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Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!

by: International TEFL Academy

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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, ...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Heredia, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear Round, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027Teach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - People’s ChoiceGoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - TEFL Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - TEFL CoursesInnovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program 2023 FinalistPeople’s Choice 2023 WinnerTop Online Program 2022Top Rated TEFL Certification Organization 2022People’s Choice Award Winner 2022Innovation in Philanthropy Finalist 20222022 Innovative TEFL / Teach Abroad Program FinalistTop Online Program 2021 - TEFL CertificationTop Rated Organization 2021 - TEFL Certification

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.61

Total Reviews

120

Fantastic Experience!

by: Colleen Kwade - CanadaProgram: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!
10

This course is not for the faint of heart! It's a lot of work and the pace is fast, but you will be surprised at how much you learn in a short time! The course comprehensively trains you in lesson planning, grammar concepts, practicum teaching and creating Learner Profiles for individual ESL students. I had no formal teaching experience before I took the course, but now I feel confident to teach English as a foreign language to anyone and in many different contexts. I thoroughly enjoyed my exper...

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International TEFL Academy responded to this reviewJuly 17, 2024

Hi Colleen, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience in Costa Rica with ITA - we really appreciate it! We're glad that you were able to get so much out of the course and that you can kick off your teaching career with confidence. Pleas...

This was such a beneficial course!

by: Izzi Torres - United StatesProgram: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!
10

I was skeptical because of the price at first but the location, people, and instructor made the experience 100% worth it! My teaching English skills, grammar skills, and lesson planning all drastically improved and made me feel confident on my TEFL journey!

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International TEFL Academy responded to this reviewJuly 17, 2024

Hi Izzi, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience in Costa Rica with ITA - we really appreciate it! We're glad that you were able to get so much out of the course and that you can kick off your teaching career with confidence. Please f...

A Lively Learning Experience

by: Danielle Gorman - United StatesProgram: Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!
10

When I decided to enroll in the TEFL course, it was the best decision I had ever made. Not only did I get to come back to the beautiful country that is Costa Rica, I also learned what it means to be and how to be an English teacher. I was fortunate to have teaching experience in the US, but learning to be an English teacher was still a unique experience. My instructor, Mike, was incredible: he was compassionate, patient, encouraging, relatable, and knowledgeable--the best teacher a student could...

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International TEFL Academy responded to this reviewJuly 17, 2024

Hi Danielle! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience in Costa Rica - the ITA team really appreciates it! Please get in touch if you need any assistance or support - our team is here to help. Cheers - The ITA Team

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Heredia, Costa Rica

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

Teach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

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

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • In-Person Interview Required
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Other

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