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the satisfaction of performing a valuable public service and assisting others in achieving their own life goals, all while traveling the world and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime

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If the answer to any of these questions is “YES” and you are a fluent English speaker, then teaching English abroad could be for you!

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A globally recognized TEFL/TESOL Certification from International TEFL Academy can be your ticket to an exciting and rewarding overseas experience by providing you with qualification to work in thousands of schools and language institutes around the world.

Based in Barva-Heredia, International TEFL Academy Costa Rica is dedicated to providing you with the expertise and guidance you need to live your dream of going abroad to teach, travel and explore. We have a staff with over 40 combined years of teaching experience. We are passionate about education, languages and cultures.

As English takes hold as the international tongue of commerce and culture, hundreds of millions across the globe are engaging in English language classes each year, creating an unprecedented demand for trained instructors. While young people and other workers in the U.S. and elsewhere confront the most challenging job market in generations, teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) provides not only viable and accessible job opportunities, but also once-in-a-lifetime possibilities to see the world and gain invaluable international work experience.

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By earning your TEFL/TESOL certification from International TEFL Academy, you will gain a highly marketable and mobile professional qualification that will enable you to work, live and travel in all corners of the globe. Teaching opportunities vary widely and chances are that you can find a position that suits your own needs and goals. If you prefer working with younger learners, you can teach children and adolescents. Or, if you seek a corporate environment, then “Business English,” which is in extremely high demand across the globe, might be a perfect avenue for you; while those with a humanitarian inclination can also find rewarding volunteer opportunities on every continent.

Can I teach English Abroad? All native and fluent English speakers, regardless of their academic, ethnic, or socioeconomic background have an opportunity to share in this experience. The common factor bringing our graduates together is the desire to experience new cultures and to travel the world.

Known as the province of flowers, Heredia gives you the best of all worlds: wonderful nightlife, a safe environment, a true cultural experience and tons of places to explore. With our network of schools and job placement assistance, getting your certification in Costa Rica is by far the easiest way to get a job teaching English in Central America. Or, use your summer break to get your TESOL certification under your belt for teaching positions or programs once you graduate.

The Costa Rica TESOL Certificate course is an intensive, in-person 180-hour ESL/EFL teacher training course which provides participants with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the English language classroom. The TESOL Certificate you will receive is accredited and recognized worldwide.

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I have no teaching experience or background in education – will I be hired to teach English in Costa Rica?

YES! 95% of those who come to Costa Rica to teach English have no background in education, or a degree in English. You will gain all of the skills you need to succeed as a professional English teacher in your TEFL/TESOL Certification course.

But I don’t have a college degree – can I still teach English in Costa Rica? YES! Certainly having a college degree will avail more opportunities to you, but even without a four-year college degree, a native English speaker who earns their TEFL/TESOL Certification from International TEFL Academy can still work as an English teacher in Costa Rica.

What if I don’t speak Spanish, can I still teach English in Costa Rica?

YES! You will be hired because you are a trained English teacher, not because you do or don’t speak Spanish. In fact, you want to avoid speaking their language in the classroom as immersion during an all-English environment is a key component to building their English skills.

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I am a native English speaker – do I need to get certified?

YES! While your abilities to converse in English as a native speaker are critical to your ability to get hired as an English teacher, earning your certification is more important than ever, not only to gain a certification that many schools require as a matter of course, but also to succeed in providing your students with a quality educational experience that will enable them to reach their own goals and aspirations.

Reputable schools, both public and private, throughout the world will not even consider you as a teaching candidate if you have not earned an internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL Certification. While interviewing for positions, you will be asked to display a strong grasp of basic teaching skills like lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching methodology, that can only be gained through taking a quality TEFL/TESOL Certification course.

In this age of tightening job markets, you must give yourself every advantage and without your TEFL/TESOL certification, you will certainly put yourself at a distinct disadvantage in terms of jobs that will be available to you, your level of pay and benefits, and even your ability to get your visa processed.

• Without proper training will I have the skills to teach English to beginning, intermediate and advanced students?

• Will I know how to design lesson plans, exams and classroom exercises that will actually enable my students achieve their goal of learning the English language?

• Will I be able to manage a class of 10 – 30 students? Will I be able to explain the ins and outs of English grammar, or even have the ability to diagram a sentence to help my students understand English syntax?

Examine the job description and ask yourself the following –

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I am already a certified teacher – do I still need to get my TEFL/TESOL Certification?

Unless you are a certified ESL teacher, or you have an actual university degree in TESOL, you should definitely get your TEFL/TESOL Certification. Certainly any professional or academic background in teaching and education will give you a huge leg-up in job markets around the world. However just as teachers in the U.S. cannot typically teach ESL without a state-recognized ESL certification, most schools abroad will still want to see proof that you have received professional training specifically in the field of teaching English as a foreign language, which like all fields, requires a specific set of skills and knowledge.

In addition, the job search guidance you receive with your training from International TEFL Academy will make all the difference in your ability to navigate international job markets and avail yourself to the sorts of job opportunities that will meet your professional and personal needs.

What can I gain by earning my certification and teaching English abroad?

A rare opportunity to truly immerse yourself in a foreign culture, where you will be a valued and integral member of the local community. Make a positive and life-changing impact on your students’ lives by providing them with an educational experience that will enable them to succeed in achieving their personal, educational, and professional goals.

The ability to be fully immersed in a new language on a day by day basis. Earning potential and a highly marketable skill in economically uncertain times. The ability to adapt to a new environment and culture where the language, religion and traditions may be different from your own. Build friendships around the world. Invaluable international work experience, increasingly desired by employers in the globalized economy of the 21st century. Experience new foods, music and other cultural interests.

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This is a question everyone should ask before making the big decision to move to Costa Rica to get TEFL certified. A booming

English Job market, gorgeous weather, generous and welcoming people, stability, peace and a global leader in renewable energy

are some of the things that set Costa Rica apart.

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Costa Rica encompasses only 0.03% of the world’s surface but is the home of 5% of Earth’s biodiversity. The country has many different kinds of forests, from the dry ones in the southern Pacific to the famous rain forest of Monteverde, making it a breathing live lab.

In just 0.03% of the world’s surface! A true living, breathing laboratory

offering the right conditions for R&D. Our thriving Life Sciences Sector is

living proof of that.

The coolest places ever! Coco’s Island National Park.

Guanacaste Conservation Area, and Talamanca Range. La Amistad Reserves

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A TREASURE OF BIODIVERSITY

OF EARTH’S BIODIVERSITY

Nature has been our heritage and even the batteries our country’s energy supply. We want to make

sure it continues that way for generations to come.

OF OUR TERRERITORY IS PROTECTED LAND

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The Costa Rican government invests heavily on making it known that its people speak English. They do this to help convince international companies that Costa Rica is an excellent choice to relocate to. Costa Rica relies heavily on the work provided by large multinational companies such as Western Union, Oracle, IBM, HP, Walmart and Amazon. In all, over 120 multinational companies have set up shop in Costa Rica.

This means Costa Rica needs to deliver in its promise of having a work force that excels in English. Costa Ricans know that English is the key to success, and are driven to learn and perfect the English language. This means that the ESL industry is thriving. Private schools, language schools, universites and even pre-schools are looking for qualified ESL teachers to help teach the English language to its students.

This is the primary reason why it is so easy to find work as an English teacher. There are more jobs than there are teachers.

Why are there so many ESL teaching jobs in Costa Rica?

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Our second language is English but we know quite a few more. We have proven to be a country with many skills. One of them is the ability to easily learn new languages. We have set a goal to become a fully bilingual country in the next decade through the Costa Rica Multilingual program. But for now we have the leading command of Emglish in Latin America. Take a look:

MULTILINGUAL COUNTRY

Pledge by Costa Rica’s Government

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TOEFL IBTLATIN AMERICA

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Costa Rica is now the top exporter of high value added services in all of Latin America. Costa Rica has even moved ahead of South America giants Chile and Brazil. This means there are endless job

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opportunities for those who speak English at a high level. This translates to thousands of ESL jobs to help meet the high demand of quality English classes.

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High value added services which require English speakers has increased from 1.3% of GDP to 5.8% of GDP. In all, this makes up for $2,365,000,000 in exports of services.

Below is a graph that displays just how much Costa Rica has grown since the year 2000, with no sign of stopping:

Costa Rica is also experiencing a massive boom in employment that requires English speakers. Since 2000, Costa Rica has grown from having six multinational companies to 120 multinational companies.

The employment in this sector is 47x higher than what it was in

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Average output per employee increased from $35k in 2005 to

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HIGHER EMPLOYMENTThe number of companies in this sector is 20x higher than in 2000,

from 6 to 120.

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Costa Rica also invests heavily in its educational system. According to the United Nations Human Development Report in 2013, Costa Rica’s literacy rate is 96.2%.

The ESL job market is made up primarily of young adults looking to gain a competitive advantage. Each year, there are about 400,000 students

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Costa Rica is the second most consolidated democracy in all of Latin-America. Costa Rica also tops multiple lists in the The Global Competitiveness Report, such as:

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Even surpassing USA, India, Brazil, China, Spain and Mexico.

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Surpassing India and Philippines among others.

INNOVATION

Over Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines or Thailand

UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRYCOLLABORATION IN R&D

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How much Money Can I Make Teaching ESL in Costa Rica?

As we're sure you know by now, ESL teachers generally break even in Latin America. You cannot expect to save money while teaching here like you could if you were in Asia or the Middle East. Costa Rica is no exception. The average cost of living in Costa Rica is 700-900USD while the average teaching salary is the about the same.We've recently polled our grads about their teaching experiences in Costa Rica. Let us share a little about their experiences.

Most of our graduates who stayed to work in Costa Rica have worked for language institutes, which typically pay $8-10 an hour. These institutes normally have classes in the early mornings, in the late afternoons or evenings and on Saturdays due to the working schedules of the students. Nearly half of these grads were given ten teaching hours or fewer a week when hired. After gaining more experience, most of them were given a full schedule, which is 20-25 teaching hours.

Hours at a language institute can be supplemented with private tutoring hours. These students typically pay between 5-15 USD an hour depending on the student's economical standing and type of class they are looking for. Some students simply want a conversation partner to practice with which is minimal work for the teacher, while others want a teacher to prepare grammar lessons and use materials. This can be a great way to fill up your schedule, but unfortunately attendance is not usually consistent. Therefore, it's not a dependable form of income. If the student cancels, you don't get paid. The private schools here that follow the US or British curriculum often have families that look for native English speakers to tutor their children as well. These parents are likely to pay more per hour than most teaching gigs, sometimes up to 20USD an hour. Call these schools and ask about getting on a tutor list!Another way to fill some hours is by teaching or tutoring online. This is fairly new in the ESL world but is growing quickly. Classes are typically held over Skype, and your students could be anywhere in the world!

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How Can I Legally Work in Costa Rica?

When you enter Costa Rica, you will be issued a 90-day tourist visa. This will serve as your permission to be in the country legally for those three months. You will need to show proof that you will be leaving Costa Rica within the 90 days. Before your tourist visa expires, you need to leave the country. By law, you are required to be outside of the country for a minimum of 72 hours (a "border run") before being reissued another 90-day visa.

This, however, has nothing to do with working in Costa Rica. If you happen to get hired by a private school (not a language institute), you will probably receive assistance in getting a work visa. There are a handful of language institutes that will help you with the work visa process also, but they probably will not pay for it. The majority of language institutes will not offer work visas but will still expect you to be working legally.

Teachers, among other professionals, are allowed to “sell their professional services” without getting a work visa. You will register with the Tributación office to receive a

tax identification number (servicios profesionales). The Tributación is a government office that oversees income taxes in Costa Rica. Each city in Costa Rica has its own branch. You do not need to wait until you have a job to register with the Tributación.

To register for your servicios profesionales ID number, you will need to bring your passport, a copy of your passport, your local address and a bill of some sort with the address stated. Your address must be in the city in which you are registering. You do not need to make an appointment, although you may have to wait in a line. Your number will be issued immediately.

Remember that you need to stay up to date with your tourist visa in addition to being registered with the servicios profesionales in order to be living and working legally in Costa Rica. Any language institute or school that hires you expects you to meet these requirements and should be willing to help you and answer any questions you might have.

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How much Money Can I Make Teaching ESL in Costa Rica?

As we're sure you know by now, ESL teachers generally break even in Latin America. You cannot expect to save money while teaching here like you could if you were in Asia or the Middle East. Costa Rica is no exception. The average cost of living in Costa Rica is 700-900USD while the average teaching salary is the about the same.We've recently polled our grads about their teaching experiences in Costa Rica. Let us share a little about their experiences.

Most of our graduates who stayed to work in Costa Rica have worked for language institutes, which typically pay $8-10 an hour. These institutes normally have classes in the early mornings, in the late afternoons or evenings and on Saturdays due to the working schedules of the students. Nearly half of these grads were given ten teaching hours or fewer a week when hired. After gaining more experience, most of them were given a full schedule, which is 20-25 teaching hours.

Hours at a language institute can be supplemented with private tutoring hours. These students typically pay between 5-15 USD an hour depending on the student's economical standing and type of class they are looking for. Some students simply want a conversation partner to practice with which is minimal work for the teacher, while others want a teacher to prepare grammar lessons and use materials. This can be a great way to fill up your schedule, but unfortunately attendance is not usually consistent. Therefore, it's not a dependable form of income. If the student cancels, you don't get paid. The private schools here that follow the US or British curriculum often have families that look for native English speakers to tutor their children as well. These parents are likely to pay more per hour than most teaching gigs, sometimes up to 20USD an hour. Call these schools and ask about getting on a tutor list!Another way to fill some hours is by teaching or tutoring online. This is fairly new in the ESL world but is growing quickly. Classes are typically held over Skype, and your students could be anywhere in the world!

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How Can I Legally Work in Costa Rica?

When you enter Costa Rica, you will be issued a 90-day tourist visa. This will serve as your permission to be in the country legally for those three months. You will need to show proof that you will be leaving Costa Rica within the 90 days. Before your tourist visa expires, you need to leave the country. By law, you are required to be outside of the country for a minimum of 72 hours (a "border run") before being reissued another 90-day visa.

This, however, has nothing to do with working in Costa Rica. If you happen to get hired by a private school (not a language institute), you will probably receive assistance in getting a work visa. There are a handful of language institutes that will help you with the work visa process also, but they probably will not pay for it. The majority of language institutes will not offer work visas but will still expect you to be working legally.

Teachers, among other professionals, are allowed to “sell their professional services” without getting a work visa. You will register with the Tributación office to receive a

tax identification number (servicios profesionales). The Tributación is a government office that oversees income taxes in Costa Rica. Each city in Costa Rica has its own branch. You do not need to wait until you have a job to register with the Tributación.

To register for your servicios profesionales ID number, you will need to bring your passport, a copy of your passport, your local address and a bill of some sort with the address stated. Your address must be in the city in which you are registering. You do not need to make an appointment, although you may have to wait in a line. Your number will be issued immediately.

Remember that you need to stay up to date with your tourist visa in addition to being registered with the servicios profesionales in order to be living and working legally in Costa Rica. Any language institute or school that hires you expects you to meet these requirements and should be willing to help you and answer any questions you might have.

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There are language institutes, like Open English, that offer courses like this, or you can find students through job board postings.

When asked how they would describe their lifestyle based on this information, sixty percent of our grads that participated in the survey said they "live comfortably" or "break even" while the others have had to rely on savings or another income. Again, this data is from our graduates that have taken the time to answer our questions. We would consider this the norm in Costa Rica, although it is possible to make even more money as a teacher here. While deciding if teaching in Costa Rica is for you or not, you must ask yourself what you "need" and what you "want."

What will my job entail and what will my responsibilities be?

Remember your foreign language teacher in high school? Your job as an English teacher will be very similar as you will be expected to instruct your students in all aspects of the English language from reading, writing, listening and speaking to grammar and pronunciation. A large part of your job, particularly in the area of conversational English will be to open the eyes and ears of your students to the English language as it is actually used by native speakers, as opposed to the more theoretical version of English they have probably been learning in school.

For many, they need to learn English so that they can converse with business partners, clients and customers, and this means they need to be exposed to spoken English at its natural speed. You will also be expected in many cases to provide an introduction to the culture of native English speaking countries like the U.S. and the U.K.

What will be expected of me as an English teacher overseas? • Full mastery of the English language, including all aspects of reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation, and ability to teach and explain these details to your students. • Expertise in classroom management. In most private language schools, class sizes range from 2 – 12 students, while in public schools, classes can range from 10 to 40 students. • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of major teaching methodologies and approaches used throughout the field of TEFL/TESOL – many schools will inquire about your knowledge of these subjects when you interview and you will be expected to implement their curriculum using their preferred methodology. • The ability to accurately monitor and assess the proficiency and progress of your students.

• The skills to address the individual learning needs of all students (visual, auditoria, kinesthetic etc.). • A typical commitment of 20-25 hours a week in the classroom with 10-12 hours of prep work.

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What will my job entail and what will my responsibilities be?

Remember your foreign language teacher in high school? Your job as an English teacher will be very similar as you will be expected to instruct your students in all aspects of the English language from reading, writing, listening and speaking to grammar and pronunciation. A large part of your job, particularly in the area of conversational English will be to open the eyes and ears of your students to the English language as it is actually used by native speakers, as opposed to the more theoretical version of English they have probably been learning in school.

For many, they need to learn English so that they can converse with business partners, clients and customers, and this means they need to be exposed to spoken English at its natural speed. You will also be expected in many cases to provide an introduction to the culture of native English speaking countries like the U.S. and the U.K.

What will be expected of me as an English teacher overseas? • Full mastery of the English language, including all aspects of reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation, and ability to teach and explain these details to your students. • Expertise in classroom management. In most private language schools, class sizes range from 2 – 12 students, while in public schools, classes can range from 10 to 40 students. • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of major teaching methodologies and approaches used throughout the field of TEFL/TESOL – many schools will inquire about your knowledge of these subjects when you interview and you will be expected to implement their curriculum using their preferred methodology. • The ability to accurately monitor and assess the proficiency and progress of your students.

• The skills to address the individual learning needs of all students (visual, auditoria, kinesthetic etc.). • A typical commitment of 20-25 hours a week in the classroom with 10-12 hours of prep work.

Why should I get certified through International TEFL Academy? First and foremost, we are committed to providing all potential students accurate expectations of the world job market, hiring customs, and realistic expectations of living abroad as an English teacher. All members or our staff have been in your shoes and are trained to anticipate your needs.

We are a company that lives by the principles of doing the right thing and leads our students with integrity at all times. Each employee puts their personal and professional reputation behind our school and services.

Our training course is internationally accredited and a recognized certification that meets and exceeds the rigorous standards set by the most prestigious accrediting

bodies in the field of TEFL and TESOL. Our course will qualify you to teach in thousands of schools and language institutes around the world. Our state-of-the-art curriculum was designed by leading scholars and experts and will provide the comprehensive skill sets required to succeed as a professional English teacher and incorporate a practicum to provide all students with hands-on experience in a live teaching environment.

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Why should I get certified through International TEFL Academy? First and foremost, we are committed to providing all potential students accurate expectations of the world job market, hiring customs, and realistic expectations of living abroad as an English teacher. All members or our staff have been in your shoes and are trained to anticipate your needs.

We are a company that lives by the principles of doing the right thing and leads our students with integrity at all times. Each employee puts their personal and professional reputation behind our school and services.

Our training course is internationally accredited and a recognized certification that meets and exceeds the rigorous standards set by the most prestigious accrediting

bodies in the field of TEFL and TESOL. Our course will qualify you to teach in thousands of schools and language institutes around the world. Our state-of-the-art curriculum was designed by leading scholars and experts and will provide the comprehensive skill sets required to succeed as a professional English teacher and incorporate a practicum to provide all students with hands-on experience in a live teaching environment.

Profile of an International TEFL Academy student: Who takes a TEFL / TESOL certification course to teach around the world?

Age: Students range from 18 to 88.

Educational background: Approximately 75% have a four-year degree and five percent have an advanced degree. 20% of our students have not yet completed a four-year degree. Gender: 50/50 male to female ratio.

Overseas experience: 50% of our students have never traveled abroad prior to going overseas to teach English. This is their first world adventure.

Previous teaching experience: Less than 10% of our TEFL / TESOL students have previous teaching experience or an academic background in education. International TEFL Academy training will provide you with the skills you need to succeed as a professional English teacher. The international language teaching market requires a professional foreign language teacher have a professional

Job Search As you well know, it is hard enough to find a good job these days in your own community, so you can imagine how challenging it might be to master the ins and outs of job markets halfway around the world. That is why International TEFL Academy provides comprehensive, lifetime job search guidance to all of our students and graduates encompassing all of the expertise and insight you will need to navigate the ESL job market.

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How does International TEFL Academy assist you with your job search?

1. In-country expertise: For students who take our four-week TEFL / TESOL course in Costa Rica, the site director can provide local contacts for your job search both during and after the training, and possibly even help set up interviews.

2. Personal guidance from an experienced Job Search Advisor : Our expert Job Search Guidance Advisors are available to speak with you and correspond by email to address all of your questions and to assist you with every aspect of your job search from writing your resume/CV and cover letter, to coaching you on the interview process in different markets, to helping you assess which destinations might be the best fit for you.

3. ESL job search manual: All of our graduates receive a manual of all relevant information for major job markets around the world, including hiring seasons, academic standards, and the interview process as well as templates for resumes and cover letters. This manual also

incorporates extensive listings of online resources, including nearly 100 ESL international job boards.

4. ESL worldwide school directory: We will send you a directory of approximately 20,000 schools worldwide that you can contact directly regarding employment opportunities.

5. Referrals to preferred recruiters, placement agencies and language schools: International TEFL Academy enjoys strong relationships with schools, recruiters and placement agencies throughout the world.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not guarantee jobs as you must qualify and interview for positions yourself; however if you follow our guidance and use the extensive resources that we provide you, there is no reason why you should not be able to find opportunities that meet your goals and qualifications. We are committed to our graduates’ success and you can always count on our assistance and guidance.

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TEFL / TESOL Course Components

ITA courses are comprised of 3 main components that ensure the student’s success as a professional English language teacher.

1) Teaching MethodologyThese are the skills that are essential to each teacher, and they include:

2) Language Acquisition

3) Student Teaching Practicum Lessons with real ESL students.

• Classroom management• Personality and language• Assessment

• Reading • Writing • Speaking • Listening • Grammar • Phonetics

What can you expect during your month of TESOL training in Costa Rica?

During this intensive, one-month course you will acquire both the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective and dynamic ESL teacher. There are three important areas of focus which will ensure that you achieve this goal:

- An excellent grasp of important grammar rules- A good base of different teaching techniques- A solid database of proven activities for use in the

Rather than tackling these one at a time, we will be teaching these daily as we go along through the curriculum. You will be given a broad timeline on your first day of training, but just like the real classroom experience, it is important to leave room for some changes as you never know which teachable moment will present itself!Here at Costa Rica TESOL, we want each and every one of you to feel at home and to really trust your trainers who are passionate about teaching and who want to see you

reach your full potential. This means the door will always be open to answer any of your questions and to support you at all times, no matter the issue.

There are many components to this course: class time, textbook reading, online quizzes, papers and projects, and most importantly teaching with real ESL students. You will be in class multiple hours a day with one of our two trainers. They will teach and review grammar, discuss and show teaching techniques and guide you through activities that are actually used in ESL classrooms. Sometimes you will be in "teacher mode" and other times they will ask you to participate from a student standpoint to get a good grasp on the activities. During the month, you will teach six different lessons to real ESL students. During week one of the course, you will observe real ESL classes to see what it is like and what the students are capable of doing. Then you will get a calendar of the dates and times and level of student you will be teaching, as well as a topic. There will be many opportunities for you to get feedback on the planning from your trainers. They are here to help: take advantage!

While you teach, you will be observed by one of the trainers and a peer or two. After the lesson, as a small group, you will discuss the lesson and get constructive feedback to help you reflect and grow as a teacher.After the day of class and teaching is through, you will have more work to do at home. You will be asked to read the textbook to coordinate with what is being discussed in class. The textbook has so many great resources that you will want to make note of and save so you can implement it all once you are in your own ESL classroom. You will also take online quizzes over the material in the textbook and topics discussed in class. Therefore, we don't recommend skipping the reading assignments!

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• Curriculum development• Lesson planning and

Error correction.classroom for both adult and young learners

TEFL / TESOL Course Components

ITA courses are comprised of 3 main components that ensure the student’s success as a professional English language teacher.

1) Teaching MethodologyThese are the skills that are essential to each teacher, and they include:

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What can you expect during your month of TESOL training in Costa Rica?

During this intensive, one-month course you will acquire both the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective and dynamic ESL teacher. There are three important areas of focus which will ensure that you achieve this goal:

- An excellent grasp of important grammar rules- A good base of different teaching techniques- A solid database of proven activities for use in the

Rather than tackling these one at a time, we will be teaching these daily as we go along through the curriculum. You will be given a broad timeline on your first day of training, but just like the real classroom experience, it is important to leave room for some changes as you never know which teachable moment will present itself!Here at Costa Rica TESOL, we want each and every one of you to feel at home and to really trust your trainers who are passionate about teaching and who want to see you

reach your full potential. This means the door will always be open to answer any of your questions and to support you at all times, no matter the issue.

There are many components to this course: class time, textbook reading, online quizzes, papers and projects, and most importantly teaching with real ESL students. You will be in class multiple hours a day with one of our two trainers. They will teach and review grammar, discuss and show teaching techniques and guide you through activities that are actually used in ESL classrooms. Sometimes you will be in "teacher mode" and other times they will ask you to participate from a student standpoint to get a good grasp on the activities. During the month, you will teach six different lessons to real ESL students. During week one of the course, you will observe real ESL classes to see what it is like and what the students are capable of doing. Then you will get a calendar of the dates and times and level of student you will be teaching, as well as a topic. There will be many opportunities for you to get feedback on the planning from your trainers. They are here to help: take advantage!

While you teach, you will be observed by one of the trainers and a peer or two. After the lesson, as a small group, you will discuss the lesson and get constructive feedback to help you reflect and grow as a teacher.After the day of class and teaching is through, you will have more work to do at home. You will be asked to read the textbook to coordinate with what is being discussed in class. The textbook has so many great resources that you will want to make note of and save so you can implement it all once you are in your own ESL classroom. You will also take online quizzes over the material in the textbook and topics discussed in class. Therefore, we don't recommend skipping the reading assignments!

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Most lodging options are within walking distance from the school, so you will be able to enjoy a beautiful morning stroll through a quiet and traditional area of Costa Rica each morning you come to class. Fresh, delicious Costa Rican co�ee awaits you each morning as you arrive. The garden area out back is the perfect place to wake up prior to your TEFL class commencing. It’s also a great area to prepare your lessons or do your homework when class is finished. You can expect most classes to start around 9:00am and finish at 4:00pm from Monday to Friday. During your lunch break, you can take your lunch to the Central Park (one minute walk from our school) or in one of many restaurants surrounding our school. Or you can simply enjoy your lunch in our garden area or lobby area on our campus. Since your TEFL training center also serves as an ESL school at night, you will be able to hang out and take everything in during your time with us. Our teachers are very friendly and will be glad to help you with any questions you may have, or even to observe their classes.

Life on the Heredia TEFL Campus In terms of nightlife, you will only be a five-minute cab ride or a 15-minute bus ride from where all of the action is. Getting around is very simple, and we will show you around when you first arrive. Studying at our Heredia campus is like being part of a family. We hope you come and join us this coming year to see just how wonderful our Heredia campus is!

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What are the start-up costs for getting certified and going to Costa Rica to teach?

also receive the following from our student services department: Job Search Manual with information on resume writing, job interviewing, country information and popular ESL job board websites to prepare for your job search Worldwide directory of over 20,000 ESL schools, Contact person at International TEFL Academy for placement assistance and advice, Health and Safety Manual, Travel Manual, and References for international health insurance.

How do I get started?

Before you ever sign up for a course or apply for a job, we highly recommend speaking with an advisor. We want to answer any questions you might have and clear up any doubts to make sure you are 100% comfortable with your decision. We understand the difficulties of adapting to a new setting and wish to make the transition as smooth as possible.

International TEFL Academy Class Registration International TEFL Academy Requirements:

Students must be 18 years or older as well as a fluent English speaker with a high school diploma (or equivalent).

How do I register and pay my tuition? You can contact us directly to send a bank wire or use Pay-Pal to make your deposit and secure your seat in the course. Class enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advance registration is highly recommended to ensure the class date of your choice.

What happens after I register for a course? Your Admissions Advisor will send you an email confirming your enrollment. Our Student Support staff will begin coordinating with you on the specifics of your course. You will discuss the arrival details and housing options. You will

The tuition of your TEFL / TESOL class $1799 Regular

Textbook $67

Housing Homestay $550/month (includes 3 meals a day)Casa Piamonte $550-600/month (meals not included)Santa Barbara Apartments $400/month for single, $700/month for 2-bedroom Your flight

Personal expenses Passport, medical insurance, etc.Your living expenses for your first month working after the course. You will typically receive your first paycheck at the end of your first month of work.

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also receive the following from our student services department: Job Search Manual with information on resume writing, job interviewing, country information and popular ESL job board websites to prepare for your job search Worldwide directory of over 20,000 ESL schools, Contact person at International TEFL Academy for placement assistance and advice, Health and Safety Manual, Travel Manual, and References for international health insurance.

How do I get started?

Before you ever sign up for a course or apply for a job, we highly recommend speaking with an advisor. We want to answer any questions you might have and clear up any doubts to make sure you are 100% comfortable with your decision. We understand the difficulties of adapting to a new setting and wish to make the transition as smooth as possible.

International TEFL Academy Class Registration International TEFL Academy Requirements:

Students must be 18 years or older as well as a fluent English speaker with a high school diploma (or equivalent).

How do I register and pay my tuition? You can contact us directly to send a bank wire or use Pay-Pal to make your deposit and secure your seat in the course. Class enrollment is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advance registration is highly recommended to ensure the class date of your choice.

What happens after I register for a course? Your Admissions Advisor will send you an email confirming your enrollment. Our Student Support staff will begin coordinating with you on the specifics of your course. You will discuss the arrival details and housing options. You will

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