Why TEFL in Costa Rica

ITTO offers TEFL courses of the utmost quality through its partner school in San Jose, Costa Rica Shoulder to shoulder other TEFL courses fall short and simply do not count with the experience we do or can not offer all the extra features we do. We would like to invite you to Compare ITTO with other providers in the same location.

Because Costa Rica is one of the most politically, socially, and economically stable countries in Latin America and counts with a great demand for English teachers and is strategically located to catapult from to any other country in Latin America after your graduation to teach EFL.

The population of Costa Rica is just over 4.5 million, which is small in contrast to other Latin American countries. The climate in the mountainous areas of the country is spring-like year round with temperatures ranging from 60F to 79F. The coast boasts much warmer temperatures ranging from 70F to 86F. The dry season is from late December through April and the rainy season encompasses the rest of the year. The people are homogenous in terms of descendants; coming from mainly European backgrounds. The economy is strong, as recent business initiatives have drawn it away from natural resources exports as more technology based corporations are developing. Unemployment is very low estimated at approximately 6.6%.

Costa Rica has a reputation and history of providing its people with a strong social welfare system and for negotiating peaceful resolutions to political disputes. The government maintains very high educational standards.

Geographically, the country is one of the most dramatically picturesque in Latin America with bountiful and beautiful coast lines as well as stunning mountains surrounded by an unprecedented wealth of flora and fauna. Costa Rica is a dream come true for all nature lovers and eco-tourist. The local people are known to be very friendly and uphold a strong environmental awareness. The pace of life in Costa Rica is very relaxed and its population is conservative in their approach to life. Costa Ricans affectionately refer to themselves as "Ticos"; they value family above all else. Religious holidays are very elaborate festivals which abound all around the country. At night, the "Ticos" like to show off how skilled they are on the dance floor and find many occasions to dance the night away.

San José is the capital city of Costa Rica and is the gateway to both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts as well as Costa Rica’s rainforests. The city is located in the country’s Central Valley and has a population of 350,000. Located at 3,773 feet above sea level, the city lies between three volcanoes. The city is an eclectic mix of modern and colonial architecture and is interestingly both fast-paced yet laid-back and is known as the hub of life throughout the country. There are many businesses, restaurants, and shopping plazas throughout the metropolitan area. At night there are many exciting places to go and show off on the dance floor. There are many exciting physical activities to do in San Jose; it is famous for its excellent golf courses, gyms, pools, and of course, futbol. San Jose hosts many festivals throughout the year, among the most popular is, The Festival of Arts, which takes place in March and features: dance, theatre, music, and film. The courteous people of San Jose add to its inviting sophisticated culture.

The general atmosphere of the country, city and school provide you with the perfect environment to earn your TEFL certificate and begin a new career in EFL.

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