TEFL Certification with Guaranteed Job Placement in Costa Rica

I got my TEFL certification in Manuel Antonio with Audra Wooldridge and it was an amazing experience. If you are taking this program be prepared to work but also be prepared to learn and have some fun along the way doing it. The program is very intensive but also very effective, by the end I truly felt prepared to teach wherever my path takes me. Audra had a way of making the course quite fun as well and I’m sure other TEFL trainers will be similar, I cannot count how many times I heard or saw either myself or my fellow TEFLers smile or laugh. A couple of suggestion is first to bring a laptop, you will for sure need one as otherwise you’ll have to do all your work at Maximo nivel when with a laptop you could be working anywhere you felt like. Also don’t be afraid to have fun, the program is very intensive but don’t let that keep you from having fun on the weekends or evenings every now and again, Manuel Antonio/Quepos have a lot of fun things to do, don’t miss out on them completely!

I am a certified teacher from the United States. I lead a group of high school students to Costa Rica and fell in love with the country. I have a passion for education and learning so I was interested in the program. In the program I learned effective methods for teaching adult English learners. Some of the methodologies are different so I started to discern if I wanted to finish. The staff is amazing and our instructor, Audra Wooldridge, is very passionate. The experience pushed me out of my comfort zone, taught me more than I can possibly describe and was life changing.

Also, Manuel Antonio and Quepos are very nice places. I am from Michigan and not familiar to public transportation. The bus system in Quepos is very efficient and the people are very friendly. I was also nervous about my basic level of Spanish. The locals are very kind and many places even accept US currency.

I came as a certified language teacher, confident in my teaching style and methods. However, this course, specifically the director, Audra Wooldridge, pushed me to improve my skills and eventually I was able to get my students to talk for 80% of class time! I know that has never happened in one of my lessons in the US. She is an absolute queen. She had me cracking up every single day, she had invaluable information about everything from classroom management to where you should go on your weekend getaways while in Costa Rica. You should definitely take this course if you have ANY interest in teaching English in the future. I adored my host family, the support staff and my location in Manuel Antonio! I would suggest bringing a laptop if you have one.

This was my first time studying abroad, and I'm really glad I went through Maximo Nivel to complete my TEFL certification. From the initial communication, to the course material, to the job finding assistance, I felt that it was a complete and personalized experience. The school is located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, a 10-minute bus ride from gorgeous beaches. In the surrounding area are shops and great restaurants to choose from. My program included housing with an authentic Costa Rican family, which meant that I had support getting to the know the area and culture. My favorite part of the TEFL course was actually getting hands-on training by teaching real students for my last week. By the time I was done, I had 2 job offers, so my intensive 4-work course helped me to get to the next adventure in my life!

I went to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica to get my TEFL, and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. My professor was Audra Wooldridge who is such a brilliant, energetic, and compassionate human. She made the long classes a lot of fun, and she had such a strong passion for what she was doing. I cannot wait to teach English professionally and inspire my students the way she has inspired me. The workload was difficult and heavy, but now traveling to other countries and working in English seems easy because I am prepared. If you are thinking about doing your TEFL in Manuel Antonio, please do it. You will not find another teacher like Audra, and the culture of Manuel Antonio was welcoming and all around beautiful. I will never forget my afternoons at the beach and sunsets with new friends.

From start to finish you are incredibly well looked after. So well organised and ready to help. Audra is an amazing teacher - along with studying in paradise you get the best teacher your will ever have! I hadn't anticipated how much work there is, but it is do-able! Not a reason not to do the course. Obviously its very hot but nice A.C class room. Stunning views, doesn't feel like your'e at school...Very chilled way off life, great sense of achievement when you complete the course and you will be eager to get going - the job opportunities are real!Lots of information and assistance provided. All the staff here have been very friendly and helpful, always providing information of what you can do with your time off....I would recommend coming a week early or staying a week after the course so you can have a holiday! There isn't much time for chilling on the beach...!You wont regret taking this course. Well worth it.

I just finished with this course in Feb and it was a fantastic experience. TEFL Trainer, Audra is an absolute joy! She is always filled with light and makes coming to class everyday, easy. Manual Antonio is not a bad place to have a backdrop either, incredible beaches, friendly people and lots to do! I am glad to have chosen this location, lots to see and the ocean is incredible. The chill environment in Manuel Antonio provides a great backdrop for homework, or a fun night out.
If you are debating this program, just do it, so worth the month and you have a blast doing it. You will have a great time with Audra and your classmates while learning all the skills and practices to become an incredible TEFL Teacher. Get certified and travel the world!!

I chose the Maximo Nivel program in Manuel Antonio because of a Facebook recommendation that said the instructor is AWESOME. (The fact that a glorious beach is just a 10-minute, 56-cent bus ride away didn't hurt.) And the instructor IS awesome -- Audra Wooldridge may be the best instructor I've ever been lucky enough to learn from in my life! Audra teaches TEFLers by expertly using the techniques that we'll use on our own future students, so we were able to experience first-hand how effective they are. Plus she is energetic and witty ... every day was exciting. I finished the program 1 week ago, have had 3 job interviews, and feel confident that at least 1 solid job offer will be made. If you're wondering whether the TEFL certificate is a worthwhile, I say it absolutely is -- esp if you train with Audra at Maximo Nivel!