I loved completing my TESOL qualification with Xplore in Costa Rica. I spent the month training in San Ramon, a cute Costa Rican city, with great people to complete it. The month flew by and i learned so much!

Nicky, the TESOL instructor was amazing throughout! Also Jordayne was great at helping us with the interview and job searching process.

I am now still teaching at a school in Costa Rica! It will have been a year since i arrived in January and i couldn't be happier with my choices. I highly recommend if you are someone that wants to try something new, immerse yourself in a new culture and develop as a person.

This was a new experience for me. I struggled quite a bit at times, but the support was great and Nicky worked well with me. Jordayne and Honey were great also. That this was the first time here was a challenge, plus being the oldest there sure set the stage for a challenge like no other. My class mates were a lot younger than me, but they were supportive of me and were very helpful. The field trips and walking quite a bit through town was a nice experience. I kind of wish I had more time to do things, but hope to go back in the future.

I've been living in Costa Rica for 7 months. It definitely has its high moments and its low moments. Overall, it's been a great experience. Let me tell you why.

So XploreAsia supported me with documents and advice. Jordayne has always been there when I've asked questions and always offered me the most useful advice. Travelling can be nerve-racking but there's always people you can ask for help. So journey was good. San Ramon with the chicas was great. Its the placement program. I only stayed there for a week but I got to make some great friends and it was nice to settle into Costa Rica this way, kind of like a holiday before the school term starts.

The school. It's got issues but overall I've enjoyed it. No school is gonna be perfect but if there's one thing I've learnt about moving abroad you can't be too picky and you need to be open minded otherwise you'll just move back home. Oral expression is fun and the students are great. One thing tho never been paid on time but when asked they have done it. So be prepared for admin issues. I've covered marked exams and yeah school is decent. Driver takes me to school.

Social life great. I've dated, learned some Spanish and relaxed. Great tbh. I have my own room with shower.

Costa Rica is expensive. So if you wanna save money I'd suggest cooking at home or eating at your school cafeteria.

I had a great time in Costa Rica with Xplore. The team answered all of my questions before departure, so I felt prepared and excited to go. While in-country, Jordayne (from Xplore), was always available to chat and make us feel comfortable. The whole time I was there I felt supported and extremely safe (much more than I had anticipated in a Latin American country). Throughout the course, I learned a lot both through theory-based classes and practicum-based classes where we went to places in the local community to observe and practice. I felt extremely welcomed by the local community in San Ramon. I would recommend this program to anyone, whether it's your first time abroad or you are a veteran traveler looking for a new adventure!

I definitely would recommend this program to another individual that is wanting to travel and work alongside other people. Costa Rica it’s a beautiful country with a lot of diversity and it has been so amazing and welcoming. From my prep to arrival in Costa Rica, everyone in the program has been super helpful and attentive, which is beyond amazing. During my stay in Costa Rica, any confusion or curiosity I had I always felt supported with members from the program, regardless of the distance or time we haven’t talked.

I got so lucky with Jordayne and Nicky! They’re so wonderful and so patient with the new arrivals. All my questions got answered before I even arrived in Costa Rica thanks to Jordayne. Nicky made everybody feel so comfortable and so welcome and I feel like I have incredible support wherever I decide to go next.

I also got so lucky with my Xplore cohort and the broader Xplore community. I made good friends with two girls in the TESOL course and we support each other through tough times. I also have many Xplore teachers at my school and in my community. They’ve become really close as well! If you’re looking for a good community, I recommend Xplore.

I completed my TESOL certification in San Ramón, Costa Rica, in December 2023, and it was a fantastic experience. The course covered lesson planning, classroom management, and grammar—led by a supportive and knowledgeable trainer. Teaching real students during the practicum helped me rebuild my confidence and feel fully prepared for the classroom.

Since then, I’ve been teaching English in Palmares and continue to apply what I learned every day. The program was well-structured, practical, and gave me the tools I needed to succeed. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to teach English in Costa Rica or abroad. Living in Costa Rica, immersing myself in its rich culture, and teaching here has truly been a life changer.