Teaching English Jobs in Costa Rica

General Info

Instructors typically find work in February though March and again in July and August.

While there are some opportunities to interview for jobs in advance over the phone and via e-mail, most English teachers are expected to interview in person in Costa Rica and are responsible for airfare and housing expenses. Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers or in flats or houses with their coworkers.

A solid hourly wage affords English teachers a comfortable lifestyle. Schools offer approximately 20 to 25 hours of work per week, leaving plenty of time to travel, explore, and pursue costa rica english teching jobs central americaother interests. English teachers do not need to have a bachelor’s degree to teach in Costa Rica, but it is preferred. TEFL TESOL certification is required. Most English teaching opportunities are found at English language schools in the larger cities of San Jose and Santo Domingo.