RVF International

RVF International LLC

Why choose RVF International LLC?

At RVF International, we are an international exchange and education company with a mission to help you embrace life abroad with confidence.

As the premier Teach Abroad program focused exclusively on Spain, we help you teach English in Spanish schools as language assistants (auxiliares de conversación). We handle everything from placements, visas, housing, support, and more so you can focus on your journey. With a four-day workweek, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Spain’s culture, landscapes, and history.

RVF stands for Reach, Venture, Find. Our mission to help you reach beyond borders, venture into bold experiences, and find your path in extraordinary ways. We offer life changing opportunities backed by unmatched expertise and a passionate community.

Join RVF International for a program built on transparency, trust, and a shared love for Spain, a place we call home.

Reviews

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Reinardt
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Auxiliar in Malaga --- 2024-2025

During the visa process over the spring and summer of 2024, RVF International was extremely helpful and I can't really imagine how much more frustrating and insurmountable the process would have been without their help. They constantly answered any and all questions with patience and thoroughness; and this did not stop once I arrived in Spain. They maintained the same level of engagement with information as to what to do once you've arrived to solidify your presence in Spain and continued to answer any and all questions. My time in Malaga has been great! It has not been without the occasional frustration, of course. But, my fellow teachers at my school have been so welcoming and friendly and the city/landscape is beautiful. Living in a new culture and being challenged to speak a new language and engage with a new lifestyle is extremely enriching.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
On my flight from the States, my airline misplaced all of my luggage, in which I had pretty much packed my entire life. With patience and with AirTags(!), I was able to return to the airport (unfortunately on more than one ocassion) to retrieve my luggage as we located it and sent it to the right place. I highly highly recommend getting AirTags (or equivalent) and putting one in each of your pieces of luggage; it was incredibly useful and relieving to be able to see exactly where my luggage was after the airline misplaced them and we worked to get them to the right place.
Pros
  • Always answering all questions
  • Clear protocol of steps to take that always worked
  • Engagement in a new culture, language, and people
Cons
  • Some loneliness at first with the langauge barrier
  • Amenities are different, some adjustment needed to the lack of certain amenities; although there is also a gain of other useful amenities
  • Spanish bureaucracy is slow/indifferent
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Kaley
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Living in Huelva!

I am so thankful for this experience and overall it has been really wonderful. I visited Spain for the first time 5 years ago and I knew I had to live in Spain at some point in my life. I was placed in a small province called Huelva. It's a lovely city and the people are so kind. I do come from a small city in California so it just seems like I'm living in the Spanish equivalent of my hometown and the social setting is a bit harder to break into which I was not expecting. Other than that I will say my experience with RVF has been wonderful!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Signing up for a solo trip to Morocco! I didn't think I would know anyone on this weekend excursion and it turned out a lot of the people from my program joined me and we all finally got to meet in person!
Pros
  • Long weekends!
  • Lots of free time
  • Affordable living
Cons
  • Culture shock
  • Being far from home
  • Spending all of your money on traveling
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hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Best Experience

Living abroad is an amazing experience, but only if you are fully ready for it. Many people come thinking it will be some sort of fantasy world, so make sure you are realistic. Make sure you understand Spanish culture and their way of life because you will have to adapt. I had already lived in Spain so i knew exactly what to expect, however people who moved here without even visiting first are struggling. I have had the time of my life and could not be happier, but make sure you really understand what you are getting yourself into.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
You may have a far commute and work at a school that has a 2 hour break in between, so you may be at school or communting for many more hours than your being paid so keep that in mind. Truly understand how your life will change and only do this if you actually want to be a teacher and work with kids.
Pros
  • Cheaper cost of living
  • amazing cities
  • amazing people
Cons
  • small towns and cities can feel lonely if you dont speak spanish
  • may have an hour or longer commute, very common in madrid as many people get placed outside the city
  • if you do not do extensive reserach you will be blindsided but what life is really like here
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Kayla
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Living the Dream w/ RVF!

I'm so happy I chose RVF to enhance my experience of teaching in Spain. From the moment I signed up, to landing in Spain, and even now, they have helped me every step of the way. Compared to others, I feel my experience has been way less stressful because of how organized and efficient RVF is. I also found amazing roommates through the GroupMe that RVF connected me to, and for that I'm so grateful. I even won a free trip to Morocco from another company that's partnered with RVF! Highly recommend

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Riding on camels in Tangier Morocco!
Pros
  • Proximity to other European countries makes traveling easy
  • Visa process was super organized
  • Affordable living while living your dream life!!
Cons
  • Unorganized school
  • Language barrier with students
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Caroline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

RVF International

I felt supported by RVF International from beginning to end. Anytime I had questions, they responded quickly and thoroughly, and if something was outside their expertise, they always provided resources to help me find the answers I needed. Moving abroad can be stressful, but RVF made the process feel like a breeze. Their support documents were incredibly detailed, and I felt so much more prepared coming here with their help than I would have on my own. If you’re serious about moving to Spain, RVF is well worth the investment!

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I felt that RVF International really had my best interests in mind.

They made everything seem so personal, and it really made this huge leap of faith a lot less stressful. They explained that they would assist with every step of the way to get to Spain, and they did exactly that. They not only provided me with so many resources and so much guidance, but they were also there at a drop of a hat to answer any and all of my questions.

I am very pleased with my decision.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Where do I begin? There was just so much assistance along this journey to living and working in Spain. I guess I could start from the beginning.

RVF International helped me complete the application and registration paperwork, which is mostly in Spanish so having them assist me with everything to fill out was such a HUGE help. They let me know where to go to get the background check, the fingerprints, where to send all of the paperwork. They provided a step-by-step guide on how to fill everything out, but it was up to me to actually fill it out.

After the application was submitted, we began the Visa process. Very similar to the application and registration process. RVF International provided a guide and step-by-step form to obtain and fill out all of the necessary paperwork needed for the Visa appointment. RVF took the responsibility of scheduling the appointment for me, which was awesome.

After the visa was said and done, we began to prepare for my departure. RVF sent me numerous notes and ideas for things to pack, what to expect, and how to handle my first couple weeks in this foreign land. When it came to housing, RVF sent me a list of websites that Spain uses for renting apartments. It was really helpful, and the first place I went to go see, I ended up renting! (By the way, Google Translator became my best friend when I was house hunting).

The long term residency was up next and just like the visa, RVF scheduled this appointment for me gave me a list of everything I would need for this appointment, and let me know where to get all this new paperwork and how to fill everything out.

They really helped me with every step of the way during this journey, and I couldn't be more grateful.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Utilize Facebook groups to find other English teachers around you. I am in a small town and the only English teacher in my town. Thankfully I was able to find another English teacher in the town right next to mine via a Facebook group and we now hang out every weekend!

Don't be shy to reach out to people. Be prepared for the culture shock. If the going gets tough, just keep reminding yourself why you wanted to come to Spain in the first place and stay focused on that. Take advantage of all of the 3-day weekends!

Also, be prepared for the cold winters. Many rooms/apartments don't have central heating and it does get really cold at night!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

For each participant, it will vary. For me though, I work 16 hours Monday-Thursday. Monday I go from 9-2. Tuesdays and Thursdays I go from 9-12:30. And Wednesdays I go from 9-1.

Each day after work, I either take a walk along the beach or lie down for a little siesta (I don't know when I'll ever have this much free time again, so fully taking advantage of it). During the evenings, I keep busy with my side online job. I then prepare dinner and watch Netflix to end the night. (I'm trying to incorporate practicing Spanish more!) Then I have my 3 day weekends to relax some more and take either some fun day trips or quick weekend get-a-ways!

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was the language barrier. And to be honest, it still scares me a little.

I came to Spain not knowing any Spanish, and it has been hard at times, but I have been able to work my way through every struggle and obstacle. Like I said earlier, Google Translator has become my best friend while I've been out here.

I now know that I shouldn't be afraid of trying to speak Spanish. It won't be the prettiest, I can guarantee that, but there is no better way to learn and overcome these fears than by practicing and gaining confidence that I can do it.

What was one of your favorite things to do while abroad?

One of my favorite things to do in my town is to explore the castle. It has so much history, and Game of Thrones filmed some of their episodes there!

There are so many castles throughout Spain, it's amazing. So much history and so much beauty.

I also love how there are palm trees everywhere. It makes life so much more beautiful!

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Andrea Buelvas

Job Title
Teach Abroad Program Specialist
Andrea is originally from Madrid, Spain. Before joining this company, she worked as an English teacher at an English academy. Her passion for travel and assisting people in relocating to Spain led her to join RVF International. She believes in sharing the incredible lifestyle Spain offers. Having lived abroad herself, she intimately understands the challenges that come with moving to a different country and is happy to be able to assist others through this process.

Interview

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memory is from my trip to Bavaria, Germany, in 2018. I visited Germany for the first time to meet my in-laws. They did an excellent job of showing me some of the most beautiful places in southern Germany. I felt incredibly special and excited to witness the country's stunning beauty. We explored numerous castles, lakes, mountains, and more. It was a truly magical experience.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Firstly, I've come to realize how fulfilling it is to know that I can make a positive impact on people's lives through my work. Helping individuals navigate the challenges of moving to another country has been a rewarding experience.

In addition to this, I've become more aware of the intricacies and difficulties that can arise when relocating to a foreign land. This heightened awareness has allowed me to better anticipate and address the needs and concerns of those undergoing this transition.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

One of the best stories I've heard from a returning student is when they expressed their gratitude for our constant support at every stage of their journey. We were there to help and assist them whenever they needed it, making their experience more comfortable.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of this job is seeing the happiness and excitement of the people who have joined our program.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would choose our 'Teach English in Spain Program' because it not only provides you with all the necessary support when you travel abroad but also offers the opportunity to live in another country where you'll be working less than 16 hours a week. This allows you to have ample free time to travel and explore, making it an amazing and enriching experience.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

At RVF International, what sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to our clients' well-being and satisfaction. We take great pride in ensuring that our clients are exceptionally well taken care of throughout their journey.

Our primary objective is to minimize the stress and maximize the enjoyment of the entire experience. We believe in making our clients feel supported and informed every step of the way, so they know they are never alone during the process. We are especially proud of our team when we see the positive impact we have on our clients' lives, helping them achieve their dreams while providing peace of mind and excellent service.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor in being a successful company, in my belief, is actively listening to your clients' feedback. It's essential to ensure that you are offering precisely what people need, rather than assuming what they might require from your services or products. This approach makes a significant difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations and ultimately leads to long-term success.