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TEFL Courses in Costa Rica

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International TEFL and TESOL Training:
International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers a four-week TEFL certificate course in Manuel Antonio, located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, just south of the city of Quepos in Puntarenas province, and 132 km from the national capital of San Jose. Our TEFL certification program provides participants with an internationally recognized certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The course has a very practical emphasis and features a high proportion of actual teaching practice hours in the classroom.

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Accreditation:

Photo of TEFL Courses in Costa Rica- All TEFL International courses are externally validated and moderated by a Board of Academic Advisors (BOAA).

This board includes several internationally recognized experts in the field of English Teaching as well as dozens of local English School managers around the world. All applicants can be assured of the highest standards and quality, wherever and whenever they take our course.

- IATEFL: International TEFL and TESOL Training is an institutional member of IATEFL (the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language).

- ITTT is an institutional member of the College of Teachers.

4-week TEFL Certificate Course:
The TEFL certification course has a very practical emphasis and features a high proportion of actual teaching practice hours in the classroom. Teachers are assessed on their understanding and practical application of the course content through teaching practice and the compilation of a teaching journal. These two are assessed separately but the final grade awarded amalgamates both sets of grades with a slight weighting towards teaching practice.

Sign up for any one of our TEFL International 4-week residential courses and receive an additional certificate course free of charge. You may choose from the following free courses: (a) Introduction to TEFL. (b) Teaching Business English. (c) Teaching English to Young Learners.

Optional Spanish Language Course:

Image of TEFL Courses in Costa RicaTEFL students who would like to learn some Spanish during their time in Costa Rica have the option of attending a Spanish language program either before or after your TEFL course. Language courses start most Mondays, and are available for two, four and eight weeks.

This TEFL course / language program offers you the opportunity to become TEFL qualified with an internationally recognized TEFL certificate and immerse yourself in the local culture, improving your language skills.

Graduate Support: 

Our support department offers ALL graduates of our courses unlimited access to a range of services designed to help you improve and develop as a teacher, which include:

- Online lesson plans: Graduates of our courses will be able to download lesson plans and supporting materials and activities FREE of charge.
- Online support: Graduates of our courses will have online access to advice and help from TEFL professionals FREE of charge.

Location:

Photos of International TEFL and TESOL TrainingCosta Rica has long been renowned for the friendliness of its people, high standard of education, enlightened environmental policies, and for its peaceful, democratic government. Most of all, Costa Rica is famous for its stunning natural beauty and the density and diversity of its exotic flora and fauna.

The town of Manuel Antonio occupies a unique place on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast where the rainforest sweeps down from the mountains to greet a series of warm palm-fringed beaches. Bordered by one of the nation's most stunning national parks to the south, Manuel Antonio is a living paradise and a nature lover's dream.

Manuel Antonio boasts a series of magnificent beaches that are the perfect place for studying alone or for just spending a day with new friends. Manuel Antonio's sister city Quepos provides a glimpse into traditional Costa Rican life and hospitality. Located just a few minutes from our campus, this small town can be easily explored on foot, and yet for its size, Quepos offers an astonishing assortment of international restaurants, as well as shops, Internet cafes, beaches, a farmer's market and a colorful nightlife.

Accommodation:

We have a number of accommodation options available for students taking our TEFL course in Costa Rica, including homestay, private apartments, and hostels. The TEFL training centre in Costa Rica can arrange homestays with Costa Rican families for those students wishing to practice their Spanish while enrolled in the course.

Our homestay options are located in both Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The families have been pre-screened with breakfast, dinner, and laundry service provided. Please note that homestay accommodation should be secured at least one month prior to the course start date.

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Global TESOL College, San Jose area
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Global TESOL College Costa Rica is part of the international Global TESOL College group that trains and certifies more ESL (English as a Second Language) instructors than any other organization of its kind. We provide a range of quality TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate and Diploma programs to students from around the world.

Costa Rica has a booming tourism economy from North American and European markets which has created a large demand for English teachers.

Our TESOL training center in Costa Rica is located in the beautiful mountain town of Coronado, which overlooks the Central Valley and is only 12 km from downtown San Jose. Costa Rica is an incredible country filled with lush tropical forests, extraordinary beaches, exotic plants and animals, and extremely warm people.

While in our program, you'll have the opportunity to explore tropical rain forests, rappel down cliffs or canopy the age-old trees, hang out in local restaurants and sip rich mountain-grown coffee!
TESOL Certificate Programs:
- Foundation TESOL Course (60 hours)
- Advanced TESOL Certificate (120 hours)
- Professional TESOL Certificate (240 hours)

TESOL Diploma Courses:
- Advanced TESOL Diploma (360 hours)
- Professional TESOL Diploma (600 hours)
- TESOL Instructor Diploma (700 hours)

TESOL Specialization Courses:
- Teaching English to Children, Teaching Business English, Teaching TOEFL Preparation, Teaching Medical English...
EBC International TEFL Certificate, Madrid
Courses / Programs
• EBC would like to invite Americans to consider Madrid and Spain as a quality TEFL course + work destination in Europe. Madrid is a TEFL hotspot year-round with a vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion experience, and EBC Madrid offers an accredited TEFL course with job placement program for our graduates!  Contact us today for details of our next course dates.

• EBC Madrid is an accredited centre of Trinity College, and a leading provider of internationally-recognised TEFL courses and job placement opportunities for career-change seekers and global travelers.

• EBC offers a British Council-accepted Trinity CertTESOL certificate course in Madrid, the ability to earn up to 60 university credits, and the key resource of free worldwide, lifetime job placement for our TEFL graduates.

• The Trinity CertTESOL qualification is preferred by many renowned language schools worldwide, and over the last 16 years, EBC has been instrumental in helping more than 8000+ TEFL graduates finance their travels and realise their dreams of living and working outside of their home countries.

• If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, EBC Madrid provides our comprehensive Road2Spain program which offers you a 1 year student visa to work, live and travel throughout Spain and Europe.

• EBC also runs accredited TEFL courses in Crete (Greece), Buenos Aires, (Argentina) and Boracay (Philippines).
Intensive 4-week accredited TEFL / TESOL teacher certificate course:
• Comprises 150 hours including 24 hours of teaching practice.
• Written to UK QCF level 5 standards.

With Study Package options:
• Bronze, Silver, Gold and Road2Spain (Road2Spain is an ideal option, for example, for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa who want a seamless stay in Spain with accommodation and study visa included).
TEFL Training College
Courses / Programs
Earn an internationally-recognized and accredited TESOL / TEFL qualification online, and teach English to speakers of other languages in your home country or abroad!

TEFL Training College offers online TESOL / TEFL certification programs to students living in Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and worldwide

Studying online is an affordable and convenient way to achieve your TEFL / TESOL qualification to teach English abroad.

As a global leader in online TEFL / TESOL education, you can be confident that all of our tutors are fully-qualified and have extensive experience in teaching English to adults and young learners. As our online courses are assignment-based, you don't have to sit any exams.

TEFL Training College offers TEFL / TESOL programs through up-to-date, technologically advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience. Your tutor will be available to assist you with your studies and guide you every step of the way.

"My studies with the TEFL Training College forced me to think about the details of actually teaching a class, and gave me the heads up on common teaching mistakes, like talking too much, or asking the students to practice something for which they were unprepared."
- Graham, Australia

"Thank you very much for a great course. I found the course structure very well-planned. I also found the multiple resources gave a thorough overview of each topic."

- Gavin, South Africa
Online TESOL/TEFL Courses:
- Accredited & internationally recognized TESOL qualifications

- Learn at your own pace with flexible schedules

- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality

Certificate in TESOL:
• Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification

Master Diploma in TESOL:
• Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology
International TEFL Institute - ITEFLI
Courses / Programs
• The International TEFL Institute (ITEFLI) provides internationally-accredited and globally-recognized certificate and master diploma programs in Teaching English Language as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

• Taught via online learning, our TEFL (TESOL) programs are available to students in the U.S., Canada and worldwide.

• We equip you with the teaching skills and certification required to get a professional well-paid job teaching English anywhere in the world.

• A TEFL qualification from ITEFLI will help you find TEFL jobs throughout the world. Our online TEFL certification programs are provided through up-to-date, technologically-advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience.

• The main advantages of completing an online TEFL course are convenience and flexibility. You can study from any location you choose and you can start the program whenever you want.

• Learn at your own pace with up to 6 months to complete a course. You don't have to take any exams - qualification is earned through assignments you submit.

• ITEFLI is accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC) - an independent body that specialises in the accreditation of TEFL/TESOL course providers and institutions.

Student Review:
"The course itself is professionally produced and contains great information...thank you very much for the wonderful time I had. I'm equally impressed with the professional materials. I highly recommend this course to anyone."
- Francis
Online TEFL Certificate & Diploma Programs:

• TEFL Certificate - 120 hrs: An initial TEFL qualification.

• Master TEFL Diploma - 250 hrs: Increase your understanding of the principles & practice of English teaching.

• Short Certificate Course: Teaching Practice Certificate - 20 hours of in-class teaching experience
BridgeTEFL--Costa Rica
Courses / Programs
Get TEFL certified in Costa Rica! Located in the charming suburb of San Pedro, the TEFL training center is only ten minutes by car from the center of San Jose. The neighborhood features a nice blend of residential and commercial venues, with restaurants, shops and the University of Costa Rica nearby. The school has eight teaching rooms, a computer area featuring six computers and WiFi, and a nice snack bar serving complimentary coffee and tea daily. The facilities and computers are open seven days a week, including holidays.
TEFL Certificate: 140 hours, internationally recognized
International TEFL Training Institute, New York
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York, the International TEFL Training Institute (ITTI) provides a range of internationally recognized TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification programs.

Teach English around the world with our accredited, state-of-the-art 120-hour TEFL/TESOL (online, on-site, or combined) certification programs.

Online specialization courses are also available in teaching business, young learners and TOEFL preparation.

With training professionals who possess an MA in TESOL and years of extensive teaching experience, you can be certain to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to successfully enter the world of teaching English.

Our graduates are employed by the best schools in over 50 countries promoting the study of English.

Whether you would like to teach business professionals, or young learners, or prepare individuals to pass the TOEFL test, our specialization programs can help you achieve your goals and land the job you desire.

Over the years, we have successfully established a network of recruiters and schools that enables us to effectively support the employment needs of our graduates for life.

Student Testimonial:
"I took the four-week, intensive 120-hour program in New York...It is a demanding course, but it is really worth it."
- Katerina
120-Hour TESOL Certification Courses:

• 120-Hour 100% On-Site Course (four weeks with high-quality teaching practice with actual ESL students)

• 120-Hour 100% Online TESOL Course (from anywhere in the world at your own pace)

• 120-Hour Combined TESOL Course (online at your own pace, then attend one of our training centers to get classroom teaching practice)

50-Hour Online TEFL Specialization Courses:
• Teach Young Learners
• Teach Business English
• Teach TOEFL Test Preparation