Once again to Dave's ESL Cafe for some good tips on teaching at international schools in Costa Rica, a favorite destination for Teachers Latin America students.
The discussion is at the Cafe, Costa Rica section.
Excerpts:
Hello,
I am planning on moving down to Costa Rica next summer to teach and, because I am a licensed high school Business/Computer teacher who'll have 2 years experience, I'd really like to teach in an international school. I have heard the pay in CR is low compared to other LA countries, but that life is better in other ways, is this true?
Are there a lot of international schools in CR? Do many of them offer visa assistance?
Any additional tips you'd like to pass along?
Thank in advance!
I have been there on vacation and would like to teach also. Basically, I would suggest you save up 12k to supplement and then enjoy!
International schools:
- Country Day School
- Washington School
- Falcon School (?)
There's a couple of others that I can't remember the name of right now, and probably more that I don't know about; small schools around the San Jose area. There are also several, including a Montessori school, in other parts of the country (Jacó, for example).
FYI: My fiance and I both landed jobs teaching at Falcon International School in Herradura. Let me know if you would like any info.
