Teach English Around San Jose

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: inquire

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to take your first steps in international teaching?

This is a great opportunity for those people who would like to dip their toe into the world of international teaching but aren't quite confident enough to jump right in. At schools in various towns in the Central Valley you'll build confidence in and around the classroom as a teaching assistant, with the option of taking on more responsibility if you feel comfortable. Privately funded schools generally have good resources and lessons are normally well organized. The government schools tend to have fewer resources, so you might find the lessons more challenging and quite lively. Accommodation is with local families which gives you the chance to enjoy all the region has to offer with people who really know what they're doing.

Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html

Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"I think the placements are fantastic! They give you a chance to get to know the real Costa Rica." (Charleen French)

* TEFL certification course included in project fee
* Pre-arranged food and accommodation
* Cultural immersion experience via homestay accommodation

Qualifications: If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter with a willingness to work, this placement is for you! Our award-winning TEFL training is included in this placement so you will already know all the latest about how to Teach English as a Foreign Language before you arrive.

Cost in US$: $1230.00 for 4 weeks, $205.00 for every week thereafter

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18 - 80

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994