TEFL Courses & Certification in San Jose, Costa Rica

Join Maximo Nivel work-study-travel programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We have been a leading educational travel and study abroad provider since 2003. - Volunteer Abroad - International Internships - TEFL Certification & Paid Teaching work - Native Spanish Program - and more... Volunteer abroad and get involved! Volunteer projects include Working with Kids, Construction, Animal Care, Conservation, Eco-Agriculture, Teaching English, and Medical and Healthcare placements. International internships provide excellent work experience abroad. Internship placements are available in Education, Special Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Rights, Micro-Business, and Medicine. TEFL Certification is your ticket to traveling and teaching anywhere in the world, and getting paid for it! Intensive teaching certification programs are available on-site in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru or via our online TEFL program. Native Spanish Programs immerse you in the language and takes your skills to the next level. All Maximo Nivel Spanish programs emphasize oral communication and integrated skills development to truly help build your Spanish language proficiency.

Start your teaching journey in Central America with an accredited 180-hour TEFL diploma, designed for aspiring teachers eager to live and work in Costa Rica. This comprehensive program equips you with advanced skills and a globally recognized qualification, giving you the confidence to teach English in classrooms across Latin America and worldwide. The course includes in-depth training on teaching methodologies, classroom management, and lesson planning, alongside flexible online study and expert tutor support. With this diploma, you’ll graduate with the tools needed to create engaging lessons and succeed in the classroom. Costa Rica is one of the most rewarding TEFL destinations, known for its tropical landscapes, welcoming communities, and growing demand for English teachers. Whether you choose to teach in the capital, San José, the university city of Heredia, or the cultural hub of Cartago, this TEFL diploma prepares you for a fulfilling teaching career. With international accreditation, advanced training, and graduate job support, you’ll be ready to step into the classroom and teach English in Costa Rica—and beyond.