In parts one and two of this article series, we looked at some options for an English language teaching (ELT) or TEFL position at local schools in Acapulco. We continue with two additional secondary / college-prep schools which could offer some strong ELT possibilities. They are:

Colegio Albert Einstein
Address: Av. Cuauhtemos No. 288 and
Av. Farallon No. 75 Col Garifa

Phones: 487-3108, 487-3166

Like a number of public and private schools in the area, this conglomerate school has students from as young as four or five years of age up to high school. Theres also a university prep series of courses that aid in Mexicos tough university entrance exams, which are designed apparently, to weed out as many hopefuls as possible from the government-guaranteed education system. Student quotas are very limited so only the luckiest (or most influential) families get their kids in. If youve a penchant for a particular age group, you should be able to manage a position teaching it, but it would be more beneficial to the school if you could teach multiple levels and age groups.

Universidad Americana de Acapulco Preparatory School
Address: Av. Universidad y Calle del Momo
Fracc. Magallanes

Phone: 487-9170
FAX: 437-6645

As the name implies, this is a university-sponsored school for students preparing to enter the university system (or hoping to at any rate). Classes are principally for teenagers and adolescents with occasional students who may be older. There is a heavy emphasis on having a background in English and computers throughout Mexico. President Foxs administration is adding extra impetus to this so theres an English or computer school popping up on every corner these days. Take advantage of your native-speaking skills to shop around and negotiate not only salary, but hours, benefits, housing assistance, Spanish classes, transportation, meals, or anything else you can. Of course youll be in much better stead to do so if you speak some Spanish, but dont be afraid to try. It wont cost you anything really.

Finally, be sure to check out my other articles in the two continuing series: Teaching English in Mexico and Traveling in Mexico. If you would like more information, have questions or comments, the author can be e-mailed; see address below.

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is an English language teaching and learning expert author and university professor in Cali, Colombia. Now YOU too can live your dreams in paradise, find romance, high adventure and get paid while travelling for free.

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