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Top-Rated TEFL Certification with Job Placement Guarantee

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

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Get TEFL certified and start your career as a professional English teacher, a role that is in high demand all over Latin America and the rest of the world! Maximo Nivel offers a 4-week internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL course every month at our institutes in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; Antigua, Guatemala; and Cusco, Peru. The TEFL program runs 4 weeks, with 150 hours of instruction including...

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Program Highlights

Become a top-performing TEFLer and get the chance to sign a teaching agreement directly with Maximo Nivel!

Receive assistance in finding jobs and assessing employment contracts (mostly applicable to placements in Asia).

Join a résumé/CV writing and job-finding workshop.

Obtain a letter of recommendation from your TEFL Trainer as well as ongoing references for future jobs.

Guarantee a job placement and lifetime job-finding assistance with Maximo Nivel.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  • Antigua, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTeach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • English as a Second Language
  • 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

9.67

Total Reviews

69

My time on the TEFL course

December 20, 2025by: Oskar Lambert - United KingdomProgram: Top-Rated TEFL Certification with Job Placement Guarantee
8

I spent 4 weeks on the TEFL course in Quepos, Costa Rica. This is a relatively intensive course including multiple opportunities for practical teaching and theoretical assignments. This is not a cheap course, but you pay for what you get. Lewis is an excellent instructor. His lessons are high quality, thorough and very engaging. You will not be bored! For the first two weeks our class had only myself and one other, which was not what I had been expecting. However, this allowed for a more personal lesson environment, which was very nice. There are frequent feedback opportunities and the learning curve is appropriate. You are not jettisoned right into full teaching right away. Things build up nicely so that you are fully prepared for full class teaching. There is no stress, But do expect to work hard and dedicate time away from class to prepare for lessons and complete your assignments.

Spectacular Hybrid TEFL

June 27, 2025by: Juliet Lancey - United StatesProgram: Top-Rated TEFL Certification with Job Placement Guarantee
10

The TEFL course was spectacular - exemplified by the wonderful, supportive teaching of Sean and Christina. The online modules provided a solid foundation that was commemorative and informative. This provided the critical groundwork for a productive two weeks, learning more about TEFL techniques and implementing them in the classroom. Sean and Christina went above and beyond, including modules on job search, English exams and more. Thank you!

TEFL online course - Better than expectations!

March 22, 2025by: Althea Kerr - South AfricaProgram: Top-Rated TEFL Certification with Job Placement Guarantee
10

Embarking on a career transition in one's sixties can be a daunting yet ultimately fulfilling endeavour, particularly when fueled by a desire for change and a latent passion waiting to be ignited. The shift from a long-standing career in finance, specifically as a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant, to the realm of Teaching English as a Foreign Language represents a significant departure, driven by burnout and a yearning for a more stimulating and personally rewarding professional path. I found all this, beyond expectation, when I took the TEFL online course. I found the course material to be comprehensive and the manner in which it was presented, made learning so much easier and a lot more fun than one would expect from doing an English teaching course. My personal trainer, Sean Barter, who is stationed in Peru, was immensely patient, extremely helpful and was more than happy to have me listen in on others' classes. The online teachers gave me invaluable advice and during my practical training, Sean guided me through with unstinting advice , not just on the teaching but also how to better use the Zoom platform. This is the best thing I have ever done and I look forward to my new life as an English teacher.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  • Antigua, Guatemala
  • Cusco, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • English as a Second Language
  • 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, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Bachelor’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Get TEFL certified and start your career as a professional English teacher, a role that is in high demand all over Latin America and the rest of the world! Maximo Nivel offers a 4-week internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL course every month at our institutes in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; Antigua, Guatemala; and Cusco, Peru. The TEFL program runs 4 weeks, with 150 hours of instruction including 15+ hours of practical English teaching and observation of experienced teachers. Our TEFL/TESOL Certification consists of 12 modules that provide you with an important set of competencies to effectively teach English in foreign countries: - Learning and Teaching Theory - Lesson Planning - Class Management - English Grammar Review, Part 1 - English Grammar Review, Part 2 - Teaching Grammar - Tea...

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