Campus location Buenos Aires, Argentina

TEFL course Argentina

TEFL courses Buenos Aires
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The city of Buenos Aires

"City nightlife doesn't kick off until midnight, when young people can be found in bars and clubs dancing, showing off their finery and staying up until dawn."

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, the 7th largest country in the world. It is an energetic and seductive port city, which stretches south-to-north along the Rio de la Plata and has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. "Porteños", as the natives of Buenos Aires are known, possess an elaborate and rich cultural identity. They value their European heritage highly. Italian and German names outnumber Spanish names and the lifestyle and architecture are markedly more European than any other in South America. One of the world's finest opera houses, the "Teatro Colon", flourishes here on the plains alongside the river. "Porteños" are intensely involved in the life and culture of their city, and they will gladly share the secrets of Buenos Aires if you lend an ear and relate your own stories in return.

So why visit Argentina? The huge metropolis of Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting, charming and fascinating of all South American capitals. It's an immensely enjoyable place just to wander about, stopping off for an espresso or an ice cream, or people-watching, or shopping, or simply soaking up the unique atmosphere. Its many barrios, or neighbourhoods, are startlingly different, some decadently old-fashioned, others very modern, but all of them oozing character. Added to that, Buenos Aires is the country's gastronomic centrepiece and boasts a frenzied nightlife that makes it one of the world's great round-the-clock cities.

Add to this, the Andes, Patagonia and its glacial region, the huge Iguazú falls, gauchos, skiing in the southern lake district and not to mention miles of beaches to the south of Buenos Aires and you've got a very interesting location to explore.

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The EBC TEFL course training centre

All EBC International TEFL certificate courses in Buenos Aires are given in our purpose built, training centre in the heart of Buenos Aires.

Our international TEFL certificate course training centre (photo on the left) is in the fashionable Recoleta district of Buenos Aires.

Recoleta is considered to be on of the finest and most expensive areas of the city. It boasts many French style buildings, large green spaces and first class restaurants. The EBC TEFL training centre building follows the French architectural style. The rooms in the centre have 12 foot high ceilings.

The district of the Recoleta is considered not only a site of deep historical interest but also the most glamorous neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Within a few blocks of each other there are many art galleries, parks, fairs, museums, bars and excellent restaurants.

This area is the most fashionable place in Buenos Aires to visit (and study in). Within the area is the Cementario de la Recoleta, Eva Peron's final resting place. Along with Evita's much-visited grave, there is Our Lady of the Pilar Church, the Cultural Centre, and the Palais de Glace. The Palais de Glace is known for art exhibitions and for its historic contribution to tango, having hosted many famous tango dancers, composers and musicians in the early days of tango. You can then walk along the Pilar, which brims with a wide variety of restaurants and venues featuring live music every night.

All in all, Recoleta is one of the finest cultural centres in Buenos Aires full of parks, art galleries, museums, French influenced architecture and great places to eat out and party the night away.

The main EBC International TEFL Certificate course training area is air conditioned and we also have a sunny patio area where you can sit outside and relax. The centre has 3 additional rooms and a coffee area with sofas and easy chairs where you can do your course work. There is centre-wide WIFI so, if you bring your WIFI ready PC, you can work anywhere in the centre with free, broadband internet access.

Click here for a map and directions

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TEFL jobs in Argentina

It is easy to find teaching jobs in Argentina if you have an accredited certificate.

Argentina is still a great favourite for EFL teachers and it is rapidly regaining its status as the most prestigious country in South America. Tourism and foreign investment are booming.

So far, all students that have studied with EBC and then wanted to stay on and work in Buenos Aires have done so.

  • Buenos Aires has the greatest demand for native English teachers in the whole of Argentina.
  • EBC is always being asked for teachers by language schools as early as the first week of a new course.
  • EBC graduates have usually found work within a week of finishing the course at full market rates.

It is, however, almost impossible to organize a job in Buenos Aires before going there. Language schools have become stricter, and most will now demand a TESOL TEFL qualification and/or some teaching experience. In addition, almost all schools will expect to interview you face-to-face before making a job offer.

This is one good reason to choose EBC.

We have direct contacts with over 250 local language schools. We ensure that your CV/resume is available to potential employers on the last day of the course which should then result in interviews and job offers.

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Visas and flights

Visas

If you have a European Union, USA, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport IGNORE THIS SECTION because you DO NOT need a tourist visa to enter Argentina.

If you DO NOT have a passport from a European Union country, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand then please make sure that you do the following:

  1. Check with your country's Argentinean embassy or consulate to find out what your specific entry requirements are to cover the 28 day TESOL TEFL course period.
  2. Before you send a deposit you must check with your nearest Argentinean embassy or consulate as to exactly what you need to do in order to apply for a tourist visa to enter Argentina. In order to take the course you must have a tourist visa that will allow you to stay in Argentina for 5 weeks. Make sure you have your visa BEFORE you send your deposit.

If you need a letter to apply for a visa, contact us.

Flights

You will have to arrange your own transportation from your home country. Click here for a list of student and discount travel services. We also suggest that before traveling to Buenos Aires you look at our travel advisory page.

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Accommodation packages


EBC has negotiated some great rates for you with reputable local accommodation and other service providers.

Special Package: TEFL + 4 week's accommodation starting from 2,300 USD that includes:

  • The 4 week EBC TEFL course
  • Two certificates: the British Council compliant EBC International Certificate in TESOL and the EBC International TEFL Certificate
  • Mailing costs to a fixed address of your choice for the British Council accepted EBC International Certificate in TESOL
  • The EBC worldwide, lifetime job placement service
  • 4 weeks accommodation in our student residence. The student residence is in the same building where the EBC TEFL training centre is which means you don't have to travel to school saving you time and money.
  • Airport transfer from Ezeiza airport (BsAs Intl Airport) to the student residence
  • 4 week use of a cell phone (deposit required)
  • Locally organized parties and barbecues (weather permitting)
  • Tango lessons
  • Welcome and graduation parties
  • Intercambio Spanish partners so that you can both practice the language you want to learn (Spanish and English)
  • Documents so that you can get a tax refund (*) for the EBC course you took. Many EBC graduates have been successful in claiming a tax refund because of the course they took with EBC. For the 2009 filing of income tax returns, some EBC graduates have been able to get a tax refund of anywhere between 800 USD - 400 USD. EBC will provide you with all the documentation needed to apply for a tax refund based on the course you took with us.

    (*) depends on whether your home country allows you to deduct training expenses

If purchased separately these services would cost approximately 3,100 USD. The EBC package only costs 2,300 USD giving you significant savings.

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Organised social activities

  • FREE Welcome drinks
  • FREE Graduation lunch
  • FREE Weekly barbeque party (weather permitting)
  • Outings to local restaurants, bars, discos and tango shows

Other packages

Homestay starting from US$800

  • 4 week's stay with a selected local family with daily breakfast and dinner
  • Airport pickup
  • Cell Phone (US$ 50 deposit)

Even more options

Click here for a list of 57 additional accommodation related agencies: shared apartments, family stay, student residences, hostals and bed and breakfast.

EBC is providing this service to help you get reliable accommodation without the additional cost of a middle-man. EBC is not responsible for any aspect of any accommodation arranged using these or other services. All Prices are subject to change without notice. Please ensure that you are fully aware of all fees, deposits, payment terms etc. prior to contracting one of these services.

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"I was very satisfied with the entire course. It gave me the necessary knowledge and experience to start teaching independently and I would not hesitate to recommend EBC to others wishing to take a TEFL course."


Emma Simpson (UK)
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