Xavier University is proud to offer a 2-week course in Costa Rica. This intensive 3-credit hour field course will give you hands-on experience in tropical ecosystems and will teach you the fundamentals of tropical biology and conservation.
The course will be conducted on both coasts of Costa Rica, giving students opportunities to explore both Atlantic and Pacific rainforest. Improve the English language skills of primary school students and inspire local teachers with new teaching techniques. Personalized MyProjectsAbroad website, with all the information you need about your project, accommodation and destination.
This is a great addition to your resume and will be a fascinating topic to talk about in future job interviews. Your supervisor will talk you through everything. They will introduce you to our extensive list of teaching resources and invite you to regular workshops with other volunteers.
You can discuss lesson planning suggestions and teaching advice. If you're interested in teaching other subjects, contact our Project Experts. They'll advise you on what subjects you can teach in Costa Rica, and whether you can teach those subjects part-time or full time.
Our minimum stay is two weeks but the longer you stay, the bigger your impact will be. You may even be able to run your own classes by the end of your project.
If you are eager to do more, you can get involved in after school murals. You can organise lessons focusing on:. You may even be able to set up extra English lessons or a club if the school allows it.
You can speak to your supervisors about the ideas you have. Many teachers continue to teach using the same methods in which they themselves were taught as students, focusing on simple memorisation.
You can share your experiences of different teaching methods from back home during discussion sessions. Together, you can share tips and ideas on activities that can make learning fun. The schools are often understaffed so the teachers will always welcome an extra hand during their classes. Your fresh ideas will be greatly appreciated in making the lessons more fun for the children. When volunteering in Costa Rica, you'll be met at the airport by a Projects Abroad staff member.
You can find more detailed information on flights, arrival airports, orientation, and visas, on our Costa Rica Arrival Procedures page. Your supervisor will show you the way on your first day to ensure you are prepared.
These hours might extend to 5. During the students' break times and after classes, you can sit down with the teacher and share different teaching techniques. Alternatively, you can work together on future lesson plans. At the end of the day, you are free to relax and explore the rest of Liberia. You might choose to visit the shops in the central town square, walk in the park, or sample the local cuisine.
Over the weekends, be sure to organise a trip to one of the nearby national parks or sandy beaches. The aim of this project is to develop the English conversational skills of young students in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a predominantly Spanish speaking country but English is the language of business. With the flourishing tourism industry, having strong English speaking skills has become increasingly important.
This can lead to better job opportunities. I wanted to experience a rich culture far from my own and make a difference there. I got all of that and more out of my experience and impact while volunteering. Did I mention that this was my 1st time teaching and my 1st time volunteering? The smiles on the students faces when they learned new words, meanings, and pronunciations from our classes were amazing.
The energy they displayed and the connection I was able to make with them touched my heart and confirmed that I had chosen the right volunteer program. I felt like part of the family immediately. Everyone was so incredibly supportive, great partners in the classroom, and helped me obtain some teaching skills to take back home!
When my time was up, the hardest thing was saying goodbye to all of my students I also was sad to leave the delicious food, beautiful scenery and people. Make the world your classroom.
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This rewarding career will help you develop new skills and travel! The TEFL program is 4 wee One of the most sought-after paid teaching placements, Costa Rica offers a laid-back Tico culture and a low cost of living. Whether you need a change or you would just like to experience a new culture and live like a local Costa Rica has emerged as one of the most popular destinations to teach in the Americas.
It is a country with amazing natural beauty and cultural richness and one of the safest environments for foreigners an By using our site you agree to our use of cookies.
Read our Cookie Policy for details. Choose Experience. Online Programs. Interested in Teach Abroad? Start Your Search. Back to top. Tags Latin America Top Picks. The training institute in Manuel Antonio is decked out with air conditioning, a cafe, free WiFi, and a computer lounge you can access seven days a week.
ITTT helps arrange accommodations, including homestays. Live like a local in Quepos, a tiny town with big culture, known for being the gateway to Manuel Antonio.
The national park makes for easy access to beaches, snorkeling, diving, iguana viewing, and more. The course focuses on hands-on learning, teaching methodologies and techniques, lesson planning, and classroom creativity. Costa Rica, man. Sounds like heaven IRL. Hibiscus Travels offers a variety of learning abroad experiences in Costa Rica. Service learning and volunteering, adventure excursions, language immersion courses, and TEFL training.
Costa Rica boasts vibrant scenery, diverse wildlife, and enticing culture. Hibiscus Travels wants you to have the most authentic experience you can, so they set up camp on the Osa peninsula, a lesser-known area on the Pacific coast.
You should be living your best life during your TEFL training. Costa Rica will give you that and more. How could you pass up living in the province of flowers? Summer break? Nah, summer school. Greenheart Travel provides a safe environment and pure cultural immersion to ensure an unforgettable month of learning and living.
TEFL Connect has a helpful team looking out for you. Costa Rica is great for people interested in learning Spanish, because the locals are always glad to hear people trying to speak the language. Hey, they even want to practice their English with you!
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