TEFL in Antigua, Guatemala with Guaranteed Job Placement

My TEFL program in Antigua was all that I could ask for and more. The staff at the international office were very welcoming and informing. If I ever had a question about my staff, the girls at the front desk always had an answer and a smile.The TEFL program is very informing. I had no previous teaching experience before partaking in the Maximo course in Antigua, but after my week of practical teaching, I am confident in my ability as a teacher. I highly recommend this program to all who are interested.

Classes were a blast everyday! The teacher was really helpful and energetic. As long as you stay caught up with your work it's not too overwhelming. You have lots of material to help you along the way as well. The rest of the teachers teaching on site are also very helpful and super kind. The city was great and the host family was amazing. ALL the staff were amazing as well!

On a motorbike in Laos one day near the Chinese boarder I decided to get certified to teach English as a second language. To give the gift of communication. Throughout the rest of my time traveling in Southeast Asia I researched programs for TEFL certification - everywhere from Indochina, to South America, to Europe, etc, etc. I knew what I wanted: Spanish Speaking Country, Job Opportunities, Supportive Staff, Good Materials, A good Community, good living conditions, and of course, a beautiful place. My brother recommended Maximo to me having volunteered with them in Cusco. So one morning under the shadow of a Durian statue in Southeastern Cambodia I put down my deposit and signed up for Maximo.

From the start the program was streamlined, efficient, and welcoming. My travel from Guatemala City to Antigua was painless. My accommodation and host mom were wonderful - Sandra was a great cook and a good companion. Maximo provided just about every opportunity I could hope for: travel advice, job advice, immediate placement upon completion, and a rigorous course. This program isn't half-hearted or lazy in its pedagogy - Suzanne Harle, my TEFL trainer, is a gifted instructor with the kind of genuine passion and serious expertise necessary to prepare anyone to teach English who is willing to put the necessary time into it. You simply must commit to doing real work all the time and trust Suzanne completely, in everything, all the time. Which is good, because she is always right. Thankfully, it is fun and instructive - what a combination!

The educational strategy is immersive and reflexive. You are taught to teach in the style that you will be teaching in. Effectively, you get a great example(Suzanne) and then the opportunity to build up, step by step, to becoming that wonderful example. You feel yourself learning. You remember the techniques. You rely on what you've learned. And you teach. You actually teach.

The staff in Antigua are all wonderful and knowledgeable as well as realistic and forthright. You are your only biggest obstacle, however, if you buckle down you will be rewarded with a new skill and a great network, and maybe even a new vocation.

The surrounding area is magnificent: looming volcanoes, pristine lakes, lush coffee plantations, and at the heart of historic UNESCO certified Antigua, full of a chromatic smorgasbord of shopfronts and beautiful, ruinous Spanish Cathedrals. It is lively and frenetic in the city, small but quaint, with a good community of teachers, expats, locals, and others to converse with and learn from. Guatemalan culture is great. Delicious food, music, and feelings all around.

It isn't the cheapest program around, and it is difficult and rigorous. But this is all good. You get what you pay for. There is nothing janky. You are not misinformed. Materials are available, everyone is willing to help, and there is a strong sense that you are taken care of personally and sincerely. There is also the strong sense that Maximo is constantly interested in its own improvement(while I was there they were installing an entire new computer lab for their students to use) which is really refreshing and positive, and speaks to a genuine care for their project and those that use their services.

I highly recommend the TEFL Certification at Maximo Nivel in Guatemala! What are you waiting for?

Great program! The staff is super friendly and helpful; they were able to help me with everything I needed. The TEFL class is intensive but interesting and rewarding, also fun! The practical teaching week is a great way to get some experience. Antigua is an amazing city, especially for those who like to explore; there are volcanoes and mountains all around that are available to hike. I would definitely recommend this program!

Maximo Nivel provided an amazing TEFL experience. From my accommodation to staff to the actual course, I felt that I was learning and getting the most for money. I could not recommend Maximo more! The staff (a combination of locals and ex-pats) are incredibly welcoming and want nothing but your success.

The TEFL course itself was challenging but Suzanne led with great vigor and a smile. I never felt like my time was being wasted or that I was being duped. The hands on aspect of the course is priceless and actually getting to teach in front of students is imperative. Practical teaching week was both scary and thrilling!

If you are looking for the THE TEFL experience, look no further than Maximo Nivel!

Although I had experience in the educational setting, as I had taught in a special education classroom for four years, I was not familiar with the practice of teaching English as a foreign language. I discovered Máximo Nivel online and decided to take the TEFL course in Antigua. During my time at Máximo I was able to learn a lot from the experienced staff. They introduced me to the whole new world of teaching English. Through observations as well as a week of practical teaching experiences I was able to put many of the techniques and skills I learned into practice as well as improve throughout the course from constructive feedback from my teacher. I now feel like I have a better grasp on the world of teaching English. I have been able to implement some of the information and techniques as I have been teaching English for about two months now. I have also been able to stay in contact with the staff at Máximo and they have (and will continue to) provide suggestions or assistance as I continue on my journey of teaching English.

Taking the TEFL course at Maximo Nivel is a great way to teach abroad. It was hands on in small classroom settings. 3 weeks of coursework one week of teaching in the classroom, observations, a week of grammar and creating an awesome portfolio of your work.at the end! The staff at Maximo was extremely helpful and professional. My home stay was fantastic and being able to work in a small group setting made my experience exceptional. Guatemala has a lot to offer in many aspects and I highly recommend this course. It was a lot of fun but challenging. The Tefl certifications gives you the ability to work anywhere in the world.

For a well rounded program Maximo Nivel would be at the top of its class. I originally knew about this school thru some friends that took the course before me, i saw a lot of the coursework due to my colleagues references. Their material is very strongly correlated to a very interesting teaching technique yet a challenging one. I was part of the july-august 2014 class, we were only 3 classmates which made the program very intense and had a direct feel with the material. The teaching staff was very friendly and our personal teacher had a very strong knowledge of the material. Guatemala is a very mistical and beatiful place, it is safe, convenient, cheap, and culturally inclined. If your up for a change in your life and discover new life experiences that are going to take you all around the world then Maximo Nivel is the program for you.