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Calle Solano 11, 3º C
Pozuelo de Alarcón
28223, Madrid. Spain
By appointment only
Cell: (34) 637-543-900
Skype: best.programs.usa
best@bestprograms.org

EFL Training and Paid Internships – Madrid

Description:

We believe that one year of experience abroad is worth 5 years of experience in any other type of activity. Our EFL posts are given out at a centrally-located, up-market school located in the heart of Madrid in a 19th century palace. Based on your qualifications and a personal interview you will be guaranteed a spot even if you haven't experience in the field.

All candidates begin at with an intensive Spanish language classes for 2 weeks (40 lessons) to help you adapt, followed by an internship with 40 hours of in-class shadowing and 4 or 5 workshops on EFL teaching methodology. After this initial training period you are evaluated and either continue with another training session or go into a teaching post with 80% salary (gross 640 euros/month). During the training session(s) all candidates receive a stipend of 10 euros/day for expenses.

After the first 3 months you can opt for re-evaluation and if you pass go into a 100 % salaried position (800 euros/month gross). We are not an employment agency but our posts are often a stepping stone to employment with this firm and a way to ease oneself into living in Europe.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: The posts are open to either fully-qualified and experienced EFL teachers or students wishing to gain crucial experience in the field. The conditions vary according to your qualifications, talents and experience. You need not be a native speaker, nor speak Spanish to apply. You must be at least 18 years of age and have a university degree. The minimum commitment is 3 months, with an option to renew. Renewals are free with the exception of insurance.

Intern Types: English as a Second Language, English as a Foreign Language, Adult, Children, Business English.

Language requirements: Fluent English.

Fees: Madrid: 1580 Euros ($1875) for 3 months +

Cost Includes:

Full coverage medical and accident insurance;
Intensive Spanish course at our downtown, fully-equipped language school for 4 hours/day, 5 days a week, 2 weeks;
Intern placement in EFL;
Reservation and screening service for inexpensive or free lodging;
Limited bureaucracy;
Non-competitive admission;
Tutor for academic and professional affairs;
Testing, certificates, materials, texts and limited free Internet access while at the school;
Screening of all companies;
Airport pick up;
Local phone, fax and e-mail data will be provided in case of need;
Orientation packet: includes tourist info, city information, transportation and communication details -- including a map and explanation of the Metro in Madrid, etc.;
Membership in an International Friendship club that organizes activities and many free services and discounts.

Salary / Pay: 10 euros/day during training, 80% salary for qualified teachers for three months minimum (640 euros/month gross).

Experience Required: no. Participants Travel to Spain Independently. Typically Participants Work Independently.

Application Process Involves:

Online Application
Cover letter and resume in French and English (Ask above our translation service)
Copy of passport and photo
Language level test
Internship questionnaire
300 euros deductible deposit
Telephone interview (optional)

Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 months.

Post Services Include: Job Network.

BEST Programs's Mission Statement: BEST Program offers economic and flexible programs which help to learn languages and provide practical work experience in Europe. BEST was founded to provide interesting cultural experiences and native language models to Americans and Europeans in 1990.

Year Founded: 1990