Program Reviews

Máximo nivel Manuel Antonio Costa Rica— the staff are amazing! They are so friendly and helpful and I had so much fun with all the activities; paint night and making empanadas for the cooking class was my favourite. I met so many new people from all over the world and my teacher made Spanish lessons so much fun. They provide an excellent orientation and I felt like I always had support from the staff if I had any questions or emergencies. Such great people. The facility is beautiful, new and has a pool to use to cool off after class. I am so sad to leave but I hope to come back soon!

I'm almost 60 years old and haven't been a student in several decades. I decided to take the online TEFL course to have an option for a flexible part-time job to do during my retirement. I was completely intimidated by online teaching and had quite the steep learning curve. The course was challenging and definitely a Masters level course. Sean (lead TEFL trainer) went above and beyond to help me succeed!! I really can't say enough about Sean's dedication and caring. I didn't know how to use Zoom or Google docs, and Sean spent hours and hours and hours coaching me through navigating the new (to me) technology. I taught in person classes many years ago, but methodologies have changed drastically too. I am still not a huge fan of online learning platforms, but I learned SO MUCH taking this course. I am truly grateful to Sean for all of his help and encouragement. I decided to also take an in-person practicum in Peru so that I can continue to learn (in person this time) from my teacher/mentor! I'm looking forward to continuing my education with Maximo Nivel this winter.

I joined the program more as an impulse and without expectations, but I am very happy I did. It was a great experience, very good learning and a lot of fun. The course was intense and compact, but the teacher Wayne Summerbell and my fellow students made the time fly by.
Wayne was good, he was very good. He went beyond the role as a teacher and became a coach, motivator, friend and when I was down and lost he lifted me up and showed me the way.
I will certainly recommend the course for its teaching techniques and personal skills development.

I thought that this was great experience because i was able to learn to a lot about my students and connect with them as well. I also thought that they were able to learn a lot of english specifically working with pronunciation in vowels and sounds. Many of the students felt comfortable enough to ask me ask me questions about different topics when they were confused and come up to me after and talk to me too. I thought that getting to connect with the teachers was also really special because they really connected me as well.

Maximo Nivel did a great job preparing me to teach. The course of study was very thorough and I learned so much! I want to teach online, so the online nature of the course was perfect for me. I liked that even the practical teaching was done online. I completed the entire program from my own home! My instructor, Sean, was very helpful and patient, and gave me excellent feedback on my progress. The best part was the practical teaching for one week at the end of the course. I would highly recommend Maximo Nivel to anyone wanting to teach English as a foreign language.

I had the time of my life and I owe it all to Maximo Nivel Costa Rica. Thanks for taking me really really far out of my comfort zone and creating life time memories !!!!!!’ Navigating the city and daily travel was simple. Program assistance (humans) always available. Maximo office staff patient kind and wanting always to know if you are ok. Great host family experience. Would highly recommend this program. Once is probably not enough. !!! Traveling with my best friend was perfect for this experience

When I signed up for the Maximo Nivel on-line TEFL course, I wasn't really sure how I would use my training. I am an older student and work full time in an administrative position at a university. Since then, doors have opened to put my training to use now instead of having to wait until I retire. I am a volunteer with our local literacy organization. Also, after submitting a proposal to my manager, I have started tutoring our international students as part of my duties at work. Amazing! If you build it, they really do come! Special shout-out to my instructor, Sean, who was very patient with my lack of confidence and my busy schedule when it came time to book my week of practice teaching. I have learned so much and now feel equipped to be a better volunteer and a better tutor. If you're thinking about TEFL, I would highly recommend Maximo Nivel.

I had such a positive learning experience all thanks to my amazing TFL trainer Wayne Summerbell, who has been such an incredible teacher and mentor! The 4 weeks of training were compact with so much information but with the smooth delivery and energy of the classroom, the time flew by so quickly! I have left the course with so much knowledge, transferable skills, and most importantly, passion and excitement to apply what I have learned. I have learned so much from observing what a successful teacher looks like.

My name is Khalifa and I am 54 years old man from United Arab Emirates. I am retired and like to travel a lot. My trip to Costa Rica was so rewarding as I felt I was making a positive impact on society while enjoying the travel. My experience in Costa Rica and with Maximo Nivel was a game-changer in my life. I encourage everyone to devote some of their time to helping society by choosing a program suitable to their needs. And if you are thinking about traveling to Latin America consider Costa Rica to be your destination. Costa Rica is very beautiful and the people here are amazing

This course exceeded all of my expectations in a positive way. It was challenging, but I looked forward to each day of class and practical teaching. I cannot understate how much Maximo Nivel Antigua benefits greatly from their incredible TEFL trainer- Wayne Summerbell- who is kind, supportive, and incredibly knowledgable.

The classroom time, resources, and constant support that was provided allowed all in our cohort to be successful and enjoy our time together. We didn't know what to expect when we signed up, but would strongly recommend to anyone considering.