I really loved working with those dogs and Sabrina was so lovely. It was a wonderful experience overall. I also enjoyed the homestay and meeting different people coming to Guatemala for different projects. Olga and her family were very nice. I was hoping to be in the dog shelter and thats the placement that they put me in so I was really pleased. If I ever come back to Guatemala I will definitely visit the shelter and consider adopting one of those dogs. I miss them already. Thank you for the experience

If you are looking for the best TEFL program, look no further. Maximo Nivel in Antigua Guatemala has the best teachers in the best program. We were lucky to have Rebecca, who was simply one of the best teachers I’ve had in my life. She was able to make any content engaging and hands-on. She taught in a fully immersive way and used strategies that taught us how to use those strategies in our future English classes. It was rigorous in a way I wanted to dig in totally and work my hardest. Highly recommended.

Make sure you ask about the portfolio requirement early in your course.

My TEFL program with Máximo Nivel Guatemala was a fantastic experience. I learned so much throughout the course and really valued the strong practical element that helped me build real classroom confidence. The lessons were engaging, well-structured, and supportive. The instructors, Becca and Claudia, were excellent—knowledgeable, patient, and always encouraging. Their guidance made the whole experience enjoyable and truly rewarding. Highly recommend this program to anyone considering teaching English abroad!

I absolutely loved every second of this course! It was challenging but incredibly rewarding, and I would 100% recommend it. The program is intensive, so make sure you’re ready to take it seriously , but the staff are supportive, and the experience is genuinely fun.

I got my first teaching job just three weeks after finishing the course, and I’m certain that without this TEFL program, it wouldn’t have been possible. I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned, and I feel more than ready to keep growing and developing as an English teacher

I took the 4-week TEFL course with Maximo Nivel, and it was amazing. I learned SO much in a short period of time and I got practical teaching experience with real, paying clients. My trainer, Karen, was the best part of this program. She is full of knowledge and experience and high energy. She helped me with any questions I had, stayed with me before class, and after class, and was a huge supporter. I am very grateful to have had this experience at Maximo.

I also took private Spanish lessons, which Maximo was good at accommodating my busy schedule so that I could do both. My teacher Sandra was great. She’s so funny and easy to talk to. I am missing Maximo Antigua already.

My tutor, Wayne, was excellent throughout the entire course and helped massively in getting us to the finish line. It is a very difficult program, but the benefits of the hard work become clear towards the end. Everyone involved was absolutely lovely and great to talk to. The structure of the course is also great, moving methodically through grammar, teaching experience, eliciting skills etc. Overall, although tough, it is very rewarding and taught almost flawlessly, so I would certainly recommend this program.

This course is the complete package. You gain practical teaching experience, are taught how to deliver lessons, and regularly receive tailored feedback which help you identify your strengths and focus on improving your weaknesses. I was lucky enough to have the renowned Wayne as my TEFL teacher, however I am sure that whoever you may potentially end up with will be great as well. MN is a brilliant organisation that will help you all the way, and the value for money for the course is second to none.

Dive into it! it is challenging, and requires hard work, but it is doable! Wayne was/is one of the best teachers I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. He is such a delightful presence, and really helps all of his students fulfill their potential. I would not have been able to excel without him. Antigua is a beautiful city, and the people are so wonderful. During this program, I learned about teaching, but also about myself. This is a program for people who want to push themselves to become something different, something more! Thank you Wayne and Maximo Nivel!