Course Fees
The 2012 Costa Rica TEFL course cost is $1350 (€915 or £825 approx.). 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).
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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
Please send me more information about the accommodations. Are participants in the TEFL program able to utilize homestays as well?
Hello Conor! Thank you for your inquiry.
We offer housing assistance to place students in one of our recommended accommodations. These include options for shared houses, independent apartments, and homestays. Our students have had many positive experiences living with families here in town!
I just graduated from college with a bachelors in psychology. Though I have no education background, can I still take this course, and would it be harder for me to find a job in costa rica after?
Hi Mariel!
Yes, you can still do the course! We do not require any teaching experience. You will complete 10-15 hours of practice teaching while in the course. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and none have had trouble finding work after their certification. For more information or to request an application please email us at info@costaricatefl.com.
Take care,
Kathryn Parker
Administrative Coordinator