TEFL / TESOL CERTIFICATION COURSE
IN SAN RAMÓN, COSTA RICA

COSTA RICA TEFL / TESOL COURSE OVERVIEW

Earn an internationally recognized and accredited TEFL Certification at our Costa Rica TEFL training center, conveniently located in San Ramón, in the heart of the country, not far from the capital of San José. The area is famous for its lush landscapes, laid-back lifestyle, and beautiful colonial architecture. San Ramon is a quick drive from downtown San Jose, where many cultural attractions and teaching opportunities are located.

In addition to top-quality teacher training that includes live practice teaching with local students, this four-week TEFL course provides a comprehensive one-week cultural orientation program. Participants engage in practical experiences like town walking tours, visits to natural attractions such as Las Musas waterfall, and cultural excursions to a coffee plantation, sugarcane mill, and a local cooking class. The program also incorporates valuable community engagement through an animal rescue center visit, in addition to basic-level Spanish language classes.

All students and graduates receive lifetime Job Search Guidance in Costa Rica and worldwide. Our local staff has years of experience working in Costa Rica and is very well connected with local schools many of which seek out graduates of this course. These services and resources include personal assistance from expert advisors; contact information for tens of thousands of schools worldwide; referrals to top recruiters around the globe; hundreds of pages of information and links for getting jobs virtually everywhere; and much more.

You don't need to hold a degree in education or have prior teaching experience to teach English in Costa Rica, which represents one of the largest job markets for teaching English abroad in the world. However, earning an accredited TEFL certification will provide you with the skills you need to provide professional-level English language instruction and a qualification that thousands of schools and language institutes seek when they hire English teachers.

Costa Rica TEFL / TESOL Class Details

LENGTH OF TRAINING:

4 weeks full-time.

TEFL COURSE DATES & AVAILABILITY:

We recommend enrolling at least three weeks prior to your course start date (three months is recommended as many courses fill in advance). More information here.

DAILY SCHEDULE & INTENSITY:

This is a full-time course. Students should expect to be in class from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (with breaks, of course), Monday-Friday. Weekends are primarily free for sightseeing and relaxation, but some homework is required. For further details, see our FAQs below.

COURSE LOCATION:

The training center is located in San Ramón, located in the heart of the country, approximately an hour's drive west from the capital city of San José.

CLASS SIZE & FACILITIES:

Class sizes are limited to 15 students. 

TEFL / TESOL Course Content

This TEFL certification course has been specially designed to provide all course graduates with the tools to succeed as professional English teachers.

PROFESSORS & LIVE PRACTICUM:

Like all ITA TEFL classes, this TEFL course is taught by highly experienced professors and includes live practice teaching with local ESL students and young learners.

ACCREDITATION:

The in-class TESOL/TEFL is accredited by Accredited, an independent third party based in the UK that accredits education courses. They provide rigorous oversight of the TEFL course to ensure the highest quality standards.

This TESOL/TEFL course is a recognized center of TQUK (OfQual). They are a provider of the UK government-regulated Ofqual accreditation, which is one of the most prestigious qualifications in the TESOL/TEFL industry, overseeing all adult continuing education programs offered through the UK. Further Details.

HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:

Week 1 is the in-country, comprehensive culture and language orientation. See Row 31 for details on the activiites, seminars and workshops.

Weeks 2-4 are a comprehensive 120-hour TEFL Course that includes:

ESL Background & Theory. This course provides a strong grounding in the history and theory of teaching English as a foreign/second language.

In-depth, Classroom-Based Training. All modules are tailored to local learners and school environments. With a combined decades of experience in the field, our trainers share their professional experiences, as well as in-depth knowledge of teaching in the local country, to ensure that participants are well prepared.

Classroom-Based Lesson Presentations. Our in-class course includes live student lesson presentations. This allows for real-time peer and instructor feedback that cannot be replicated via an online TESOL/TEFL course format.

Practical Training (Practicum). Real Classroom Experience. The course includes at least two teaching days in a local school as the teaching practicum.  This experience ensures that teachers gain a strong understanding of classroom management techniques and enables them to hone their teaching skills with the close supervision and support of the TESOL instructor.

Tuition & Costs

The Cost of the TEFL Class is $1,799 USD
($949 Deposit + $850 Balance). 

TUITION INCLUDES:

• TEFL course tuition
• TEFL course materials
• Airport Pickup (provided you land within 1 day of start date - Sunday, between 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM)
• Assistance with making housing arrangements (housing costs not included)
• Job search guidance in Costa Rica and lifetime job guidance advice online & worldwide

TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Housing costs are not included (we can help with making housing arrangements)
• Personal Expenses
• International Flights
• Visa & Insurance

Enrollment & Eligibility

IMPORTANT! Before enrolling for any International TEFL Academy TEFL course, it is imperative that you speak to an Admissions Advisor.

Your advisor will answer your questions and assist you with matters such as your eligibility & enrollment; course costs & logistics (such as housing); and your options for employment as an English teacher once you complete your TEFL Class.

TO SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR:

• Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form. 

TO ENROLL FOR THIS COURSE: 

• Visit our Dates & Tuition section to view course dates, any available discounts, and enroll.

NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS:

• You must submit a written essay to verify your English skills.
• Read more: Non-native English Speakers & TEFL.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Please visit our Registration Procedures Page & Review our Terms & Conditions prior to enrolling.

Housing Arrangements

Housing is not included with tuition, but once you enroll for your course, the onsite course director can assist you with making housing arrangements for $200 in a shared room in a hostel-style set-up. Single rooms depend on availability and cost $400 for the month.