TEFL Course in Costa Rica

Costa Rica TEFL, Samara Beach & Heredia:
Costa Rica TEFL offers courses in two beautiful cities - Samara Beach in Guanacaste Province on the Pacific Coast and the colonial city of Heredia in north-central Costa Rica. Do you want to see the world, experience new cultures and languages, and live abroad? What better way than by teaching English? The CostaRicaTEFL faculty are highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and are combining their 22+ years of experience in teaching foreign languages to offer you a unique opportunity to earn a TEFL certificate that will qualify you to teach TEFL / ESL in Costa Rica or anywhere in the world. The core instructors all have Masters degrees and/or higher in Education and in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Our goal at Costa Rica TEFL is to instigate a passion for teaching and to aid our trainees in the acquisition of the necessary expertise to be skillful, compassionate, creative and most importantly, effective English teachers.

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This 4 week, 160 hour TEFL course includes a unique combination of teaching methodologies, teaching techniques, classroom management, effective lesson planning, learning styles/ multiple intelligences, classroom adaptation, culture in the classroom, creativity in the classroom and more. We work in small groups (8 max) in order to give our trainees the specialized training and genuine feedback necessary for effective teaching. Trainees participate in at least 8 hours of observed teaching pratice and receive peer, student and teacher trainer feedback. Trainees also participate in foreign language classes so they are able to experience both sides of the learning process. Trainees also build a teaching portfolio to be used in the interview process and in their future classroom. In addition, trainees receive job placement assistance here in Costa Rica or abroad. .

In the hills just north of San Jose, on the slope of Barva Volcano, is the smallest of the provincial capitals, Heredia. With a population of just over 30,000 people, the city has a slower more mellow pace. As with many Latin towns founded during colonial times, 1706 in the case of Heredia, the central square dominates the life of it's people.

One of the nicest central parks in the country, it is filled with large towering trees, covered bandstand, impressive water fountain and plenty of benches. It is the perfect place to while away an afternoon playing checkers. To the north and east of the park are two of the best remaining examples of colonial architecture in the entire country. To the east is the church, La Inmaculada Concepción, and to the north is a colonial fortress know simply as 'El Fortín'.

Inmaculada's weather worn and bare stone exterior belies an interior that is tastefully ornamented with high vaulted ceilings and a beautiful, stain glass window encircled dome above the alter. El Fortín is essentially the last remaining turret from a later eighteenth century Spanish fortress and has become the symbol of the town.

Samara is a cozy, little beach village, perfect to soak up beach life and sun in an unhurried atmosphere. It is located on the shore of an idyllic pale sand beach, fringed by coconut palms. The shallow waters of the large half moon bay are protected by a coral reef which makes swimming a delight. Low tide produces a vast swathe of sand, providing playground for all kinds of beach games.

Unlike other travel destinations in Costa Rica most businesses and hotels in Samara are run by Ticos. It's a traditional weekend and holiday retreat for Costa Ricans and seems especially popular with travelers from Europe. Samara's main drag leads directly down to the beach which is shaded by lines of swaying palm trees. What better way to spend the day than dozing lazily in a hammock whilst being soothed by the ocean breeze.

Bars and restaurants featuring sand floors and fancy beach decorations invite for lounging and dining while watching the beach scenery. At night there is a choice of cocktail bars, or if you are still not tired you can dance the rest of the night in the funky discotheque of Samara, located right on the beach.

Samara Beach is lined by beautiful tropical palm tree which provide great shade for resting out of the hot sun. Samara is great for learning to surf. These trainees learned to teach English and surf with the local surf instructors. The school has troipcal green gardens you can relax in and enjoy. You may even see the local wild horses.

Housing assistance is available for those interested and can be either in shared housing, independent living, in local hotels/hostels or with local families. Costa Rica TEFL will provide you with accommodation information for no extra fee. All payments are made directly to the accommodations provider.

- Shared housing can be with other trainees in furnished houses or apartments.

- Independent housing is in furnished houses or apartments.

- Homestays with local families include two meals a day (breakfast and dinner), and laundry service. The family is chosen according to the trainees needs.