Program Reviews

I did Maximo Nivel's course online and found this to be a very comprehensive and at times challenging program. It is well-organized and structured and I received a good foundation to do the work. There is homework and exams along the way that keep you on track. There are lots of examples and helpful videos to help with the learning process. Sean was very helpful and gave me valuable feedback. He was very nice to work with. This is definitely the way to go if you want to receive excellent TEFL training.

Jessica was wonderful! I loved every second in Guatemala and especially teaching through volunteering. I am a better teacher but really a better person because of volunteering. The students you work with are a reminder the world is still good. To future volunteers - embrace every part of it and make as many memories as you can! Definitely take advantage of the travel opportunities after work to learn more about Guatemalan culture. If you do Lake Atitlan I highly recommend Jose! The coffee farm tour was very informative and it gives you the ability to support local farmers. I also got to practice my Spanish. I can comfortably put bilingual on my things now. Thank you Maximo for everything and I hope to come back soon!

Máximo Nivel was very organized, and all were very friendly and helpful. We were able to get to the casa de huespedes easily, and the host Silvia was great and a very good cook!! The location was super and made it easy for me to figure out the buses and the route to Jocotenango. The school was very welcoming, and the English teacher, Ileana, was very nice and quickly involved us in her classes! Meanwhile, Kayla was a great support and made sure we were comfortable and moving forward throughout the week!

All in all, a great experience!!

I completed my online TEFL course a few days ago and I can confidently say it was an outstanding learning experience! A huge thank you to my trainer, Sean Barter, whose patience and expertise made the difficult parts of the course easier to comprehend. Sean was always available to give feedback, support and answer questions. I chose this course because it offered 5 hours of practical teaching, 10 hours of coaching via zoom, detailed ESL modules and so much more! I didn`t know if I had made a right decision or not, when I signed up, but as soon as I opened the first module I was pleasantly surprised- it turned out the course was informative and engaging, covering all aspects of teaching English as a foreign language and exceeding my expectation. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering a TEFL course!

A definite, need to do the course, and a great place to do it. the TEFL course was a really difficult course, never thought learning to teach my native language would be so difficult.

The teachers and course format were excellent. Maximo Nivel has a fabulous, friendly, helpful staff and a great swimming pool . Free coffee and tea all day from the snack bar, Costa Rica is roasting hot in March, and you have to know the homestays are not air-conditioned, the classroom, however, has a new air conditioning unit, which make are the hard work a bit more bearable.

My tutor, Wayne, was excellent throughout the entire course and helped massively in getting us to the finish line. It is a very difficult program, but the benefits of the hard work become clear towards the end. Everyone involved was absolutely lovely and great to talk to. The structure of the course is also great, moving methodically through grammar, teaching experience, eliciting skills etc. Overall, although tough, it is very rewarding and taught almost flawlessly, so I would certainly recommend this program.

I did TEFL in Quepos, Costa Rica with Maximo Nivel. I'm so glad I did it here, in a safe, friendly town 3 km away from the beautiful Manuel Antonio. I have learnt so much in such a small amount of time, a very rewarding experience. The workload is intense, there's a lot to do, but it is completely worth the fight. Included is 10 hours of practical teaching which is included in the course, which acts as a launchpad for your TEFL career. The course was amazing, and so were our trainers, Lewis and Christina! Muchas gracias a Maximo Nivel!!

This course is the complete package. You gain practical teaching experience, are taught how to deliver lessons, and regularly receive tailored feedback which help you identify your strengths and focus on improving your weaknesses. I was lucky enough to have the renowned Wayne as my TEFL teacher, however I am sure that whoever you may potentially end up with will be great as well. MN is a brilliant organisation that will help you all the way, and the value for money for the course is second to none.

Before choosing Maximo Nivel, I did a lot of research into different TEFL programs. It was very important to me that I felt fully prepared by the end of the course, and Maximo Nivel offered a thorough, challenging program.

The deciding factor for me was that Maximo Nivel is the only online TEFL course I found that includes a student teaching practicum. That experience was incredibly valuable and helped me feel much more prepared.

The course also includes 10 hours of tutoring with your TEFL trainer, plus consistent support throughout the practicum and even into the job search phase. I was extremely nervous going into the practicum, but my trainer, Sean Barter, was incredibly patient and encouraging.

The course modules are locked in sequence, so you can’t skip around or preview upcoming content. At times, I found that information from later modules would’ve been helpful for earlier assignments—but I managed to work through it. Some feedback on assignments can be a bit limited or confusing unless you take advantage of the tutoring sessions (which I didn’t), so I’d definitely recommend using them.

Overall, I came away with a solid grasp of the material, and from what I’ve seen of other online TEFL courses, Maximo Nivel’s program is definitely superior. I’d recommend it to anyone who values hands-on experience and wants to feel truly prepared to teach.

I highly recommend the Maximo Nivel online TEFL Course for everyone who wishes to acquire the required knowledge to teach English as a Foreign/Second Language. The theoretical part empowered me with teaching skills while teaching an online class - as part of the practical teaching – made me feel really confident! Moreover, the live trainer Mr. Barter significantly contributed to my upskilling related to my current role as an online English teacher, helped me to acquire digital skills and supported me to find a job!