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Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!
Do you want to get paid to live and teach English in Costa Rica? Earn your accredited TEFL certification & receive lifetime job search guidance with International TEFL Academy & begin your journey today! Click on the link to learn more about ITA's award-winning TEFL course in Heredia, Costa Rica, as well as our new Guaranteed Job Placement Program for teaching English in Costa Rica. In addition, ...
Do you want to get paid to live and teach English in Costa Rica? Earn your accredited TEFL certification & receive lifetime job search guidance with International TEFL Academy & begin your journey today! Click on the link to learn more about ITA's award-winning TEFL course in Heredia, Costa Rica, as well as our new Guaranteed Job Placement Program for teaching English in Costa Rica. In addition, all ITA students receive lifetime job search guidance to get hired to teach English in Costa Rica and 80 countries worldwide. In addition, you will be able to tap into our exclusive network of 50,000 alumni around the globe.
Program Highlights
Learn about accredited TEFL certification courses in Costa Rica, online & in 25 locations worldwide that will qualify you for professional English teaching jobs in 80+ countries!
Work together with your ITA Advisor one-on-one to create your plan for teaching English abroad in Costa Rica; all of the ITA staff have lived abroad & been in your shoes—we're ready to help you!
All ITA students receive lifetime job guidance to help you find teaching jobs in 80 countries; you'll work one-on-one with your personal job search advisor throughout your entire job search.
All ITA TEFL classes are taught by university-level instructors and include live practice teaching to help you gain the confidence needed to teach English abroad on a professional level.
Join ITA's exclusive community of world travelers & teachers; with 50,000 alumni worldwide, you can connect with fellow ITA grads, share travel tips, and help each other get settled abroad.
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- Heredia, Costa Rica
- 1 Year
- 3-6 Months
- Long Term
- Short Term
- Summer
- All Nationalities
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Costa Rica January/February 2025
by: Nial Gauld - ScotlandProgram: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!Cannot recommend this course highly enough. Brilliant instructor, welcoming staff. Feel well prepared to know go and teach due to the effective practicum teaching as well. Well worth the effort. Unforgettable experience

Hi Nial - We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.Stay in touch - our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team
I had a great time learning and building a community
by: noelani bautista - United StatesProgram: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!I had a great time learning and building a community making the experience all the more enjoyable. My instructor was very informative and helpful throughout the course and with assisting in job searches.

Hi Noelani, thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Please get in touch if you need any assistance or support - our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team
Retirment gap year
by: Doris Ray - United StatesProgram: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!As the title states, this course was the capstone of my retirement gap year, and it did not disappoint. Old enough to be a grandmother (and not TEEN mother) of half the class, my reasons for being here were quite different than the rest. But honestly, all of us were here for varied reasons and none more-less complicated than the other. This is a CRASH COURSE, so be prepared. I flip-flopped every 48hours on quitting and staying. Not that I couldn't do it, but moreso knowing that i 'didnt have to' do it, i often time thought 'is this worth putting so much effort into'? but in the long run, yes it was. Glad i didnt decide to quit halfway through, and pushed on to the end. I learned alot about myself, am proud of getting to the otherside, and now i have a cert in my backpocket to use, or not: but its an accomplishment that cant be taken away.

Hi Doris, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience in Costa Rica with ITA — we really appreciate it! We're glad you stuck through the course and learned so much about yourself! Please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or if you need any assistance — our team is here to help! Cheers - The ITA Team
Program Details
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Locations
- Heredia, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
- 1 Year
- 3-6 Months
- Long Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- In-Country Orientation
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- Training
Salary & Compensation
On average, teachers in Costa Rica earn $900 to $1,800 USD/month, which allows teachers to live comfortably. Teaching English online is also very popu...
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview Required
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Phone/Video Interview
- Other
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