Location

Buenos Aires is known by many as the “Paris of South America” and is the birthplace of the Tango. Experience the best of Argentina in its lively capital city, Buenos Aires. The city has an old European charm that includes a wealth of cafes, cobblestone streets, eclectic restaurants and an exceptional nightlife.

Since most residents of Buenos Aires speak Spanish, you will have the opportunity to improve your Spanish. And, as you can imagine there is plenty of room for another English teacher.

At TEFL International in Buenos Aires we will do everything possible to make sure you have an enjoyable time in this fantastic region. We are a small and friendly team offering you the warmest welcome. Our Buenos Aires teaching staff and support staff have many years of TEFL experience. Our staff are permanent residents of Buenos Aires that have invaluable knowledge that will help you get to know the city from the ground up.

Central Buenos Aires is full of beautiful buildings designed by the same French architects that designed some of the most famous buildings of their own Paris. When you walk through San Martin, close to our training centre, or the wide tree-lined boulevards of Buenos Aires you could easily imagine that you have been transported to avenues leading from the Eiffel Tower.

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 neighborhoods, are startlingly different, some decadently old-fashioned, others very modern, but all of them unforgettable.

Add to this, the Andes, Patagonia and its glacial region, the huge Igazú 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. Buenos Aires is also the business and financial center of Argentina and so is the best place to find TEFL jobs in Argentina.

With all this to offer, Buenos Aires is a great place to have fun. History and character, artists and theatre and a great nightlife. Buenos Aires is the hub of Argentina and the country’s business centre so there’s never a shortage of teaching jobs. If you're in the mood to thoroughly immerse yourself in Argentina, do it in Buenos Aires.

Sample Costs (courtesy of Lonely Planet)

Small bottle of water - Arg$1.20
Small bottle of beer - Arg$3.00
Loaf of bread - Arg$0.60
Process 36 print photos - Arg$10.00
Steak dinner - Arg$15.00
Bed in hostel - Arg$18.00

Local Weather Conditions

Don't forget that Argentina is in the southern hemisphere so the seasons are reversed, December is in summer and June is in winter.

Quick guide:

Winter (Jun, Jul, Aug) - cold (5º to 10º C);
Spring (Sep, Oct, Nov) - pleasant (10º to 20º C);
Summer (Dec, Jan, Feb) - hot and humid (20º to 34º C);
Fall/Autumn (Mar, Apr, May) - pleasant (10º to 20º C).

For more information on Buenos Aires and Argentina we recommend the following links:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ worldguide/destinations
/south-america/argentina/
http://www.bacn.com.ar/
http://www.buenosairesherald.com/
http://www.easybuenosairescity.com/english.htm

About The School

The TEFL training centre in Buenos Aires is in a historic presidential mansion belonging to the family of Carlos Pellegrini, who presided over Argentina during BA's golden era.

Local area landmarks include: The Plaza Lavalle, Teatro Colón, Palacio de Tribunales, and the 220 foot tall Obelisco. The Plaza Lavalle, containing many different types of plants and trees, is the best cared for green-space in all of Buenos Aires. It is an oasis of peace and tranquillity within the buzzing Buenos Aires business district. Luckily for you, it's just across the street from our training centre.

The Teatro Colón is considered to be the most prestigious theatre in South America, boasting a wide and varied programme of theatre, opera and ballet performances given by both national and international artistes.

There are also plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, banks and general facilities in the area.

In addition to the teaching rooms, the centre also has a study room where you can do your course work and plenty of space to prepare your lessons.

Optional extra: Spanish Language Course

Should you want to learn some Spanish during your time in Argentina, you could attend a Spanish language program either before or after your TEFL course. This TEFL course/language program offers you the opportunity to become TEFL qualified with an internationally recognized TEFL certificate and immerse yourself in the local culture, improving your language skills.

Language courses start most Mondays, and are available for two, four and eight weeks. Please click here for details.

Accommodation

The school in Buenos Aires has a variety of accommodation options, in association with a local language school. One-month, short-term accommodation prices in Buenos Aires start from about 400 dollars.

Course Dates

• 4 January - 29 January 2010
• 8 February - 5 March 2010
• 8 March - 2 April 2010
• 12 April - 7 May 2010
• 10 May - 4 June 2010
• 7 June - 2 July 2010
• 12 July - 6 August 2010
• 16 August – 10 September 2010
• 20 September - 15 October 2010
• 18 October - 12 November 2010
• 22 November - 17 December 2010

Course Fees

• US$ 1790 (£) (excluding accommodation)
• Accommodation:US$ 400 (£) and up

TESOL + Spanish Language

Become TESOL certified and language aware. Experience teaching English in Spain, Costa Rica or Argentina and immerse your self in the local culture and language. Combine our Barcelona, Seville, Madrid, Manuel Antonio or Buenos Aires TESOL courses with Spanish language courses in any of the following cities:

• Barcelona
• Seville
• Madrid
• Manuel Antonio
• Buenos Aires

Click here to request further information.