Teaching English in Spain

Featured Articles on Teaching English in Spain

Teaching English in Spain: The Down and Dirty Guide for Prospective Teachers Niki Papadopoulos goes in-depth in her overview of the options.

Freelancing in Spain: Work Permits and Teaching English in Spain Victoria Fontana's describes her experience and advice on practical matters.

Making it as a Freelance English Teacher in Spain Steven Harold Starry, co-host of MadridTeacher.com, provides an experienced expert's tips on what is required to find freelance work teaching English in Madrid, Spain.

Teach English in Spain as a Language and Cultural Assistant Nara Nylander reports that making it as a cultural ambassador in Barcelona (and all over Spain) is a great way for North Americans to work (semi) legally in Spain.

Working in Valencia without Spanish: Creative Ways to Find Jobs Teaching English in the Current Economic Environment Mark Booth offers realistic advice—based upon his own experience—on how to find work teaching English in Spain.

Keep Your Job Teaching English in Seville Spain: Is It Safe? Barry O'Leary describes the many options available for to teach English in magical Seville—even in these recessionary times.

Teaching English in Paradise: Living in the Canary Islands of Spain Lucy Corne describes her experience teaching English and living  islands which are technically part of Spain but retain much African and Latin American flavor.

Taking a Certified TEFL Course: Is a Teaching Certification Necessary for a Job in Madrid? Steven Harold Starry analyzes the pros and cons of taking the various types of certified TEFL courses in Spain as a preparation for jobs teaching English in Madrid.

Teaching English as a Second Language in Madrid. Katalyn Vidal offers her perspective.

Finding Work Is Possible in Spain, But Only If You Have The "Ganas" Kate Doyle provides some inspirational tips.

Teaching English in Valencia Susanne Eineigel fared well teaching in Spain.

Finding Work Abroad: Teaching English in Spain. Where There's a Will There's a Way Amy Kirkcaldy offers her take.

For more, see Susan Griffith's article on Teaching English in Europe for a discussion, links and advice on teaching English in Spain.

If you do not see the program you want, look under Worldwide for English teaching programs and jobs located in several different regions, including Spain. Contact the program directors to confirm costs, dates, and other details (Disclaimer).

4-week TEFL courses in Barcelona, Spain Travel and teach English anywhere in the world, experience new cultures, learn new languages and improve your students' chances in life. With 4 weeks top quality, practical training at OxfordTEFL, accredited by Trinity College London, you will get a Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). A Trinity validated TEFL Certificate is recognised throughout the profession. Our course provides you with a headstart in an exciting new career as an English language teacher and is designed to give you the skills to enjoy teaching and teach effectively while you travel, experience new cultures and earn money. Dates: Courses every month Cost: 1,350 €uros Contact: Oxford Tefl Barcelona , Girona 83, 08009 Barcelona, Spain; Tel. 00 34 93 458 0111; Fax. 00 34 93 458 6638. Email: tesol@oxfordtefl.com Web Site: www.oxfordtefl.com

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4-week TEFL courses in Cadiz, Spain Travel and teach English anywhere in the world, experience new cultures, learn new languages and improve your students' chances in life. With 4 weeks top quality, practical training at OxfordTEFL, accredited by Trinity College London, you will get a Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). A Trinity validated TEFL Certificate is recognised throughout the profession. Our course provides you with a headstart in an exciting new career as an English language teacher and is designed to give you the skills to enjoy teaching and teach effectively while you travel, experience new cultures and earn money. Dates: Courses every month Cost: 1,350 €uros Contact: Oxford TEFL Cadiz, Cadiz 11005 Spain; Tel. 00 34 93 458 0111; Fax. 00 34 93 458 6638. Email: tesol@oxfordtefl.com Web Site: www.oxfordtefl.com

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Language Assistant Spain Embrace and fully absorb Spain with all its rich culture and tradition by living with a real Spanish family. You will help the family (usually the children) with their English studies for 15 hours a week. There are no faster or better ways of learning Spanish than completely surrounding yourself in the language and living with a Spanish family will allow plenty of time for you to practise. Cost: From £500 Contact: Teach English in Spain

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CIEE: Teach Abroad in Spain CIEE places individuals just like you in paid yearlong Language and Culture Assistant positions teaching English in schools in urban or pueblo locations throughout Andalusia where you will be part of bringing a nationwide bilingual initiative to life. Program benefits include a paid teaching position, orientation in Seville, temporary housing upon arrival, travel and medical insurance, and CIEE pre-departure and emergency support. Optional pre-departure TEFL certification and early arrival Spanish immersion courses are available, as are program scholarships.
	Dates: The Spanish academic year goes from mid-September to mid-June. Your departure date will vary according to which Teach in Spain program options you choose. Contact: CIEE Teach Abroad, 300 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA. Tel. 1-207-553-4034. Fax.: 1-207-553-5047 Email: teach@ciee.org Website: For more information please visit: www.ciee.org/teach/spain.
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BEST Programs, S.L.
Teaching English in Spain to Spanish Families
Every year through BEST many Spanish families and companies host young native English speakers to serve as English language models that have light teaching responsibilities. In exchange for English classes and/or childcare you receive a non-taxable 50 euros stipend plus room and board. An intensive Spanish language course, airport retrieval and full-coverage insurance is included.

Contact: best@bestprograms.org, www.bestprograms.org

British Language Center in Madrid, Spain
Learn to teach English as a foreign language in Madrid, Spain. Cambridge University Certificate and Diploma courses in TEFL.

Contact: secretaria@british-blc.com, www.british-blc.com

Cambridge CELTA, Cambridge DELTA in Spain
The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is an initial training course in the teaching of English as a foreign language. The DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) is intended for practicing ELT teachers with substantial experience. Accommodations can be arranged by the center.

Contact: training@clic.es, www.clic.es

Company Class
Jobs for English Teachers in Spain (in Spanish)
We are a group of expert teachers working in Companies of Madrid. We offer hours of class to free-lance teachers. We always need teachers. Students and teachers can find in our web site: articles, links and more helpful information to study and teach English.

Contact: informacion@companyclass.com, www.companyclass.com

Cultural Embrace
Teach in Spain!
Cultural Embrace offers a wonderful opportunity for you to affordably live in Barcelona, Spain! Teach and tutor a local Spanish family with your native language. You will be responsible to teach for 15 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Thus, your weekends are completely free, allowing enough spare time to explore this beautiful country, learn the Spanish language and culture, gain a new perspective of your own life, and make new friends! TEFL certification is included. For more information visit www.culturalembrace.com/5295396_24622.htm.

Contact: info@culturalembrace.com

EBC International TEFL Certificate
As an employer of EFL teachers, EBC knows what the TEFL job market requires and therefore the EBC International TEFL Certificate has been designed and developed to be an intensive, practical and hands-on program for training effective EFL teaching professionals.

Contact: tefl@ebcidiomas.com, www.ebc-tefl-course.com

The Educational Consortium of Spain (TECS)
Apdo Correos 85, 11500 El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain; 011-34-956-853000; www.tecs.es. Native English speakers hired for summer work (tecscamp@tecs.es) and for work in the academy (tecs@tecs.es).

English World Language School in Madrid, Spain
TEFL Certificate: Intensive 4-week course.

Contact: ant@yourenglishworld.com, www.yourenglishworld.com

Fyne TEFL Course
Intensive TEFL Course In Madrid
Intensive ESL teacher training program structured around three main aspects: Teaching Methodology, Language Analysis, Language Skills.

Contact: fyne@fyne-tefl.info; www.fyne-tefl.Info.

Global Choices
Teach English in Spain
This programme enables to travel to Spain and teach English within the home of a host family. This is a great opportunity to experience the Spanish culture by living with a Spanish family, gain valuable work and travel experience. For the duration of the placement you will be expected to teach English, French or German to the family and take part in the family’s activities. The minimum stay for the language assistant programme is 3 months, although you may choose to stay for 12 months.

Contact: placements@globalchoices.co.uk, www.globalchoices.co.uk

International House Madrid
English Teacher Training Courses
A cutting edge CELTA course with the latest methodology, pedagogy and research. Has affiliated schools throughout Spain and worldwide. Also offers job search advice.

Contact: www.ihmadrid.com

International TEFL in Barcelona
A 4-week intensive TESOL course of 120+ hours with internationally recognized certification. Offers job guidance and placement.

Contact: info@teflinbcn.com, www.teflinbcn.com

Institut Nord-America
Teach English in Spain
The Institute of North American Studies (IEN) is a private non-profit, cultural organization founded in 1951 with the mission of promoting, from Catalunya, mutual understanding between Spain and the United States of America. The institute is one of the few in Spain to favor Americans in multiple courses of English instruction.

Contact: ien@ien.es, www.ien.es

Intercambio España
A free language exchange search engine which helps you find a language exchange in Spain. It also offers a section with language related jobs in Spain.

Contact: joost@intercambio-es.com, www.intercambio-es.com.

INTESOL Spain
Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL
INTESOL offers a fully accredited 120+ hour TESOL certificate with a high quality academic content which is not only respected by employers, but also provides the perfect platform from which to begin your English teaching career. This is a 4 week residential course leading to the internationally recognised Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL accredited by The College of Teachers held at our center in Barcelona, Spain.

Contact: info@intesolspain.com, www.intesolspain.com.

LanguageCorps Spain
TESOL Training Programs
Program includes intensive on-site TESOL certification programs offer 120+ hours of classroom time and at least 6 hours practice teaching with local institutions.

Contact: teach@languagecorps.org, www.languagecorps.org.

The Lewis School of Languages in Barcelona, Spain
Celta teacher training at The Lewis School of Languages in Barcelona, Spain. The Cambridge CELTA is is a one-month teacher training course leading to a TEFL (TESOL) qualification. The course is for people interested in a career teaching English as a second language (ELT). The Lewis School of Languages is an approved Cambridge CELTA center in Barcelona. Courses are available throughout the year. The school provides accommodation for trainees in shared apartments or local host.

Contact: celta@tesol-spain.com, www.tesol-spain.com

MadridTeacher.com
A site for teachers in Madrid, Spain, to advertise their services and to exchange information about the local teaching market on the Forum.

Contact: profesor@madridteacher.com, www.madridteacher.com.

Pueblo Ingles
Volunteer to Teach English to Natives in Spain
Pueblo Ingles has been described as an inspiring cultural adventure, an enriching personal journey, and a unique, human experience. Each week twenty Native English speakers are sponsored to stay in a beautiful, picturesque 4-star resort in Spain so they can converse with Spanish professionals who want to improve their English. Accommodation, food and wine are provided in exchange for your conversation. It's a unique and enjoyable experience and the best way to learn about Spain if you don't speak the local lingo.

Contact: anglos@puebloingles.com, www.puebloingles.com

TEFL Barcelona
TEFL / TESOL Course
Four-week intensive TEFL/TESOL program in a friendly and relaxed environment. The course is externally moderated and a strong emphasis is placed on teaching practice. Located right in the center of Barcelona.

Contact: sally@teflbarcelona.net, www.teflbarcelona.net

TEFL Europe
TESOL Courses in Oxford, London, Windsor, Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Prague
TEFL EUROPE offers 4 week Trinity TESOL. TEFL EUROPE is a lively young TEFL experience. We place great emphasis on jobs after your course, and offer TEFL in 7 locations across Europe.

Contact: info@tefleurope.com, www.tefleurope.com

Tenidiomas
Native English teachers required for a summer Language camp in Jerez, Spain. ESOL courses year-round throughout Spain.

Contact: info@tenidiomas.com, www.tenidiomas.com.

TTMADRID
TEFL, Business TEFL in Spain
Looking for a fun, exciting TEFL course with work guaranteed? Look no further TTMADRID is young, dynamic and innovative team who have your interests at heart. We have a proven track record and more than 30 years of teaching experience between us. Having all started at the bottom we know what employers and clients look for and how to make you a successful, confident and well prepared teacher. Accredited Business and TEFL qualification given.

Contact: info@ttmadrid.com, www.ttmadrid.com

Via Lingua Spain
Via Lingua International CTEFL in Granada, Spain
4 weeks training, 120 hours of expert tuition, 10 hrs observed/graded teaching practice, job guidance, free Spanish classes. The course is made up of the following three components: Teaching skills and classroom management; language awareness; personal skills and qualities. The VLI CTEFL's proven curriculum/syllabus, expert trainers, and hands-on mentored/face-to-face program offers the best of both worlds: a structured highly developed course and local input on a practical level.

Contact: ViaLinguaSpain@gmail.com, www.teflspain.org