TESOL Courses in Arequipa - Peru

Location

Our TESOL course in Peru is nestled in a mystical setting. Arequipa, also known as the: “White City”, was founded over 500 years ago. To this day, its baroque-mestizo style buildings, built of a locally sourced pearlescent white stone, shimmer in the sunlight and dazzle visitors and locals in the city's illuminations at night.

The city of Arequipa and the nearby Colca Canyon are popular stops on the tourist trail in Peru. During your TESOL course in Arequipa, you'll find that the region has a lot to offer, from stunning scenery in the world's deepest canyon - The Cotahuasi Canyon - to the amazing Valley of Volcanoes, with over 60 mini-volcanoes rising out of an incredible moonscape.

The city of Arequipa itself, surrounded by a number of spectacular volcanoes, has a beautiful historic centre with the amazing convent of Santa Catalina. Inca tradition is brought to life in the small but wonderful Museo Santuarios de la Altura, where the ice mummy 'Juanita', an Inca child sacrifice, is on display. World famous archeological attractions including Machu Piccu and the Nazca Lines are easily reached from the TESOL training center in Arequipa. 

The Colca Canyon was thought by many to be the world's deepest canyon until it was discovered that nearby Cotahuasi Canyon is in fact even deeper. Nevertheless, a visit to the Colca Canyon is an incredible experience, not just for the spectacular setting, but also to see the giant condors. These amazing birds, with a wingspan of over 3 meters and weighing up to 12kg, glide past on the thermals only meters away.

Outside the TESOL course, for those wishing to leave the tourist trail, the Cotahuasi Canyon offers some beautiful scenery and excellent  trekking, and the Valley of the Volcanoes provides a landscape unlike any other. The petroglyphs of Toro Muerto, over 2,000 carved rocks under the desert sun, is an incredible archaeological site experienced by few tourists and well worth a visit.

Adventure in Arequipa is never far away, with plenty of 6,000m-plus mountains and volcanoes easily accessible for climbing, and superb trekking in the Colca Canyon and in the Cotahuasi Canyon. For those seeking greater thrills, some of the world's best white-water rafting is possible in the region, through the Colca and Cotahuasi Canyons. For those wanting to ride the rapids with a little less excitement, good rafting is also found in Majes.

Gastronauts consistently rank Peruvian cuisine and wine as amongst the world's best.  The indigenous traditions and ingredients combined with European techniques and flavors have resulted in a delicious cuisine unique now enjoyed the world over.  Arequipa's location amongst fertile volcanic valleys with easy access to the bounty of the Pacific Ocean have made the kitchens of the area particularly famous. In Arequipa, eating well is not a luxury; it's a way of life.

While Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and home to much of Peru's TESOL teaching work, the city has fewer than one million inhabitants.  Furthermore, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly local culture make the city feel like a much smaller community.  This balance, combined with average daytime temperatures in the mid 70s throughout the year have made Arequipa a popular and convenient choice in which to study, live and work, and a perfect destination for your TESOL course.

About the school

Our TESOL training centre in Peru is located in a modern international language training center only five minutes, by taxi, from the center of the city in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood, within walking distance of downtown Arequipa and the local shopping mall. The TESOL school is close to some excellent restaurants and exciting nightlife.

The TESOL course in Peru is managed by our staff of professional educators, with a low student to teacher ratio; most classes are small, with a maximum of 14 students in any one class). The Peru TEFL school conducts teaching practice in their own institutes.

There is a high demand within Peru for qualified TESOL teachers, so there should be no shortage of opportunities on completion of your TESOL course.

Our Client Services Manager and our Executive Director are available for emergencies 24 hours per day, and every TESOL trainee will be provided with their phone numbers during orientation training.

The TESOL support staff will pick you up at the bus terminal or airport, bring you to the language center for a short introduction and then take you to you meet your host family or hostel staff.

All TEFL Peru graduates receive dual certificates upon successful completion of the TESOL training program:  You will receive your TESOL certificate as well as a local certificate from a Peruvian Ministry of Education accredited language training center.

There is free internet access in the TESOL training center computer lab, and Wi-Fi access if you'd like to bring your laptop. The TESOL school on Peru also offers free coffee, tea, and herbal teas (popular in Peru) to all trainees, English students, and staff members.

Activities

• Monthly inter-cultural exchange parties with all trainees, English students, and institute employees.
• Optional weekend group trips with our staff members to Colca Canyon, Cotahuasi Canyon, Lake Titicaca, rafting trips on the Majes River, and climbing trips up El Misti Volcano: a view you will never forget from over 19,000 feet above sea level!
• Canyoning, trekking and white water rafting are popular diversions. 
• Lake Titicaca and a wealth of small villages and festivals.
• Complimentary City and Country Full Loop BUSTOUR.  You and your TESOL training group will go on this day-trip in your first week in Arequipa.  We do this to help familiarize you with your new environment.  The city tour is a 4 hours excursion on a tour bus, which takes you throughout the city and the local rural areas to experience life in the Arequipa Valley.

Spanish Language and Other Learning Opportunities

Most Peruvians speak Spanish, which makes Arequipa a great place to further develop your Spanish skills.  We offer Spanish language lessons at our TESOL training facility at a special rate.  If you are interested in learning Quechua, the ancient language of the Inca or taking classes in Peruvian cooking, we can arrange lessons for you as well.

Accommodation

TEFL International Peru will assist you in finding accommodation that best suits your requirements, by providing a number of options for you to choose from. We recommend one of our family stays, as we know the families well and have had very positive experiences with our volunteers and trainees.