TEACH ENGLISH in PERU
Speak To Us About This Program:
(+1) 916 692 0226 (USA/ CAN)
(+44) 208 1333 885 (UK)
TEACH ENGLISH in PERU
Speak To Us About This Program:
(+1) 916 692 0226 (USA/ CAN)
(+44) 208 1333 885 (UK)
Cusco TEFL Program Summary
The first 4 weeks of this program consist of face-to-face training in Cusco, Peru. This gives you a large amount of time to adapt to the country and time to apply for the jobs that you want, with the help of our TEFL team. The TEFL qualification you will receive at the end of the training is internationally recognised and rated at 150 hours.
Peru is full of culture and history. Home to the Incas, it has various sites you can visit (like the famous Machu Picchu!) and the people are warm and friendly. If you really want an adventure in a Spanish speaking South American country, with a regular income to keep that dream alive, an opportunity to teach English in Peru may be for you!
I´m currently teaching English in Cusco, Peru with my TEFL certification that I completed in March. I actually got hired while still in the course, so I would say finding a job is really easy, especially here in Cusco.
Megan Preece
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Key Program Details
- What's included
- DESTINATION
- TEFL TRAINING PERIOD
- JOB DETAILS
- ELIGIBILITY
- housing
- Fully Accredited TEFL Certificate qualifying you to teach English anywhere in the world
- Job placement services from our team in Cusco - so you get all the help that you need to find paid work in Peru within 30 days of finishing the course
- Pre-departure guidance on visas, accommodation choices, types of work available, costs of living and salary guides, connections with previous teachers - everything you need to be as prepared as you can be for your paid teaching abroad experience
- Lifetime worldwide job assistance from our team so you can find work in other countries after your first session teaching abroad
- Friends come naturally on this program. There are typically 6 or more candidates on the course every month, meaning acquaintances become close friends really quickly
Peru - Home of the Incas
Located in Western South America, bordering Colombia and Ecuador in the north, Brazil and Bolivia in the east, and Chile in the south, Peru is a country bursting with life – quite literally! The third largest country in South America hosts a vast variety of landscapes; from mountains, to beaches, deserts and rainforests. Peru is home to an incredibly dense ecosystem of rare and wonderful plants and animals – more so than most other countries. Whilst its capital, Lima, and its Inca capital, Cusco, are bursting with life for much different reasons.
There are 2 main seasons in Peru – summer / low season from November to March, which is the country’s rainy season, especially in the highlands, and winter / high season from June through to September, its dry season and best time for festivals and highland sports.
You Will Be Fully Qualified After TEFL Training
This program consists of 4 weeks TEFL training, which will be a mixture of daytime study and some evening work and assignments. TEFL trainers will make sure you have everything you need to become a confident teacher of English (TEFL) in Peru.
Once qualified, the world is yours and you can use your TEFL certificate in other countries - there is no expiry date to the TEFL certificate. The TEFL certificate is externally accredited and accepted worldwide.
A Time to Make Friends
After gaining skills, making friends in this period is what it is all about. Spending so much time each day around the same people who are in the same situation means friendships solidify quickly. Everyone wants to support each other. It's one of the great benefits of starting your journey teaching abroad in this way.
Finding Work is Easy Through Our TEFL Team
During the TEFL training period, we give you all the tools, resources and contacts you need to secure a paid teaching job. Most jobs are secured within a few weeks after the course, and sometimes even shorter than that. A great benefit is to have our experienced in-country TEFL team at your disposal recommending good places to work, and where to avoid applying for jobs.
Contracts are normally 6 months in length and jobs are available all year round. Most of the positions are in language centers teaching adults. It’s important to note that whilst 6 months is a minimum requirement, there is no upper limit, and so you can extend your contract upon mutual agreement, or seek another position.
Contract lengths are for around 6 months or more. Salaries vary, but are around the equivalent of 460 US dollars per month, which is about how much it costs for living costs but there is a chance to save some money if you budget well. For a clearer idea of costs, one of our teachers, Megan, wrote a Peru Salary vs. Livings Costs Guide for you.
Jobs for Native English and Non-Native English Speakers
Anyone can come on this course and teach English in Peru. In terms of the job placement services, through our experience we know those who are native English speaking with a bachelors degree (in any subject) secure jobs within 30 days after the end of the training - and in most cases this is shorter.
Those who are not native English speaking or do not hold a degree can also attend this course and for job placement we advise them to be as flexible as possible as to salary and location. Native English speaking teachers are preferred in Peru, but many employers will accept people not in this category as long as they are fluent in English. Non-native English speakers may have to wait a little longer to get a job in their desired location.
Accommodation is Affordable on a Teaching Salary
Accommodation costs during training are from 650 USD for 4 weeks. You have the option of living with home stay family or shared apartment for the duration of the course. Our home stay families are carefully vetted, meaning you don't need to worry about who you stay with.
Staying with an Peruvian family is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture – especially if you want to improve your Spanish.
After training and when you are in your teaching job, accommodation is much cheaper, at around 120 USD for a shared apartment. Doing the course with others helps you to make friends and it's common to share accommodation with those friends afterwards when you start your teaching jobs.
Start Dates and Fees
Start dates for this TEFL Program are generally every month and places fill up fast. Peru is a popular location for teaching English abroad, so we suggest you apply early in order to get your desired start date.
Click here to see all start dates and prices of this program.
The TEFL course was absolutely amazing. After the course I felt super confident, and able to walk into a classroom and teach English. The course is definitely worthwhile and a great investment.
Christina Romeo
TEFL Teacher Peru
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