Teach English in Ecuador with LanguageCorps
LanguageCorps offers two programs in Ecuador. The TESOL Certification program includes pre-departure support, a four-week course in Quito, assistance with your visa, and assistance with your job placement in Ecuador. The TESOL Plus program includes all of the aforementioned, as well as airport pickup, Spanish language and cultural awareness, five weeks housing, and travel insurance.
There are a variety of start dates offered by LanguageCorps, making sure the program is flexible for all participants. While teaching English in Ecuador, you will also have time to go on excursions to different sights in Ecuador, including: the Amazon, museums, beaches, markets, archaeological sites, or horseriding.
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Before leaving to Ecuador, LanguageCorps did an amazing time at answering all of my question (and I had lots of them!) in a timely manner. They were very patient with me in every regard and they helped with my itinerary. They certainly made sure that everything was running smoothly and that I was all set to go. Once in Ecuador, they handed me over to EIL Ecuador (Experience in International Living) and they were absolutely fantastic. The staff at EIL was nothing less than friendly and helpful.
The one concern that I had about teaching abroad through this program was that a job was not guaranteed; however, EIL was very proactive about finding places where we could apply to and interview for. So they made that aspect of the program a lot less nerve-wracking. In fact, I had a job lined up before the end of the TESOL course was done, and so did a lot of my other classmates.
Overall, my experience with LanguageCorps and EIL Ecuador was great. I would recommend not only going abroad through LanguageCorps, but I would also recommend that you think about going to Ecuador. It was breathtakingly beautiful, so much fun, and an experience that I will never forget!
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About LanguageCorps
LanguageCorps is a premier provider of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification programs. Our programs around the world empower our Teachers to thrive as professionals abroad, living in fascinating locations while gaining valuable experience teaching English.
Programs are available in 22 locations in 20 countries:
- Asia: Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
- Europe: Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Russia, Spain, Turkey
- Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru
Programs vary by country, but all include:
- Intensive, 140-hour, four-week TEFL/TESOL training and certification course in the country of your choice
- Pre-departure support
- Accommodations if desired
- Assistance finding a paid teaching position that is right for you, with a reputable school
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I would go teach in Ecuador again in a heartbeat. I had an amazing time, people were great, I made some great friends, and had some great adventures.
Now for LanguageCorps: It's not worth the money. If you have extra cash lying around, and you are not interested in doing much work yourself, go for it. Otherwise, I suggest looking up TOEFL certificate programs independently. The cost of the school that I went to was 1,600 if I did not do it through LanguageCorps. It was 3,000 with them. So let's examine where that extra 1,400 went?
There was information before I left provided for me - guidance on the visa process, etc. I still had to do all the paperwork myself (medical vaccinations, police background checks, etc). There was housing when I got there, including meals. This was great that it was set up for me, but I moved out as quickly as I could, because I found (easily) an international hostel in the center of town for only 180/month (which is a bit expensive for what it is, but it's somewhere to start). They did not have job search support, other than a list of places to try. I had to find the jobs myself - I recommend a private school as they pay much better, especially for foreigners. Also, remember that private lessons are flexible, easy extra cash - a $30 advertisement in the newspaper will pay for itself in 3 or 4 lessons.
Bottom line: $1,400 is about 2 1/2 months of more than comfortable living in Ecuador - something I would have loved to have back when I was wishing I could stay longer.
If money is no issue, don't worry about it. If you want your hard earned savings to go toward living and experiencing another country and culture, do it yourself. Be a little adventurous!
Happy travels!!