388 reviews of Maximo Nivel

Review 380 of 388 Maximo Nivel

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I opted for the Hybrid TEFL course which meant I did a lot of the theory prior to arriving in Cusco, before spending 2 weeks in person doing the practical aspects.

This course from the outset has been organised so well. The online content was clear to understand with a variety mini quizzes and longer answers at the end of each module.

The in person 2 weeks have been great! I’ve been able to use a lot of the theory based skills learned and apply them in a practical sense, starting with mini lessons leading up to the Practical Teaching Week.

The team here at Maximo are all fab, however I do need to shout out the TEFL instructor Sean. He clearly enjoys what he’s doing and that translates through the classes. He gives fair and constuctive feedback and is always avaliablenor any help you need. With this level of support my confidence when teaching has definitely improved.

If you are considering doing the TEFL course I would 100% recommend doing it with Maximo whether that’s 4 weeks in person or Hybrid.

Review 379 of 388 Maximo Nivel

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Obtaining my TEFL certification has been a very important milestone in my professional life, and I am deeply grateful to have completed it with an instructor like Sean. From the very beginning, he was not only an excellent and knowledgeable teacher, but also a mentor who guided me every step of the way and genuinely believed in my abilities as a teacher.

Sean provided constructive and useful feedback, which helped me improve so much. His support gave me the confidence I needed to trust in myself in the classroom and to develop my own teaching style. I always felt supported, listened to, and motivated to improve.

The classes were dynamic, well-structured, and always relevant. The learning environment was welcoming too. The practical teaching week was especially valuable and truly a beautiful experience as it allowed me to connect with the students and apply everything I had learned in a real classroom setting. This experience truly helped me feel prepared to teach with confidence.

I am extremely thankful for this experience and for having had such an inspiring trainer.

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Obtaining my TEFL certification has been a very important milestone in my professional life, and I am deeply grateful to have completed it with an instructor like Sean. From the very beginning, he was not only an excellent and knowledgeable teacher, but also a mentor who guided me every step of the way and genuinely believed in my abilities as a teacher.

Sean provided constructive and useful feedback, which helped me improve so much. His support gave me the confidence I needed to trust in myself in the classroom and to develop my own teaching style. I always felt supported, listened to, and motivated to improve.

The classes were dynamic, well-structured, and always relevant. The learning environment was welcoming too. The practical teaching week was especially valuable and truly a beautiful experience as it allowed me to connect with the students and apply everything I had learned in a real classroom setting. This experience truly helped me feel prepared to teach with confidence.

I am extremely thankful for this experience and for having had such an inspiring trainer.

Review 377 of 388 Maximo Nivel

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I undertook the TEFL program at Maximo Nivel from November to December and it was excellent. You get thrown into practical teaching activities from the get go and build up to a full practical teaching week through mini lessons and vocab workshops which help build confidence and allows you to get comfortable with how to approach lessons.

Sean, the TEFL instructor, gives very honest but constructive feedback which helps you almost immediately with how you teach and promotes steady growth. The content you learn is made interesting and entertaining as well which helps consolidate it in your memory for future lessons.

Overall, a great experience, would highly recommend!

Review 376 of 388 Maximo Nivel

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I undertook the TEFL program at Maximo Nivel from November to December and it was excellent. You get thrown into practical teaching activities from the get go and build up to a full practical teaching week through mini lessons and vocab workshops which help build confidence and allows you to get comfortable with how to approach lessons.

Sean, the TEFL instructor, gives very honest but constructive feedback which helps you almost immediately with how you teach and promotes steady growth. The content you learn is made interesting and entertaining as well which helps consolidate it in your memory for future lessons.

Overall, a great experience, would highly recommend!

Review 375 of 388 Maximo Nivel

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It was such a great experience, even more having Mr. Sean as TEFL trainer, he was very supportive, always helping me out, giving me feedback, advice and more. During my final practical teaching week was really cool having students, to get to teach them the way I did.

I am really gratefull for having the chance to be there, with such an amazing group of people, different cultures and sharing all the procces with each other, I am very happy I did it.

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I had a fantastic experience in the TEFL program. The course was challenging in the best way and incredibly rewarding. I’ll admit that during PTW I felt a bit overwhelmed, but that ended up being a turning point—pushing me to refocus, lean into the process, and come out stronger as a teacher.

The highlight of the entire program was Becca. She’s an exceptional instructor whose clarity, patience, and deep knowledge made even the toughest moments feel manageable. She created a supportive environment where I always felt encouraged to grow. I’m walking away with real teaching skills and a lot of confidence. Highly recommend!

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Rebecca was a very good teacher and I learned so much during this course. I had so much fun.

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I loved the TEFL course at Máximo Nivel in Cusco. Sean is an incredible trainer, with nearly 10 years of experience and a clear love of teaching. He was always incredibly encouraging, offering to help with anything from lesson planning to finding resources, and continuously helped me work through my weaknesses and built up my strengths in a very personalized manner. He also has great job recommendations and connections and just overall general information about teaching English. The practical teaching in our final week was with real students, replacing real teachers for a week and using their real curriculum, and followed 3 very full weeks of shorter practices and tons of helpful info and training. I’d never thought I’d be a great teacher, but after giving this course a try, I can wholeheartedly say that I now have all the tools and support I need to be a fully competent English teacher anywhere in the world.

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Sean was amazing! I feel prepared to move forward in my ESL career confidently after dedicating a month to this certificate. His thoughtful guidance, detailed feedback, and steady encouragement helped me grow far more than I expected. Throughout the course, I gained practical tools for planning lessons, managing the classroom, and engaging students meaningfully. I now feel genuinely excited, empowered, and ready to apply everything I’ve learned in my future ESL teaching roles.

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