TEFL Courses & Certification in Central America
Central America is an ideal location for future TEFL teachers who want to experience countries with larger-than-life personalities, astounding flora and fauna, and of course, to learn Spanish. If there is one thing that connects all seven Central American countries, it’s perhaps the people's’ love of talking, anytime and anywhere. By getting your TEFL certificate in Central America, you will be ideally placed to find the best teaching jobs, as most schools and institutions will only interview in person. Additionally, many TEFL courses will prepare you specifically for life in your new country, giving you an edge over online-only certificate holders.

19 TEFL Courses in Central America

International TEFL Academy
Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Costa Rica!
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MAXIMO NIVEL
TEFL Costa Rica with Job Placement Guarantee!
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Teach Explore Asia (XploreAsia)
XploreAsia TESOL + Placement Program in Costa Rica
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TEFL Heaven
Paid Teaching in Costa Rica & Lifetime Placement Guarantee
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Greenheart Travel
TEFL Certification in Costa Rica with Greenheart Travel
The Costa Rica TESOL Certificate course is an intensive, in-perso...

Global Work & Travel
Teach in Costa Rica | Teach & Travel the Americas
When people talk about “running away and living on a beach somewh...

TEFLPros
120-Hour Accredited TEFL Certification with Live Support
The TEFLPros 120-Hour Online TEFL Course offers top-tier instruct...

SIT TESOL Certificate - World Learning
SIT TESOL Certificate in Costa Rica - I4CL
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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...
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A Guide to TEFL Courses in Central America
Locations
While TEFL courses are available throughout Central America, the most popular locations to earn TEFL Certification in Central America are Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
Offering the most TEFL courses in the region, Costa Rica is considered by many to be the most advanced country in Central America. It is also home to the greatest number of available TEFL jobs, making it a top pick destination for TEFL teachers. As a hugely popular tourist destination, most Costa Ricans are eager to learn English, so English courses and TEFL jobs are widely available in the capital city of San Jose, as well as in more rural areas, which are perfect for those who enjoy the idea of TEFL courses with a side of surf and sand.
In contrast, Guatemala has a more volatile past, and as a result, fewer resources; but, this also means the demand for English teachers is great, making it an excellent choice for the intrepid teacher. Popular places for TEFL courses in Guatemala include picturesque Antigua, peaceful Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, and the capital, Guatemala City, where the majority of ESL teaching jobs can be found.
Nicaragua is still flying a little under the radar in terms of travel destinations, but it is precisely the lack of tourists that makes it a perfect place to get immersed in the local culture while completing your TEFL certification in Central America. Add to that the low cost of living and being its rank as the safest country in the region, and Nicaragua won’t remain a secret for long! The best places to get TEFL certified in Nicaragua include the capital Managua, Leon, Granada, and San Juan del Sur.
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