TEFL Course In Peru

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If you are dreaming of visiting Peru and travelling to South America then TEFL Peru is what you need in your life right now.

Join us for a 4-week course in the awesome city of Cusco, Peru, and get trained to be an English teaching machine.

Not only will you be trained by professionals but when you complete the course and get your TEFL certification, the TEFL Peru team will organise job interviews in local schools in your preferred cities or towns. This way you get to live and work in Peru for as long as you wish.

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If you wish to continue your traves in South America you can use your TEFL certificate to get a teaching job in any school in any country. 

What if you want to go outside of Latin America? No problem, the TEFL certificate is accepted in every country in the world. All schools require TEFL certification for foreign teachers that teach abroad, so once you have it you are covered to travel worldwide!

TEFL Peru Requirements

  • Must be fluent in the English language
  • Over the age of 18
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
  • Must complete the course and pass the assessments
  • Positive attitude & desire to travel to Peru

What this course will give you

  • 4 weeks of TEFL / TESOL training in Cusco, Peru
  • You get to practice teaching with ESL students in Peru
  • Refresher in English grammar and punctuation 
  • Classroom management
  • Job placement assistance in TEFL schools worldwide
  • Access to jobs in schools worldwide
  • Education theory

         Plus much, much more!

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3 STEPS TO TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD

1

CHOOSE A COURSE

When you have enough of living at home and working the same job and want a new life abroad.

2

SCHEDULE A CALL

Tell me what your goals are, where you dream of living and how long you want to travel the world.

3

LIVE THE DREAM

Start your plans to begin your new adventure in Peru & abroad. It's time to get out there and live again.

The cost of the TEFL Certification in Chicago, USA, is only $2195

  • $600 Deposit + €1595 Balance

Be sure to check the Currency Converter as prices do change daily.

(Deposit to be paid to secure your spot on the TEFL course in Chicago, USA. The balance must be paid in full before the TEFL course begins)

Refer a friend and they get a $50 discount and you get $100 sent straight to you with love!

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Why teach English in Peru?

What attracts so many people to teach English in Peru every year? Here is what Peru is most known for by TEFL teachers:

  • Good work schedule of 22-35 hours per week
  • No college degree is required to teach
  • Low cost of living
  • Good salary/ comfortable lifestyle
  • History and culture
  • Beaches and mountains
  • Festivals, carnivals and nightlife
  • Practice Spanish
  • Coffee

How much do English teachers make in Peru?

You will earn from $500-$750 USD teaching in Peru. Don’t be put off by this number. It is almost double the income of the local living wage. This may seem like a low salary when comparing it to your living standards now, but in Peru, you will live very comfortably.

While you may not be able to save as much teaching in Peru as in other parts of the world, you will be fulfilling your dream of living, working and exploring Peru.

Sipping coffee in the side streets under the sun.

Take trips to the epic beaches with your friends.

Running your fingers through the hairy llamas.

That’s what it’s all about!

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What are the requirements to teach English in Peru?

The requirements to teach in Peru are very reasonable.

You are required to have a TEFL or TESOL certificate, be over the age of 18, native English speakers and college degrees are refereed but not required in Peru.

If that is you and you are looking for this kind of life-changing experience… head on down to our apply button or send us a message ASAP!

Peru is very straightforward to move to as they want to encourage people to come and work in their awesome country.

With English becoming very important in the tourism and online business world in Peru, there is a drive to get English teachers in and upskill the locals with written and spoken English.

What is it like to teach English in Peru?

It is rewarding, exciting, safe, interesting, educational, crazy fun, mysterious and a darn right hoot!

Everyone is going to have a different experience teaching in Peru. Most have an unforgettable experience but some do not. 

Homesickness, fear and outside influences can and do happen all the time when working anywhere abroad.

They can be overcome and maintaining a positive attitude is the most important thing! And be confident with yourself, you moved to Peru all by yourself, that’s badass!

Is Peru safe for solo travellers?

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Where can I teach English in Peru?

Once you finish your TEFL certification in the USA and begin living and working abroad the fun begins!

You will have to find a place to live, keep your belly full and have a bit left over to travel, explore and have some fun! Can you do this on a TEFL teacher’s salary and still have money left over to stash away for a rainy day?

The answer is YES! You can easily do all the things you need to do and put some cash away every month. It depends from country to country and city to city. Each location offers a different salary and cost of living. 

As at home, to save you have to be good with your money. If you decide to go out every night and go shopping every weekend then it will be harder to save!

If you want to save you should choose a country with a good salary and good to low cost of living. Countries like Vietnam, Cambodia and Spain are some good examples.

What is the best city to live in Peru?

An American Visitor’s Visa is what most TEFL teachers choose when coming to the States for their course. 

It will allow you up to 6 months in America to travel and study. 

As the course is only 4-weeks long you have 5 extra months if you decide to travel around America or you can just head to your next destination to teach English.

Be sure to check with the American Embassy in your country as each country has varying requirements.

If you wish to remain in the US to work be sure to find an employer willing to assist you with obtaining a work permit which allows you to work legally in the US.

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What type of visa can I use to teach English in Peru?

Once you sign up we can send you a list of accommodation options that suit everyone’s needs and budget!

Here are some examples of where past students have stayed in the City of Big Shoulders:

  • Hostels Nearby ($23-$40 USD p/n)
  • Short term let an apartment. Perfect if travelling as a couple or group.
  • AirBnB offers discounts when booking for more than one month.

All out suggestions will be located around downtown Chicago and will be within walking distance or a short bus ride away.

Do I need to speak Spanish to work in Peru?

There are many language centres that offer English teaching jobs in Chicago. These are great for those who want to teach but also stay close to home in the US and for teachers from around the world who wish to live and work in the US.

Every year people from around the world immigrate to America from non-English speaking countries. Whether for work, study, asylum or to be with family, these people wish to speak English to fit into American society and to work or go to school.

Schools all over America, not just in Chicago, are in need of English teachers to educate these English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students.

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Where will I stay in Cusco?

There are a few options to choose from or you could do them all to increase your odds!

Once you are on the TEFL course in Chicago we will ask what your preferred country and cities are. We can then contact schools in that country to set up job interviews for you.

Schools will be delighted to be contacted by a professional TEFL school as it shows you have completed 4 weeks of intensive teacher training and you have a letter of recommendation and level-5 certificate.

You can also search for jobs online. We can send you a list of useful websites.

If you move to the country you wish to teach, you can begin applying for jobs in-person. Many schools prefer this as they do not have to wait for the teacher to get a visa and travel and they also have less documents and forms to process.

What is the cost of living like in Peru?

First-time TEFL teachers can expect to make between $12 and $19 per hour. Depending on how many hours you work, usually 25-40 hours, you can earn $1,300-$3,293 per month.

Quick example:

Min. $12 x 25 hrs = $300 p/w x 52wks = $15,600 / 12mths = $1,300 p/month

Max. $19 x 40 hrs = $760 p/w x 52wks = $39,520 / 12mths = $3,293.33 p/month

I bet you weren’t expecting to see math equations on an English teaching website! You’re welcome!

If you add a few extra hours teaching online in the evenings or weekends you can really beef up your bank account in no time.

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