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TEFL Certification in Peru with Job Placement Guarantee

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

4.84 (120)VerifiedSince 2003

Maximo Nivel's internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification program is the perfect passport to an English teaching job in Latin America or anywhere else in the world! The 4-week, 150-hour certification program includes more than 15 hours of practical English teaching and observation of experienced teachers. Groups are small with usually 2 to 14 people. The TEFL Certification program consists of 12 modules: - Learning and Teaching Theory - Lesson Planning - Class Management - English Grammar Review, Part 1 - English Grammar Review, Part 2 - Teaching Grammar - Teaching Vocabulary - Teaching Speaking - Teaching Writing - Teaching Reading - Teaching Listening - Assessing Learners Our program also includes a special overview section on international English exams including the TOEFL, Cambridge, and IELTS.

Program Highlights

Receive job placement guarantee and lifetime job-finding assistance.

Apply what you have learned through 15 hours of practical teaching and observation.

Learn from highly qualified TEFL Trainers.

Earn an accredited certification that is accepted worldwide.

Prepare for the real classroom anywhere in the world with Maximo Nivel's TEFL Certification.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTeach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • TESOL
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 04, 2026

Awards

Top Rated Program TEFL Courses in Peru 2026
Top Rated Program TEFL Courses in Peru 2025
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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.84

Total Reviews

120

TEFL Course Peru

July 18, 2026by: Russ Sanche - Canada
5

The instructor, Sean was focused and creative, providing a learning atmosphere for each and every TEFL student. We had a great time and appreciated the training and support. Cusco is a great location.

The Best TEFL Experience!

July 09, 2026by: Thalya Huallpa Garcia - Peru
5

I had been looking for a TEFL academy for a while, and I couldn't have chosen a better place than Maximo Nivel in Cusco. Sean is an amazing trainer. The course was challenging, but he always made it feel manageable with his guidance and support. The school is beautiful, and one of the best parts is that you get to teach real students in an intercultural environment. Everyone on the staff is incredibly kind and always willing to help. They provide all the materials you need for your lessons, from markers to unlimited printing, so you can focus on becoming a better teacher. Cusco is also an amazing place to do your TEFL. The food is great, the people are friendly, and it's easy to get around the city. The Practical Teaching Week was my favorite part of the course. I absolutely loved it! The students are so kind and motivated to learn English, and teaching them was such a rewarding experience. Of course, there were some challenging moments, but Sean was always there to support me and help me improve. I also met wonderful people who share the same passion for teaching, and I made great friends along the way. As a non-native English speaker, I always felt supported and encouraged. Maximo Nivel is an amazing place to earn your TEFL certification, regardless of whether English is your first language. They truly help you build the confidence and skills you need to become a successful English teacher. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I can't recommend Maximo Nivel highly enough to anyone thinking about getting their TEFL certification!

So glad I chose this course

June 26, 2026by: Kailani Holmes - Australia
5

My instructor, Karen, was amazing! I have nothing negative to say about her or the course. When I initially signed up, the partner company I booked through didn't provide much information about the institute, however, I have no regrets about coming here and doing my program with Maximo Nivel.

Wonderful course!!

June 17, 2026by: Janina Curtis - United States
4

I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The content was relevant and my instructor, Sean, was very knowledgeable and personable. He was encouraging and have honest feedback. While the course seemed intimidating at first (a full semester's worth of work in one month), I was able to make it through and I've never felt more accomplished!

Wonderful TEFL Experience!

April 11, 2026by: Annika James - United States
5

I did this course in March 2026 and loved every second! I learned a lot during the 4 weeks and felt confident during the practical teaching week. Sean was an amazing teacher, he has a lot of expereince and it shows! The class itself was really fun, and I also enjoyed exploring Cusco!

This course is tough. I really had to work at it.

March 18, 2026by: Doug Baker - United States
5

Every day I learned more, and improved in my teaching. Especially helpful was all the time we spent teaching actual students and classes. The teacher reviews of my teaching were fantastic. They provided the guidance I needed in order to improve.

Working with the best

February 27, 2026by: Jakobe Stevens - United States
5

After completing several classes of Spanish throughout college, I am very much inspired to teach English to others the same way my Spanish professor had to me. I will never forget how happy and excited she was to cram Spanish in our brains everyday. She made learning a new language so fun and easy. When it comes to my experience training with MAximo Nivel, I believe this has got to be one of the best places to begin or continue a teaching career in all of Latin America. The team here in Maximo are all on the same wave length of people who enjoy the connection and share the same values of teaching. Furthermore, the organization´s layout for teaching classes, what they recommend their teachers to do and what their goal criteria is attuned towards maximum freedom for teachers to use their creativity and custom interaction, and they employ all the students in every level of class to practice the language as much as they can on their own even within the class. By far I would recommend anyone to work here, as I believe it is an incredibly unique and positive company in itself along with the people, students and teachers.

TEFL life in Peru

February 13, 2026by: Zach Wilsn - England
5

I had a phenomenal time studying TEFL with Sean at Maximo Nivel here in Cusco Peru. It was great. Each day was packed with learning and insightful knowledge from professionals. During the TEFL course here in Peru you will be equipped with all the knowledge that you need in order to teach ESL. I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying with Maximo Nivel!

Teaching

My time in Cusco

November 19, 2025by: Emily Brantley - United States
5

Sean was amazing! I feel prepared to move forward in my ESL career confidently after dedicating a month to this certificate. His thoughtful guidance, detailed feedback, and steady encouragement helped me grow far more than I expected. Throughout the course, I gained practical tools for planning lessons, managing the classroom, and engaging students meaningfully. I now feel genuinely excited, empowered, and ready to apply everything I’ve learned in my future ESL teaching roles.

I had the best time and the best teacher!!

November 19, 2025by: Francesca Bruno - Italy
5

I feel incredibly grateful for having had the opportunity of joining this course and of learning so much from it. I’ll make the most of all the techniques I’ve learnt, and I would like to thank in particular my TEFL teacher, Sean, for being an incredible person and the best teacher I’ve ever had, and in general, for being such an inspiration. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

My time in Cusco!

November 19, 2025by: Emily Brantley - United States
5

Sean was amazing! I feel prepared to move forward in my ESL career confidently since dedicating a month to this certificate. His guidance, feedback, and consistent encouragement pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t expect. I not only gained practical tools for the classroom, but also a stronger sense of purpose as an educator. This experience has reshaped how I view teaching, and I’m excited to bring these skills into my future ESL roles.

Great intensive course

August 16, 2025by: Jessica Marroquin - Canada
5

Amazing teacher Sean Barker goes above and beyond for his students. Great school facilities with free unlimited tea and coffee. The school also offers Spanish classes. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in TEFL!

TEFL certified and a dream adventure.

July 18, 2025by: Laura Shaver - United States
5

I took the hybrid TEFL course through Maximo-Nivel. The online course was created to ensure your success. I was able to navigate the online platform easily and appreciated the personal feedback on writing assignments from the same instructor I had in-person later in Cusco. The pacing of the course prepares you to get hands on teaching experience and immediate feedback within the short four week period. It’s crammed full of practical teaching information. I appreciated the staffs focus on my comfort and safety while I stayed in a part of the world I’d never been to. It’s an experience I’ll never forget, and I am grateful for MaximoNivel’s lifelong commitment to ensuring my TEFL certification will be combined with real world job placement support.

Such a fun and insightful course!

July 03, 2025by: Zarya Navratil - United States
4

I took the TEFL course in Cusco, Peru with Máximo Nivel. I strongly recommend this course for any other English speakers who have even the slightest interest in teaching! Going into the course, I had almost zero teaching experience; after just four weeks, I now feel like I could enter a TEFL classroom and be a confident, effective teacher. There was so much practical teaching experience; it was stressful at first, but every moment was worth it, and the MN staff were so supportive and helpful.

Amazing TEFL experience

June 27, 2025by: Alma Jacobs - South Africa
5

Sean and Christina were just amazing instructors. They are both knowledgeable, so supportive and they gave me so much confidence during practical teaching week. They always made sure to highlight the positives while also helping me to improve in problem areas. They honestly did a great job. Also, thank you Ollie and Lucas for visiting me in the clinic.

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June 21, 2025by: J Lan - United States
5

This course was excellent! I learned a great deal and the practical teaching experience was an amazing way to apply this real world experience. I completed the hybrid course and felt that the transition was seemless. Sean and Christina were excellent guides and very helpful and supportive, not to mentioned inspiring. Highly recommend!

Brilliant Program

June 14, 2025by: Theo V - New Zealand
5

Very honest, trustworthy and organised. I would highly recommend the TEFL course with Maximo Nivel in Cusco. Sean Barter at Maximo and the team are very accommodating and provide practical knowledge to assist their student teachers.

Brilliant Program

June 14, 2025by: Theo V - New Zealand
5

Very honest, trustworthy and organised. I would highly recommend the TEFL course with Maximo Nivel in Cusco. Sean Barter at Maximo and the team are very accommodating and provide practical knowledge to assist their student teachers.

Maximo Nivel was life changing!

May 22, 2025by: Abigale Weishaupt - United States
5

My time at Maximo Nivel was incredible. During my time at the institute I learned many new life skills and teaching skills. What was so great about the teaching skills that we learned in the classroom is that we spent a sufficient amount of time applying those skills in real settings. The vocabulary workshops, mini lessons, and practical teaching week gave us students the opportunity to practice what we had been taught. Our instructor, Christina, was so knowledgable and personable! She really elevated the learning experience for myself and all other students. I would highly recommend coming to Maximo Nivel to get TEFL certified.

Great program!

May 18, 2025by: Kara McKilligan - United States
5

I really enjoyed my time spent doing the TEFL program with Maximo Nivel. Christina was a best teacher! She is so approachable and incredibly helpful. You can tell she genuinely wants you to succeed. After completing TEFL I feel very prepared to teach a class because we were able to get so much hands-on practice. I would definitely recommend completing your TEFL certification with Maximo Peru!

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Cusco, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • TESOL

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Required Equipment
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Academic Advising
  • Assistance Booking Travel
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Textbooks / Reading Materials
  • Course Materials
  • TEFL Certification
  • Job Search Support
  • Teaching Practicum
  • TEFL Course Tuition
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Emergency Support
  • Job Placement
  • Wifi Costs
  • Training
  • TESOL Certification

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other

Salary & Compensation

All our TEFL graduates find a job teaching abroad (or online) within 0-30 days of completing the TEFL course and our team is always there to help you find job opportunities around the world.

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this TEFL certification include Job Placement Guarantee?

Maximo Nivel offers a job placement guarantee and lifetime job-finding support for our TEFL graduates. If you have a native English proficiency (C2 CEFR) and pass your TEFL course with a Pass-Good or higher grade, we have a teaching position waiting for you! Your TEFL course includes a workshop and resume/CV preparation to find the best international teaching positions.

Am I qualified to teach with Maximo Nivel's TEFL Certification?

When you earn your Maximo Nivel TEFL Certification, you have completed a rigorous teacher training course that exceeds all global standards. We have successfully trained more than 5,250 TEFL graduates since 2004, and Maximo alumni continue teaching all over the world.

Does this TEFL Certification come with Practical Teaching?

Yes! You begin teaching mini-lessons in week 1 and continue throughout the course. The TEFL course also includes 6 hours wherein you observe experienced ESL teachers leading their classes. In the final week of the TEFL course, you take over a live English class with real, non-native students and teach 60-minute lessons for 5 days, during which you are observed and coached by your TEFL trainer. 

Interviews

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Sarah Danielle Mestas

Sarah Danielle Mestas

Participated in 2018

Alumni

After teaching English in Italy in 2016, I realized that I wanted to take this career path more seriously and invest in my education with a TEFL certification. I want to teach in a country that is different than America, where I can genuinely make a difference and help children to have more opportunities in their lives by speaking English and having me as their teacher.

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Emily Zaye

Emily Zaye

Participated in 2016

Alumni

As a foreign language teacher, languages and travel are my passion. I try to travel as often as possible to improve my language skills and create new experiences I can share in my classroom.

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Jennifer McCarron

Jennifer McCarron

Participated in 2016

Alumni

Last year, my husband and I visited Cusco briefly as a part of guided tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Over the four or five days we were there, I was thrilled to feel my Spanish-speaking muscles bulking up quickly. On a cab ride back from the train station at Ollantaytambo on our second to last day, I was practicing my Spanish with the cab driver. He mentioned that many Cusquenas and Peruvians want to learn English and take advantage of the area's booming tourism industry. In that dark and bumpy ride, I began planning my return trip! The clouds of ideas were forming. I wanted to learn to teach English as a Second Language, and teach it Cusco.

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Jordan Parry

Jordan Parry

Participated in 2014

Alumni

I want to go to graduate school to pursue a PhD in Romance Languages. I have a degree in Spanish, but I knew I wanted to live abroad, immersed in the language and culture, and really perfect my Spanish skills before beginning such a high-caliber program. Having a degree in teaching ESL already, I knew I could get a job teaching English abroad without going through a TEFL/TESOL Certification program, but I wanted to go through an organization so that I would have a support system in my new home and could ease into life abroad with a group of peers who were doing the same type of thing as I was.

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Maximo Nivel's internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification program is the perfect passport to an English teaching job in Latin America or anywhere else in the world! The 4-week, 150-hour certification program includes more than 15 hours of practical English teaching and observation of experienced teachers. Groups are small with usually 2 to 14 people. The TEFL Certification program consists of 12 modules: - Learning and Teaching Theory - Lesson Planning - Class Management - English Grammar Review, Part 1 - English Grammar Review, Part 2 - Teaching Grammar - Teaching Vocabulary - Teaching Speaking - Teaching Writing - Teaching Reading - Teaching Listening - Assessing Learners Our program also includes a special overview section on international English exams including the TOEFL,...

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