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Halloween Abroad: How Teachers Celebrate (or Don't) in 6 Countries

Randy LeGrant: Oct 28, 2026, 11:45:01 AM

Current as of October 2026. Holiday dates and local Halloween rules below come from 2026 government calendars and city announcements. They can shift,...

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Costa Rica's February Start Has One Spot Left. Here's Your Plan

Randy LeGrant: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

Current as of September 2026. Intake dates and spot counts for Costa Rica change as people apply. Confirm current availability with CEP before you...

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Costa Rica Mid-Year Report: Intakes for the Rest of 2026 and Into 2027

Randy LeGrant: Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:03 AM

Costa Rica's school year runs February to December, and we're right in the thick of it. If you've been waiting for the right moment to leave the U.S....

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Become a paid English teacher in Costa Rica

Randy LeGrant: May 13, 2024, 10:26:00 AM

Discover how you can teach English in Costa Rica and get paid for it!

A New Volunteer Abroad Blog From Costa Rica

Randy LeGrant: Mar 7, 2012, 1:03:00 PM

We get a lot of questions about other volunteer and teacher Blogs. We get so many of them, sometimes they fall through the cracks to be quite honest.