Level 5 TEFL Diploma for Teaching English in Costa Rica
Program Overview
Costa Rica requires foreigners who want to work, for an employer or on their own account, to request a migratory category through the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), according to the Ministry of Labor. A tourist entry is not that category. Canada's official travel advice notes visitors may be granted up to 180 days at the officer's discretion, and a longer stay needs residency...
Costa Rica requires foreigners who want to work, for an employer or on their own account, to request a migratory category through the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), according to the Ministry of Labor. A tourist entry is not that category. Canada's official travel advice notes visitors may be granted up to 180 days at the officer's discretion, and a longer stay needs residency status from the DGME. Volunteers hosted by a Costa Rican institution use a special category for academic and volunteer purposes, which begins with a provisional visa at a consulate.
Once your status is in order, each school decides what training it expects, and a TEFL qualification shows you can teach from the first day. The 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course is the starting option: online, at your o...
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Costa Rica
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4-10 weeks: $199
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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Plan on the correct category instead. Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor explains that any migrant seeking authorization for economic activity, as an employee or self employed, must request a migratory category through the DGME. Canada's official travel advice adds that tourists may receive up to 180 days at the immigration officer's discretion, and that a longer stay requires residency status granted by the DGME.
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