Teaching Jobs in San Pedro, Costa Rica

Teaching English in Costa Rica was a dream! My wonderful host family made me feel right at home, and the kids were incredibly sweet, kind, and eager to learn. Such an unforgettable pura vida experience!

This was the best two weeks I’ve had. Helping out with the kids teaching English to exploring the Costa Rican adventures. Also the host is very nice and makes sure that we are taken care of. I really believe this program is a worth of money and that you will not regret doing this program

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.

Máximo Nivel provided the absolute best experience I ever could have imagined. This was probably the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I was able to meet so many new amazing people here as well. The host family were so very kind. I loved every part of it.

I had a great time at Maximo Nivel. The staff gave us a tour right away to help us find our way around and were always available whenever we needed anything. It is a truly wonderful school. Our teacher Lewis is an amazing instructor who brought a lot of energy to class. He helps make you feel more confident when you get overwhelmed. I am very glad I took this class.

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.

The course is intensive and well worth the time and effort – be prepared to put in the hours! Doing an in person course as opposed to getting certified online is well worth it. Teaching students in person is an invaluable experience. The course is busy, especially during practical teaching week. You will teach a 20 minute lesson every Friday for the first three weeks. The final week, you will teach a 60 minute lesson Monday-Friday. Come in open-minded and be receptive to learning and following the TEFL method. Lewis is a fantastic instructor. He puts in so much time and effort into everyone's learning and growth. He brings the best teacher out of everyone. Feedback is productive and really helps you improve. Maximo is a great, trustworthy program that will provide you with everything you need, and the potential to work with them after you pass the course. If this is your first time in another country, trust that you will be supported and have a sense of community within the group! You can make friends with your classmates and adventure on the weekends to the beach, Manuel Antonio National Park, Nauyaca Waterfall and more. I would recommend living with a host family in a private bedroom. Especially if you speak some Spanish (enough to have simple conversations with the family and local community) you will be just fine, but if you don't speak any Spanish, definitely still come (and practice beforehand if you can).

I got my TEFL certificate through Maximo Nivel and it simply was one of the best experience of my life. Taking the risk to move to Costa Rica was scary but I had the best support, and made friendships that will last a lifetime. The course was tough, but we had a wonderful instructor (Lewis) to help us along the way. I came out of this experience a better educator, and with memories that will last forever. I am so glad I took the leap to come here, I could not recommend it enough!!

The TEFL course in hard work but it is so much fun and so rewarding. I learned so much during the course.The people at Maximo Nivel are great. Manuel Antonio is such a great location with so much to do.

The Maximo Nievel TEFL course was such an amazing experience. Be prepared, this course is very intense, about a full semesters worth of material and work. Although you will be working very hard, Maximo offers you full support throughout the entire process. Lewis is an outstanding teacher! He is so knowledgeable about ESL teaching and has lived so many experiences all over the world. His experience as a teacher is one of the most valuable aspects of the course, you will learn SO much from him. I learned so much, not only from the course itself, but from being immersed in the Costa Rican culture. This country is so full of beauty, and I’m so grateful for the chance to experience this country while gaining a new skill. I would definitely recommend TEFL to anyone who wants to try something new and experience a new place!

My experience with maximo Nivel was amazing. The TEFL course with Professor Lewis was the best class, he is very helpful and real when it comes to feedback. While the course was intensive, it was so rewarding and very enjoyable. We teach real learners, they want to learn and you should be open minded and know not all of them will be at the same level of english. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to teach English. The course is fast paced and it can be overwhelming but its doable, you can still explore the town and go to the beacg just manage your time. Final Practical Teacheing Week (PTW) is tough, be prepared to work hard. You will have fun, the fisrt two weeks are fun and light but after that is game on!

My experience with maximo Nivel was amazing. The TEFL course with Professor Lewis was the best class, he is very helpful and real when it comes to feedback. While the course was intensive, it was so rewarding and very enjoyable. We teach real learners, they want to learn and you should be open minded and know not all of them will be at the same level of english. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to teach English. The course is fast paced and it can be overwhelming but its doable, you can still explore the town and go to the beacg just manage your time. Final Practical Teacheing Week (PTW) is tough, be prepared to work hard. You will have fun, the fisrt two weeks are fun and light but after that is game on!

I completed my TEFL certification at Maximo Nivel in Quepos, Costa Rica, and I can’t recommend it enough! It was the most challenging academic experience I’ve had, but also one of the most rewarding. The instructor, Lewis, was exceptional—supportive, knowledgeable, and inspiring. Beyond the classroom, the kindness and warmth of the local community made the whole journey even more special. If you're up for a real challenge and want to grow, this is the place!

Going through Maximo Nivel has been the best idea my university (CSUB) has told me about. I went last year to Peru through Maximo Nivel as well for the Spanish Immersion Program and enjoyed it as well. Both the host families I was given were amazing both times. The staff members are all sweet and very accommodating. Some of the traveling tours through Maximo are a bit pricey, however it is something that I personally will pay for rather than going out to find cheaper due to wanting to continue my support for this Institute. The TEFL course is very very intensive but it is SO fun, especially with Lewis. He is a phenomenal teacher and made the class feel energetic and comfortable. Also, the Practical Teaching Week is incredibly useful and gives you actual experience in what you will be doing with your TEFL. 100% recommend going through Maximo. The possibility of me going to Guatemala next is high!

This program is helpful for anyone looking for ways to dig deeper into the English language and share their knowledge with a global community through teaching. The TEFL/TESOL program is accessible to all, yet challenging - the teachers are supportive and you leave the program feeling a sense of satisfaction that you can make a difference in people's lives. Wayne Summerbell was my instructor and he is the reason I had such a positive experience. Wayne made every day fun and fulfilling, and adapted the course to answered all questions and individual goals - he made office hours widely available and was a fantastic teacher! I would recommend this program because it can be applied anywhere around the globe or online. ESL techniques can also be applied to other language classrooms - for instance, I am an elementary Spanish teacher and will definitely use the teaching techniques to elevate my own teaching and support my student's growth.

I am so glad that I had the oppertunity to take the TEFL course with Wayne Summerbell. Wayne is an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate instructor that gave me all the tools I needed to push through the difficult course work. The course was challenging and thorough, and gave me all the knowledge and experience I need to be a sucessful teacher. I feel fully prepared to start my journey as an English teacher, thanks to Wayne and the lovely staff at Maximo Nivel.

The TEFL course through Maximo Nivel was absolutely amazing; from the instructor, to the course material, all the way to the other employees in the institute, I can't say enough positive things. Mainly though, my instructor Wayne really stood out as a positive force on me. Wayne is well versed in his instructing skills, effectively challenges and shows empathy towards his students in a difficult program, an overall provides an amazing classroom environment for his student-teachers. Thank you so much Wayne and everyone at the Maximo Nivel institute in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

I had an absolutely amazing time taking my TEFL certificate in Manuel Antonio. Not only was it in one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been but the course instructor Jackie was so great. Jackie brought so much energy to the class, making TEFL really fun and engaging, she was always going out of her way to find creative ways to teach. I distinctly remember her having us take a Russian lesson to help us have empathy for how our students may feel. Jackie also always gave us very helpful feedback after each of our practical teaching experiences. This course really helped me feel ready to teach English.

The Maximo Nivel TEFL Course was an amazing experience! I highly recommend doing this course in person at one of the Maximo Nivel sites. The instructor, Jackie, was extremely knowledgeable, reliable, and hilarious. The course is designed in an extremely effective way. You learn the theory of how to teach English effectively, and also the specific teaching strategies and methods to use to be most successful. You get the opportunity to practice these teaching strategies by teaching classes of real students, both in person and online. You receive tons of feedback on your teaching, which helped me improve my teaching and increase my confidence in front of the classroom. You leave the course with all the materials you need to work as an English teacher, whether it be for a company, or independently. I got a bachelor's degree in teaching, but this course prepared me more for teaching than any other class I have taken. This course was absolutely worth the time, money, and work!

In one word, amazing! I absolutely loved my time with Maximo doing my TEFL qualification. Yes, it was a lot of work and wasn't all a party, but it was totally worth it! The course itself was well organised and taught really well, in a fun and engaging manner which was great. Then the centre, it was a real social hub, great for meeting new people and getting involved with the weekly activities! On top of that, the staff were fantastic, super friendly and really keen to help out in any way they could! Manuel Antonio itself is absolutely stunning, and you will always find things to do and places to explore, the centre is also partnered with a travel company so it's really easy to book tours and adventures through them. Would 100% recommend!