Volunteering Solutions Volunteer Teaching English in Costa Rica
Volunteering Solutions
Apply NowWant to teach abroad and boost your CV? Join Volunteering Solutions in Costa Rica — support local schools in San Ramón, teach English, lead lessons, gain hands-on classroom experience, cultural immersion and meaningful impact for your uni and career.
Volunteer in Costa Rica and support classroom learning in local schools and after-school education projects. Based in San Ramón de Alajuela and surrounding towns, the programme places volunteers alongside local teachers where they help children and teenagers learn in a supportive, engaging environment.
Volunteers can assist with lessons or, depending on their confidence and subject knowledge, lead activities independently. Typical responsibilities include teaching English and other subjects such as math, science, music, or art, as well as planning interactive lessons, helping with assignments, and encouraging participation.
The programme is designed to be flexible, so placements are matched to each volunteer’s skills and interests. No prior teaching experience is required, making it a good option for people who are energetic, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young people.
Volunteers work with two age groups, children aged 6 to 12 and teenagers aged 13 to 17, and usually spend around four to six hours a day on placement. The experience also includes living with a host family, two meals a day, airport pickup, and a structured orientation, giving volunteers both practical teaching experience and a deeper cultural immersion in Costa Rica.
Certificate of program completion (on request)
Weekly start dates, year-round; follows the Costa Rican academic calendar from mid-February to mid-December with a two-week break in July
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- Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the teaching program.
- Volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining.
- Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.
- Volunteers should be proactive and able to take initiative.
- Applicants should have a passion for working with children.
- A beginner-intermediate level of Spanish is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Spanish at basic to intermediate level is stated as necessary for all programs in the FAQ.
- Participants must be in good health.
$1,014
Program fees start from US$1,014 for 2 weeks. A one-off application fee of $249 / £179 / €229 / AU$350 is charged separately and is valid for one year, during which you may enrol in multiple programs. A 5% international banking fee applies to credit-card payments in USD or AUD.
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