Program Reviews

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.

I’ve been in Cusco with Máximo Nivel for almost 2 weeks and I am having the best time of my life!

Not only the city is beautiful and the food is amazing, practicing my Spanish the whole time is very helpful!

I had support since before I got here with all the information needed and as soon as I arrived, I saw the yellow happy flag!!
At Máximo Nivel, all the employers are really kind and supportive! They explain everything we need to know, and also give us a lot of tips from places to go and restaurants.

My teacher Vilma is the most patient person with me during our class, she is helping me anytime I have a hard time learning something new in Spanish.

I HAD to add one more week here with Máximo at Cusco! Maybe I can keep learning with them next year at Costa Rica ;)

I am currently doing a Spanish immersion program in Cusco, Peru and can not be any happier by choosing this school. From the very beginning when I booked the program to my arrival and orientation, I was given a full support and clear guidance. I was housed with a lovely family and 7 other students, giving me an opportunity to practice my Spanish on a daily basis and meeting new people. My classes are in the morning and in the afternoon, giving me plenty of time for lunch or to explore the city. My professor is making sure our classes are fun but also very productive. Coming here with very basic knowledge of Spanish I can already tell, I have improved significantly within the last week. My only regret is not booking the program for a longer period of time but I’ll make sure to be back !

I was so impressed with the online content and structure of the TEFL curriculum with Maximo Nivel. Historically, I have learned Spanish with Maximo in both Peru and Guatemala, as well as online. I always appreciated the Spanish curriculum and workbook they provide to their Spanish students.

Well, the TEFL curriculum was just as impressive if not more so. The content and online platform were engaging and approachable. The exercises, resources, and tools provided were incredibly helpful. All of this coupled with the opportunity to observe a real live online class, resulted in my feeling super prepared for my teaching week. I was also so happy to have the trainer-debriefs after each lesson during my Practical Teaching week; he had excellent tips that I was able to put into practice the very next lesson.

While I am not looking for work at this moment, they made sure to let me know that my trainer is my "trainer for life" and he will be available when I am job hunting if I need support. He also provided a letter of recommendation informed by my Teaching Practical week, which is very appreciated.

All in all a wonderful experience getting TEFL certified and the price simply can't be beat.

Antigua, Guatemala is all around an excellent place to be! The town is walkable, the food is delicious, and the attractions are delightful. There are so many surprises that don't show up on TripAdvisor or Viator that are just wonderful things to see and do. Maximo Nivel offers a great program at an outstanding bargain, and you can tailor your experience to meet your needs. Because I was on spring break (from teaching), I chose two-hour private classes for one week. I was able to speak about current and relevant topics at my level, ask questions about whatever I wanted whenever I wanted, and delve deeper into complex grammatical topics.

I really enjoyed this 4 week program in Cusco, Peru. Sean is a wonderful teacher and I learned so much in a short amount of time. It is an intensive course, but I still had time to enjoy the city. There were many opportunities to teach in front of real students even from the first week of the course. I felt very prepared for the last week when I taught in an actual classroom. Maximo Nivel is a great company as well. The facilities are nice and there are fun activities every week like salsa dancing and cooking classes. I stayed with a host family and had an amazing experience with the family and the other travelers staying in the house!

The program was very thorough and consistent with all the support that I needed to learn how to teach to students and to be a teacher. Valuable skill that Maximo Nivel and my mentor Sean made very clear and concise with as much support and necessary information and pertinent detail, providing an extensive library of resources to support my journey. Absolutely loved it! I sincerely enjoyed it and felt encouraged while under a clear cut plan that led me to becoming a successful teacher and a student of English teaching!

Teaching English to non-English speakers is a passion of mine as a retiree. I wanted to learn appropriate skills to be a good volunteer teacher and the Maximo online course was perfect for me. I learned so much and feel that I now can really serve the students that I work with. The course was very thorough and since it is self-paced, I progressed at a pace that fit my schedule. My instructor Sean was extremely supportive and guided me through the material. I really recommend the Maximo course as a great way to become TEFL certified.

As seasoned traveling retirees, this was our 16th time volunteering abroad. Maximo Nivel, in partnership with IVHQ, did not disappoint. Communications up front were clear & informative. Our project was diverse, with the option to vary tasks daily. We picked coffee, helped in the garden,composted, and more. Homestay provided authentic interactions and home cooked meals. Questions were answered, recommendations and suggestions were freely offered. Social options like salsa & cooking classes were a plus. As we like to say, "When it comes to volunteering, age is just a number." Flexibility helps!!!

I really loved working with those dogs and Sabrina was so lovely. It was a wonderful experience overall. I also enjoyed the homestay and meeting different people coming to Guatemala for different projects. Olga and her family were very nice. I was hoping to be in the dog shelter and thats the placement that they put me in so I was really pleased. If I ever come back to Guatemala I will definitely visit the shelter and consider adopting one of those dogs. I miss them already. Thank you for the experience