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Paid Teacher in Costa Rica

by: The Cultural Exchange Project

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Broaden your global experience and perspective in this paid teaching opportunity in Costa Rica. Offered by GeoVisions, it lets you make a lifelong difference in the lives of the locals. Choose from online teaching, language schools, or a position at an international school if you have an education degree. This is an incredible experience for the people you will teach, as well as for you! Academies (language schools) provide English classes for business professionals, young adults, and young learners. No degree is needed to teach online or in a language school. Even if you have just your high school diploma, we can place you for 6 months to a year in Costa Rica and get paid to teach English. This program includes an orientation in Costa Rica, a TESOL certification, a monthly salary in local currency, airport pick-up, and local support.

Program Highlights

Bring lasting results to the education and literacy of children in Costa Rica.

Enjoy a unique, exciting alternative to traditional employment opportunities.

Experience Costa Rica in a way that a typical tourist will not!

Improve your Spanish ability through constant interaction with locals.

Immerse completely in the local culture and traditions by engaging with local community members.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTeach Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
Age Requirement: 21+
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
  • British
  • Irish
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Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Awards

Global Youth Travel Award 2020

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

21+

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
  • British
  • Irish

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Program Cost Includes

  • Some Accommodation
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • TEFL Certification
  • Job Search Support
  • TEFL Course Tuition
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • TESOL Certification
  • Emergency Support
  • Job Placement
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Independent living

Salary & Compensation

Teachers can earn between $700 and $1,000 per month paid in local currency.

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Associate degree
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Resume
  • Transcript

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