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TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

9.71 (333)VerifiedSince 2003

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
Cost Per Week: $900-1250, $1250-1500
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTeach Duration:
  • 1 Year
  • 3-6 Months
  • Long Term
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Age Requirement: Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • TESOL
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
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Last Updated: Sep 25, 2025

Awards

Top Rated Program TEFL Courses in Costa Rica 2025
Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025GoAbroad 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

333

TEFL

April 18, 2026by: Yarrow Upton - United States

Program: TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!

9

The course was intense and thorough. The instructor was great and always had an energetic and creative approach to class. Feedback was excellent and thorough always delivered in a timely fashion. Grading was more strict than I liked but the instructor was open to hear my own feedback of his grading. The students that come ro learn English are the best part of the experience

The Maximo Nivel TEFL Course Lives Up to its Reputation

April 18, 2026by: Tylia Fountaine - United States

Program: TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!

10

I won't lie to you. This course is RIGOROUS - you have to put in work! But it is very rewarding and so worth it. While TEFL as a concept can be challenging to grasp, the course is so well constructed and the teacher is so patient in guiding you to the finish line! I was lost in the beginning; by the end, I actually felt confident enough to stand in front of a class and teach them English grammar and vocabulary. Class was also very fun and engaging! Lewis never failed to make us laugh and keep the learning exciting. If you have been looking for an immersive experience to be able to learn TEFL and get certified, Maximo Nivel would a great choice!

What a time!!

April 18, 2026by: Adriana Arias - United States

Program: TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!

10

When I first signed up for this program, I felt a bit nervous because I was leaving everything I knew to complete a TEFL course in a different country. However, from the moment I arrived, I have had such an amazing experience. I have met so many incredible people, including my classmates, teacher, staff, and students. I also truly loved my host family. I am very grateful for this experience, and I hope many others choose to join this program too.

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

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

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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MAXIMO NIVEL

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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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