Maximo Nivel

I found this Costa Rican summer camp to be truly unforgettable. Every day was filled with exciting adventures that were both fun and engaging. The activities helped me step outside my comfort zone, make new friends, and experience Costa Rican culture. Our camp counselors, Nico and Rosa, were incredible, they were kind, supportive, and genuinely cared about everyone. Their positivity and compassion made the experience even more special. I will always cherish these memories and hope to return again someday!

This self-paced course was well organized, easy to navigate, and broken into manageable lessons with interim quizzes. The classroom videos were particularly helpful, providing beginners with realistic examples of effective ESL instruction. The practicum was an invaluable opportunity to put the concepts into practice, reinforcing everything covered throughout the course. Overall, the training was comprehensive and equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to handle a wide range of situations in an ESL classroom.

I had an amazing experience volunteering through Maximo in the childcare placement program. I’m a teacher from Ohio in the United States, and this experience gave me such a meaningful opportunity to see what it’s like to work in an after-school program in Guatemala.

Everyone in this community has been so kind and welcoming from the moment I arrived. I met so many incredible people and learned so much through this experience. It was inspiring to see the dedication and care that goes into supporting children in the community.

One thing I really loved was how easy Maximo made it to explore and experience Guatemala outside of volunteering. There were always excursions and activities available, making it simple to try new things and make the most of my time here.

I’m so grateful for everything I experienced and would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in volunteering abroad and immersing themselves in the local culture.

I loved this course! I was overwhelmed by the amount of course content at first, but it ended up being perfectly fine. Sean, my instructor, was amazing and super helpful throughout the whole process. I would recommend the Maximo Nivel TEFL program to anyone seeking an amazing experience! As for Cusco itself, it is an absolutely beautiful city with so much history to explore. The food was also amazing! I'm not vegan, but a friend of mine is and they had no issues finding vegan friendly food! The altitude can take some getting used to, but I think it's worth it.

It was an experience that pushed me and made me understand what it means to be a teacher and solidify what I want to do a truly well-made course that shows how to properly teach all different form of teaching and all things that will be important to know for when you become a teacher. With a tutor that you have 10 hours of tutoring with and a well thought out plan, this is truly a course for those who want to learn experience and be teachers. This course is highly recommended for those who want a good path forward.