TEFL TESOL Course Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio)

Costa Rica has long been renowned for the friendliness of its people, high standard of education, enlightened environmental policies, and for its peaceful, democratic government. Most of all, Costa Rica is famous for its stunning natural beauty and the density and diversity of its exotic flora and fauna.

From the misty cloud forests in the mountains and active volcanoes to pristine rainforests and lush tropical coasts, Costa Rica holds something special for everyone who visits. The town of Manuel Antonio occupies a unique place on Costa Rica’s central pacific coast where the rainforest sweeps down from the mountains to greet a series of warm palm-fringed beaches. One can’t help but be awestruck by the juxtaposition of such varying natural elements.

Bordered by one of the nation’s most stunning national parks to the south, Manuel Antonio is a living paradise and a nature lover’s dream. The trees are alive with tropical birds of all description and home to three species of monkey, including the rare mono titi (1200-1300 left in existence). Wild orchids and butterflies abound as well as sloths and the inquisitive coati. Forays into the national park may reveal some of the country’s more elusive wildlife.

Manuel Antonio boasts a series of magnificent beaches that are the perfect place for studying alone or for just spending a day with new friends. Additionally, there are many adventure-based activities available in Manuel Antonio including hiking, horseback riding, surfing, rainforest canopy tours, river rafting, and sea kayaking. Manuel Antonio’s sister city Quepos provides a glimpse into traditional Costa Rican life and hospitality. Located just a few minutes from our campus, this small town can be easily explored on foot, and yet for its size, Quepos offers an astonishing assortment of international restaurants as well as shops, Internet cafes, beaches, a farmer’s market and a colorful nightlife.

From the bohemian feel on the beach and the sunset bars and restaurants clinging to the hillside to the authenticity and charm of Quepos, a visitor is certain to find a niche (or two) to call one’s own. Experience all this while studying for a TESOL certificate. A TESOL certification is your passport to job opportunity in exotic and culturally fascinating locales the world over. However, after getting a certification in Costa Rica, you may never want to leave this earthly paradise again.

Where?

• We are in QUEPOS.
• The town of Manuel Antonio, which is three and a half hours from the capital city of San Jose via bus or just 20 minutes via an inexpensive domestic flight
• In the rainforest on the central pacific coast
• Less than six kilometers from Manuel Antonio national park
• Minutes from the beaches
• Within walking distance of Quepos
• Close to great restaurants and exciting nightlife

Why?

• Course administered by highly trained staff with extensive local knowledge
• Organized classes and a curriculum that has been proven successful and effective.
• Low student to teacher ratio (most classes are small, with no more than 16 students in any one class.)
• Teaching practice in the local schools with real students
• A high demand within Costa Rica for qualified English teachers
• A complimentary adventure-based activity organized by the schoul
• Locally abundant flora and fauna including monkeys, sloths and parrots
• Minutes from some of the county’s most beautiful beaches and Manuel Antonio national park

Who?

• Your teacher trainers are some of the most experienced and well-trained in the industry
• Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you wherever possible
• An interesting international student population affording cultural learning at its best
• Friendly, helpful and charming locals

How?

• Fill out an Application Form and take that next step towards learning amidst the natural splendor of Costa Rica

How Much?

• US $1,690 excluding accommodation
• Home-stays are US$ 400

Directions from the Bus Station

When exiting the bus station you will have two options. You want exit the station on the same side that bus pulled into. The north side of the bus station exits on to a large parking lot where the pirate-taxis base themselves—this is the wrong way. You should exit on the other side. You will see a hardware store with blue tile-work on either side of the doors in front of you. Cross the street to the hardware store or “La Ferreteria.” Once you cross the street, you want to head left or away from the ocean until you reach the corner of that block, which is no more than 30 feet from the hardware store. Once you’ve reached the corner, turn right. You should see a steep, natural rock wall covered in vegetation rising over a hundred feet in front of you at the end of the block. Walk to the end of the block towards the wall and turn left when you reach the end. You will continue on this road past the soccer field. At the end of the soccer field, the road veers slightly to the right. Continue to follow the same road. Eventually, the same road will veer sharply and steeply to the right. We are located in the first building complex that you see on your left just a short way up the hill. Here you will see two buildings. We are located in the second building with the TEFL International sign in front. Our office is located on the third floor just up the green stairs. Should you run into any difficulties, please call us at our office at 777.4042.

To take a taxi, simply say “Tango La Guacha”… we are right next door.

TEFL Course Schedule in Manuel Antonio

Accommodations are available from the Sunday before the course begins through the Saturday following the course. People in home-stays and hotel-style accommodations can go directly to their accommodations.

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