International TEFL Courses in Guatemala

One thing about Guatemala is that you will not be lacking in places to discover and activities to indulge in while taking your TEFL certification in Guatemala. Mayan villages, volcanoes, mountains, languid lakes, pristine jungles, forests, flora and fauna - this is just a glimpse at the rich natural beauty of Guatemala that anyone would be amiss not to explore while taking a TEFL course in Guatemala. Located in the Central American region of North America, Guatemala is strategically situated so that you will have easy access to neighboring countries like El Salvador, Mexico, Belize and Honduras - while a piece of the Caribbean coastline borders it to the east.

Guatemala also has an interesting mixture of Spanish and native Mayan cultures to show for, making it a truly wondrous country to visit to successfully complete your TEFL certification course.

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TEFL Certification Courses in Guatemala

TEFL Course in La Antigua
TEFL Course in La Antigua
  • Fee: USD 1420 (was USD 1520)
  • Discount: USD 100
  • To Book, Pay: USD 300
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TEFL Guatemala Benefits

In addition to the beautiful country that you will get to explore while taking a 4-week TEFL certification course in Guatemala, there are plenty of other reasons why this should be a place for you to start an international English teaching course. First, the central position of Guatemala as a country makes other Central American countries easily accessible for you. If you wish to expand your teaching career in these countries, you can easily do so. Second, Guatemala has a rich, diverse and ancient culture that you can easily immerse yourself in. Third, the locals are warm and friendly people so you will not have any problems adjusting to the environment.

Teach English in Guatemala

After taking your TEFL certification course, you can take your pick from any of these cities when applying for a teaching position: Guatemala City, Antigua, Flores, Melchor de Mencos, Puerto Barrios or Puerto San Jose. 60% of the population speak in Spanish so there are plenty of job opportunities that you can apply for. It can be a job position in a language school, university or college. Your other option would be to specialize in teaching English at private companies where you will conduct language training for professionals who would like to refine their communication skills. Teaching English in Guatemala - More Details

Travel Guatemala

The name Guatemala can be roughly translated to Land of Trees and it is mainly characterized by its mixed demographic. Aside from a mixture of people with Spanish and indigenous descent, there are also those who are of African descent. This just goes to show how colorful a country Guatemala is in terms of the new-and-ancient culture mix that you can immerse yourself in. In terms of the key attractions, your visit to Guatemala will never be complete without paying homage to the Maya ruins. Some of the most notable are El Mirador, considered to be the cradle of Maya civilisation, and Tikal which is a large archaeological site in Peten. If you're looking for other attractions, visit Antigua Guatemala which is a volcano-ringed town, Lake Atitlan or venture out to the tourist-friendly island of Flores.

Getting Started

Guatemala is a truly wondrous city to discover. If you are looking forward to establish an international English teaching career for yourself while exploring the beauty of this beautiful country, go ahead and enrol in a 4-week TEFL course in Guatemala right now.

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