Want to Teach English in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has long been renowned for stunning natural beauty, enlightened environmental policies, democratic government, dense and diverse wildlife, and warm, welcoming people.
Training & Certification Programs
LanguageCorps offers the following program in Costa Rica:
- TESOL Certification Program
The four-week training course includes 140 hours of classroom time, and a minimum of 6 hours of observed Teaching Practice with local EFL students.
The Training Center in Costa Rica is in San Pedro, which is a suburb outside of San Jose. The center is in an area that 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.
The TESOL Certification Program includes:
- TESOL Certification course
- Job placement assistance
- Optional two weeks of complimentary Spanish lessons before or after the TESOL course
The San Pedro TESOL Certification Program Fee is US$1,995. Host family accommodations during the four week program are available near the Training Center for an additional cost of $550, which includes three meals per day. Accommodations in a furnished shared apartment are also available for $400 and in a private apartment for $650, but you are responsible for your own meals.
If you are interested in brushing up on your Spanish and learning more about your new location, you have the option of two complimentary weeks of intensive group Spanish classes plus cultural excursions. These take place in the two weeks prior to your 4-week TESOL Certification Program start date. There is no cost other than housing and $50 for a book that is required.
The following are not included:
- Round-trip airfare to host country
- Personal expenses (meals, entertainment, local transport, living expenses, and personal shopping)
- "Upfront" costs following the training period, such as apartment security deposits and first month's rent
- Visa costs and fees