Teaching English abroad is a life-changing experience—travel the world, immerse yourself in new cultures, get international work experience, and be an ambassador for the English language. English is the lingua franca of the world, especially in education, business, and popular culture. As the global economy grows and as interest in international travel and study abroad expands, the need for English language skills continues to increase. Even as you read this, all over the world, there are millions of students signing up for classes and studying at language institutes, schools, and universities to improve their English. This means the demand for qualified instructors to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) is growing exponentially all over the globe! TEFL Certification Since 2003, the TEFL Certification Program has been helping teachers and travellers realize their dreams of working and living internationally. Our TEFL certification courses are internationally accredited and are recognized worldwide by language schools, institutes, and universities. We put a lot into our TEFL program—making it fun, intense, and one of the best learning experiences of your life! TEFL Certification Program offers exceptional value—the best program and the lowest tuition. Check us out next to any other TEFL provider! With our years of experience providing TEFL certification courses, we are very aware of the commitment you make in terms of time, effort, and money. What’s Included – Airport pick-up – Program and safety orientation – Walking tour – Official TEFL/TESOL Certificate – Letter of recommendation – Lifetime job-finding assistance – Free Tandem Conversation Program – Free office-wide WIFI – Free Salsa dance classes – Free cooking classes – Free coffee and tea and on-site snack bar – Institute is open 7 days/week – Emergency contact number 24/7

1. Teach Latin America

2. 1. Guatemala – La Antigua
2. Costa Rica – Manuel Antonio
3. Peru - Cusco
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Locations

3. Destinations
Costa Rica | Manuel Antonio
Tropical paradise with sandy beaches
Manuel Antonio National Park
Outdoor activities, water sports, nightlife
Guatemala | Antigua
Beautiful colonial city, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Natural landscapes and volcanoes surrounding the city
City of the eternal spring, warm weather and temperatures all year round
Peru | Cusco
Historic capital of the Inca Empire
Gateway to Machu Picchu
Peruvian culture & food
Museums, culture & nightlife

4. Total land area
51,000 square
kilometres
Population is
approximately
4.9M people
Capital City
San Jose
(350k)
Total land area
108 889 square
kilometres
Population is
approximately
16.5M people
Capital City
Guatemala City
(2.9M)
Total land area
1.285M square
kilometres
Population is
approximately
32M people
Capital City
Lima
(10M)
Interesting Facts
Costa Rica Guatemala Peru

5. Spanish
Gained
independence
from Spain on the
15th September 1821
Gained
independence
from Spain on the
15th September 1821
without a war
Gained
independence
from Spain on the
28th July 1821
Spanish Spanish

6. Age
20-45
Male or
Female
Clear English
Accent
No qualifications
needed
Any work
experience
Eligibility

7. Willingness
to learn about
a new culture
Love working
with children Patience
Qualities to have

8. Learning how to teach all kinds of students
Start a new chapter in your life! Costa Rica!
Get paid to travel the world
Make new international friends
Learn a new language
Or just take a gap year
Secure a teaching job for life
Benefits of teaching

9. OVC Support in SA
Placement Assistance
Learn a New Culture
Your Experience

10. What is included
 Open 7 days/week, including holidays
 24/7 support
 Airport pick-up
 Program Orientation with walking tour
 Free social activities
 WiFi and computer lab
 Salsa dance classes
 Cooking classes
 Free coffee and tea with on-site snack bar

11. Program Highlights
 Accredited TEFL certification accepted worldwide
 Highly qualified TEFL Trainers
 Continuous coaching during TEFL course
 12+ hours of practical teaching and observation
 Teach real ESL classes!
 Letter of recommendation
 Lifetime job-finding assistance
 Graduates hired within 0-30 days of graduation

12. Accommodation
Family Stay
Pre-approved host families who have been with us for years.
Breakfast and dinner 7 days/week.
Accustomed to hosting international guests.
Within a 10-20minute walk from the training center.
Private Apartments
Fully furnished and very comfortable.
Equipped kitchens including plates and utensils.
Great option for individuals and couples.

13. Life as a TEFLer
Arrival Day
Airport pick-up included.
Professional drivers meet you as you exit the airport.
Welcome Pack with accommodations, orientation time, and contact details.
Depending on time of arrival, you come directly to the training center or your
accommodations.
First Day
We cover specific details about your TEFL
program, a health and safety review, dos and
don’ts, cultural activities and tours that are
available, and a short walking tour to be sure
you are familiar with the area around the
training center.

14. 9:00AM to 4:00PM Monday-Friday.
- Additional assignments after regular class
- Assigned reading each night
Practical teaching is a big focus of the course, and you begin
teaching right away
Every Friday and Monday - 20-minute mini lessons and feedback
from your TEFL Trainer.
The TEFL course culminates in practical teaching week in the 4th
week. You teach real-life English classes and receive coaching and
feedback from your TEFL Trainer. There is a great graduation party
at the end!
Life as a TEFLer
Schedule

15.  Critical ESL Techniques
 Learning &Teaching Theory
 Introduction to Teaching
Methodology
 Lesson Planning
 Classroom Management
 Error Correction
 Observation of Experienced
Teachers
 Mini Lessons
 English Grammar Review 1
 English Grammar Review 2
 Vocabulary Workshop
 Job-Finding Workshop
 Foreign Language Lesson
 Mini lessons
Life as a TEFLer
Week 1 Week 2

16.  Methodologies in Teaching
Grammar
 Teaching Vocabulary
 Teaching Speaking &
Writing
 Teaching Listening &
Reading
 Teaching Phonology
 Written Assignment #1
 Mini Lessons
 Tasked Based Learning
 Lesson Planning
 Methodology for Teaching with Games
 Assessing Learners
 Review of all Teaching Methodologies
 Review of Critical ESL Techniques
 Introduction to International English Exams
 Practical Teaching Week
 Written Assignment #2
 TEFL Portfolio
Life as a TEFLer
Week 3 Week 4

17.  Tours can be arranged with the on-site travel partner.
 You can choose to stay with your host family on the
weekends.
 Take advantage of the many free activities at training
centers.
 Salsa classes
 Cooking lessons
 Tandem Conversation Program
 and more...
Weekends
TEFLers have most weekends free to go sightseeing,
traveling, or trekking.

18. In the evening of the last day of your TEFL course, we celebrate graduation with
the very important “TEFL Toast.” You, your TEFL Trainer, and the Directors of the
training center enjoy good food, and drinks together in an intimate setting where
everyone reflects and talks about their TEFL experience. The toast wraps up with
official graduation ceremony where you receive your hard earned TEFL certificate
with course grades and recommendation letter.
TEFL Graduation

19.  Job-finding workshop during Week 2
 Professional résumé/CV preparation
 Lists of language schools in your preferred
country(s)
 Internet sites and job boards specializing in ESL
 Introduction to ESL recruiting partners
 Advice for job offers and contracts
 Reference letter
 TEFL Trainer acts as your professional reference for
all future ESL opportunities
 The TEFL Training Center offers 9-12 teaching
positions every month year-round in Costa Rica,
Guatemala, and Peru (3-5 in each country)
Lifetime job finding

20. There is a wide array of job titles within the ESL world. A TEFL certification is
the main qualification for all these positions. In some parts of the world you
can work without a Bachelor’s degree, while in other parts of the world a
Bachelor’s degree is required. Professional schools and universities want you
to have a TEFL certification!
Job Options
Business English Teacher
Teacher of International Exam Preparation:
ESP Teacher
TEFL Trainer
Director of Studies/Academic Director
English Teacher
School Teacher
Private Tutor
Humanitarian Teacher
Online English Teacher
TEFL Certificate TEFL Certificate + Degree(s)

21. Costa Rica | San Jose’
English Institutes
Guatemala | Antigua
Peru | Cusco
Founded: 2006
Academic Staff: 19
ESL Students: 250-300 per month
Founded: 2009
Academic Staff: 22
ESL Students: 600–800 per month
Founded: 2003
Academic Staff: 38
ESL Students: 1500-1800 per month

22. Accreditation

23. excl. Flights/Insurance & Spending
Approx. R33 000 – R40 000
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Cost of Program