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TEFL Volunteer Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for TEFL teachers in Central America. It’s also popular with expats, luxury travelers, and backpackers alike. Costa Rica is full of gorgeous beaches, diverse wildlife, delicious food, and friendly people.

TEFL Volunteer in Costa Rica

The Volunteer English Teaching Program in Costa Rica provides Native English teachers with the opportunity to participate and volunteer in a quality cultural exchange program in Costa Rica.

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Volounteer Overview

  • Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  • 4-day arrival orientation, including accommodation
  • Onward transport from San Jose to the host town or city
  • Three meals daily provided by the host family
  • Support for obtaining Volunteer Visa to Costa Rica
  • 24-hour support from local on-site program coordinators
  • All teaching materials and course syllabus provided to you, meaning minimal prep time
  • USD$ 500 flight bonus paid on completion of the program - will be distributed via check one week prior to contract conclusion

Volunteer Details

Benefits:

  • Orientation and welcome
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 local support
  • Regular cultural/recreational activities (personal spending not included) are provided by most hosts

Location:

You will be told of your location upon arrival in Costa Rica. In orientation, all of this information will be provided. We are currently placing teachers in several of the main provinces in Costa Rica including the Central and Pacific provinces.

You will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • Native English Speaker (UK, USA, CA, AUS, NZ, SA or IRE) (Don’t fit this criteria? Find jobs here.)
  • A minimum of a 120-hour TEFL certificate
  • Community spirited and keen to inspire positive change
  • Clean and a current criminal background check
  • Basic Spanish ability recommended
  • 21 – 65 years old (due to visa requirements)
  • Commitment to 4-month placement in Costa Rica

Whats not included?

  • Medical/Travel Insurance (optional but recommended)
  • Visa Application Costs and Personal Spending
  • Vaccines

Location:

You will be told of your location upon arrival in Costa Rica. In orientation, all of this information will be provided. We are currently placing teachers in several of the main provinces in Costa Rica including the Central and Pacific provinces.

Benefits:

  • Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  • 4-day arrival orientation, including accommodation
  • Onward transport from San Jose to the host town or city
  • Three meals daily provided by the host family
  • Support for obtaining Volunteer Visa to Costa Rica
  • 24-hour support from local on-site program coordinators
  • All teaching materials and course syllabus provided to you, meaning minimal prep time
  • USD$ 500 flight bonus paid on completion of the program - will be distributed via check one week prior to contract conclusion

The role:

The goal of the program is to improve the employability of the students so they can gain work at local businesses where a basic to intermediate level of English is required.

Dates & Price

Dates 2023/24:

  • Year-round

Duration Programme fee Registration fee Total
4 Months £200GBP, $295USD, €240EUR, R3,815ZAR, $350AUD, $385NZD, $320CAD N/A £200GBP, $295USD, €240EUR, R3,815ZAR, $350AUD, $385NZD, $320CAD

Contact Details

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us:

Volounteer Overview

  • Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  • 4-day arrival orientation, including accommodation
  • Onward transport from San Jose to the host town or city
  • Three meals daily provided by the host family
  • Support for obtaining Volunteer Visa to Costa Rica
  • 24-hour support from local on-site program coordinators
  • All teaching materials and course syllabus provided to you, meaning minimal prep time
  • USD$ 500 flight bonus paid on completion of the program - will be distributed via check one week prior to contract conclusion

Volunteer Details

Benefits:

  • Orientation and welcome
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 local support
  • Regular cultural/recreational activities (personal spending not included) are provided by most hosts

Location:

You will be told of your location upon arrival in Costa Rica. In orientation, all of this information will be provided. We are currently placing teachers in several of the main provinces in Costa Rica including the Central and Pacific provinces.

You will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • Native English Speaker (UK, USA, CA, AUS, NZ, SA or IRE) (Don’t fit this criteria? Find jobs here.)
  • A minimum of a 120-hour TEFL certificate
  • Community spirited and keen to inspire positive change
  • Clean and a current criminal background check
  • Basic Spanish ability recommended
  • 21 – 65 years old (due to visa requirements)
  • Commitment to 4-month placement in Costa Rica

Whats not included?

  • Medical/Travel Insurance (optional but recommended)
  • Visa Application Costs and Personal Spending
  • Vaccines

Location:

You will be told of your location upon arrival in Costa Rica. In orientation, all of this information will be provided. We are currently placing teachers in several of the main provinces in Costa Rica including the Central and Pacific provinces.

Benefits:

  • Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  • 4-day arrival orientation, including accommodation
  • Onward transport from San Jose to the host town or city
  • Three meals daily provided by the host family
  • Support for obtaining Volunteer Visa to Costa Rica
  • 24-hour support from local on-site program coordinators
  • All teaching materials and course syllabus provided to you, meaning minimal prep time
  • USD$ 500 flight bonus paid on completion of the program - will be distributed via check one week prior to contract conclusion

The role:

The goal of the program is to improve the employability of the students so they can gain work at local businesses where a basic to intermediate level of English is required.

Dates & Price

Dates 2023/24:

  • Year-round

Duration Programme fee Registration fee Total
4 Months £200GBP, $295USD, €240EUR, R3,815ZAR, $350AUD, $385NZD, $320CAD N/A £200GBP, $295USD, €240EUR, R3,815ZAR, $350AUD, $385NZD, $320CAD

Contact Details

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us:

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field

  • Native English Speaker (UK, USA, CA, AUS, NZ, SA or IRE) (Don’t fit this criteria? Find jobs here.)

  • A minimum of a 120-hour TEFL certificate

  • Community spirited and keen to inspire positive change

  • Clean and a current criminal background check

  • 21 – 65 years old (due to visa requirements)

  • Commitment to 4-month placement in Costa Rica

What you don’t need

  • Prior teaching experience

  • A second language

Next available dates

  • Year-round

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