English Schools Costa Rica

Date posted:2020-06-13 | Writer: International Schools Partnership | Email: [email protected] International Schools Partnership are currently recruiting Graduate Learning Assistants for our schools in Costa Rica. Successful applicants will be appointed to a school on a fixed-term basis for the academic year. This is an ideal position for recently qualified EFL teachers. After successful completion of the programme, GLAs may be able to apply for and complete an iPGCE at one of our schools with a view to becoming a permanent teacher.The GLA programme has been specifically designed to provide recent graduates who are interested in a teaching career with the opportunity to work as teaching assistants in our international schools. It’s the perfect opportunity for those looking to...  [Read more]

Costa Rica is a vibrant and diverse country known for its stunning natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and welcoming people. It is also a fantastic destination for those looking to learn English as a second language (ESL) while immersing themselves in the local culture. In this guide, we will explore some of the best ESL language schools in Costa Rica that offer cultural immersion experiences, allowing students to not only improve their language skills but also gain a deeper understanding of the country and its people. Studying English in Costa Rica offers a unique opportunity to learn the language in a beautiful and inspiring setting. The country's friendly and laid-back atmosphere makes it an ideal place for language learners to practice their skills in a relaxed environment....  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Qualifications and Requirements 3. Teaching Environment 4. Cultural Considerations To teach English in Costa Rica schools, you typically need a Bachelor's degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. Some schools may also require previous teaching experience. Additionally, having a good command of Spanish can be beneficial, although not always mandatory. It's important to research the specific requirements of the school or program you're interested in to ensure you meet all qualifications. Costa Rica offers a diverse teaching environment, with opportunities in public schools, private schools, language institutes, and even volunteer programs. Public schools often have large class sizes and limited resources, while private schools may offer...  [Read more]

Yes, you can teach English in Costa Rica if you meet the necessary requirements. To teach English in Costa Rica, you typically need a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification. Here are some key points to consider: To teach English in Costa Rica, you typically need the following requirements: The demand for English teachers in Costa Rica is high due to several factors: Costa Rica's growing tourism industry: With a thriving tourism sector, there is a continuous need for English-speaking professionals to cater to international visitors. Bilingual education initiatives: The Costa Rican government has been promoting bilingual education in public schools, leading to an increased demand for qualified English teachers....  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-03-18 | Writer: Los Santos Learning Centers | Email: [email protected] Los Santos Learning Centers is a group of community-developed, non-profit education centers, located in the zona de Los Santos, a mountainous region two hours south of San José. We are looking for dedicated TEFL qualified volunteers interested in teaching English as a Foreign Language to students in rural communities in exchange for room, board, and the opportunity to help rural Costa Rican students improve their English in a truly unique setting. There are currently three centers in existence, located in the towns of El Empalme, Copey de Dota, and San Isidro de Leon Cortez, and our model is being replicated throughout the country. Centers are run by boards of directors made up of...  [Read more]

Date posted:2020-08-09 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional, celebrating over 20 years in San Jose, Costa Rica, has incredible virtual EFL teaching opportunities available! We have openings for Virtual Corporate Trainers to teach corporate professionals, technical high school students and students sponsored with government scholarships in Costa Rica. All classes are held on our virtual platform, no travel required as teachers work remotely. BENEFITS:· A minimum six-month, professional services contract· $8-10 per hour for synchronous virtual instruction time with students· Schedules within the ranges of Monday to Saturday, from 7am-9:30pm· Company email address and digital access to all educational...  [Read more]

Date posted:2018-05-28 | Writer: Whittemore de Costa Rica, S.A. | Email: [email protected] Whittemore de Costa Rica, S.A., an English Academy based in San Jose, is looking for a few good teachers who are TEFL certified native level English speakers, to teach English as a second language at the corporate offices of our clients, and will be in Costa Rica for at least six months. By all means contact us to enquire about the position, but the best time to visit Costa Rica to be interviewed (we do not complete hiring over the Internet), would be the beginning of January, through the end of September. If you don’t have a job lined up by the end of September, there is no reason to come to Costa Rica, unless you like very long vacations. Costa Rica loves the holiday season, so the last...  [Read more]

Date posted:2017-04-06 | Writer: Speakhabla Language Solutions | Email: [email protected] Speakhabla Language Solutions, a young and modern company based in Central Valley Costa Rica, has opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We specialize in helping business professionals master the English Language. We work with International companies and our classes take place in the boardrooms. We have an amazing team, a solid company culture and look after our teachers well. We help with accommodation and airport pick up, help you get started with your classes and make you feel like family. We need some new team members. Come join us in Costa Rica. TO APPLY: Contact us via email at the address given on the job heading. Mobile: +506 8343-7783 Below you can read feedback from an ITTT...  [Read more]

Date posted:2004-11-23 | Writer: Intercultura | Email: [email protected] Come to Costa Rica to learn Spanish and Teach ESL. Applicants must have at least one year teaching ESL experience as well as CELTA/TEFL or ESL certification. Must also be native speakers and be willing to make a one year commitment. Job is Mon-Thu and some Saturdays, substantial salary, housing stipend, and free Spanish classes.Send your resume, references, and passport copy to [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Below you...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-04-17 | Writer: English to Go Ltda. | Email: [email protected] English to Go in San Jose Costa Rica has immediate openings for qualified ESL teachers Teach English to employees and executives in their workplace during the week and explore Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanoes and world class beaches on the week end. Minimum requirements are: Native born, North American English speaker (preferred) Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully lack of. University Graduate (B.A. or higher preferred) ESL teaching certificate: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL etc… or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience Able to commit to 6 months or 1 year (minimum 6 month commitment) Teacher candidates should have the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-03-17 | Writer: Corporate English Inc. | Email: [email protected] Come to beautiful Costa Rica now for immediate work teaching adults at a variety of multinational businesses. We also have several positions available now and in the months to come.Enjoy living, working and experiencing one of the “safest” Latin American countries – Costa Rica! This is a great place to get your feet wet with international travel/teaching – or to take a break from a more “stressful” (or chillier) job posting.  Enjoy teaching at what teachers have voted the best “on-site” language training company to teach at in the country – Inglés Empresarial, S.A. (translated = Corporate English Inc.). You will benefit from a relaxed yet...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-10-26 | Writer: New Learning Academy | Email: [email protected] New Learning Academy, founded in 1998, is looking to hire full and part time TEFL qualified, native level English Teachers to start in January, 2016. Our Guadalupe school is located 15 minutes from downtown San José, the capital of Costa Rica. Our school is situated in an outdoor mall, which gives our teachers and students security as well as a close proximity to many other places, like supermarkets, restaurants, etc. REQUIREMENTS: - Native level English speaker - TEFL, TESOL, CELTA certification - Dynamic personality - Excellent presentation - Responsible - Experience preferred but not required -Able to commit for at least 6 months WE OFFER: - Competitive compensation - Training and mentor...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-10-26 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica’s best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (Spanish is not required) * Pre-School, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Qualifications and Experience * Native English speaker * Candidates with a Bachelor of Education will receive preference * TEFL/TESOL or equivalent preferred* ESL teaching experience preferrred* Minimum 11 month commitment Saint Patrick General Information • The school year begins in February and ends in December. Holidays include a week...  [Read more]

Date posted:2005-01-25 | Writer: jobsidioma | Email: [email protected] Come to beautiful Costa Rica to teach adults at our office. We are located in La Uruca, just west of downtown San Jose. We are offering full-time employment starting in mid-February to teach students of all levels from beginners to advanced. Group sizes range from 6 - 12. We will help you find a great place to live near our offices but do not help pay for your accomodations. We do not offer airfare yet but are considering giving return airfare at the end of the minimum 6-month contract. We do give one of the highest salaries in CR for ESL teachers. Requirements: North American (no exceptions) Masters in TESOL or Bachelor's degree and TEFL certification. Please send your resume, a recent photo, as well as...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-07-16 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional, celebrating over 20 years in San Jose, Costa Rica, has incredible virtual ESL teaching opportunities available! Work with corporate professionals, technical high school students, and students sponsored with government scholarships in Costa Rica.We are looking for dynamic TEFL/CELTA/ESL/EFL Certified teachers who genuinely have a passion for education and helping others.As a member of the Idioma team, teachers participate in robust professional development with ongoing trainings with opportunities for growth in other departments!Salary and benefitsOpportunity to come to Costa Rica, a beautiful, tropical, Spanish speaking paradisePersonalized support from the senior Academic...  [Read more]

Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Idioma Internacional has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. We handpick our staff members in order to maintain quality and professionalism throughout our entire organization.  We are committed to offering great jobs and incentives in order to attract and keep the right people.  Once a part of our organization, staff members become intimately connected to Idioma Internacional's core working values: performance excellence, professionalism and ethics. We are always looking for qualified EFL/ESL instructors and welcome the opportunity to consider your application.  If you possess all of the minimum qualifications listed below, then please send all of the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-12-08 | Writer: English2go | Email: [email protected] Location:San Jose, Costa Rica Start Date:ASAP Salary:US$ 7-9/hour Contract Inclusions: Requirements: Contact Information:Interested applicants may send an email (without attachments) to the e-mail address given on the job heading and you will receive the company’s auto-responder email with job details and application instructions. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-06-11 | Writer: Centro de Idiomas Intercultura | Email: [email protected] Centro de Idiomas Intercultura is looking for part-time and full-time EFL teachers to teach at our location in Heredia, Costa Rica. We hire native level English speakers and require a bachelor's degree, a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate, and preferably at least one year's teaching experience. We offer competitive pay and benefits including free Spanish classes for full-time teachers, paid professional development opportunities, bank account set-up, volunteer opportunities and a fun, supportive, and challenging work environment where teachers can grow professionally and personally. If interested, please send your updated resume to the email address given on the job heading. ...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-12-09 | Writer: Friends of Nature Copey Learning Center | Email: [email protected] Friends of Nature Copey Learning Center is looking for Volunteer EFL Teachers to work in Costa Rica starting February 2013. We are a non-profit educational center dedicated to promoting social development through the learning of English as a Foreign Language. We offer programs to community members of all ages in the areas of EFL, environmental education and cultural development in order to foster social sustainability. Our school was founded and is run by community members of Copey de Dota.  LOCATION: Our community school is located in the town of Copey de Dota in the beautiful Zona de los Santos, Costa Rica. We are about an hour and a half south of the capital of San Jose, in...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-03-22 | Writer: The Swan English Learning | Email: [email protected] The Swan English Learning in San José is looking for native English speaking EFL teachers who are capable of teaching a variety of levels and ages. We have courses from a basic to advanced level English. We also offer English for children, young adults, English for business, conversational English and other courses which are taught either in our own facilities or at clients' premises. Benefits include excellent pay, training, and free Spanish classes. Both full time and part time positions are available.We have over six years in the market place, having first set up in 2005. We have a wide range of clients for individual, group and corporate classes.For more information, and to apply,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2012-07-04 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] We are Idioma Internacional, a language institute celebrating over a dozen years of quality instruction and communicative solutions located in a vibrant downtown neighborhood in San José, Costa Rica. We have regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers in our Corporate Division where our teachers travel around the Central Valley and deliver top-quality business English lessons to both local and international corporations. We offer an incredible experience to broaden professional and personal skills in an exciting work environment as well as make a real impact on the lives of Costa Ricans across the country.Our minimum requirements for hire are as follows:• University degree• TESOL,...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ESL Schools in Costa Rica 2. Top ESL Schools in Costa Rica 3. Factors to Consider When Choosing an ESL School 4. Conclusion Costa Rica is a popular destination for learning English as a second language (ESL) due to its beautiful landscapes, friendly locals, and high-quality language schools. Here are some of the top ESL schools in Costa Rica: 1. Intercultura Costa Rica: Located in Heredia and Samara, Intercultura offers a wide range of ESL programs for students of all levels. The school focuses on cultural immersion and offers homestay options for a truly authentic experience. 2. Centro Linguistico Conversa: Situated in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Conversa provides intensive ESL courses in a tranquil and natural setting. The school is known for its small class sizes...  [Read more]

Date posted:2009-09-30 | Writer: SCLC | Email: [email protected] Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica dedicated to linking the communities with conservation through education and ecotourism. The SCLC is currently looking for an ESL Teacher. This position involves teaching English to adults and teens at the Center, possibly teaching English at local elementary schools, and assisting with conservation projects. Preferred applicants have TEFL certification, a university degree and speak Spanish. Job Description • Teach 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hrs) • Teach one English course during the...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-02-08 | Writer: CPI Monteverde | Email: [email protected] The English program at CPI Monteverde is looking for qualified English teachers, with a TEFL/TESOL or comprable certificate and/or equivalent experience, for full-time and part-time positions starting in March of 2007. We offer group classes from 6pm to 8pm and times for private classes are agreed upon on an individual basis. The times for classes are and need to be flexible both for the students and the teachers. Airfare and accomodations are not included. Thanks for your interest. John Marston [email protected] English Program Coordinator   Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is...  [Read more]

Date posted:2006-09-28 | Writer: Saint Patrick American School | Email: [email protected] ESL Positions, Saint Patrick American School Puntarenas, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to San Jose and provides access to many of Costa Rica's best tourist destinations. Our school is hiring the following positions: * Grade 2-6 Elementary ESL teachers (knowledge of Spanish is an asset, but not required) * Pre-School and 1st Grade teachers (working knowledge of Spanish mandatory) --- Minimum 11 month commitment --- Benefits * $475 US monthly salary (highly reasonable by Costar Rican standards) * $165 US housing allowance (assistance with finding housing) * Assistance with work visa * Computer Lab and Internet access available at school * Free international calls to North...  [Read more]

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Date posted:2005-03-11 | Writer: Bryan Whitman | Email: [email protected] The corporate trainer salary - travel from company to company is $7.50 an hour. The on-site consultant salary (work only at one company) depends on the actual contract and number of hours. We help instructors find housing but do not pay for airfare. Ideal candidates have a master's degree in ESL or a Bachelor's degree plus adequate experience teaching adults. Applicants who do not include an updated resume, current photo, and contact information for three professional references will not be considered. For more information, consult our [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-11-02 | Writer: New Learning Academy | Email: [email protected] New Learning, is a language center where you can learn English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, German, Russian and Spanish for foreigners. New Learning has 18 years of experience in the market, which guarantees our clients exceptional teaching quality. New Learning Academy is a private well-respected foreign language learning institution that has been in operation for over 20 years. Our online and in-person conversational classes include small groups, private, children, and business classes. We are currently looking for part-time and full-time English teachers to join our dynamic team in the beginning months of 2022. The ideal candidate must be well-organized, professional, energetic,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-03-04 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Job DescriptionESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:1. Professionalism2. Chemistry with our learners3. STT - Student Talk TimeSalary and benefitsThe Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not adjusted down unless teachers...  [Read more]

Date posted:2015-02-18 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: [email protected] Full-time EFL positions available in San Jose, Costa Rica, for Corporate Trainers working with private business clients and an NGO high school programme. We seek talent, diversity, performance excellence and commitment in our teachers. In return, we offer initial and on-going training; a Mentor Program for newly qualified TEFL teachers; certified professional development and on-going performance evaluations; all technology and necessary equipment to fulfill your role; and various welfare benefits including healthcare and paid holidays. This, combined with a fully supportive and highly social atmosphere! Requirements: Bachelor's Degree TEFL Certified Native level English speaker Preferred: 2 years of...  [Read more]