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VISITING EDUCATOR PROGRAM

Join the Visiting Educator Program at La Paz Community School and make a lasting impact while gaining invaluable hands-on teaching experience in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. In partnership with the US Non-Profit La Paz Global, we offer university and graduate students immersive opportunities to apply educational theories in a real-world setting.

  • Explore innovative teaching pedagogies in real classrooms.
  • Engage with La Paz students and teachers in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Gain insight into inclusive and diverse learning environments.
  • Apply knowledge in dual-language immersion and experiential learning to their own educational careers.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT

  • Comprehensive Support: Our Discover La Paz Coordinator ensures smooth onboarding, from orientation to safety and sociocultural connections.
  • Academic Credits & Letters of Recommendation: Receive valuable academic benefits from participating in our program.
  • Authentic Cultural Exchange: Engage with students and staff from over 30 countries, fostering a deep understanding of diverse perspectives.
  • Professional Development: Access to training in dual-immersion methods, experiential learning, and culturally responsive teaching.
  • Community Integration: Become part of our close-knit, supportive community, united by the goal of providing education and support.
  • Explore Costa Rica: Optional local tourism activities allow volunteers to discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

TESTIMONIALS

Thank you for an amazing experience! I learned so much about myself, teaching, and living abroad. The teachers were welcoming, and I quickly felt part of the team.
LENA
Regensburg University, Germany
The socioemotional focus at La Paz is something more schools should implement.
ALLIE
University of Central Arkansas, Occupational Therapy and Nursing
My time in the 5th grade classroom inspired me. The teacher’s methods and student engagement will influence my future teaching in the U.S.
EMMA DAVIES
Miami University of Ohio

CONTACT US

ADMISSIONS

La Paz School – Cabo Velas

400 Meters East of the Entrance to the Mar Vista Project, Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50308.

Phone: + 506 2654 6087

La Paz School – Tempisque

300 northwest from Do IT Center Lagar entrance to Papagayo, Comunidad, Palmira, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 50502.

Phone: + 506 2201 8992

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