7 Benefits of Getting TEFL Certified in Buenos Aires

Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language will not only add an invaluable skill to your resume, it will also allow you to travel the world while working in an exciting, new profession!

Ideal for new graduates, travelers, and those seeking a change in lifestyle and setting, TEFL courses offer the most comprehensive training and enjoyable setting to embark upon the exciting challenge of teaching the English language abroad! Moreover, an internationally recognized TEFL certificate will open many doors, providing you with the greatest flexibility in terms of where you can work and live.

Regarded as one of the most elegant cities in the world, Buenos Aires is the ideal setting to begin your adventure with the TEFL certification course. The Paris of South America is teeming with its own colorful culture, yet boasts a European flare as well—a unique quality difficult to find elsewhere in South America. Many Argentinians are eager to learn English and, as a result, you can find ample English teaching jobs all around the country. 

Here’s why the opportunity to get TEFL certified in Buenos Aires isn’t one to pass up—not today, not tomorrow, not ever!

Read More: Pre-Departure Checklist for TEFL Courses Abroad

7 reasons to get TEFL certified in Buenos Aires

1. You’ll be surrounded by a really, really cool culture

No where else in the world can you find the Euro-vibe meets Amerindian and Latin culture like Buenos Aires. If you’re seeking a destination that leaves you scratching your head—in a good way—than give Buenos Aires a second look.

This means that your experience abroad will be enriching inside and outside of the TEFL classroom. In between memorizing explanations for complex verb structures and prepping your lesson plans for tomorrow, you can walk barrios, munch on freshly baked pastries AND empanadas, or see if you have two left feet while tangoing in the square. Inspiration is in every inch, and you’ll never be want for ideas to use in your future TEFL classroom.

2. It can be done in as little as four weeks

If you’re looking at the TEFL qualifications and thinking you need a year to get this certification under your belt, think again. In Buenos Aires, you can get TEFL certified in as little as four weeks. Many local TEFL certification providers, such as the Buenos Aires TEFL Institute, use a task based approach to enhance your learning of English Language Teaching methodologies, making for an in-depth training session. With 120 hour total training and all the necessary theory and practice in order to become an effective English teacher, you’ll be ready to greet your very own class in no time.

3. Teaching practicums are already part of the gig

Have you ever stood up in front of a crowd and had your mind go completely blank? Yeah—us too, which is why we LOVE that TEFL courses in Buenos Aires often incorporate a teaching practicum. These teaching practice sessions aren’t dropped on you in week one, but they still manage to throw you in the deep end of what it’s like to be the teacher students are looking towards and listening to.

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These practice rounds are essential as you’ll work out the kinks, gain confidence in your ability to deliver English lessons, and get helpful feedback to help you continue to grow into the best teacher you can be. You’re not just going to settle for the basics of how students learn English, right?! You want to be the best—and teaching practicums are a healthy, productive way to learn the latest TEFL teaching strategies and gain teaching experience.

4. Your commitment will pay off

Fast-tracked TEFL courses in Buenos Aires aren’t anything less than intense. You have class all day and homework all night (pretty much)—tack that on your daily explorations (via your belly, no less) and weekly adventures to taste wine in Mendoza and your schedule is chock full. 

But fear not, future English teacher abroad: The hard work has an end in sight, and you’ll be ultra-prepared for the job once you get there. All participants can show a real commitment by completing the course, which also demonstrates a high level of motivation. And guess what? These are key skills and traits that will help you land a full-time job as an English Teacher in Buenos Aires or anywhere in the world. 

“The course was helpful in preparing me about what to expect as an English Teacher in Buenos Aires. The program also helped facilitate interviews with language institutes and job opportunities. My practice teaching sessions were helpful because they exposed me to real English classes and gave me the opportunity to practice. My instructor was great and had lots of experience teaching English in Buenos Aires.”, says Chiara May Padovani, Canadian participant in Buenos Aires TEFL Institute’s course

Once you graduate from a TEFL course in Argentina, the doors open to a whole world of ESL amazing work and travel opportunities. A TEFL certificate is recognized by schools and employers all over the world.

5. In-person training can’t be beat

We know it’s tempting to sign up for that online TEFL course—it can be done at your own pace, self-directed, when it’s convenient for you. But the reality is, nothing compares to actual, real-life, physical experience while prepping to be an actual, real-life, physical teacher abroad.

Your instructor will be with you from start to finish, providing personalized feedback and guidance to make sure you feel totally prepared when it comes to teaching English in Argentina, Latin America or abroad.

You’ll build community around your journey—hard to do via digital forums or forced discussions—which will add more depth (and fun!) to your overall experience abroad. Who doesn’t love built-in adventure buddies?!

6. You’ll find LOTS of TEFL jobs in Buenos Aires

If you want to get TEFL certified in Buenos Aires to give yourself the leg up for a future of teaching English in Argentina, your future jobs are in the bag. There are a variety of TEFL jobs in Buenos Aires—from private language academies to private schools to public schools to tutoring one on one. One of the main benefits of getting TEFL certified in Buenos Aires is unparalleled access to understanding the nuances of this market—no rolling the dice on an opportunity thousands of miles away, fingers crossed that it’s not a scam and the school is real.

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You can interview in person, do informational interviews with other individuals already teaching English in Argentina (they’ll have the REAL inside scoop!), and get a vibe from a possible job before accepting any offers. Having a pulse on the job market will be worth its weight in pesos. Gold pesos.

7. There’s never been a better time to visit Argentina

There is unprecedented support for English language learning opportunities for Argentine children, and as the country continues to develop, learners of all ages are seeking English language tutors and lessons. This means the job market is hot, providing you stable income and work in the short and long term.

The dollar is strong compared to the Argentine Peso, making all of the country’s glorious manmade and natural sites—like the iconic Iguazú Falls—more accessible than ever. Pack your hiking boots because Los Glaciares National Park is beckoning TEFL teachers in need of fresh air and an elevated heart rate. Vicuñas (adorable cousins of llamas) and gauchos (local cowboys) await, as does a nice sized pour of Malbec. For cheap.

Next steps to find TEFL courses in Argentina

Don't pack your bags juuuust yet. There are a few items on your TEFL-course-to-do list you should check off first.

• Decide where to go. Figuring out where to do your course or TEFL internship in Buenos Aires isn't easy. Along San Telmo's cobblestone streets? In trendy Palermo Soho? Closer to the beach? Don't let the access to alfajores hold you back—choose a place that's right for you.
  
• Choose from the best TEFL course programs in Argentina. Pay attention to past participants’ TEFL Argentina reviews, your school and organization reputation, location, and your ease of getting started as a paid worker. Is it accredited? Do they help with job placements after? Some schools or providers may even provide contact info for ambassadors or past participants if you want the REAL dirt.
  
• Decide if you want to specialize. Adults, kids, private schools, public schools? Spend time considering the type of teaching environment you'd most like to be involved in. You can choose from a range of ages, goals (for example, Business English versus Conversational English), and institutions, from one-on-one tutoring to university employment. Choose between 120 or 240 hour TEFL courses in Buenos Aires, as well as other specializations.
• Plan your finances.  Sort out funding before you go to afford daily essentials and splurge in travel (in addition to program costs and airfare). Do your research to have an idea of how to pay for your TEFL certification cost.
  
• Get prepared! You've done your research, chosen your program, saved up the money, and are entering your last weeks of life "at home" before you move abroad to find ESL teaching jobs in Argentina. Well done! Here's our TEFL course preparation guide to help make this stage more fun and less stressful!

You’re ready to get a Buenos Aires TEFL certificate

Don’t delay—opportunities as exciting and enriching as these don’t come along often. With the help of a TEFL course in Buenos Aires, you’ll feel comfortable standing up in front of your first English class. You’ll gain the skills necessary to be your kiddos’ favorite ESL teacher, get a firsthand look at Argentina’s job market for English teachers, and start building a community. You’ll work hard, but you’ll play hard, too (nights in La Boca are hard to pass up!). 

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This article was written with help from Buenos Aires TEFL Institute, a course provider based in Argentina’s capital.