EFL Training and/or 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.
A) Spanish Course + EFL Certificate Training Program (2.5 months to 6 months)
All candidates begin at with an intensive Spanish language classes for 2 weeks or 4 weeks (40/80 lessons) to help you adapt, followed by a training with 20 hours of in-class shadowing and/or 4 or 5 workshops on EFL teaching methodology.
After this initial training period you will be evaluated. The evaluation process involves preparation and supervision of 1/2 lesson plans, and teaching 20 minute class slots under trainer supervision. You would then have the option of
1) engaging in 1 more month of shadowing practice
2) starting with the Paid Internship Program
3) Opting to finish the program, at which point you will receive your EFL
Training Program Diploma.
Fees: Madrid: 2580 Euros ($3460) for 2.5 - 6 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
- EFL Certificate Training Course
- Intern placement in EFL
- Lodging reservation and screening service
- Limited bureaucracy
- Non-competitive admission
- Tutor for academic and professional affairs
- Testing, diploma, certificates, materials, texts and limited free Internet access while at the school
- Screening of all companies
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- 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
- Activities program
- Post program job network
B) Spanish Course + Paid EFL Internship (4 - 6 months)
All candidates begin their Internship with an Intensive Spanish language course lasting 2-4 weeks (40/80 lessons) to help you adapt.
Based on a previous telephone interview and a questionnaire you will go into a teaching post with 60% salary (gross 488 euros/month), 15hours / week of supervised teaching.
Fees: Madrid: 1580 Euros ($1875) for 4 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
- Paid intern placement in EFL
- Lodging reservation and screening service
- 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
- Activities program

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. Teaching assignments vary according to your qualifications, talents and experience.
You must have:
A university degree
A professional outlook, intercultural skills, motivation and smart dress fitting the corporate environment
Availability between September and June
Team playing skills, flexibility, adaptability
Language requirements: You need not be a native speaker, nor speak Spanish to apply. Fluent English Natives or bilingual English speaker
Intern Types: English as a Second Language, English as a Foreign Language, Adult, Children, Business English.
Duration: The minimum commitment is 2.5 months for the Training Program with an option to renew and 4 months for the Internship Program. Renewals are free with the exception of insurance.
Experience Required: none.
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application
- Cover letter and resume in Spanish and English (Ask above our translation service)
- Copy of passport and photo
- Language level test
- Internship questionnaires (2)
- 300 euros deductible deposit
- Telephone interview (optional)
- Academic records
- Academic references
Application Time: The application process takes approximately 2 months
Commencement dates: Second half of September, beginning of October or February
Salary:
- Paid Internship EFL Program: 60% salary for qualified teachers for three months minimum (488 euros/month gross) for 15hours/week classes. The company may request the intern to teach over this number of hours, and up to a maximum of 20h/week. Pay will be increased accordingly.
- The EFL Training Course is not remunerated.
Participants travel to Spain independently.
Application form online
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
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