Course Fees
The 2011 Costa Rica TEFL course cost is $1350 (€915 or £825.aprox.). The course includes:
Internationally recognized TEFL certification
Course materials and assistance in constructing a professional portfolio to be used in interviews and in your future classroom.
- Access to a copy machine, printer and paper supplies.
- Job placement assistance for teaching positions in Costa Rica and worldwide.
- Interview preparation and on-sight interviews with local language schools.
- Access to a network of current EFL teachers around the world which includes chats, a variety of online teaching resources and first-hand testimonials.
- Full use of facilities and access to Wireless internet ($10 per month).
We Are Now Taking Bookings for 2011 and 2012 Courses. »
Forms of Payment
For the TEFL course you may use the following:
- Deposit or transfer to local Banco Nacional
- Deposit or transfer ($12 fee) to Bank of America in US
- Personal Check
- Travelers Checks
- Cash
For Spanish classes and Homestays: (Intercultura offers TEFL students a 10% discount on their Spanish Immersion Program).
- Deposit or transfer to local Banco Nacional
- Travelers Checks
- Credit Card
- Cash
Refund Policy:
Costa Rica TEFL does not give program refunds once the student has begun the TEFL course unless in case of a documentable emergency (ex: sickness, accident, family emergency). The refund is given at the discretion of the administration on a case-by- case basis and only once proper documentation has been provided. A portion of the course fee may be returned or the student may be given a course credit which, they may use to complete the course at a later date.
*The course deposit is non-refundable but may also be used at a later date.
Hi,
I am a Costa Rican, currently working for Bank of America.
I would like to know, how much is the total cost of the program?
I can’t spend more than $500, do you have any options for me?
Thank You.
Hi Rodrigo,
As a Costa Rican you qualify for our scholarship program. In order to give back to the local community, we offer full scholarships 2 times per year to Costa Ricans interested in being EFL teachers. Please contact us at info@costaricatefl.com for further details and availabilty dates. We look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Barbara
hello
i have done bachelor in arabic from india
i want to take in in teaching from TEFL
So you people help me the procedures of this institution.
I am interested in attending your TEFL Certification program in Samara/ Herdia, CR area. Currently, I am a New York City Public School High School Teacher, planning to take a leave in September 2011. I will need accommodations for myself, my three year old son, two cats, and a dog once we are residing in CR. I already have pet travel information and child care information while I am attending the TEFL program and teaching.
Hi Esteban,
Thank you for contacting us. We generally hold our courses at the Playa Samara campus as most of our teachers prefer to train at the beach then move to the city to begin working. As you might know, the majority of the EFL jobs are in the central valley. We place a number of our teachers in language schools in Heredia and San Jose so if you like, we can pass on this information regarding your apartment. Please feel free to contact us for further information. Thank you!
Pura Vida, CRTEFL!
Hi
I would like to speak to someone more about this program. If someone can contact me that would be great.
thank you
My wife and I are planning to retire to CR in two years. She has been a high school English teacher for 20 years. We have been talking about her getting a TEFL certification in case she wants to still teach in CR. I understand as a pensionaire she can not work. Our plan is to seek residency after two years. So, I am wondering would it be better to wait to get the TEFL certification after we become residents? Does the certification need to be renewed annually? I am just trying to figure out the best timing.
Hi Rob,
Thanks for you interest in our program. Our TEFL certification is highly regarded when looking for a career in teaching English in Costa Rica. Our certification never expires, and we offer endless support after having completed the course. It is a great idea that you are looking into residency, this is something many people look into once they are in Costa Rica. If you have more questions, please contact us at info@costaricatefl.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Johannah
Administrative Coordinator
I am interested in obtaining my TEFL. I have been doing a lot of research on different options. How many hours certification do you receive through this program? And do you have a practicum? Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your inquiry. Our TEFL course is intensive and covers 160 hours of training over 4 weeks. The course will enable you to teach English as a second or foreign language here in Costa Rica or anywhere in the world. If you would like to speak to someone over the phone more in depth about your specific situation we will be in the office next week between 12:00pm and 6:30pm (Costa Rican Time) and our number is: +506-2656-2362.
During the course you will learn a variety of teaching methodologies and techniques and teach at least 8 hours of classes while being observed by your TEFL trainers and peers. You will not teach in a local school, rather the local students come to our facility to receive free English classes. After each teaching session, trainees receive feedback on their teaching performance. You will also learn to create effective lesson plans, communicative activities for every level and learn about learning styles and multiple intelligences.
In addition, you will learn to create activities in the four skill areas (listening, reading, writing and speaking). You will also create a portfolio to be used both in your future classroom and in the interview process. We also aid in job placement and the interview process which we will begin during the course. Most of our applicants have been placed in local language schools in the central valley. Our job placement assistance does not end when you graduate, you can contact us in the future and we will help you in the necessary steps.
Please feel free contact our past graduates at: http://costaricatefl.com/more-about-tefl-and-the-school/testimonials/ or on facebook, Costa Rica TEFL.
Please let us know if you have any further questions and if you would like us to send you an application.
Thanks,
Costa Rica TEFL
info@costaricatefl.com
Hello,
I’ve been reading your website with interest, all sounds very good! I do have one question though.
Which board accredits this course? Is it a CELTA course?
Thanks,
Rebecca
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you for contacting us. We have been assessed and are recognized by both Cactus TEFL and EuroTEFL, two international TEFL organizations. Our TEFL certificate program is accepted internationally and has been characterized as one of the most thorough, intensive and beneficial TEFL programs available. We actually guarantee that our trainees will be completely prepared to effectively teach EFL/ESL on their own once they complete our course.
We suggest you contact the above mentioned organizations and/or our former graduates. Our graduates can be found on our website or on our facebook page at: http://www.costaricatefl.com/costa-rica-tefl-testimonials.asp
http://www.costaricatefl.com/costa_ric_tefl_what_is_tefl.asp or on facebook, Costa Rica Tefl. Cactus TEFL’s website is http://www.cactustefl.com/ and Europe TEFL: http://www.europetefl.com.
I hope this help.
Best,
Costa Rica TEFL
Administrative Coordinator
Hi, I was wondering if you must make a deposit to reserve a place in the program?
Thank you.
Hi Sam,
Thanks for your interest. We do require that our students make a
deposit of half the course cost at least 2 weeks before the
course begins. The remaining half can be paid upon the first day of
class.
Please let me know if you have any further questions regards our
program or if you would me to send you an application.
Best,
Administrative Coordinator
That sounds great. Is mailing a check the best way? You won’t take a debit card over the phone?
Hi Sam,
Thanks for your interest. If you are considering attending our course, please submit the application along with a letter of reference and resume. Once these documents are received, we may begin to discuss payment. Free feel to email your inquiries to info@costaricatelf.com
Thank you.
CR TEFL