Teaching Internship in Costa Rica

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

Durations: 2 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours40 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.

Program information

Travel to Cartago 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.

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
Visit a botanical garden
Summit Irazu Volcano
Enjoy a Costa Rican breakfast
Experience Costa Rican culture
Practise a yoga class
Paint your own pottery souvenir
White-water raft down the Pacuare River
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