TEFL Certification with Guaranteed Job Placement in Costa Rica

I was looking to do my TEFL certification in person, instead of online, especially after a year of working/quarantining during the pandemic. I appreciated they were pretty affordable, helpful from the start, answering all my questions promptly, and I would be able to travel to Costa Rica (again) safely and fairly easily Though the housing wasn't exactly what I was expecting, I was able to adapt and not let it effect me, other than my initial anxiety upon arriving and coming out for dinner to a huge group of people. As far as the school is concerned, we had 2 incredible instructors, Jackie and Claudia... there are not enough adjectives to describe them. They had incredible rapport, energy, compassion, knowledge, enthusiasm and were more than patient and helpful. I felt like I could talk to them about anything (in a safe space) and they never got frustrated with us. There were definitely some tough love moments, but it was always balanced with compassion and empathy. The course is REALLY HARD and will challenge you maybe more than you expect, but it's worth it! Manuel Antonio and Quepos are beautiful, you will have some time to do things you want to do and explore, if you keep up with your work, and the people of Costa Rica are beautiful and Pura Vida!!! I am so thankful and blessed to have been able to give myself this gift and I feel if you are looking for a program, this is it!

As many people in their 20s, I am confused what is my purpose in life. Somehow life took me to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica for Maximo's TEFL program. The course itself is very demanding and time consuming BUT absolutely worth it! ! I started very uncertain because I am not a native speaker so my confidence was at the lowest point possible at the beginning of the course. Their method of teaching us how to teach is incredible so by the end of the course I gained so much knowledge, confidence, but most important - I found my purpose in the most rewarding job - teaching. We had awesome instructors - Jackie and Claudia made every single day so fun and exciting! They always had our backs and never let us fail! The entire Maximo staff is so nice and helpful :)
Throughout the course you meet so many beautiful people, you connect with your students and you become a Team with your classmates because you share all these embarrassing but unforgettable moments of your first hours in the classroom together. If you want to do the TEFL program, I highly recommend you to do it in person - 1. You will never get this learning experience from the comfort of your home (it's HUGE difference) 2. Traveling to another country and diving into absolutely different culture is such a valuable experience! Also Costa Rica is gorgeous! ^.^

I debated doing the online vs. the onsite TEFL certification training for some time. I’m so glad that I chose onsite and especially Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio). The training was intense and it pushed me. I think it would have been impossible to be pushed this hard with online training. Given the long hours of classroom training followed by long hours of homework and lesson planning, I was very happy to have an ultra-nice location and environment in which to work and study.

Jackie and Claudia were superb teachers. They made me learn, study and teach in front of students right away. They made me uncomfortable, but they also made me realize that I could do it. I watched my fellow TEFLers experiencing the same things that I was experiencing, which lessened my anxiety and made the class a close-knit unit.
I highly recommend Maximo Nivel for TEFL and I wouldn’t trade the experience at Manuel Antonio for the world.

In addition to its incredible scenic setting overlooking the ocean and rolling green hills, the TEFL Certification training program at Maximo Nivel’s campus in Manual Antonio, Costa Rica, is top notch. I learned so much from our awesome teachers Jackie and Claudia. Their dynamic synergism was palpable and extremely effective in a classroom. They are truly the Ultimate A-Team. Inside the classroom, Jackie expertly delivered content with sincere enthusiasm, all the while role modeling the critical teaching techniques and keeping us engaged. Outside the classroom, Jackie and Claudia were both incredible in helping us with lesson planning and effective delivery. They were always available, whether in person or via email, and exceptionally timely with responses as well as feedback. I feel so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from these two amazing young women. I recommend the Maximo Nivel TEFL Certification Training Program 100%.

My experience with Máximo Nivel was more than I could have ever imagined. Karen is truly one of the best teachers I have ever had and the course itself completely exceeded my already high expectations. You really learn how to teach through Karen's methods of teaching you how to teach. My class quickly became my team and I could not have made it through the embarrassing/ stressful moments without them. There is so much more to this course than a TEFL certificate-- it is truly unforgettable. Thank you, thank you Máximo!

Maximo Nivel's TEFL program in Manuel Antonio went above and beyond my expectations. The location is absolutely beautiful and all of the locals are very friendly. All of the staff at Maximo were so kind and helpful. Karen is an amazing instructor and made class fun! By the end of the course I felt very prepared to teach and that the course was well worth it. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is considering getting TEFL certified. The practical teaching component with this program really sets it apart and is something you can't get with an online course.

I would highly recommend this program to any individual considering getting a TEFL certification. It certainly is intensive and requires hard work, but it is amazingly rewarding throughout. Karen Wilke, our instructor is such a friendly and experienced teacher that brings out the best of the TEFL students. She creates a classroom environment that is unique, collaborative and always interesting, and also is super helpful with providing feedback and helping with any other administrative concerns. On top of that Manuel Antonio its a beautiful place to live and would highly recommend!

I have absolutely loved my time with Maximo Nivel and especially here in Costa Rica! Maximo offers much-appreciated support every step of the way and made my time in Costa Rica unforgettable. Every aspect of the course was very applicable to teaching English and they even went the extra mile to prepare us for COVID teaching! I want to give a special shout out to my instructor Karen, she was always willing to help me and did so with a smile on her face. If you are someone who is thinking about becoming TEFL certified... Stop thinking and JUST DO IT!!