Teaching Internship in Costa Rica

Teach English and other practical skills to children and adults, while gaining experience in educational techniques.

Popular program.

Limited availability.

Durations: 2 - 12 weeks

40 hrs of fieldwork per week

1:6 staff to participant ratio

Includes GVI Experiences

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Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.

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Program information

Travel to Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica to teach English to young people and adults from the local community, while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. By supporting educational initiatives, on this teaching internship you’ll master new skills and gain experience in classroom management and educational techniques.

Grants available for up to USD10,000!

Get a of up to 80% on community development programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 Mar.

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Book with confidence

Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.

Included in your program, at no extra cost.

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!

Learn to cook Costa Rican food

Go on a waterfall hike

Conversational Spanish language class

Explore Cahuita National Park

Experience Costa Rican culture

Tropical fruit tasting

Paint your own pottery souvenir

Traditional chocolate-making workshop

Learn to cook Costa Rican food

Go on a waterfall hike

Conversational Spanish language class

Explore Cahuita National Park

Experience Costa Rican culture

Tropical fruit tasting

Paint your own pottery souvenir

Traditional chocolate-making workshop

Connect with our alumni

Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.

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Join our Virtual Open Day!

Teaching Internship in Costa Rica

Teach English and other practical skills to children and adults, while gaining experience in educational techniques.

Program information

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.

Zoom webinar : Tuesday 25 March 2025 18:00 GMT | 14:00 EDT

Join our open days to also get the chance to chat with our alumni. Sign up to book your spot now. We have limited availability.

You might also be interested in these programs

Teaching Internship in Costa Rica

Teach English and other practical skills to children and adults, while gaining experience in educational techniques.

Program information

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.

Zoom webinar : Tuesday 25 March 2025 18:00 GMT | 14:00 EDT

Join our open days to also get the chance to chat with our alumni. Sign up to book your spot now. We have limited availability.

You might also be interested in these programs

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