- Colombia
About Program
Interested in getting paid to live & teach English in Colombia? Earn your award-winning TEFL certification with International TEFL Academy & get qualified to teach English in Colombia & 80+ countries worldwide.
The English teaching job market in Colombia for TEFL Certified teachers is strong and continuing to grow. A solid hourly wage combined with a very low cost of living allows those teaching English in Colombia to live comfortably. Teachers don't need a BA to teach in Colombia, but a TEFL certification is necessary. Major cities for English teaching jobs are Bogota & Medellin.
Armed with your International TEFL Academy TEFL certification & ITA's lifetime job search assistance, you'll be able to finding professional teaching jobs all over Colombia. We've helped more than 40,000 people get TEFL certified & see the world.
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Why is International TEFL Academy the Right Choice?
- One-on-One Pre-Enrollment Guidance: What TEFL class is best for teaching English in Colombia? Is Colombia the right country choice for me? How much money do I need to bring with me to Colombia & what kind of visa do I need? Your personal ITA Advisor will help you navigate these questions about TEFL certification & teaching English abroad in Colombia, including detailed information about English teaching jobs in popular cities like Medellin and Bogota.
- Professional TEFL Certification Courses: We offer accredited TEFL certification courses online (11 weeks online) and in-person (4 weeks) in 25 locations worldwide. Each TEFL class option would qualify you to teach English in Colombia. Every ITA TEFL class exceeds international professional standards for instructor qualifications, accredited curriculum, and student teaching hours.
- We Have Been in YOUR shoes: Everyone on the ITA staff has extensive international experience. Travel is in our blood. It’s our passion to help people realize how realistic this dream of living & working abroad can be. We all appreciate the challenges & rewards of living, traveling, and working abroad.
- One-on-One Job Search Guidance for Teaching English in Colombia: How do I actually find a teaching job in Medellin or Bogota? Once enrolled in any ITA TEFL class, you’ll work with our team of expert Student Affairs advisors to help you prepare for your job search in Colombia. Enjoy access to the most comprehensive job resources & guidance on the planet to help you navigate international job markets across Colombia, Latin America, and in 80 countries worldwide.
- Access to ITA Worldwide Alumni Network: Don’t know anyone in Colombia? No problem! Argentina has a large group of ITA alumni and you’ll be able to connect with some fellow teachers before you head abroad. As an ITA alumni you have exclusive opportunities to network, connect, and correspond with our 20,000 ITA alumni teaching English across the globe. This is a great way to meet friends before you leave for Latin America & get all of your questions answered by current ITA alumni on the ground abroad in Colombia!
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Colombia has become the hip travel destination in South America and boasts a growing tourism sector. Colombians are fun, friendly, and proud of their beautiful country. Colombia boasts truly stunning landscapes including lush jungle, arid desert, Caribbean coastline, and the Andes mountains, including the world famous Colombian coffee zone. Along with both modern and cosmopolitan cities like Medellin and historical centers like Cartagena, there is just so much to enjoy and explore in Colombia!
