TEFL in Antigua, Guatemala with Guaranteed Job Placement

I would highly recommend getting your TEFL certification with Maximo Nivel in Antigua Guatemala! Wayne was a fantastic TEFL trainer, he provided us the knowledge and resources to become confident teachers. He always made class exciting and engaging. We received valuable experience both observing ESL classrooms and student teaching. Maximo Nivel also placed me in a fantastic home stay with a friendly family near the school. Additionally, there was ample opportunity to improve our Spanish during the program.

Maximo Nivel's TEFL program is a thorough training in how to teach students English through immersion without the use of their native language. At every opportunity, Maximo uses the techniques you will be using as an ESL teacher to teach you what you need to know for certification. This double-dose of the essential techniques is an incredible learning tool that will allow you to independently teach real ESL classes to students by the fourth week of your course.
Students coming to Maximo Nivel will be particularly lucky if they can get Wayne Summerbell as a teacher. He is an extremely competent and approachable instructor. I can't imagine receiving better help while navigating my strengths and weakness to become an independent teacher of English as a second language.

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner who decided to make a career change. I thoroughly investigated the different TEFL courses available and chose Maximo Nivel. I completed the hybrid course in August in Antigua, Guatemala due to my demanding job as a Nurse Practitioner. I was definitely challenged! When I attended the on-site portion, I immediately realized the rigor of the program. I was impressed with Wayne Summerbell, the TEFL instructor. He is passionate, knowledgeable, supportive, and gives excellent feedback. I enjoyed the students so much and have found a new passion! This program is amazing! Wayne Summerbell is an asset to Maximo Nivel and honestly, I can say the time I spent in Antigua with him and my fellow students will be some of most cherished memories!

I completed the TEFL course in Antigua Guatemala with Wayne. Wayne was a very qualified and very charismatic teacher and when I started the course I had no prior experience. By the end of the course I felt fully confident in my ability to teach and prepare ESL classes. The techniques used here are very practical and useful. I can recommend the TEFL course! Antigua is a beautiful city. I cannot speak to the homestays, I got my own accommodations but I never heard any big complaints from any of my friends staying in those places.

I studied the 120 hour tefl course with instructor Mackenzie and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mackenzie is a great teacher and a great guy. His help doesn’t stop when the class ends, he’s willing to go beyond to help and make sure everything is well. The course itself it’s very intensive although manageable. In Antigua Guatemala you have so much to see and do so when you finish your classes/assignments you could go hike one of the incredible volcanoes or go to the beaches/lakes in Guatemala.
10/10 experience
Would recommend to anyone who wants to start teaching!!

My 2023 TEFL experience with Maximo Nivel was spectacular!

This program does a great job of making you recognize your strengths and areas for improvement as an ESL teacher. My TEFL Trainer (Mackenzie Tucker) was always organized and gave detailed feedback during and after the course. The program also transforms subjects such as grammar, teaching methodologies, and test marking into exciting points in teaching. By the end of the period, you'll be able to walk into any classroom with students who have never heard a lick of English and have them learn. All biases as a Maximo Nivel alumni aside, the price is the most surprising part of the program! This program is easily worth twice what you're paying for when I compare it to other options I viewed online; along with comments made by other teachers.

There is very little to complain about with my experience, in fact I would say that there is nothing I could even say negatively about this course. The staff is always ready and willing to help. The instructor, Mackenzie Tucker, was one of the best teachers I have ever had. I had doubts that I would like the course after all I would like to be exploring in a foreign country but I came to look forward to class time. I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a scholastic adventure. If you’re looking for a TEFL cert this is the place to do it.

Máximo Nivel was a great school the attend. It is very structured to help you succeed. The staff is friendly and kind. The TEFL instructor, Mackenzie is very dedicated. He’s made my experience during TEFL a great experience. He also helped me make my international resume which helped me find a teaching position with the school. The school was such an amazing school that from the moment that I got there it was my dream to work there. The school made that possible! I would recommend this school !