This course exceeded all of my expectations in a positive way. It was challenging, but I looked forward to each day of class and practical teaching. I cannot understate how much Maximo Nivel Antigua benefits greatly from their incredible TEFL trainer- Wayne Summerbell- who is kind, supportive, and incredibly knowledgable.

The classroom time, resources, and constant support that was provided allowed all in our cohort to be successful and enjoy our time together. We didn't know what to expect when we signed up, but would strongly recommend to anyone considering.

I signed up for the TEFL course with Máximo Nivel as a "Plan B." I had just decided to take a pause from teaching after 10 years in the U.S. public school system and was open to any new opportunities that came my way.

This course with Wayne changed everything! He was so kind, informative, knowledgable and supportive, and the course was so engaging, that I now fully intend to seek an English-teaching job in Latin America.

The course is a lot of work, and challenging, but with Wayne's guidance I never felt lost or overwhelmed. The classroom was like a tiny community, and we supported each other through every struggle and accomplishment. Plus, practical teaching week was such an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and practice.

I took my TEFL course with Wayne Summerbell. He was an excellent teacher. He treated each class professionally and was aware of our needs as students throughout the entire course. Each day was engaging and fun. Wayne demonstrated the TEFL techniques that we would need to use in our own classes. Every assignment was very clear and Wayne was there to help us every step of the way. I always felt that I had the resources and support I needed to succeed. Wayne is kind, friendly, and energetic and his enthusiasm for the course makes the course enjoyable despite its heavy workload.

My TEFL course at Maximo Nivel, Antigua was an incredibly positive experience. I did not know exactly what to expect but what I found was a very academically rigorous course that gives you all the tools necessary to be a successful teacher. The instructor, Wayne Summerbell, could not be of higher quality. He is incredibly professional, charismatic, energetic, knowledgeable, and available. It is very clear that he has a wide breadth of experience that informs his teaching style and technique, he understands well how to synthesize that experience into something easily digestible by a complete novice. I could not be happier with my experience. Many say it is too expensive but for what you get, it is well worth it in my opinion.

The TEFL certification with Maximo Nivel is quite rigorous and worth every minute! I highly recommend this certification course. WAYNE, my talented instructor, made the four-week journey soar. His expertise and highly skilled ability to model every facet of TEFL were truly amazing and inspiring! If you want to teach English as a foreign language, please consider this program. Antigua, Guatemala, is a tranquil location filled with kind people and beauty everywhere! No matter which country you choose, Peru, Costa Rica, or Guatemala, come a little early and/or stay a little longer. You will want to go on excursions and explore. There is so much to do, and the school offers on-site travel services at each location. Before coming to Guatemala for my TEFL certification I was in Peru for a month learning Spanish, and prior to that did online Spanish for a month, all with Maximo Nivel.

I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in teaching English! The course is challenging but every assignment, class, and practical teaching opportunity transformed my perspective on teaching and helped me grow immensely as a person and teacher in just a month. Wayne is a very kind, supportive, and dynamic teacher, and I woke up every day excited to go to class and learn new things for him! He helped make challenging topics and techniques intuitive and comfortable, and I feel very confident and prepared to go into teaching.

I could not recommend this course more to aspiring ESL teachers. Over the four weeks of this class, you will learn SO much and be pushed to grow intellectually and as a teacher. I feel so well equipped to teach English anywhere in the world now that I've taken this class. I credit the strength of this class to my teacher Wayne!! He brings joy and energy to every class, has cultivated an incredible curriculum, and is meticulously well-organized and prepared for each class. He inspires me and has helped me become a more confident and capable teacher.

The highlight of the TEFL program at Máximo Nivel is the TEFL professor, Mr. Wayne. Mr. Wayne is very knowledgeable, super fun, charismatic, energetic, and he has this knack for helping you improve as a teacher. He is a really kind person who tells you exactly how to improve your teaching skills. He is always on a mission to instruct in the most efficient and effective manner, that will allow his TEFLERS to grasp the concepts he is trying to convey. He is always prepared and very professional. He is truly the best teacher I’ve had!!!! The Máximo Nivel program had great qualities, but I recommend the program to anyone solely, so that more TEFLERS get the chance to learn under such a great teacher like Mr. Wayne. He won’t just hand you grades, but he will encourage you and give you constructive criticism that will help you work towards those 100s. WAYNE, YOU RULE!!!!!!!!!