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TELF Internship in Guatemala

Paid TEFL internship in Guatemala

Earn your internationally-accredited TEFL certificate in Antigua, Guatemala before beginning your 3-month paid teaching internship with our trusted hosts and language educators, Máximo Nivel.

By our partner,
TEFL Guatemala

Learn practical teaching skills and gain paid on-site teaching experience.

You’ll earn your internationally-recognized TEFL certificate before beginning your 3-month English teaching internship in the picturesque colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala.

A truly immersive experience

During your TEFL training and throughout your teaching assignment, you’ll stay with a welcoming local host family. You’ll have weekends—as well as a two-week break before your internship—to explore all the culture, rich history, and natural beauty that Guatemala has to offer.

How it works

Sign Up

Sign up with our partner to initiate the process.

Location

Antigua, Guatemala.

Program dates

New TEFL courses begin once a month between January and November.

Application deadline

Sign up at least one month before your desired travel date.

Cost

The combined TEFL course and paid internship placement start at $4,895.

Income

During your internship, you'll earn $200/week. Accommodations with a host family (including two meals a day) are also included.

FAQs

Where will I be staying?

A private room in a host family home is included in the program fee. All host family locations are within easy proximity to the school location. Upgrade fees apply if students choose to stay at another accommodation types: Student Residence or Hostel (shared or private room), or a private hotel room or apartment. Please note: private apartments upgrades are only available in 4 week increments.

A program representative will meet you at the airport and accompany you to your host family home or lodging and ensure your route to the local school. 

Weekends are free time so it is up to you what to do in your free time, but the team is there to support! Book weekend getaways with help from the local team, and connect with fellow global travelers in the process!

Enroll through Máximo Nivel’s booking system and a friendly, knowledgeable program advisor will reach out within 1-2 business days with next steps!

Sign up now—a new journey is right around the corner