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TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

Top Rated Program TEFL Courses in Costa Rica 2025
9.71 (325)Verified

Certified English teachers are in heavy demand all over the world. This rewarding career will help you develop new skills, plus travel! Our institute in Costa Rica offers a fun, intensive, internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification program. It is 4 weeks/150 hours long, including 15+ hours of practical English teaching and observation of experienced teachers. We offer a small and perso...

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Program Highlights

Take on a 4-week, 150-hour on-site TEFL/TESOL course in Costa Rica.

Earn an accredited TEFL certification accepted worldwide.

Apply what you've learned through 12+ hours of practical teaching and observation.

Receive a job placement guarantee and lifetime job-finding assistance.

Experience practical teaching with real ESL students.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Pedro, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTeach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$900-1250, $1250-1500
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • TESOL
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Provider 2023 - Language SchoolTop Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer AbroadPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistTop Rated Language School 2022Notable Mention 2021 - Gap YearTop Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.71

Total Reviews

325

An Amazing Experience

December 20, 2025by: Jesse Greene - United StatesProgram: TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!
10

This TEFL course was incredibly worthwhile and surpassed all my expectations. As a hybrid student I completed the first half of the course online and the second half in-person in Costa Rica. Lewis is an outstanding teacher, and not only prepared us well, but truly made the classes fun. Also, the central location in Quepos was great. I would highly recommend getting TEFL certified with Maximo, and especially at this location with Lewis.

TEFL in Costa Rica paradise :-)

November 19, 2025by: Matthew Tyner - United StatesProgram: TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!
10

A great course in a beautiful cultural place with opportunities for full immersion. The school is centrally located in a safe and walkable area right in front of the ocean, close to lots of restaurants, places to dance, and very near the best beaches and most visited national park in all of Costa Rica!

Incredible Experience!

November 19, 2025by: Olivia Tse - United StatesProgram: TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!
10

I am so happy that I chose to get my TEFL Certification with Maximo Nivel in Costa Rica. The experience was incredible from the instructor Lewis, to the on-site staff, and my host family. I did this program as a part of my gap-year between high-school and college, and I have no doubts that this will be one of the most impactful things I do all year.

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Pedro, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • TESOL

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Cost per week

$900-1250, $1250-1500

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Course Materials
  • TEFL Certification
  • Teaching Practicum

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Salary & Compensation

If you meet the following requirements we have a teaching position waiting for you: – Native English speaker or native proficiency (C2 CEFR) – Bache...

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Interviews

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Gerhard Uys

Participated in 2016

Alumni

I've always wanted to travel and see the world, but fear of the unknown kept me back and I slowly began to settle into a stable but monotonous job. Near the end of 2015, I realised that if I did not take action I could very likely live my whole life without ever having traveled abroad. After reading many motivational books and considering the pros and cons of my big decision over and over again, I finally decided to take a leap of faith and signed up for the TEFL training course, with the plan to work abroad immediately after completing the course.

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David Garner

Participated in 2015

Alumni

I applied for this program because I wanted the opportunity to live in a different country, to be able to work there, and experience a new culture. I knew also that it would give me new skills and potentially lead to a new career in a rewarding profession.

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Certified English teachers are in heavy demand all over the world. This rewarding career will help you develop new skills, plus travel! Our institute in Costa Rica offers a fun, intensive, internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification program. It is 4 weeks/150 hours long, including 15+ hours of practical English teaching and observation of experienced teachers. We offer a small and personal atmosphere with groups ranging from only 2 to 14 people. The TEFL/TESOL Certification program comes with 12 modules that provide you with an important set of competencies required to effectively teach English in foreign countries, including: - Learning and Teaching Theory - Lesson Planning - Class Management - English Grammar Review, Part 1 - English Grammar Review, Part 2 - Teaching Grammar...

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