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Short Term Teaching Internship in Costa Rica (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Quepos, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory, Hostel/Hotel, Other
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Culture, Education, Internships, Service Internship, Service Learning Program Type: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Work Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
Short Term Teaching Internship in Costa Rica
Travel to Quepos, Costa Rica to teach English and other practical skills to children and adults, while gaining experience in educational techniques.
CR Quepos schoolTeach English to young people and adults from the local community, while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals #4, Quality Education and supporting educational initiatives on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Master new skills on this teaching internship, but gaining experience in classroom management and educational techniques. Explore the coastal town of Quepos in your free time, spotting unique species in the nearby tropical rainforest or relaxing on the many picturesque beaches.

Program Focus
Kickstart your career teaching English in Costa Rica on this teaching internship, where you will gain real life experience in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to master not only technical teaching skills but also transferable skills like teamwork, organisation and leadership, as well as cross cultural communication.

There are often requests from the local communities we work with for more English and other educational support such as life skills, environmental education, universal school topics for children and adults. The reason for this is that the area is a popular destination for English-speaking tourists, it is also an area with a lot of wildlife diversity where environmental and empowerment activities are key to the sustainability of the area. Local employers are often looking for English-speaking locals to assist these international visitors. So in supporting English education, interns will not only be contributing to UN SDG #4, Quality Education, but also UN SDG #8, Decent Work and Economic Growth. Depending on project needs you could be asked to help with other programs by teaching English to young people and adults, or working in the early childhood development program with local children, or on community development and empowerment activities. 

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Location
Quepos, located three hours from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose, is a traditional laid-back Costa Rican town. Known as the entrance to world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the town has maintained its traditional Costa Rican heritage. The town is an attractive location for international tourists and many locals are employed in the tourism industry. However, they need to be able to fulfill the English language skills required by local employers. These employment opportunities also attract immigrants from other Latin America countries who have settled in informal areas around Quepos. In your free time, take advantage of the myriad of adventure activities that this diverse coastal region has to offer. So why not take the short bus ride to visit the famous Manuel Antonio National Park or the local palm fringed beaches.

Program Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in the pura vida lifestyle of Costa Rica.
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
  • Contribute to UN SDG #4, Quality Education and #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth.
  • Gain soft skills in leadership, teamwork, time-management, problem solving, communication, confidence, classroom management and organisation - to name a few.
  • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park and surf, swim, or relax on the many beaches.
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.