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TEFL/TESOL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!

by: MAXIMO NIVEL

4.78 (344)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
Starts At: $900-1250, $1250-1500
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
  • 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

4.78

Total Reviews

344

I waited 20 years and I'm SO HAPPY I chose Maximo Nivel!

July 18, 2026by: Becky Searles - United States
4

I did the TEFL class from 22 June - 19 July 2026. I found this program through endorsement by Ramsey Solutions. Something I didn't know is Costa Rica is the most expensive country option: your money will go further in other sites. My instructor was highly qualified and taught the course exactly how we are expected to teach. It crams a semester's worth of information into 4 weeks, including 2 6-page papers. If you come prepared to work and not vacation, this is an excellent option. I'm not sure what the job placement guarantee is, since I want to teach online, and was told it takes several months to build up to a full schedule. Something I wish I knew: there is no air conditioning if you stay with a host family. However, it's an extremely valuable opportunity to improve your Spanish if that's something you want to do.

Challenging but incredible experience to receive my TEFL certificate! What a beautiful place to explore, learn and fall in love with Costa Rica. :)

July 18, 2026by: Joy kinard - United States
5

Maximo Nivel has been a great organization to work with while taking the TEFL course in Costa Rica. The staff has been helpful from first asking questions, to arrival, and throughout our stay. They have great recommendations for food, recreation, activities and anything you need during your stay. Lewis has been an absolute blast to have as a TEFL instructure. He makes grammer enjoyable and helps the entire class grow in their teaching. Plus, living in Costa Rica for 4 weeks has been phenomenal! Our apartment has been perfect! The onsite pool has been a wonderful stress releiver and the common area is great place to socialise with other folks doing all sorts of Maximo activies and programs. The rainforest, animals, and the beach has been unforgetable.

I had a TEFLtastic time!

July 18, 2026by: Mary Joy Candia - Canada
5

I had an amazing experience completing the TEFL Certification course with Maximo Nivel. The program was intensive but incredibly rewarding. Quepos, Costa Rica is incredibly hot and humid, so it was great that the TEFL classroom has AC. Overall, if you’re looking for a TEFL program that gives you practical experience and knowledgeable instructors, I highly recommend Maximo Nivel. It challenged me in the best way possible, and I left feeling prepared, motivated, and excited to begin my journey as an English teacher.

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

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Starts At

$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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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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