Join Global Crossroad's TEFL training program in Peru and travel back in time to the center of civilizations that once flourished south of the equator, culminating in the Inca Empire in the 16th century. Today, Peru is the archeological capital of the Americas , and visitors to this amazing country can experience, firsthand, the magnificent ruins of ancient cultures and wander through the sanctuary-city of Machupicchu.
The School
Our TEFL school in Peru is located in the heart of Cusco - giving participants easy assess to the Plaza de Armas as well as a number of archeological ruins bordering the city. The modern office is equipped with facilities such as high-speed internet and WIFI access, snack bar, cable TV, as well as spacious classrooms and a small library.
Dates/Fees
Dates (2011)
- Jan 17th-Feb 11th
- Feb 16th-Mar 15th
- Mar 21st-Apr 15th
- Apr 20th-May 17th
- May 23rd-Jun 17th
- Jun 22nd-Jul 19th
- Jul 25th-Aug 19th
- Aug 24th-Sep 20th
- Sep 26th-Oct 21st
- Oct 24th-Nov 18th
- Nov 21st-Dec 16th
Total program fee: $1549 (+$45 for insurance)
- TEFL Certificate and Letter of Recommendation.
- Free access to high-speed internet and laptop
- Free local phone calls and incoming phone service
- Free incoming international FAX service.
- A toll-free emergency hotline in the U.S.
- FREE city tour of Cusco and My Cusco City Guide.
Room/Food
Housing Options
During your course of study, there are several housing options to choose from. Note that housing costs are separate from course or project tuition. We are happy to help you arrange a family-stay, hostel, hotel, or private or shared apartment.
- The Family House - Bed & Breakfast (private): $400
- The Family House - Bed & Breakfast (shared): $375
- Traditional Family-Stay (private): $450
- Traditional Family-Stay (shared): $400
- Hostel: $755
- Private Apartment: $375
- Shared Apartment: $250
- Hotel (3-Star Rating): $1000
Books
TEFL participants are required to buy all course books. Participants can pre-purchase books prior to arriving in San Jose. The required texts for the TEFL program are:
- The Practice of English Language Teaching by Jeremy Harmer
- Understanding & Using English Grammar by Betty Schrampfer Azar
- An additional text ($20) must be purchased in San Jose.
Paid English-Teaching in Peru
The Peru economy is growing quickly and there is a very strong demand for the English language. In Cusco, which is the international center for tourism for all of South America , the ability to speak English is a necessity - more than 70% of the city's population is employed in the tourism sector.
There are more than 10 official language schools in Cusco itself, and countless public and private schools, as well as NGOs which offer English classes. There are also excellent teaching opportunities in other cities such as Arequipa and Trujillo . There are also very interesting teaching opportunities in remote mountain communities around Cusco and, from time-to-time, in the Amazon Rainforest. The capital city of Lima has hundreds of English institutes.
Generally speaking, our TEFL graduates seldom (if ever) encounter any problems when finding employment. Though we do not guarantee a job offer, with a well-written resume/CV, and a little effort on the teacher's part, 99% of TEFL participants get a job within 0 to 30 days of the commencement of the course. Though employment is not guaranteed, excellent opportunities exist for talented graduates all over the world.
Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China
Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 12 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee paid, English-teaching positions in China for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China (since 2003, sending nearly 1000 teachers to China). As an English-teacher in China, you not only receive free living accommodations, meals, and competitive monthly salaries, but also a number of benefits. For more information on these abroad English-teaching programs, please visit: teach_in_china.php