TEFL Courses & Certification in South America

If you aren’t in South America or planning to go soon, then it is about time to ask yourself, “What am I doing with my life?!” South America, though placed on the back burner for many years, so to speak, is beginning to heat up. For businessmen, South American cities are becoming technological hubs of innovation. For writers, nothing can inspire quite like a tour through the Andean mountains. But of all the career choices, up and coming teachers can do no wrong in becoming TEFL certified in South America. English language skills are in high demand throughout the region, so it is time for you to take your ESL training and teaching abilities to South America. 

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International TEFL Academy

Get TEFL Certified & Teach English in Brazil

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120-Hour TEFL Certification – Learn Anywhere with our App

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MAXIMO NIVEL

Top Rated Program TEFL Courses in Peru 2025

TEFL Certification in Peru with Job Placement Guarantee

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myTEFL

Study, Work & Play in Argentina

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The TEFL Institute

100% Mobile-Ready: Accredited 120-Hour TEFL Certification

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The TEFL Institute of Ireland

Get That Glow-Up: Recognised, Highly-Respected TEFL Diploma!

This Level 5 TEFL Diploma from the TEFL Institute of Ireland is a...

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International TEFL and TESOL

Accredited TEFL/TESOL Courses Online & in Brazil from $65

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Mente Argentina

Mente Argentina: TESOL/TEFL Certification Program

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Via Lingua International LLC

TEFL Certificate Course in Peru

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English Actually

TEFL / TESOL Certificate with Job Placement

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September 09, 2025by: Robin Geaney - United StatesProgram: 100% Mobile-Ready: Accredited 120-Hour TEFL Certification

This program is packed full of interesting and useful information. I had no idea how in depth the program would be, and I am delighted to have learned so much from it all. I look forward to what the future holds and I hope that I can be of service to many eager learners in the near future. Robin Geaney

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September 09, 2025by: Robin Geaney - United StatesProgram: 100% Mobile-Ready: Accredited 120-Hour TEFL Certification

Great intensive course

August 16, 2025by: Jessica Marroquin - CanadaProgram: TEFL Certification in Peru with Job Placement Guarantee

Amazing teacher Sean Barker goes above and beyond for his students. Great school facilities with free unlimited tea and coffee. The school also offers Spanish classes. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in TEFL!