Teach English Online to Adults from Home: Up to $1,150/Month | ESLstarter
Teach English online to adults and corporate professionals. Support Costa Rican learners with their English language skills. Enrol today!
Teach English online to adults
Teach Costa Rican professionals and scholarship students from your own home, with flexible schedules, full training and over 30 new roles every month. No placement fee through ESLstarter.
Online English teaching jobs with adult learners
Lead your own virtual classroom, teaching English to adults in Costa Rica. Your students are motivated corporate executives and government-sponsored scholarship recipients who need English for their careers, which makes for rewarding, focused lessons.
You'll teach from home on a flexible schedule, with full training, free workshops and monthly support meetings with project coordinators. It's a great way to earn while building real teaching experience, whether you're planning a career abroad or want flexible work around other commitments.
And if you fall in love with Costa Rica, there are opportunities to relocate there and teach in person.
Meet your Costa Rican learners
Watch this short video to see who you'll be teaching and how the online programme supports Costa Rican learners with the English they need for work and study.
- Motivated adult learners
- Corporate and government projects
- Monthly support from project coordinators
What you get
Up to US$1,150
Monthly pay, teaching from home
Flexible schedule
Classes on Costa Rica time (UTC-6), which means afternoons and evenings in the UK
Full training
Plus free workshops and professional development
Ongoing support
Monthly support meetings with project coordinators
Real experience
Ideal preparation for a teaching career abroad
Move to Costa Rica
Opportunities to relocate and teach in person
Who can apply?
- A bachelor's degree
- At least 1 year of teaching experience
- Fluent English
- A TEFL or TESOL certificate (you can complete it after you apply)
- Energy, creativity, patience and a talent for making learning fun
- A reliable internet connection and a quiet space to teach
Get TEFL qualified and start teaching sooner
A TEFL certificate is required for this role, and it's the best way to feel confident in your first online lessons. Study online at your own pace with our partner TEFL UK, trusted by over 60,000 graduates, and apply for this job while you study.
120-hour TEFL
Internationally recognised, 100% online
Best for getting qualified quickly. Many people finish in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Meets the requirement for this job and most jobs abroad
- Study around work, at your own pace
- Teach all ages, from children to adults
Level 5 TEFL
Ofqual-regulated, 168 hours
Best for the best-paid jobs, at the same qualification level as CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL.
- A regulated UK qualification
- Stronger applications for competitive roles
- More in-depth training for the classroom
- Ideal if you're building a long-term career
How to get started
Send your CV
Apply using the form below.
Hiring team review
We pass your application to the hiring team.
Next stage
Shortlisted candidates are invited to the next step.
Contract and training
Sign your contract, then complete full training.
Start teaching
Launch your online teaching career from home.
Prefer to teach abroad?
Online teaching is great experience for a move overseas. When you're ready, we recruit for paid teaching jobs across Asia and beyond.
Teaching English online: your questions answered
How much can I earn teaching English online?
This role pays up to US$1,150 a month, depending on your schedule. It's a great way to earn from home, whether as your main income or alongside other work.
Who will I teach?
Adult learners in Costa Rica, including corporate professionals and recipients of government-sponsored scholarships. Classes are online, so you teach from home.
What hours will I work from the UK?
Classes run on Costa Rica time (UTC-6), which is 6 hours behind the UK in winter and 7 hours behind in summer. So a 9am class in Costa Rica starts at 3pm or 4pm in the UK, which suits people who want their mornings free.
Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online?
Yes, a TEFL or TESOL certificate is required, but you can complete it after you apply. Our 120-hour TEFL course is online, from £63, and many people finish in 3 to 4 weeks.
What are the requirements?
A bachelor's degree, at least 1 year of teaching experience, fluent English and a TEFL or TESOL certificate. You'll also need a reliable internet connection and a quiet space to teach.
Could I move to Costa Rica?
Yes. There are opportunities for online teachers to relocate to Costa Rica. Ask us about this when you apply.
Ready to teach English online?
Over 30 roles every month. Apply any time, and get TEFL qualified while you wait.
