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Onsite TESOL Courses in Costa Rica INTESOL offers courses in Costa Rica. This INTESOL course in Costa Rica leads to the internationally recognised Certificate in TESOL. It includes Teaching Practice with real students to enable trainees to experience standing in front of a class. The course is held at the INTESOL Centre in Maximo Nivel in San Jose. Course fees and 2010 / 2011 dates can be found below. Where is the course held?Costa Rica is Central America's jewel and is an oasis of calm and an ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, beaches galore and a fabulous climate.The fact that more than one million tourists visit Costa Rica each year does not happen by chance. The country, located in Central America, is an isthmus where life seems to have created its roots. Covering only 0.03% of the surface of our planet, Costa Rica has approximately 6% of the world's biodiversity. In addition, Costa Rica is characterized by an impressive scenic beauty, consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels, and efficient infrastructure and services. All these characteristics you can find in a territory of only 51 thousand square kilometers, surrounded by both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, only three to four hours away from each other by land or 45 minutes by air. Lush, green, and warm with its own unique culture, Costa Rica has something for the adventurer and teacher in everyone. Whether your interests are eco-tourism, surfing, hiking, rafting, golf, or just relaxing on the white sands of an unspoiled beach, you'll love studying and teaching in this tropical paradise. Why Choose this course?INTESOL Costa Rica offers its TESOL/TEFL training programme in San Jose, a vibrant Central American city. Both the intensive, onsite programme and the flexible programme are available in our Costa Rica institute. The programmes include 150 hours of training and practical experience. Both intensive and fun, the TESOL/TEFL programme provides you with comprehensive training in a professional and supportive environment.Following the TESOL/TEFL programme you can apply for both volunteer and paid positions, which are available throughout Costa Rica, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. What a fantastic place to study!   
Course Details4 Week TESOL - 4 Week 150 hour TESOL/TEFL CertificateThis is a 4 week intensive onsite course held at the INTESOL Costa Rica centre. The course consists of 150 hours of study including a minimum of 6 hours teaching practice with feedback from our professional trainers. Graduates receive the INTESOL Certificate in TESOL. Flexible TESOL - Online and Onsite TESOL/TEFL Certificate Leading to the same qualifications as the onsite course, the Flexible TESOL/TEFL course has been designed to cater to those who need more flexibility in their study time or those who simply cannot get 4 weeks away for the onsite course. The theoretical side of the course is done via distance/online learning at the trainees' own pace and in the privacy of their own home. Following the theoretical module, there is a 2 week onsite, practical teaching module, which can be completed at the centre in San Jose. Accommodation in Costa RicaThere are a number of housing options to choose from. Note that housing costs during the TESOL/TEFL program are separate from tuition. INTESOL Peru is happy to help you arrange a family stay, hostel, hotel, or private or shared flat during your stay in Costa Rica.THE FAMILY HOUSE - BED & BREAKFAST We are happy to offer our TESOL/TEFL trainees a room at The Family House. This accommodation is similar to a family stay, but with more independence and privacy. TESOL trainees always get private rooms. Your stay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Sunday. Guests are given a key to their room and to the house and are free to come and go as they please. Laundry services are available for a small extra fee. FAMILY STAY Family stays are all with pre-approved families and include three meals per day. All of our host families are middle-class and live in homes and areas that are attractive. All family stays include a private room and most have private bathrooms as well. Many of the families have been hosting international travellers and students for years. Participants are given a key to the house and are free to come and go as they please, but they must respect the routine of the family they are staying with. 
HOSTEL There are also many inexpensive hostels throughout Costa Rica and you may elect this option if you want to save money while still remaining 100% independent. INTESOL Costa Rica works with three different hostels, all of them clean and safe with excellent service and amenities including TV rooms, 24-hour kitchens, and more. All hostel accommodation includes private rooms with private bath. SHARED APARTMENT Like our private flats, our shared flats are all modern, comfortable, and fully furnished. Shared Flats all have 2 private bedrooms, though the bathroom is usually shared. All apartments are fully furnished with well-equipped kitchens including crockery and utensils. If you do not have a roommate, we can arrange one for you. PRIVATE APARTMENT Our private flats are all modern, very comfortable, and fully furnished. Flats come with well-equipped kitchens including all the crockery and utensils required to live comfortably and cook for yourself. HOTEL (3-STAR) Costa Rica has a great deal to offer in terms of hotels, ranging from 1-star to 5-star accommodation. All hotels are modern and comfortable with all the necessary amenities plus breakfast included. All hotel rooms are private with a private bath. If you desire more luxurious accommodation please request the hotel option when you register.
Accommodation to be booked through INTESOL Costa Rica who will contact you by email when your deposit has been processed. Course Fees4 Week TESOLCourse only: $1600 Required Books: $120 Flexible TESOL Course only: $1300 Required Books: $120 Course Dates 20104 Week TESOL
Flexible TESOL NB Please allow at least 2 weeks prior to these start dates to complete the 70 hours of home study.
Course Dates 20114 Week TESOL
Flexible TESOL NB Please allow at least 2 weeks prior to these start dates to complete the 70 hours of home study.
EligibilityApplicants need to have a good educational background. However we welcome applications from those without a formal academic background who are able to communicate clearly in English. Please talk to us if you are unsure. Call us on 0044 (0)1565 621661.Please note we also welcome non-native speakers with a good level of English. Applicants need to be at least 18 years of age, there is no upper age limit. Booking DetailsA deposit of £200 per person, payable to INTESOL WORLDWIDE Ltd is required in order to secure your place on the course (refundable if your application is refused or the course is full). This can be paid through the secure payment facility on the INTESOL website at www.intesoltesoltraining.com or by cheque to INTESOL WORLDWIDE Ltd, 4 Higher Downs, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8AW, UK. The balance is payable direct to INTESOL Costa Rica who will contact you as soon as the deposit has been processed.Please book early as places are limited.
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