4-week TEFL Course Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Four Week TEFL Course
   
Course Details
| Course ref. |
3839 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
20 |
| Maximum Class Size |
6 |
| Class Times |
Mon-Fri 10.30 - 19.30 |
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Course Description
The provider offers a balanced program which focuses on key areas for being a successful TEFL / ESL teacher: teaching methodologies, second language acquisition, teaching techniques, learning styles, classroom management, classroom adaptation, culture in the classroom, effective lesson planning, creativity in the classroom, ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and more. Workshops in specific areas of interest are also an added element which trainees enjoy and benefit from. Trainees will also complete a portfolio to be used during the interview process and in their future EFL/ESL classroom..
All the instructors are highly qualified and enthusiastic. They have taught English in Costa Rica and around the globe allowing them draw from a variety of instruction and classroom experiences both in and out of Costa Rica. The core instructors all have Masters degrees and/or higher in Education and in teaching English as a second or foreign language with more than 10 years of professional teaching experience.
The teacher trainers use a variety of teaching techniques in the TEFL classroom and customize additional workshops to fit trainees specific needs. Trainees are given prep-time and aid in lesson planning as well as feedback pre and post observations. Trainees also team-teach, observe each other and give peer feedback. This gives trainees the chance to experience and try out new strategies and techniques in a supportive learning atmosphere, while gaining both skills and confidence as a new teacher.
The course consists of 160 hours of training and includes 6-10 hours of practice teaching with local EFL students. Trainees also participate in foreign language classes so as to fully understand the teaching/learning process and further empathize with their future EFL/ESL students.
The course includes: TEFL certification, full use of our facilities and a 10% discount on an intensive Spanish course either before or after the course. Trainees are also offered job placement assistance for teaching positions in Costa Rica and worldwide.
Requirements:
Education Minimum: at least 2 years of University
Minimum age: 20 years
Native to Fluent English
Accommodation Options
Housing assistance is available for those interested and can be either in shared housing, independent living, in local hotels/hostels or with local families. You will be provided with accommodation information for no extra fee. All payments are made directly to the accommodations provider.
1.Shared housing can be with other trainees in furnished houses or apartments. The prices for shared housing is from $300 - $500 per person for the month.
2.Independent housing is in furnished houses or apartments and can run from $300-$800 for the month.
3.Homestays with local families include two meals a day (breakfast and dinner), and laundry service. The family is chosen according to trainees needs and costs between $120-$150 per week.
School Details - Playa Samara
The school offers courses in the beautiful beach town of Playa Samara. Samara Beach is located in one of the largest provinces of Costa Rica, Guanacaste whose lush countryside, beaches and rich culture make it an exceptional region for travel and study. Samara is a little beach village, perfect for soaking up beach life and sun in an unhurried atmosphere. It is located on the shore of an idyllic pale sand beach, fringed by coconut palms and home to wild horses, iguanas, lizards and monkeys.
The school has a beautiful campus and offers fully equipped air-conditioned rooms. On the weekends trainees can enjoy local surf contests and concerts, bonfires and a variety of delicious international restaurants. Trainees can also snorkel, take surf lessons, swim or boat to Isla (Island) Chora, go horseback riding, go for a run in the countryside, bike ride and bask in the sun on the white sand shores of Samara. Samara is also surrounded by a number of beautiful beaches, that can be a relaxing weekend visit or a surf safari destination. Trainees are able to plan their lessons and give classes in a professional, comfortable, and conducive- to- learning environment, while enjoying the beauty of their lush surroundings and local village life. Unlike other travel destinations in Costa Rica, most businesses and hotels in Samara are run by local Costa Ricans with whom you can practice Spanish if you would like.
Timetable
Mon-Fri 10.30 - 19.30
Help for Jobs
Offered on the course are:
-Job placement assistance for teaching positions in Costa Rica and worldwide.
-Interview preparation and on-sight interviews with local language schools.
-Access to a network of current EFL teacher around the world which includes chats, a variety of online teaching resources and first-hand testimonials.
How to Apply
1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
You can also submit an application by email. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you have any problems with the application procedure.
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