Spanish Immersion + TEFL in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Manuel Antonio

Length of Position: 6 or 8 Week Programs
Dates: Year Round Course Offerings

Description: The Spanish Immersion + TEFL Certification Course offers the best of Costa Rican city and beach life in a multi-location, 6 or 8 week, fun-filled experience. By the end of this program you'll have much improved Spanish skills and an internationally-recognized TESOL certificate to teach English anywhere in the world! Program includes accommodation, excursions, airport pickup, and more.

Take 2 or 4 weeks of small group immersion Spanish Language training in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, and then hit the beach for another 4 weeks to earn an internationally recognized TESOL certificate, enabling you to teach English around the world.

The TESOL/TEFL course component of the program is provided by TEFL International in Costa Rica, one of the world's leaders in initial teacher training with thousands of graduates who have taught English in over 50 different countries worldwide. TEFL International is externally validated and internationally-recognized as one of the best TESOL/TEFL certificate programs available in the market today.

Highlights:
* Students are given the opportunity to experience all of Costa Rica and not just one town.
* Accommodations provided throughout the program.
* Airport transfer from San Jose International
* Fun practical components such as cooking classes, dance lessons, guided excursions through the San Jose market, and guided visits to the National Museum are included.

Qualifications: Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age and native or near native English speakers.

Cost in US$: $2,990 for 6 weeks and $3,690 for 8 weeks

*2 or 4 weeks Spanish Immersion classes
*4 week TESOL Certificate course in Manuel Antonio
*Homestay accommodation in San Jose
*Airport transfer from San Jose International
*Adventure excursion in San Jose
*Life-long network of TEFL course graduates and trainers

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Language Study (<4), TESOL (10-15)

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

TEFL International's Mission Statement: TEFL International is a non-profit international training organization that creates intercultural opportunities for our customers through teacher education, language training, camps and internships. Through the enrollment and customer service center, TEFL Services International, we are able to provide top quality customer service and best prepare students for their time abroad.

Year Founded: 1998