TEFL Certification with Guaranteed Job Placement in Costa Rica

Completing the TEFL certification has been an incredibly rewarding and transformative journey. This program has not only enriched my understanding of teaching methodologies but also provided me with the practical tools necessary to excel in an ESL classroom. The structured framework of the course offers a comprehensive insight into effective teaching strategies, ranging from classroom management to lesson planning. It ensures that educators are equipped to adapt their approach to meet the diverse needs of students. Moreover, the hands-on experience gained during the course builds confidence, enabling teachers to create engaging and impactful learning environments.

The methodologies and skills acquired through TEFL training are invaluable for any ESL educator. These techniques empower teachers to bridge language barriers and inspire students to achieve fluency in English. By fostering interactive and student-centered learning experiences, the methodologies help create a supportive environment where students feel motivated to participate and grow. Above all, the course equips educators with the ability to guide students in developing not only linguistic skills but also the confidence to use them effectively in real-world contexts. For anyone considering a career in teaching or looking to enhance their skill set, TEFL is a step worth taking.

This is a great, quality TEFL program with competent staff! My trainer (L. M.), the kind students and the comprehensive 150-hour program, including practical teaching of local Latin American students, enriched the experience. My trainer, with his strong skill set and ability to personalize this entire TEFL training experience for me, using clarity, kindness and brilliance helped provide a life-changing experience! Whether you are a seasoned teacher, like me, or you are early in the language teaching profession, you will appreciate the positive learning outcomes with a lot of international, global “spice”!

Maximo Nivel's On-site TEFL course is so enriching! The course is challenging and so valuable. The TEFL trainers are highly trained and experienced ESL teachers and will teach you all the skills you have to have to be an excellent ESL teacher while using these same skills during your classes to teach you. Ever since the first few days practical teaching experience was present on the curriculum of the course and you experience teaching according to the EFL methodology. Lewis Murphy is an excellent trainer and all the people at Maximo Nivel are just as excellent, from Karen, the director, to all the people working at the front desk and all the staff. If you are serious about being an ESL teacher and want to be challenged and become the best teacher you can be, Maximo Nivel is the way to go!

Going to Costa Rica for the TEFL course has been one of the best decisions of my life so far. And the facilities here are absolutely life-saving, especially during the practical teaching week. The pool and cafeteria area are the best places to hang out during your break between classes. You can get a tan, and have some laughs with friends you make within the institute! Within Maximo Nivel, there are other programs that invite volunteers to also hang out! The staff helps accommodate your commute to and from the airport and they also assist with your living arrangements! Traveling abroad for an English teaching course can be scary but with the staff's support and the best instructor there is, you're in great hands coming here. Come and enjoy yourself and live the Pura Vida lifestyle while getting a really useful certificate that can help change not only your life but non-native speakers as well.

I love Maximo Nivel!

Before I began my TEFL journey, I had high expectations. When I discovered the course, I was learning Spanish for three months at the same institute and had never heard of the certification beforehand. After hearing about it, I only knew it was a teaching certification. But, throughout the three months, I had friends and peers come and go as they had completed the course and I learned more. I heard about the difficulties and triumphs, some of the material they were learning, and how they all seemed to earn the certification at the end of the month.

During my second month, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and volunteer with the institute teaching English at a rehabilitation home. Throughout my three weeks of volunteering, I grew a passion for teaching. I loved how fulfilled I had felt afterwards and more importantly how I had positively affected the people I was teaching English to. I wanted to teach English more. Once my volunteering and Spanish program was completed I decided to follow my friends and get my TEFL certification.

After taking the course I felt confident in my abilities to teach and I had learned crucial teaching techniques, methodologies, and skills that have helped me become a teacher and effectively teach English and make an impact on my students.

Over my time at Maximo Nivel, I have gotten to know the amazing staff, new friends, and the fantastic facilities. I feel like I can call Maximo Nivel Manuel Antonio, home. I will miss it very much.

I loved my time here! I met wonderful people and learned so much. The teacher created an engaging classroom and supported us through our course load. I have gained so much confidence in teaching. I learned many new techniques in teaching English as a second language. I was able to teach group classes to wonderful locals around the area. I am excited for a new job opportunity where I can practice my new techniques. I have been staying with a host family in a student residency. I was able to live with a classmate which helped us motivate and support each other.

This was a huge decision for me, trying to decide what TEFL course to take. I researched this as much as I could, but in the end you just have to decide. Well I chose absolutely right with Maximo Nivel- their 150-hour TEFL course was an incredible experience, and just as they promised, they placed me in a TEFL job in Costa Rica, starting about two weeks after the course ended! I didn't have to start working this soon after the course but I wanted to. Maximo Nivel was great from the very beginning- the first person I spoke to on the phone was extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions. You should absolutely research this choice thoroughly, as there is a real range of program quality. But I can tell you this program is absolutely top quality!

I enjoyed my time in the TEFL course, specifically my instructor Lewis, he made the whole course engaging, fun and memorable. I feel like I am now confident and given all the resources I need to flourish as an English teacher! I jumped off a waterfall, I seen monkeys, I had an awesome time with my roommate. My class had 9 students in it and every single one brought something awesome to the table. We shared so many laughs and have memories that will last for a lifetime. I also enjoyed our rooms which had AC.