Description

The Partner School on-site certification program is designed for people who want a professional and accredited certification to teach English anywhere in the world. The 4-week/150-hour program includes 100 hours of classroom instruction and 25 hours of practical teaching and observation and an additional 25 hours of required self-study and research outside of the classroom.

The on-site course is characterized by extremely high academic content and also includes an excellent practical teaching component. The overall aim of the course is to provide you with a professional graduate-level TESOL/TEFL course, including a balance between the theory and methodology of ESL. The on-site course is geared towards people who prefer dynamic classroom interaction with other course participants and the experience and insight that our on-site trainers provide

Upon completion of the TEFL/TESOL Certification program, graduates receive the Partner School TEFL/TESOL Certificate. Moreover, all participants receive a personalized recommendation letter from the Executive Director of our partner school that can be included with your resume/CV as an employment reference when applying for teaching positions anywhere in the world.

Highlights

Why TEFL in Costa Rica

The population of Costa Rica is just over 4 million, which is small in contrast to other Latin American countries. The climate in the mountainous areas of the country is continually spring-like with temperatures ranging from 60F to 79F, the coast boasts much hotter temperatures ranging from 70F to 86F. Dry season occurs from late December to April and wet season lasts for the rest of the year. The people are homogeneous in terms of descendants; coming from mainly European backgrounds. The economy is strong, as business initiatives recently made have drawn it away from exportation of resources; more technically based corporations are developing.Unemployment is very low estimated at approximately 6.6%.

Costa Rica has the reputation as having a history of providing its people with a strong social welfare system and for negotiating peaceful resolutions to political disputes. The government maintains high educational standards.

Geographically, the country is one of the most dramatically picturesque of all in Latin America with plenty of beautiful coast line as well as stunning mountains surrounded by an unprecedented amount of flora and fauna. Costa Rica is a dream for the naturalist. The local people are known as friendly and as a whole they uphold strong environmental awareness. The pace of life in Costa Rica is deliberate. The people are conservative in their approach to life. Costa Ricans affectionately refer to themselves as "Ticos"; they value family above all else. Religious holidays are very elaborate as at those times of the year festivals abound all around the country. At night, the "Ticos" like to show off how skilled they are on the dance floor and find many occasions to dance the night away.

Qualifications

Applicants must:
* Be aged 21 or over.
* Have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables the trainee to undertake the course and prepare for teaching a range of levels. All candidates whose first language is not English must be interviewed (a telephone interview may be arranged) and take a language awareness test.
* Have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers, to successfully complete the written assignments and perform in the observed teaching practices.
* Have a positive attitude towards team work and experiential learning activities. This includes acknowledging the relevance of these in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and willingness to participate in all course dynamics.
* Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into university.

Please note that although it is not compulsory for applicants to possess a University degree to enroll in our program, many foreign countries prefer college-university degrees from their EFL teachers. Candidates to our TEFL program are usually college-university graduates.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

TEFL program fee - USD1600

Program Fees Include:

Included in the course fee
* TEFL/TESOL Certificate and letter of recommendation.
* Unlimited access to high-speed internet at the school's computers (Monday through Sunday)
* WIFI access at the school's facilities Monday through Sunday.
* Free Salsa lessons every Saturday at the school's facilities
* Professionally catered graduation party with open bar and dancing at the school
* Toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S.
* San Jose City tour
* Airport pick-up service upon arrival in Costa Rica
* On-going support from our bilingual in-country coordinators.
* Optional Cultural Exchange Program with native Spanish speakers.
* Free coffee and tea at our Partner School.
* ITTO's commitment of Guaranteed job placement in Mexico and South Korea, and direct employment contacts worldwide
* Lifelong Job Guidance Program

Note: Students are required to purchase 3 books on arrival at an additional cost of USD120.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

International Teacher Training Organization's Mission Statement

ITTO -International Teacher Training Organization- is part of a network of teacher training and language institutes dedicated to providing professional quality, highly practical TEFL/ TESL/ TESOL Certificate Courses where participants develop their teaching skills through a combination of morning input sessions and afternoon teaching practices. Becoming qualified to Teach English as a Foreign or Second Language with ITTO involves an exciting and rewarding 4-week program which develops the necessary skills, confidence, and ability to teach EFL/ESL effectively.