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Location
  • Costa Rica
    • San Ramón
    • San José
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults
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Program Details

Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School University Students Adults

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Price Details
Guaranteed teaching placement in Costa Rica
Guaranteed preferred location- Beach or City*
Excursion-filled orientation week prior to TESOL course
6 Months of International Health Insurance
Airport pickup and transfer to orientation week hotel
Transportation to teaching site
Documentation guidance
Greenheart Atlas Program, an interactive guide to your cross-cultural experience
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What's Included
Some Activities Airport Transfers
What's Not Included
Accommodation Airfare
Apr 08, 2025
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About Program

Greenheart Travel’s Teach in Costa Rica program is ideal for anyone wanting to have an amazing cultural experience, and earn a sustainable income! Practice your Spanish, while contributing to young people improving their knowledge and life opportunities. With an incredible orientation week to learn about your new home, Greenheart sets you up for success and for an amazing year (or less) abroad!

Program at a Glance:
--Guaranteed English teaching placements
-Guaranteed placement location- Beach or City!
-In-person & online positions
-Positions with young learners & adults
-6-12 month contracts
-Average salary of $700-$1,500 per month
-Extensive 1-week group orientation week upon arrival in San Ramon

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Teach Abroad in Costa Rica
Get placed near the beach!
Meet other English teachers!
a smaller classroom in Costa Rica

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We appreciate that everyone has a unique worldview and value everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ability, military status, religion, sexual orientation or political view. We are committed to building relationships and ensuring everyone we encounter feels welcomed, respected, and accepted. Greenheart is committed to helping anyone find the best program fit and will go the extra mile to make sure our participants feel safe and supported wherever they end up.
Greenheart Travel welcomes travelers identifying as LGTBQ+, and is committed to helping you find the best program for you. We can provide information on the cultural norms of our destination countries and are prepared to advise you on the best programs based on your needs and interests.
While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying or set up a phone call with us.
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Greenheart works with partners who have varying levels of what is considered "good mental health". While we cannot change their eligibility conditions, we will work with participants to the best of our abilities in order to get them the program placement they want. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation with us directly, before securing these documents.
Greenheart Travel welcomes students of varying ability to explore their study abroad options! While resources and support differ from country to country, Greenheart Travel staff work with individual students as needed to find program options that will set students up for success.

Impact 🌎

We believe in supporting our travelers to make a positive impact in their communities. The Greenheart Club provides Greenheart Grant funding to alumni projects all over the world.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.
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Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based organization that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange. We provide resources, grants, and experiences to those who want to immerse themselves in another culture and leave it better than when they arrived. Through volunteering, creating relationships and more.
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Program Highlights

  • Average salary of $700-$1,500 per month
  • 6-12 month contracts
  • Extensive 1-week group orientation week upon arrival in San Ramon
  • Guaranteed placement location- Beach or City!
  • Guaranteed English teaching placements

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About Greenheart

Greenheart Travel is a 501(c)3 non-profit, mission-driven organization based in Chicago, USA. We are passionate about providing immersive cultural experiences for teenagers and adults in countries all over the world. We believe in the power of travel; a power that broadens perspective and turns strangers into family. It’s this belief that motivates...

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