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Onsite TESOL Courses in Costa Rica
INTESOL offers the NCFE accredited Level 5 Certificate in TESOL with Teaching Practice (CELTA / Trinity equivalent) in the exhilerating country of Costa Rica. The course for includes Teaching Practice with real students to enable trainees to experience standing in front of a class. It is held at the INTESOL Centre in Idiomas Mundiales in Barva, Heredia. 2012 course dates and fees can be found below. LocationThere really is no better place to choose than Costa Rica when picking a country to get your TEFL certification. Costa Rica is the most stable county in the region with over 80 years of democracy without threat of war. Costa Rica is also one of two countries in the entire world that does not currently have an army. Costa Rica's natural resources are impressive; multiple active volcanoes, mountain range, pristine white sandy beaches and an impressive rainforests inhabited by monkeys, sloths and toucans. What's best is that you can reach any of these within a couple of hours due to Costa Rica being such a small country.But Costa Rica's best resource is not its nature, but its people. Costa Ricans are known for their love of life as they have coined the phrase "pure life" when speaking to one another. All who come to Costa Rica leave knowing they have made friends here. Unlike most countries where foreigners are tolerated, here in Costa Rica they are welcomed! Salsa dancing, weekend trips to the beach, and late night drinks are some of the more popular social activities in Costa Rica. So who better to welcome you during your journey than the peace-promoting, music-loving, welcoming people of Costa Rica? We are located in downtown Barva, just 50 meters from the Banco Costa Rica. This location has four classrooms, a kitchen area, TV area, reception area, and a large patio with a beautiful Mango tree. This location offers its students a true Costa Rican experience as it is situation is one of the country#39;s most traditional and cultural towns. Known as the city of artists, Barva has monthly festivals to celebrate the arts, including their famous two week long festival at the end of August. CentreThe INTESOL Costa Rica training team has 25 combined years of experience teaching a second language throughout the world. Our one-month long intensive training offers a wide variety of theories, techniques and methodologies in order to equip you for the world of teaching English. We will also study the different learning styles, classroom management, lesson planning and educational theory. You will practice your new skills with real English learners in an encouraging, supportive environment. And everything you do during the month will be put together in a professional portfolio to be used when applying and interviewing for jobs throughout the world.Here at INTESOL Costa Rica, we want each and every one of you to feel at home and to really trust your trainers who are passionate about teaching and who want to see you reach your full potential. This means the door will always be open to answer any of your questions and to support you at all times, regardless of it being about the TEFL course. We understand the difficulties of adapting to a new setting and wish to make the transition as smooth as possible. Best of all, even after you complete your course with us, our doors will always stay open, regardless of the country you will be teaching in. Hence, whenever you encounter a difficult grammar point, or need some inspiration for an effective lesson, you will know who to call or email! Now let#39;s get started!     
Course DetailsThe NCFE accredited Level 5 Certificate in TESOL with Teaching Practice (CELTA / Trinity equivalent) is a 190 hour course with a high quality academic content which is not only respected by employers, but also provides the perfect platform from which to begin your career teaching English anywhere in the world. This is a course for those who seek to gain a first qualification in teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language. The course is directed at both novice and more experienced teachers and successful candidates receive an NCFE Level 5 Certificate in TESOL, an NCFE Candidate Summary and the INTESOL Level 5 Certificate in TESOL.The TEFL/TESOL certificate course can be taken in the following format: 4 Week TESOL - 4 week intensive onsite course held at the Idiomas Mundiales centre in Barva, Heredia. AccommodationWe can assist you in finding housing for your month of training. Either option can be accommodated for independent living or shared spaces. You can choose to extend either stay past the original month if you care to.Home Stays All of our families are wonderful and welcoming people who are looking forward to housing you. Good hearty meals, a safe location and no curfews are guaranteed with each homestay! We also know one of the main reasons many people come to Costa Rica is to either learn or perfect their Spanish. Our families are well aware of this and are excited to help you achieve your goals regarding the Spanish language. Live with a Costa Rican family within minutes of the school and build relationships that will last a lifetime. Get to know the "tico" culture and practice your Spanish daily. Hotel Monte Campana Located approximately 5 km north of the school, this local hotel has a lot to offer for a great price. It is situated within some of the best views of the mountains in an area known for ATV riding, horseback riding, rappelling and canopy tours. This hotel offers a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, courts for tennis, basketball and football, abseiling, a ropes garden, a Canopy, a trail to a waterfall, a bar, and a restaurant. Website: http://www.hotelmontecampana.com/ Course FeesNORMAL PRICE - $1,799*SPECIAL OFFER FOR MAY COURSE - $1,599* **EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR JULY COURSE - $1,499** Deposit of £120 payable to INTESOL WORLDWIDE LTD to secure a place on your chosen course - refundable only if course is full. What's included in the price?Complementary Beach WeekendAllow us to take you to the beach during our complementary weekend beach trip. Accommodations, one lunch, and transportation will be provided by us! We are the only institute to offer this experience! Welcoming City Tour Upon your arrival, we will take you on a complete city tour to get you comfortable with your new home. We will go around Heredia with you using the bus service for you to get comfortable with the system. Practice Lessons with REAL English learners! Nothing is more important to your potential employers than knowing you received your certification by practicing with REAL English learners. All trainees will teach practice classes of at least three or four Costa Rican ESL students. Free Spanish Classes Spanish classes are offered free of charge to INTESOL students! We understand one of the top reasons for choosing Costa Rica is the opportunity to brush up on your Spanish, and we want to help make that happen! Free Wireless Internet and International Calls Free wireless Internet and International calls to the United States or Canada will be provided during your time with us at Intesol Costa Rica. INTESOL Costa Rica Drivers Your safety is our number one concern while you are here in Costa Rica. This is why all students will be provided with a list of drivers who have been working with us during the last few years and who have received excellent customer reviews. This service is 24 hours a day! Complementary Bikes Upon Request Getting around by bike is a wonderful option for those looking to stay active and wanting to be mobile. We require students to let us know ahead of time in order to ensure your bike is ready when you arrive. Exclusive Discounts with a Canatur certified travel Agency We have partnered up with Exclusive X-cursions Travel to offer all of our students the very best in terms of travel arrangements. We have arranged for everyone to receive a 10% discount on any hotel or activity in Costa Rica. This discount can be handed out to your friends or family who decided to visit Costa Rica during or after your stay. Course Dates 2012
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 DetailsFor the 4 Week TESOL course a deposit of £120 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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