Costa Rica TEFL Program - San Jose
Picturesque and always-vibrant Costa Rica offers something for the adventurer in everyone! Although smaller in size than West Virginia, Costa Rica offers fascinating opportunities at every turn. Whatever your interests - eco-tourism, bird-watching, hiking, rafting, golfing, or just relaxing on the white sands of an unspoiled tropical beach - you will find thrilling opportunities in this secure, tropical paradise.
The School
Global Crossroad's TEFL school in Costa Rica is located in the district of San Pedro, just 5-10 minutes from downtown San Jose, and an easy, weekend, bus-trip to beaches along the coasts of BOTH the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea! Global Crossroad's TEFL institute in San Jose is equipped with modern facilities such as high-speed internet, WI-FI access, cable television, as well as a snack bar, comfortable classrooms and a small library.
Dates/Fees
- Mar 25-Apr 21
- Apr 27-May 22
- May 27-Jun 23
- Jun 29-Jul 24
- Jul 29-Aug 25
- Aug 31-Sep 25
- Sep 28-Oct 23
- Oct 26-Nov 20
- Nov 23-Dec 18
Program fee covers:
- TEFL-Certification and Letter of Recommendation.
- Free access to high-speed internet and laptop
- Free local phone calls and incoming phone service
- Free incoming international FAX service.
- A toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S
Room/Food
Housing Options
For the duration of the program, there are several housing options to choose from. NOTE: housing costs are separate from course fees/project tuition. Global Crossroad is more than happy to assist participants in arranging a family-stay, hostel, hotel, or private or shared apartment.
- Traditional Family-Stay: $450
- Hostel: $1000
- Private Apartment: $650
- Shared Apartment: $500
- Hotel (3-star rating): $1500
Textbooks/Classroom Materials
TEFL participants are required to buy all course-related books/materials which may be purchased prior to arrival in San Jose . The required texts for the TEFL program in Costa Rica are:
- The Practice of English Language Teaching - Jeremy Harmer
- Understanding & Using English Grammar - Betty Schrampfer Azar
- An additional text ($20) must be purchased upon arrival in San Jose .
Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China
Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 12 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee paid, English-teaching positions in China for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China (since 2003, sending nearly 1000 teachers to China). As an English-teacher in China, you not only receive free living accommodations, meals, and competitive monthly salaries, but also a number of benefits. For more information on these abroad English-teaching programs, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/teach_in_china.php.
Volunteer/Intern Options
Global Crossroad presently offers one of most successful volunteer and internship abroad programs in Central America - sending nearly 200 volunteers annually to Costa Rica alone. Global Crossroad offers US$200 discount for successful TEFL graduates interested in enrolling in the numerous volunteer/internship positions in Costa Rica.
