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Teaching English in Latin America

Teaching English in Latin America

"The vast continent of South America holds an almost infinite range of opportunities for anyone who wants to share their native English. From the specialized training for the business communities of Santiago and Brasilia to the informal conversation exchanges with Mexican fishermen and Venezuelan waiters, the English language provides a link between visitors and residents.

Apart from a few popular cities, seldom do you find the glut of teachers you find elsewhere in the world, possibly because South America is often pictured as a place of poverty and crime, danger and corruption, dictators and drug barons. In fact, South America is home to a staggering variety of charming and generous people from café-culture urbanites to street kids, many of whom are eager to meet travelers and improve their knowledge of the gringos’ native tongue. The stampede to learn English seems unstoppable.

In the big cities the greatest demand for English comes from the business community. And because of the strong commercial links between the two American continents, the demand tends to be for American English. The whole continent is culturally and economically oriented towards the U.S." -- Susan Griffith in Work in Latin America.

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If you do not see the jobs or training program you want in Latin America, look under Worldwide for programs located in several different regions or check our Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico directories for much more country-specific information on teaching English.

Contact the program directors to confirm costs, dates, and other details (Disclaimer).


Bridge-Linguatec TEFL - Teach English in Latin America
Get certified to teach English! Quality TEFL programs are offered in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Peru. Bridge-Linguatec is an accredited school with over 20 years of experience training students and teachers. Ask about our guarantees of employment for qualified graduates. TEFL and CELTA programs are also available in Asia, Europe, the US, and online.

Dates: Offered year-round (see web for schedule). Costs vary.
Contact: Bridge-Linguatec, 915 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246; Tel. 1-888-827-4757; tefl-celta@bridgelinguatec.com, www.bridgetefl.com.

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Teach English! TEFL Certification + TEFL Job: Mexico
ITTO´s reputation and the high quality of its course allow us to guarantee our graduates paid job placement in Mexico and direct employment contacts worldwide, upon successful completion of the TEFL / TESL / TESOL course. International recognition of the ITTO certificate is a quality we have proudly displayed over the years. Send us an email info@teflcertificatecourses.com now to provide you with complete course information.

Dates: All year round
Cost: US$1,400.00
Contact: International Teacher Training Organization, Madero No.469 (Historic Downtown Area), Guadalajara, Jalisco 44100, Mexico.
Tel: 52 - 33 - 3614-3800. Fax: 52 - 33 - 3614-2462.
TOLL FREE: USA: 1-866-514 7479; Canada: 1-866-514 7479; England: 0-800-404 9800; Australia: 0-800-603-827; New Zealand: 0-800-441 330.
Email: info@teflcertificatecourses.com
Web site: www.teflcertificatecourses.com

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Global Vision International
TEFL Training in Guatemala
These specially designed courses instruct you how to teach conversational English to indigenous and local populations where literacy levels may not be high. Whether for use on a volunteer project teaching English or a future career, you will find this TEFL course a wonderful educational experience. The option to study Spanish sets you up for teaching in Latin America or other Spanish speaking countries. Choose from basic, intermediate and advanced TEFL courses (2 weeks minimum).

Dates: All year round for 2 – 12 weeks.
Costs: From US$1,470
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
Email: info@gvi.co.uk
Website: www.gviusa.com

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Teacher Training and Project in Mexico
Join this exciting expedition to promote sustainable development amongst the local Mayan community of Tulum, Mexico, teach English and increase awareness of the impacts of tourism on local culture and resources. If required full training is given resulting in a TEFL qualification. From 5 to 20 weeks.

Dates Offered: All year round
Costs: From US$2,500
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
Email: info@gviusa.com

Website: www.gviusa.com

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TeachingChile
Teacher of English in Chile
TeachingChile is a recruitment and placement company, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. We provide full-service assistance for qualified applicants to receive an express-mailed job offer from a reputable Chilean school / university, visa processing arrangements, and preferred housing reservations, all of which are confirmed before the accepted applicant boards the airplane to teach in Chile.
TeachingChile works closely with Chilean schools and universities, the Chilean Ministry of Education, foreign embassies, and many corporate leaders, all with the common goal to advance the nations working knowledge of English. We provide teachers placement into a reputable teaching institutions ranging from university-level students through adult. All job placements are paid teaching positions at competitive market rates.

Cost: $600 to $1200 USD
Dates: March 2007 and other before, please inquire .
Contact: TeachingChile, Avenida Vitacura 3355 Dept. 113, Comuna Vitacura, Santiago, Chile. Tel. 720-221-3831 (U.S. telephone)
Email: info@teachingchile.com
Website: www.teachingchile.com

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Teach Chile
The Chilean Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Program have designed the “English Open Doors” program for Chilean students and teachers to practice English with native English speakers. Alliance Abroad Group has been chosen to recruit for this program – only 35 placements available! See www.allianceabroad.com/ob/teach/chile_01.htm for more.

Dates: May 20 – November 30, 2007
Cost: US $1,250.
Cost includes:

  • Accommodation & meals
  • Salary USD $150/month
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Orientation
  • Visa assistance
  • Airport pick-up
  • In-country transportation
  • 24/7 personal support
  • Certificate of completion (upon request)

Contact: Carly Pevreall, Alliance Abroad Group, 1221 South Mopac Expressway, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78704. Tel. 512-457-8062 Ext 130.
Email: teach@allianceabroad.com

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Road2Argentina
ESL Teaching in Argentina
Our ESL teaching interns are placed at local schools in Buenos Aires where they assist the English language staff and work directly with their students. This program does not require certification and provides invaluable classroom and language experience. Programs include internship placement, housing, 24/7 coordinator, airport pickup, cell phone and group activities.

Dates: 1-6 months, year round
Contact: Road2Argentina, Av. Pueyrredon 1535, 10B, Buenos Aires C1118AAF, Argentina; Tel/Fax.: +54-11-48213271.
Email: info@road2argentina.com
Website: www.road2argentina.com

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Association of Christian Schools International. ESL and other teaching positions available across South and Central America. Contact: info@acsi.org, www.acsi.org

Berlitz Language Center. Berlitz also has Language Centers across Latin America in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico. Contact:: www.berlitz.com.

Caledonia Languages Abroad. The Clock-house, Bonnington Mill, 72 Newhaven Rd., Edinburgh EH6 5QG, Scotland; 011-44-131-621-7721; www.caledonialanguages.co.uk. Spanish and voluntary work programs organized in Peru, Costa Rica, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador, year round. Community and environmental projects and teaching English, depending on skills and level of language ability.

Centro Cultural Colombo Americano, Carrera 43, 51-95 Apartado Aereo 2097, Barranquilla, Colombia; 011-57-53-408084; colomboamericano@metrotel.net.co; www.colomboamericano.org. Recruits native speaker teachers. Similar centers in Cali, Bogota, Medellin, etc.

Centro Venezolano Americano (CVA). Apartado 61715 Del Este, Caracas 1060-A, Venezuela; or Avenida Jose Marti, Edif. CVA, Urb. Mercedes, Caracas 1060-A, Venezuela; 011-58-212-993-7911; academ@cva.org.ve. Internships of at least 6 months for English teachers.

CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange: Teach English in Chile. In Chile, Teach Abroad assignments vary widely. Depending on yours, you might live in the capital city of Santiago, the port city of Valparaíso, or the resort town of Viña del Mar. There, you might teach English to students enrolled at DuocUC, a system of technical community colleges affiliated with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Or you might find yourself teaching a subject you studied in college to Chilean students in English at the Universidad de Chile in Santiago. Or you could become an English teacher in a private primary or secondary school in one of the affluent neighborhoods surrounding Santiago. Regardless of where you teach, you’ll have your own Chilean adventures inside and outside the classroom. Contact: 300 Fore Street, Portland, Maine 04101 USA; tel/fax. 1.800.407.8839; 1.800.553.4299; teach@ciee.org; www.ciee.org/teach.aspx.

Cultural Embrace: Teach in Latin America! Cultural Embrace has partnered with numerous schools throughout Latin America to improve the English skills of the local people and help their education system. Most paid placements are available for at least one semester or year commitment in Mexico, Honduras, Chile, and El Salvador. Short and long term volunteer teaching opportunities are available in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. TEFL certification is included. For more information visit www.culturalembrace.com/2949197_24622.htm. Contact: info@culturalembrace.com.

Inglesnet.com. The most complete guide for EFL learners in Argentina and Latin America. It provides very useful information, interesting links, complete directories of national and international English teaching institutions and a lot more.

ISSO - International Student Services Org.: International TEFL Training Program. A 120 hour interactive International TEFL Certificate Course that is an efficient and fun way to learn to teach English as foreign language worldwide. It is the most widely recognized international qualification for English teachers. Cali, Bogota, Medellin. Colombia South America. Contact: tefl@estudiosexterior.com; www.estudiosexterior.com.

LanguageCorps in Latin America offers unique, year-long programs - providing training, job placement, and support for talented people interested in travel, adventure, and teaching abroad. LanguageCorps Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico include a TESOL training and certification course, local language training, guaranteed placement in a paid EFL teaching position (typically for 6 to 12 months), and comprehensive support services including our local Corps Advocates to help insure you have a secure and rewarding international teaching experience. Contact: teach@languagecorps.org, www.languagecorps.org.

Projects Abroad. Aldsworth Parade, Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex BN12 4TX, U.K.; +44 (0) 1903 708300; info@projects-abroad.co.uk, www.projects-abroad.co.uk. Volunteer English language teaching assistants – and other projects - in Mexico, Chile and Peru and many countries worldwide. No TEFL background required.

SEPA del Peru, Puente Bolognesi # 114 - 116, Cercado, Arequipa, Peru; 011-5-54-22-23-90 or 404-806-0508 (Atlanta); TEFL@perupass.com, perupass.com/sepa. Bicultural program in Peru that offers intensive TEFL training ($1,250), including 200 hours of practice teaching. $1,900 fee includes accommodation, insurance, Spanish lessons, etc.

Teachers Latin America: TEFL Certificate Program. TEFL Certificate program with guaranteed job placement throughout Latin America. Accommodations provided during study. Job placement programs and internships also available. Contact: teachers@innovative-english.com, www.innovative-english.com.

VIVE PERU: TEFL Certification Course Job Guidance Program aims to place its graduates with job interviews within two weeks of successful completion of the course. In order to achieve this, the trainee must participate fully in all aspects of the Job Guidance Program and provide any relevant documentation that may be required. If your native language is English and you are a university graduate or have teaching experience you will be accepted on our course. Contact: viveperu@ukplanet.net, www.ukplanet.net/pei.

WorldTeach: Teach in Latin America. Center for International Development, Harvard Univ., 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138; 617-495-5527, 800-4-TEACH-0; info@worldteach.org, www.worldteach.org. Nonprofit organization which places several hundred graduates as volunteer teachers of EFL or ESL in several countries including Chile, Costa Rica and Ecuador for the for one year, and Costa Rica and Ecuador for the summer.

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