TESOL / TEFL Certification in Mexico

Global Crossroad Tefl Abroad:
In partnership with world-leading TEFL institutions, Global Crossroad offers a rare opportunity to earn an internationally-recognized TEFL certification (120-hour+ courses) while being immersed in a new culture of 17 fascinating, exotic destinations, including Chiapa de Corzo, in Chiapas State in southern Mexico.

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Additionally, we also offer an online TEFL course - enabling you to acquire an international teaching certification & set off on a meaningful journey of teaching and exploring abroad.

Registered in Louisiana (US) in 2003, Global Crossroad, LLC is one of the world's fastest growing international volunteer vacation & TEFL Abroad organizations. Its ever-expanding programs offer a variety of volunteer and travel programs in 34 different countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America: Volunteer Abroad, TEFL Abroad, Tours and Travels, Internship Abroad, Mini-Venture, Group Seasonal Escapes and Paid Teaching opportunities.

Since 2003, more than 6,000 world-travelers/ volunteers have participated in Global Crossroad's Volunteer Abroad, Mini-Ventures, Adventure Travel, Seasonal Escapes, Teach Abroad, and other customized group programs.

Mexico is a fascinating blend of mystical Mayan ruins, serene temples, looming volcanoes, lush tropical jungles, sparkling white beaches, and busy industrialized cities. Whether you decide to visit the beautiful beaches, the historical Spanish colonial cities or the archeological sites of Pre-Hispanic cultures such as the Maya, Olmeca or Azteca among others, the charming national parks, deserts, mountains and forests, or just hang out in one of the modern cities, you will definitely have a unique experience. Global Crossroad is thrilled to offer the industry-leading TEFL-Certification Course in this paradoxical paradise filled with opportunities for both the student and the adventurer.

Our TEFL school in Mexico is located in Chiapa de Corzo in the west-central part of the state of Chiapas. One of the oldest towns in Mexico , Chiapa de Corzo is a small city close to some of Mexico 's most stunning landscapes. This colonial city is located at the mouth of the Sumidero Canyon with numerous opportunities for the nature-loving student with numerous hiking opportunities to natural destinations such as sinkholes and waterfalls gracing the horizons.

A world-recognized 4-week TEFL course, offered by our partner institute which is a member of the following professional organizations: The College of Teachers, Association of Illinois Bilingual Education (ITBE), International Association of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL), California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), The International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organizations (IATQUO), Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), TEFL Board and Illinois Department of Education.

Mexico is a popular volunteer / travel destination. Global Crossroad currently runs numerous and successful volunteer programs in Guadalajara. If you are interested to work within local orphanages, NGOs, local schools (volunteer teacher), we would be more than happy to ensure placement in the Mexico-based programs at a significantly reduced fee.

Living accommodations are covered by the standard course fees and are set-up in local host families within walking distance of the language institute. While meals are the responsibility of the students, food can be obtained throughout this quaint town. These accommodations are all clean and moderate and are set-up in host families who have a long-running history of hosting international students.

We currently offer paid English teaching positions in Mexico for our native English speaking graduates from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & England and Ireland. These positions are located in and around Mexico City and are available for various durations ranging from three months to one year. These positions primarily consist of teaching English to business executives and professionals as well as private, individual classes to adults and children interested in perfecting their already existing English. Other activities include: business workshops, writing workshops, e-mail/online course, etc.

While these positions are not guaranteed to every graduate, our TEFL coordinators will provide various levels of support to help successful graduates locate an English-teaching position. The starting rate of pay for English teachers in Mexico is $10.50/hour and is a VERY competitive wage in Mexico.

Excellent job opportunities exist for talented graduates all over the world. Generally speaking, our TEFL graduates seldom (if ever) encounter any problems when finding employment. Global Crossroad can guarantee our native English-speaker TEFL graduates a paid, English teaching position in China. We have recently teamed up with a number of well-respected, long-established schools and language institutes all whom offer paid English teaching positions in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Chile, Mexico and Russia.