Teaching Jobs in Costa Rica
Pura Vida! Teach English abroad in one of the oldest democracies in the world, and the most peaceful and stable nation in Central America. With tourism driving the economy, Costa Ricans are eager to boost their English skills. Finding teaching jobs in Costa Rica is not a problem! From ziplining through rainforests to hiking volcanoes, adventure awaits on your weekends off.


International TEFL Academy

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Global Work & Travel

Teach in Costa Rica | Teach & Travel the Americas
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TEFL Heaven
Paid Teaching in Costa Rica & Lifetime Placement Guarantee
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Greenheart Travel
Teach English in Costa Rica with Greenheart Travel
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Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)
XploreAsia TESOL + Placement Program in Costa Rica
Our in-class TESOL/TEFL courses in the central valley of Costa Ri...
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TravelBud
Paid Teaching Program in Costa Rica with TravelBud
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OnTESOL
Teach English Abroad with OnTESOL
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Idioma Internacional
Teach Without Borders, Join our Virtual Team
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Travel Live Teach
4-Week TEFL in Costa Rica + Guaranteed Job
Our Costa Rica 4-week TEFL course is based on Samara Beach, where...

The Cultural Exchange Project
Paid Teacher in Costa Rica
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A Guide to Teaching Abroad in Costa Rica
Prepare to Teach Abroad
Set goals
You’ll be teaching in a new environment, so it’s important not to get overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list. Setting goals can help you stay focused. While your goals will depend on your personal purpose and intentions, here are some ideas to get you started:
- Working in a different country means you'll need to adapt. Take the time to understand and embrace the local culture, pick up some basic Spanish phrases, and learn about common practices. This will help you connect better with your students and colleagues.
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