Teach in
Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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Trip Overview

Teaching in Costa Rica connects you with the natural world and grounds you in a stress-free and aspirational philosophy of living called Pura Vida or “simple life”.

One of the first impressions of Costa Rica is just how abundant the natural environment is. It is the country’s treasure. The lungs of planet earth, with more protected private rainforest habitat than anywhere else in the world. It is all around you, to inspire, and to be explored.

The lives of Costa Rican people are closely tied to nature. They depend on it for their livelihoods, they protect it, and they draw inspiration from it. The good life is to live stress free, with family close, and in tune with nature. This philosophy drips through your pores in a kind of social osmosis.

What about the tangible side of living and teaching? Teachers enjoy a good quality of life. They can earn high salaries, with a moderate cost of living. There is significant savings potential for qualified candidates and lots of travel opportunities throughout Central and South America on one of the many public holidays each year.

For these many reasons and more, Costa Rica is one of the world’s top destinations for English teachers.

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What’s included in this program

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Why
Costa Rica?

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A monthly salary of 750 USD – USD 2,000 (depending on qualifications)

Minimum 6 month commitment

Start dates available all year round

20 – 40 % Monthly saving potential

Online teaching options available

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Why TEFL Heaven?

Friends
Support
Training
The FaST Method

We believe that every candidate needs three things to become a confident and connected teacher abroad. We call this the FaST Method, which stands for:Friends
and
Support
Training

Friends: A Community of Like-Minded People

Our supported teach-abroad programs have either 1 week or 4 weeks of group induction or training, meaning you get to know other people who are like-minded and are doing the same thing as you.

Many lifelong friends first started on one of our programs and the community we create is the thing we are most proud of about our programs.

Training: Cultural & Teacher Training

We provide in-depth cultural training for every supported teach-abroad program, meaning you can avoid cultural pitfalls and blend in like a local into the culture.

Whether or not you choose our TEFL training alongside your placement or not, we make sure you get continued teacher training to help you in your job – those who opt for the TEFL certification will get everything they need to teach well, and those that don’t will have top up lessons, resources, tips and tricks, and continuing teaching support.

Support: Moral, Financial and Placement Support

This is where we really stand out. Every program comes with a guaranteed paid teaching job, but we provide much more than that. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and happy teaching abroad and so we provide you with moral support by keeping in contact with you throughout your experience

We have also recently launched our Digital Marketing Mastery program (beta mode) which you receive free alongside your teach-abroad program. We train you to become a Digital Marketing Consultant and give you paid opportunities to promote teaching abroad.

You can also use these skills to promote anything you want! In a digital world, we want to encourage digital entrepreneurship and want to provide you with additional opportunities to increase your monthly income.

Real teachers, real stories

Get a glimpse of what it’s like being a TEFL Heaven teacher in Thailand. Louise shows you her apartment, commute to school and daily lunch meals! You’re even invited to a dance party with her kindergarten students!

It’s not always easy making the decision to move across the world to a new country. For Emilie, there was one major thing holding her back. Watch as she shares her story about why that decision was so difficult to make and how it ended up being the best decision of her life.

Move abroad, meet a ton of new people, experience really cool things and live life to the fullest. This is what life is all about.

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Program options

In-person TEFL Certification + Placement Program

1-week induction & 3-week TEFL training & certification in the central valley of Costa Rica, San Ramon, followed by a paid teaching placement in Costa Rica. We strongly recommend this option for the best experience possible.

$695 USD Initial deposit $1802 USD to pay later $2497 USD Total price

Online TEFL Certification + Placement Program

Online TEFL training & certification before you go, then a 1-week induction in in the central valley of Costa Rica, San Ramon, followed by a paid teaching placement in Costa Rica.

Our online courses begin every first Monday of every given month. The placement program will begin at your chosen start date.

$695 USD Initial deposit $1352 USD to pay later $2047 USD Total price

Placement Program Plus

You should already have a TEFL certificate for this program. 1-week induction in the central valley of Costa Rica, San Ramon, followed by a paid teaching placement in Costa Rica

$695 USD Initial deposit $902 USD to pay later $1597 USD Total price Enquire Now

Eligibility Requirements

Native English speakers

High school diploma for USA and Canadian Citizens

Bachelors degree required for UK, Ireland, Australia New Zealand and South African citizens

Clean criminal background check and good physical and mental health (note that exceptions for some minor offences are possible)

Between the age of 20 – 45 years old

120 Hour TEFL / TESOL Certification (for Placement Program Plus)

Must book no less than 3 months prior to your chosen start date

Start Dates

January 27, 2025

March 17, 2025

July 7, 2025

August 25, 2025

November 24, 2025

How it works

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