TEFL Certification in Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica

I did TEFL in Costa Rica with Maximo and I can honestly say that it was the best experience I've ever had. I had never really traveled before going to Costa Rica and I wasn't even that excited about becoming TEFL certified, I was just looking for something to do for the summer. But Maximo is so much more than "something to do for the summer," it is an amazing place to learn and make friends and grow as a person. The TEFL program is fantastic, it's definitely a lot of work but totally worth it because I feel incredibly prepared to teach English anywhere now! The staff in Costa Rica is fantastic, they are some of the nicest, most helpful and supportive people I've ever met and were there for me whenever I needed anything, from a pen to a taxi to life advice. The facilities are beautiful, so much nicer than I would have expected in Costa Rica and I definitely felt very safe. I stayed in an apartment during TEFL and a homestay when I decided to stay longer (didn't want to leave! You won't either!) and both were incredible. Whenever there was the slightest problem (for example, I'm allergic to dogs and my host family had a dog) Maximo took care of it almost immediately and always checked in to make sure things were going well. Basically, I cannot say enough good things about Maximo and I HIGHLY recommend TEFL and any other Maximo program to everyone in the world!!

I know my title sounds a bit silly but its really very true. Before I came to Maximo, I taught English in the States. So I really did have high expectations in learning how to teach TEFL. I found that I was challenged and learned a lot of information. My expectations were met at the maximum level. I believe anyone, whether they have teaching experience or have never stepped foot in the classroom as its leader, would gain knowledge and leave being an awesome or better teacher.

My trainers were wonderful. They provided effective feedback on all of my lessons in this short time span. They gave me valuable input and pointers for themed lessons such as in listening, speaking, reading, and writing lessons. I was always learning something new. Although the course is short, it is very intense. Luckily, my classmates were all supportive and I learned a lot from them as well.

I went to Maximo Nivel to get my TEFL certification in Sept-Oct 2012 because I wanted an opportunity to travel more. When I first arrived at Maximo Nivel I was greeted like an old friend and the staff made me feel at home. They are extremely supportive and they are willing to help out anyway they can. Any question or concerned that I had, I knew the staff would help me, including my TEFL teacher. I highly recommend the Maximo Nivel program to anyone who wants to travel to Costa Rica!

I went through Maximo Nivel's TEFL certification program from July-August 2012. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and the class was both challenging and highly informative. I felt very prepared to teach English after the course, and got hired by the institute when I completed my training. So far I have been teaching English at Maximo Nivel for a little over a month, and I love it. The clients are almost all adults and are highly dedicated for the most part. The staff is very helpful for English teachers, offering support and additional materials to supplement the provided curriculum and teaching materials. The other teachers are also very helpful and willing to give help and advice whenever asked. The facility is very clean and safe, and it provides a terrific environment for learning and teaching. I highly recommend Maximo Nivel to anyone who wants a secure place to teach English with dedicated clients, small class sizes, and consistent work.

I participated in the Maximo Nivel TEFL/TESOL Certification course in Costa Rica from Jun-Jul 2011 and had a great experience! Not only was the staff available 24/7 and very supportive, the course encouraged fellow classmates to be supportive of each other, as well. We were thoroughly trained in classroom management skills, lesson planning, critical ESL techniques, and teaching grammar, vocabulary, etc. I also felt that I was challenged to think creatively and think of ways to keep the class lively and positive. The course concluded with one week of 'practical teaching' where we took on our own live class for 60 minutes a day. I found the course very intense and challenging in the sense that I pushed myself to become a better teacher and improve my skills. I came away from the course feeling a lot more confident about myself and my ability to handle a classroom. Aside from the course itself, I met some amazing people who either stayed in Costa Rica to find jobs like I did, or used their brand new certification to head off to another foreign country and teach. I highly recommend this course!