TESOL / TEFL Courses in Costa Rica

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 San Jose, Costa Rica. 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.

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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 6000 world-travelers/ volunteers have participated in Global Crossroad's Volunteer Abroad, Mini-Ventures, Adventure Travel, Seasonal Escapes, Teach Abroad, and other customized group programs.

Picturesque and always vibrant, Costa Rica offers something for the adventurer in everyone! Although smaller in size than West Virginia, Costa Rica offers fascinating opportunities at every turn. Whatever your interests - eco-tourism, bird-watching, hiking, rafting, golfing, or just relaxing on the white sands of an unspoiled tropical beach - you will find thrilling opportunities in this secure, tropical paradise.

Our TEFL school in Costa Rica is located in the district of San Pedro, just 5-10 minutes from downtown San Jose, and an easy, weekend, bus-trip to beaches along the coasts of both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea! Global Crossroad's TEFL institute in San Jose is equipped with modern facilities such as high-speed internet, WI-FI access, cable television, as well as a snack bar, comfortable classrooms and a small library.

Our Costa Rica TEFL certification course is accredited by the UK-based College of Teachers - a leader in the advancement of higher standards in teaching and education. Each trainee receives a Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL upon successful completion of the course.

The TEFL course is a 4-Week, 150-hour, 12-module course designed for people who want to receive their first level qualification in teaching English internationally. The course is directed at both a beginner's level as well as the level of current English teachers already possessing some experience yet still lack their TEFL Certification.

Global Crossroad presently offers one of most successful volunteer and internship abroad programs in Central America, sending nearly 200 volunteers annually to Costa Rica alone. Global Crossroad offers unbeatable discounts for successful TEFL graduates interested in enrolling in the numerous volunteer/internship positions in Costa Rica.

For the duration of the program, there are several housing options to choose from: Traditional Family Homestay, Hostel, Private Apartment, Shared Apartment, Hotel.

For most Costa Ricans, speaking English is a way to either be offered employment or advance in their careers. The Costa Rican economy is growing quickly and Costa Rica is a major tourism destination and boasts various, active business sectors (i.e. electronics and a large call center industry, while more than 70% of the population is employed in the tourism sector), making English a growing, modern necessity for all Costa Ricans. In effect, this suggests that there are almost limitless ESL jobs available in San Jose and the Pacific coastal areas.

There are more than 25 official language schools in San Jose itself, as well as countless public and private schools and NGOs offering English classes. There are also excellent teaching opportunities in other cities- especially those on the Pacific coast.

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, Chile, Vietnam, Mexico and Russia.