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Lex was incredibly helpful and friendly. She very clearly explained the entire process, answered all my questions, and was so easy to talk to. Thank you for helping to organise my trip, Lex!
106 others looking at this too. Next opening is Oct 2023, with limited spots.
Costa Rica is for nature lovers. With roughly 28% of the country covered in national parks, you won’t have to go far to discover some of its famous wildlife – such as sloths, toucans, and red-eyed tree frogs.
And what better way to experience this magical country than completing an in-country TESOL certification? You can then go on to land an English teaching position with one of our partners around the country and start living the “Pura Vida” lifestyle.
If it’s beaches you’re looking for, Costa Rica has plenty! The black sand beaches of the Pacific Coast create a dramatic foreground for the volcanoes in the interior. The pearly white beaches of the Caribbean Coast look like the picture-perfect paradise of your dreams.
It’s on these beaches that turtles from all over the world come to lay eggs – testament to how special and unique these beaches truly are.
It’s only natural for a country with so much biodiversity to be a prime location for adventurous travellers. Whether it’s surfing, white-water rafting, or zip lining through a jungle canopy, no 2 days in Costa Rica are the same.
There are always curious travellers passing through, so you’ll have plenty of new friends to meet and party with wherever you go in Costa Rica. And its location in Central America means you have a wide choice of intriguing destinations to explore on your doorstep.
But this isn’t just a trip to Costa Rica. It’s an opportunity for you to get a professional certification that gives you a meaningful occupation. With a local income that will help you fund your travels and live comfortably.
You’ll enjoy plenty of job security because there are loads of people out there who can’t speak English but want, and need, to learn it.
But – there are also loads of English speakers chasing the dream of living abroad while teaching English. Since 97% of people pass their TESOL – competition for these positions can be fierce.
Which is why we keep our intake groups small. That way we can give you the attention you need to become a paid English teacher in Costa Rica as quickly and easily as possible.
And if you decide to go further afield, your TESOL qualification is globally recognised - especially one completed in-country.
We offer the complete package for teaching overseas. Our team will help you with the essentials you need to start your new journey with a bang! Including helping you find accommodation, visa assistance, a range of exciting cultural activities, and so much more.
You could do this by yourself and leave a lot to chance. It will take much longer and you’ll be competing with every other traveller trying to live the life of an English teacher.
Or you could let us take care of the essentials so you can focus on living your best life.
If you want to gain international work & travel experience with a lifetime of employment options – a TESOL qualification is the way to go.
If you want to live in one of the most nature-forward, biodiverse countries in the world, Costa Rica is the place to be.
If you want to live in Costa Rica while you’re getting your TESOL, with the option to stay on at a paid teaching position, book today.
On completion of your TEFL course, our team can arrange job interviews with institutions across the country. There’s a huge demand for English teachers in Costa Rica and you could earn between $800 - $1300 USD per month, so you can fund your travels further. Or, take your new certification to a new country instead.
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To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:
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Our Teach English trips are designed to get you set up in your new life overseas as smoothly as possible. Our goal is to save you time, money, and stress while eliminating the risk of returning home early. Here’s how we do it:
We’re on your side from the moment you get started. You’ll be assigned a Dedicated Trip Coordinator to guide you through the next steps and answer all your questions. Our team is well travelled so you can learn from our experience.
Your Personal Travel Concierge will help with flights, insurance, visas, and any add-ons you’d like for your trip. These are real humans too – no robots here.
Once you land in Costa Rica our team will be waiting for you at Liberia Airport. You’ll be taken to your own, private, air-conditioned (essential in Costa Rica) hotel room – with breakfast included – minutes away from the beach in Playa Sàmara.
This will be your home for the next 4 weeks while you complete your TESOL class in our partner’s classroom.
It’s also where you can book an activity with one of our in-country partners, including river & ocean kayaking, dolphin watching & snorkelling, turtle tours, stand-up paddleboard tours, and sunset boat tours.
Most paid teaching positions earn between $800 – $1300 USD a month. Our team has lots of connections with language institutes, private schools and online teaching positions, so they are your best asset to land a teaching position in Costa Rica - as long as you graduated from your TESOL.
But our support doesn’t end there. We’ll be in touch during your trip to make sure everything is going smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns we’re one quick message, DM, email, or carrier pigeon away.
And if there’s an emergency, you can use our 24/7 emergency support lines for anything urgent.
We’re with you every step of the way.
To qualify for this trip, you must have your high school certificate or diploma. You’ll also need a laptop to help with your teaching duties.
Flights, travel insurance, food, visa, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.
As the world’s leading gap-year and “work & travel” company, we offer you the ability to not only choose from a number of awesome experiences all over the world but, we'll be your support system from the very first moment you become a Global Traveller! We provide a premium service that allows you to pick the destination of your dreams, get our visa & pre-departure assistance, book great flights and organise the perfect travel insurance or tours for when you arrive. Plus, we’ll back it all up with some cool and exclusive tech features that are with you the entire time.
As a Global Traveller, you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace deals for discounts with our brand partners, a unique social network to connect you with other Global Travellers when you’re overseas, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages to learn as you travel, invites to bucket-list side trips with other travellers, local meet-ups and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?
And it doesn't even stop there. We continue to be there from the moment you land with a dedicated 24/7 emergency team, over 100 staff and ongoing support ensuring that you have the tools you need to feel like a local. That’s why 65,000+ Global Travellers from all over the world have chosen to turn their travel dream into reality with us and we can proudly brag that we’ve got the most & best reviews in the biz!
Covid-19 threw us a curve ball and pretty much halted all travel. This means that we have a backlog of travellers, just like you, who are desperate to get out and explore the world! Global Work & Travel works on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Booking earlier ensures that you don’t miss out on the best intake, season, placements and more! We recommend our travellers take 6-12 months to plan their trip for a reason - to make sure you’ve got everything organised perfectly, stress-free.
As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?
Why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking that trip!
Yes you can! Simply tell your Trip Coordinator after booking that your friend is also going and they can link your profiles. For most of our trips we should be able to have you and your friends placed together or nearby. Meaning that you can live, work, play & travel together!
But wait there's more! Not only can you travel the world with your besties at your side, you can also earn some extra cash towards your own trip just by referring your friends to Global Work & Travel. You can learn more about the great referral rewards program inside your gWorld account once you join.
And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!
If you have to make any changes to your departure date, you’re protected with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. With this, we will change your trip dates for free. If this doesn’t fit around you and you can’t go on your trip anymore, we will give you a 100% refund in the form of a Trip Credit with us (See terms). If you’re unable to use it, you can also transfer that credit to someone else for them to put towards any trip too.
If you’re affected by Covid-19 while you’re overseas, you will have all the support you need from our team or partners in-country as well as have access to our 24/7 Global Emergency Line. We recommend travellers purchase Global Travel Cover travel insurance that provides Covid-19 medical protection too.
As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So while you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel through over the next 12-18 months. We highly recommend our travellers look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 84* days before departure without incurring any charges when you rebook it for any time (or even any other trip) in the next 2 years from your original start date.
In the event that you want to cancel your booking altogether, if you give us over 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put towards booking absolutely anything travel related with your Travel Concierge within the next 2 years!
*Some select trips excluded, including Teach (Spain, Italy & Czech Republic) and USA (Summer Camp, Working Holiday and Hotel Professional), and others as listed in Booking Conditions.
Choose your trip style and destination, and confirm your spot with a deposit. Then, open your gWorld account and celebrate, the hardest part is over and the fun is about to begin.
You’ll be matched with a personal Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs. They’ll guide you through everything we need to do together, so you can leave your worries behind.
We’ll get your tickets in-hand and your transfers ready. Then, our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared for your arrival. It’s now time for the real adventure to start.
Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.
Choose your trip style and destination, and confirm your spot with a deposit. Then, open your gWorld account and celebrate, the hardest part is over and the fun is about to begin.
You’ll be matched with a personal Trip Coordinator who knows all the ins & outs. They’ll guide you through everything we need to do together, so you can leave your worries behind.
We’ll get your tickets in-hand and your transfers ready. Then, our in-country team or partner will have everything prepared for your arrival. It’s now time for the real adventure to start.
Never stress, knowing we’re there with you when you need us with ongoing & unlimited local team support and check-ins. And just in case, we’ve got an emergency team on stand-by, 24/7.
The unexpected can happen sometimes. Can't travel right now? Swap your trip, gift it or save it for later with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.
Know that someone is always ready to assist throughout the journey & they’re only a call, tweet, comment, text or double tap away, 24/7.
With over 10 years in the industry and a team of over 100 passionate pros, you can bet we know our stuff better than anyone else.
We have over 1,200 partners around the globe, so we have access to plenty of exclusive opportunities to make your trip the best it can be.
The unexpected can happen sometimes. Can't travel right now? Swap your trip, gift it or save it for later with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.
Know that someone is always ready to assist throughout the journey & they’re only a call, tweet, comment, text or double tap away, 24/7.
With over 10 years in the industry and a team of over 100 passionate pros, you can bet we know our stuff better than anyone else.
We have over 1,200 partners around the globe, so we have access to plenty of exclusive opportunities to make your trip the best it can be.