TIPS FOR GETTING A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN SPAIN

 

  • Education: 
    BA/BS is required
  • TEFL Certification: 
    A minimum of 150 Hrs TESOL Foundation Certification required. 300 Hrs Advance TESOL or a 450 Hrs Diploma TESOL gives you an edge
  • Peak Hiring Months: 
    Beginning of September or October and January
  • Types of jobs: 
    Public Schools, Private language schools and some tutoring
  • Typical Hiring Process: 
    Most schools prefer an interview over skype or telephone
  • Average teaching hours per week: 
    20-30 hours of classroom as well as exam preparation time
  • Types of Students: 
    School children,Business professionals and Private students
  • Cost of Living per month: 
    $800 - $1000
  • Visas: 
    Work Visa is generally sponsored by the employer
  • Average Monthly Pay: 
    $1500 - $2,500
  • Start – up cost: 
    $1000 - $1,550
  • Potential to save or break-even: 
    Break-even
  • Accommodation Benefits: 
    Sometimes can be availed
  • Fight Reimbursements: 
    Rare

TEACHING ENGLISH IN SPAIN

Are you looking for TEFL jobs in Spain? Teaching English in Spain is one of the popular TEFL destinations for foreigners to teach English abroad. Teaching English in Spain is a great way to experience a new culture and an abundance of tapas and sangria.

The qualifications to teach in Spain may vary by role and school type. For native English speakers there are no requirement for certification while they are aplying for Assistant and tutoring positions. They just need a college degree. If you have a TEFL certification it can definitely help you for applying to teach at a private school or language academy.

You can earn uoto $1500 - $2500 a month for about 15-20 hours of work per week. Since the work hours are minimal you can take up some side tutoring.