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Read MoreTEFL COURSE IN GUATEMALA OVERVIEW
Taking a TEFL course in Guatemala gives you the opportunity to explore Central and South America like you never dreamed of. It is steeped in ancient Mayan heritage and borders both the Pacific and Atlantic giving you the chance to dip your toes in each. It is also surrounded by equally gorgeous countries which you can visit on your days off!
This program is for native English speakers (with or without a degree - NO DEGREE REQUIRED) & non-native English speaking with a high level of English, and a bachelor's degree in any subject.
What do you get when you join Once Upon A TEFL ?
- 4 Week TEFL Course In Guatemala's Antigua
- TEFL Teacher Training & Practical Teaching Lessons
- Internationally Recognized & Accredited TEFL Certificate
- Job Placement Assistance
- Amazing New Friends & An Unforgettable Life Experience
Antigua is situated in the Guatemalan highlands and is surrounded by gorgeous volcanoes which can be explored. The city is filled with Spanish colonial architecture and the friendliest people you'll ever meet.
A $50 / $100 plane ticket can take you to:
- Mexico
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Cayman Islands
- Jamaica
- Cuba
- The Bahamas
- Haiti
We know moving abroad and starting a new career sounds scary but once you see the simple processes involved in teaching it will make sense and you will be able to implement it naturally in your classes.
For more info on our TEFL course in Guatemala check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.
All our students who complete their TEFL course in Guatemala with Once Upon A TEFL are given world-class job assistance with us and our partner programs. This applies to your time in Antigua and around the world for the rest of your teaching career. We promise the highest standard in advising you before, during and after your TEFL course as we want all our graduates to succeed in becoming TEFL teachers, travelling the world and providing the best possible care and attention to those looking to learn English around the world.
TEFL COURSE IN GUATEMALA DETAILS
COURSE LENGTH:
150 Hours over 4 Weeks.
COURSE LOCATION:
This course takes place in the historic city of Antigua. The training takes place in the town centre. We will be surrounded by local coffee shops, restaurants, markets and even a chocolate museum just around the corner.
START DATES:
Our TEFL course in Guatemala generally runs on a monthly basis. We recommend booking your place in the course between 1 - 3 months in advance. Let us know you are interested and we will send you a full list of our start dates.
COURSE CLASS SIZE:
We keep classes to the smaller scale of things as we want you to enjoy the full benefit of being able to communicate with the trainers and other students in a comfortable environment.
PARTNER INFO:
This is a partner course of Once Upon A TEFL. This means is you get all the benefits of two TEFL companies for the price of one. You will have lifetime support in finding teaching jobs abroad and teams of people willing to help with any questions or concerns you may have.
For more info on our TEFL course in Guatemala check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.
TEFL COURSE IN GUATEMALA CONTENT
OUR ACCREDITATION:
This course is accredited by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education.
They, like all TEFL accrediting bodies, inspect us and our school on a regular basis to ensure we maintain the highest of standards and are providing quality training to new TEFL teachers.
Be wary and only choose a course that is fully accredited as it may hinder your job opportunities down the line.
For more info on our TEFL course in Guatemala check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.
WHO WILL BE TRAINING US?
As with all our courses, our staff are highly trained professionals and well seasoned in the art of teaching.
COURSE SYLLABUS:
Some of the topics you will cover include
- Education Theory
- Hands-On Experience
- Establishing rapport
- Teaching receptive skills (reading and listening)
- Teaching productive skills (speaking and writing)
- Discipline in the classroom
- Teaching business English
- Teaching young learners
- Language Awareness
- Teaching beginner students
- Cultural Awareness
TEFL COURSE IN GUATEMALA TUITION
The cost of the TEFL Course in Guatemala Is $1538 / £1125
- $410 Deposit + $1128 Balance (USD)
- £300 Deposit + £825 Balance (GBP)
(Balance to be paid before the course begins)
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• 4 Week Training TEFL Course In Guatemala & Internationally Recognized TEFL Certificate
• Premium Employment Services & Lifetime Job Assistance Worldwide
• Extensive Teaching Practice
• High Quality Course Materials
• Airport Pick-up
• Post Course Assistance
• Cooking Classes
• Salsa Dance Lessons
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
• Personal Expenses
• Flights
• Accommodation
For more info on our TEFL course in Guatemala check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.
TEFL COURSE IN GUATEMALA REGISTRATION
In order to proceed to the next stage, you must let us know you are interested and speak to one of our staff.
STEP 1 - LET US KNOW YOU'RE INTERESTED
• Send us a message in the box at the end of the page.
• Fill out an Application Form here.
• Get in touch on our Instagram page here.
STEP 2 - SET UP AN INTERVIEW
We interview all candidates who wish to apply. We want to get to know you and answer any questions you may have about doing a TEFL course in Guatemala and about moving abroad in general.
STEP 3 - BOOK YOUR SPOT!
Once you finish your interview and both parties are happy, we will send you a link via email to our booking page where you can fill out a quick form and place your payment for the deposit.
For more info on our TEFL course in Guatemala check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.
WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT GUATEMALA?
Climbing the volcanoes was an unforgettable experience. We rolled down one and sledged down another.
- Pete
The Chocolate Museum was the best. I wish every city had one, but Guatemala chocolate is probably the best I've ever had. It's so close to the training centre so we went quite a bit!
- Louise
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FAQs
If you have a question you can't see an answer for then please feel free to send us a message at any time, no matter how big or small!
A typical the salary for TEFL teachers in Guatemala is 500 USD – 600 USD a month.
Accommodation is usually provided by employers and the cost of living is extremely cheap here allowing your salary to go further than you might think.
You can easily teach online and/ or tutor privately in your free time for anywhere from 30 USD to 100 USD per hour! We will guide you to the best resources for teaching online and you will meet people along your way looking for Private and Business classes.
English is forever growing across the world as a dominant language and most countries and businesses are needing to adapt to stay in the game socially and economically. This gives us TEFL teachers an untapped amount of earning potential and people & businesses to help!
Simply put they all mean the same thing. They are all internationally recognized certificates for teaching English. When seeking a job an employer will ask if you have one of these three certificates. If you do not possess one of these, schools will look to someone who does.
- TEFL – Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL – Teaching English as a Second or Other Language
- CELTA – Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
If you want to learn more about TEFL courses and certificates then you should check out our article – What is TEFL?
If you plan to teach in Asia, Latin America or the Middle East then TEFL is the most common and best know certificate to have in your possession!
YES!
If you are a native English speaker you have an incredible opportunity to travel the world as a TEFL teacher. If you have a desire to teach we have a desire to meet you!
If you are a non-native English speaker we do prefer you to have a degree in any field but if your English proficiency is of a very high standard please get in touch and we can discuss it further!
No! You do not need to speak any other language to take part in any of our courses or to teach in forein countires.
It would benefit you in some day to day tasks but generally people use their TEFL certificates to travel and work in 5+ countries around the world all with completely different languages. You will pick up more of the lingo than you will imagine once you jump into they lifestyle.
Most of our courses offer an optional immersive language training to help you with the basics.
As soon as you complete the course and get your certificate you are all set to go!
We work with you to find you the perfect school to suit your needs. There is massive drought for English teachers across the world and not enough teachers to quench it so have no fears of that!
This is one of the best industries for employment because it takes a heart full of courage to move across the world and change careers and most people don’t have it in them, so good for you for even thinking about this!
You sleep outside… Some people are into that.
For those who aren’t, some of our courses do include accommodation in the price, which is awesome. Others have an option to book accommodation with their facilities or with trusted families.
If you wish to go your own way we will bombard you with a list of all the best hotels, hostels, AirBnBs, campsites, and anything else you can imagine. Ranging from least damaging to the wallet to luxurious retreats. The choice is yours!
Once you book you spot on the course we will be able to go over the options in much more detail.
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