Meet Lisa! Lisa graduated from Costa Rica TEFL in November 2020 and is currently teaching 5th and 6th grade in Jaco, Costa Rica. Lisa originally got TEFL certified because she was looking for an opportunity to teach and travel the world. So, are you also looking to travel the world and teach abroad? Then keep reading!! Lisa chose […]
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The answer to that question is…YES! Costa Rica TEFL doesn’t require too much for our students to get TEFL certified: be at least 18 years of age, be a native English speaker or have a native-like ability to speak, and be ready to learn! Do you fit the description? In May 2021, we had the pleasure of
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Teaching online has been part of the EFL classrooms worldwide since March 2020. While it may not be everyone’s first choice, one of the greatest benefits of being an online teacher is that you can do it from ANYWHERE! Some of our graduates decide to take their teaching elsewhere, but Playa Samara’s incredible magnetic energy keeps many
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Penny’s Story Penny is originally from Australia, but moved to Costa Rica to begin her TEFL journey. Penny took and graduated from Costa Rica TEFL in March of 2021. She is currently teaching 5th and 6th grade in Jacó, Costa Rica, living, and LOVING the TEFL lifestyle! Penny chose CRTEFL because she saw us as her “ticket to new
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Meet Elieth and Ingrid! These two amazing Costa Rican scholarship recipients are getting TEFL certified with hopes of making ripples of their own in their local communities by teaching English and opening the doors of opportunity for their students. Elieth is from our town of playa Sámara and Ingrid is from Limón. They have both done
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Success Story- Naome Caballero Cardinal Meet Naome! Naome is from the Philippines and graduated from our TEFL certification course on March 5, 2021. She is currently a 7th grade Language Arts teacher at a school in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Naome initially decided to travel because she knew she wanted to
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Angelica is a graduate of our February TEFL program who is currently working in Jaco, Costa Rica teaching the English language to preschool students and making an impact on young lives. She initially became TEFL certified because of her love for learning about new cultures and passion for teaching. She chose Costa Rica TEFL as
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Meet August graduate 24 year old Helen Smith from Pittsburg PA! Last month she completed TEFL certificate, and now she is teaching Math and English to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders at a bi-lingual school Tamarindo. She also has a homeroom class and teaches the elective Braiding with Helen. On “Why Costa Rica TEFL?”
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Meet Dave Dave Melnick graduated from TEFL in January 2012. He is currently teaching English online with LearnLight, Global English. Dave explains, “I teach conversational and business English to business professionals all around the world on Skype. I’ve been teaching English online since late 2012. My students range from mid 20s to mid 50s. I
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Do you want to leave your 9 to 5 job and start a career that allows you the freedom to travel and the opportunity to experience other cultures? Meet Nicci Chiarelli, a Florida native from the United States who came to Costa Rica to learn how to teach English in 2017 and has made this
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