our private flats are all modern, very comfortable, and fully furnished. Flats come with equipped kitchens including plates and utensils required to live comfortably and cook for yourself. Most flats are a 10 to 20 minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from the institute.

€500 per month

Shared Apartment

Like our private flats, our shared flats are all modern, comfortable, and fully furnished. Shared flats all have 2 private bedrooms, though the bath is usually shared. The flats are fully furnished with equipped kitchens including plates and utensils. Most flats are a 10 to 20 minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from the institute.

€310 per month

Hotel

San Jose has a great deal to offer in terms of hotels, ranging from 1-star to 5-star accommodations. We work with two 3-star hotels, both of which are modern and comfortable with all the necessary amenities plus breakfast included. All hotel rooms are private with a private bath. If you desire more luxurious accommodations please request the hotel option when you register. 

€2190 per month

TEFL Opportunities in Costa Rica

For most Costa Ricans, speaking English is a way to get hired or move forward in their career.  As a major tourism destination as well active business sectors such as electronics and a large call center industry, English is a modern necessity for all Costa Ricans.  This means that there are almost limitless ESL jobs available in San Jose and the Pacific coastal areas.

There are more than 25 official language schools in San Jose itself, and then countless public and private schools, as well as NGOs that offer English classes. There are also excellent teaching opportunities in other cities especially along the Pacific coast.

CV/Resume Preparation

We ask you to bring your CV/resume to the program with you. Beginning in the first week of the course, we will dissect and re-write your CV to make sure it is effectively targeted and focused on teaching English internationally.  During the course we will advise you on how to update your CV/resume and make the necessary amendments to ensure your background is appealing to prospective employers. Often this can make a real difference, since the appropriate layout and structure of a CV/resume changes from country to country. By the end of the course you will have a first rate resume to present to potential employers.

Job Guarantee

INTESOL Costa Rica does NOT guarantee you a job after completion of the course. We think this is unrealistic – after all, there really is no such thing as guaranteed work. However, you DO receive lifetime career assistance and we do our absolute best to help you in your endeavours.  Experience shows that those trainees who put the effort into preparing a strong CV/resume and who are not afraid of really looking for work, usually find teaching positions within 0 to 30 days following the TESOL/TEFL course.