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Teach in the United States with Participate Learning

Una oportunidad única para docentes costarricenses

Are you a teacher from Costa Rica looking for professional growth, leadership opportunities, and meaningful cultural exchange?

Join other educators from Costa Rica who have transformed their lives and classrooms by teaching in the United States through the Participate Learning Ambassador Teacher Program.

Participate Learning has welcomed educators from around the world to teach in the U.S. Many Costa Rican teachers have already taken this step, and you could be next!

Educator from Costa Rica smiles while waving the national flag at Participate Learning orientation, ready to begin teaching in U.S. classrooms through the exchange program.

Why Teach in the U.S. with Participate Learning?

  • Cultural exchange in action – Share the richness of Costa Rican culture with your students while discovering U.S. traditions and perspectives firsthand.
  • Professional growth – Gain international experience, pursue advanced studies, and return to Costa Rica with a world of new ideas.
  • Family opportunities – Bring your family and give your children a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience U.S. schools and culture.
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Hear from Teachers Around the World

Teachers from around the globe have joined Participate Learning to share their culture, grow as professionals, and make an impact in U.S. classrooms.

What Teachers Say

“

Me llena de emoción el corazón como mis estudiantes tienen un pedacito de mi tierra.”

Laura C.
Costa Rica

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When I arrived in North Carolina in 2022, I never imagined I would grow so much personally and professionally. All the experiences I lived thanks to the program will be with me forever.”

Smiling argentinian teacher looking directly at the camera, recounting her story of teaching in the U.S. as an Argentinian educator
Carolina C.
Argentina

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My favorite thing about teaching here is how innovative it can be – the use of technology in the classroom, plus different methodologies and a variety of resources.”

Mariela Q.
Costa Rica
Group of 8 teachers from Costa Rica hold their national flag together at Participate Learning orientation, marking the start of their cultural exchange teaching experience in the United States.
Teacher from Costa Rica holds her national flag during Participate Learning orientation, proudly representing her country as part of the cultural exchange program.

Start Your Journey

Many teachers from Costa Rica are thriving in the U.S. right now. Are you ready to do the same and:

  • Share Costa Rican culture with students abroad?
  • Grow as an innovative educator in a new environment?
  • Give your family the experience of living in the United States?

Apply Today

Teaching abroad isn’t just about a new job in a new country; it’s a life-changing experience of cultural exchange, growth, and impact.