Program Reviews

I went through RVF for my teach abroad program. The staff have been very helpful for me and have answered all my questions with understanding and a lot of detail. They helped make the whole process of moving to another country very easy and were there for me every step of the way. They responded quickly and were always available for a zoom chat to answer any questions I had. The materials and documents they provided were also very helpful. I feel a lot better moving here knowing I have someone in my corner to support my journey in Spain. Thank you RVF!

Before joining with RVF I had applied to many auxiliar programs. Out of all of the ones I joined RVF I will say is the best pick, especially if you are a first time applicant and have never been out of the country before to Spain. First, I love their service! Anytime I had any doubts or questions it was always responded to on time and even if you have other questions that may pertain to just life in Spain they are more than happy to help and provide you with necessary resources. Secondly, all the paperwork that you have to do they help you every step of the way! RVF gives a breakdown of exactly what is needed before and during your stay in Spain which other programs don't usually do. Please, if you are looking for a new journey or change and have an almost seamless experience please contact RVF!

I really appreciated RVF as a program and all they have to offer people like me who have never attempted to travel abroad without assistance before. I believe that RVF made the transition to moving abroad for a year much more smooth and tranquil than if I would have had to do it on my own. All of the processes you have to deal with arriving to a new country were mostly handled by RVF, which took a lot of stress off of me. Once arriving in Spain, I was able to build community with other auxes in Spain and didn't feel like I needed them as much, however, if I ever did have any questions, they always responded in a timely manner with a thorough explanation of anything I needed.

When I first had the idea to go to Spain and I was doing a research, I found RVF international to be completely honest at the beginning, It all seemed so easy that it seemed a little bit too good to be true. However, the support that RVF gives us is absolutely insane from getting all of her paperwork ready for your visa appointment, and getting your paperwork ready once you’re already in Spain. They are constantly helping you out throughout the whole process and even now that I’ve been in Spain for two months and questions arise they are always available.

I could not express how incredible and awesome this program is! Moving internationally is already a huge step. However, with RVF, it was much easier! They help every step of the way by providing all documents and instructions. They even book all of your appointments!! They took a load of stress off my shoulders, and it provided me with more time to start planning my trip!! I LOVE teaching at my school as everyone is so helpful and kind! I am teaching students as well as learning from students which is something I believe teaching is all about! After being here for only a short time, I can already feel that I am making a difference with the students. It is so easy to travel and I have loved all of RVF’s recommended places! It’s so comforting to know they’ve been in the same position as me so they can suggest better options for almost everything!

After graduating college, I was struggling to make my dream of living abroad come true. I began looking into programs and that is when I found RVF International. Immediately upon contacting RVF, I began receiving guidance and endless support for moving abroad. I signed up for the program in November 2023 and I am now currently living in Spain! The visa process is a lot of work but I found RVF immensely helpful. RVF took off so much of the stress that comes with moving abroad. I highly recommend this program!

RVF has been incredibly helpful with my transition to Spain. They are always responsive and have many really helpful documents and webinars to help you successfully get your visa and handle other important things needed when coming to Spain. They have helped make my experience stress free and I can't imagine doing all this on my own. They offer to do zoom calls with you whenever you have questions which has also been really helpful. I highly recommend using RVF, it will make your experience much more enjoyable all around.

RVF has made this experience super smooth and the best! They are very quick to respond to any questions. Everything is explained in detail. They really take the time to make sure you are not missing anything, but you must be responsible for all your paperwork and get them done on time. I was assigned to the south so you have to make sure you are aware of the rentals of your area. Many advantages of Cadiz are the weather, the people, the food and the beaches. The rentals are kind of difficult due to the inflation of prices for summer vacations. Groceries and bills are cheap and cannot forget that you can travel all around for cheap as well. The school schedule is a perfect mix where you can work and travel. The students and the teachers have been amazing as well. Other than that, I don't regret my decision and I have applied for a second year. They have been a great help!

I am so grateful for this experience teaching in a small summer town in Murcia. It's funny because everyone says "Why are you in Murcia?!" It's not a popular region and I'm in a small town, but I love it! The teachers at my school are so welcoming and have invited me to participate in events and go on field trips. I've been very impressed with my students and their level of English. Everyone knows each other and is always willing to lend a helping hand or put me in conact with someone who can help. The community is small, but kind and I feel very safe. The weather and food are amazing and I live so close to the Mediterranean, it's literally a dream come true for me. I am very into nature and there are plenty of hikes and beaches to visit. There are many school breaks where I have been able to travel. For the first long weekend (puente) in December I went to the Christmas markets in Belgium. During Christmas, I went to Madrid and Barcelona. For spring break I was able to go to Paris and Switzerland. It's amazing to be able to travel so easily with how many breaks there are and how easy European travel is. It always makes me appreciate how cheap it is here in Spain too.

There are a couple of downsides to living in a small summer town though. I do wish there were more young people in my town, it's been a challenge to make friends. The town I am in is a summer town, so during winter only 1/4 the population stays here - many businesses close and the bus schedule is limited. I would say I am friendly with the teachers, but rarely see them outside of school as many of them have families or commute to work. This region is quite disconnected, so I was very limited about where I could travel before getting a car - now that I have one it's not a problem but I know not everyone is in the position to buy a car.

Even with all of that, I still feel very happy being here and am excited to go to work at the schools each day. I applied for a second year through RVF. They have been so helpful and made the process seemless. I saw many students in the group chats with so many issues with their visa or TIE, but RVF I had no problems at all and it went very smoothly. There was no question that I would go through them for my renewal process and I'm happy that I did!

I highly recommend RVF internacional as they made the visa process for Spain approachable by breaking it down and offering clear, timely, and accessible communication. I highly recommend them for a smooth transition to living abroad. Making appointments is easy and they are always willing and eager to help and to check in. The program support team is friendly and empathetic. They have a straight forward and honest approach that I really appreciated. When processes did feel unclear they were always willing to meet outside and even before scheduled webinars to assist on a case by case basis. Thank you!