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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 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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Volunteer Overview
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.
Funded by the Costa Rican Government´s Department of Labor, this program sponsors young adults to receive English classes in their local community. Come spend four months in Costa Rica! Gain a better understanding of the country’s unique culture and immerse yourself in local life.
In order to receive classes, students must qualify for government assistance based on their current income and employment status; the students must be able to dedicate 30 hours per week to English classes. The goal of the program is to improve the employability of these students so they can gain work at local businesses where a basic to intermediate level of English is required.
Participants will be asked to dedicate 40 hours per week to English lessons with two groups of students.
- 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 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 2024/25:
- 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, $320CAD |
Contact Details
- E-mail: [email protected]
Volunteer Overview
The Volunteer English Teaching Program in Costa Rica provides native English teachers with the opportunity to participate and volunteer in a quality cultural exchange program in Costa Rica.
Funded by the Costa Rican Government´s Department of Labor, this program sponsors young adults to receive English classes in their local community. Come spend four months in Costa Rica! Gain a better understanding of the country’s unique culture and immerse yourself in local life.
In order to receive classes, students must qualify for government assistance based on their current income and employment status; the students must be able to dedicate 30 hours per week to English classes. The goal of the program is to improve the employability of these students so they can gain work at local businesses where a basic to intermediate level of English is required.
Participants will be asked to dedicate 40 hours per week to English lessons with two groups of students.
- Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
- 4-day arrival orientation, including accommodation
- Onward transport from San Jose to the host town or city
- Three meals daily provided by the host family
- Support for obtaining Volunteer Visa to Costa Rica
- 24-hour support from local on-site program coordinators
- All teaching materials and course syllabus provided to you, meaning minimal prep time
- USD$ 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 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 2024/25:
- 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
- E-mail: [email protected]
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 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
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A second language
Next available dates
- Year-round
Accreditation Partners
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