Program Description

Language Assistant Spain

Description

Language Assistant Spain is a cultural exchange programme.
Participants are placed in a Spanish family home (based mainly within the suburbs of Madrid).
The programme allows participants to become a part of a family, and in exchange for a room, and three meals a day, (as well as the chance to learn some Spanish) – participants are required to spend three hours each evening teaching English to the family members (usually the children).

Living and working with a host family in Spain, offers participants the opportunity to experience a deep insight into the Spanish culture, lifestyle and traditions. As participants only have to teach English for three hours each weekday evening, to enhance their stay many of them also choose to find paid part-time employment elsewhere, or spend their days sight-seeing, or attending Spanish language classes.

Highlights

The Language Assistant Spain programme is one of WAVA’s most popular work placements abroad. Living and working with the family that you teach, essentially provides you with a family-centred experience away from home.

Qualifications

Minimum age: 18 years old
Having a recognised teaching qualification is not mandatory, however any teaching experience that you have will make your application stand out
Knowledge of the Spanish language is not necessary
Admittance to the Language Assistant Spain programme depends ultimately on a host-family accepting the applicant

Further Information
Experience Required: 
No
Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Cost Description: 

What's included?

Guaranteed work opportunity teaching English to a Spanish family
Pre-departure information and advice
In-country assistance and support
24-hour emergency contacts
Accommodation: homestay
Food: all meals included and provided by host family
What's NOT included?

Flights
Insurance
Visas
Sightseeing activities
Monthly stipend
Transportation: airport pick-up, airport drop-off

Living Arrangements: 

With a host Family

Application Process: 

Online Application plus Application Assessment, Phone Interview

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Program Info

Country: 
Spain
City(s): 
Madrid
Length of Position: 
1-3 months
3-6 months
6-12 months
Dates: 
Programmes start throughout the year
Cost: 
starting at USD 740

Program Photos

Madrid is the destination for WAVA's Language Assistants
Madrid is the destination for WAVA's Language Assistants