Program Reviews

I lived and taught in Valencia for two years, and I had a great experience. The RVF staff was supportive with everything administrative and was always there to answer my questions. The school I worked at was warm and welcoming to me. The schedule is also extremely flexible which is great for traveling. A few difficulties to be aware of: making friends, localized language barriers (Valenciano, Catalan), finding housing, and having fun travel experiences on the auxiliar paycheck (recommend bringing savings).

High quality assistance, smooth process and I love how they keep you informed and updated on all information. 1 one 1 video calls to answer any questions or doubts. They can help you with housing and important specific cultural cues / manners before arriving to the country. Information on the country and area that you will be living in. I will be renewing with RVF International as it continued to be a smooth process. I recommend it to people who wish you travel independently. I don’t recommend it to individuals who aren’t ready to leave home and experience living alone for the first time.

I've always wanted to live in Spain, so once I began searching programs to help with process, I knew RVF was the right fit for me. The program itself is quite affordable, and they make the bureaucratic paperwork and processes very easy to understand. They also host informational webinars throughout the preparation period for your move to answer any questions you may need and to make the process as smooth as possible. In addition, once you arrive to Spain, they continue to support and assist with any issue you may have, and ensure you get settled into your respective region and school. I've had such a good time here in Spain and feel confident with RVF's guidance, which is why I've decided to renew for yet another year! There are many programs out there, but RVF is one that is professional and personable, and you can trust them to help make your move easier and as stress-free as possible.

My first year in Spain has been nothing short of amazing! Aside from the benefits of living in Spain and travelling, I am also working with the sweetest kids and the kindest colleagues. RVF International has been so helpful throughout this entire process and I am extremely grateful for them. They have been up front about the requirements and have been helpful whenever I have needed them. Their detailed instructions and guidelines have helped alleviate a lot of stress throughout this process. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in teaching English abroad in Spain.

If you go to Spain to teach English you will probably have the time of your life. What is great about RVF is that it is much cheaper than other companies that charge you a lot more to do basically the same thing, minus a hotel for your first week upon arrival. Companies like CIEE charge three times as much. You can just book a hotel (or hostel) for yourself in advance for when you arrive and save a lot of money. RVF also will give you a quick response when you have any doubt about the process, before and when you’re in Spain. These teach abroad programs are life changing, and I would recommend it to anyone who loves adventure, travel, and living their best life.

The best decision I have made in a while was deciding to teach english in Spain and the second best decision was to do it with RVF international. Going abroad has been incredible and having RVF as a support system has been invaluable. It is very comforting to know that I have a group of people I can ask any question and receive a response within a day. I am very grateful I had the team at RVF helping with Spanish bureaucracy because it is as complicated as everyone says. But still worth going to Spain!

I can't recommend RVF International enough for anyone looking to teach Spain. RVF is comprised of a team of knowledgeable individuals who go above and beyond to help applicants through the visa application process, settling in and documentation processes in-country. The company provided me with lists of the documentation I needed, made appointments, and answered questions promptly throughout my time in the country. My experience with RVF was phenomenal! They helped me through all the documentation work, translations and much more. So, if you want to teach in Spain without the hassle of figuring out the paperwork/appointment side of things, RVF International is a great company to go through!

I live down in La Linea de la Concepcion, which is a very unique international community connected to Gibraltar (UK).
I have personally recommended RVF International to ALL of my teacher friends looking to live abroad and explore options for a new livelihood.
RVF has made the transition from US life to Spain life very simple and smooth, especially considering Spanish bureaucracy can be a NIGHTMARE for the uninitiated.
It's definitely worth the price to allow a third-party contractor to ease the navigation of law and services.
For your own self care, definitely be in the process of practicing Spanish (Castellano), but remember it's a diverse country so your language might not match theirs (especially in Andalucia). It's no shame to find yourself in a native language community, find some friends from your country, and have a good group of support even if your plan is "full immersion": the exhaustion from just starting life anew can be A LOT to handle, not to add language on top of.

Spanish people are incredibly loving and communal, so feel inclined to embrace the culture, as many people are happy to share, and appreciate YOUR appreciation of all they call home.

RVF is easily one of the best companies out there. They have thought of everything (EVERYTHING). From the minute you join the program, they are ready to assist you in any way they can. All their material is incredibly informative and everyone is highly knowledgeable, helping you with things that you don't know about/would never cross your mind. The competence, speed, and joy of the people at RVF is undeniable. Without them, I never would have been able to navigate the process of teaching in Spain, from the paperwork to settling in. Cannot recommend them enough. Best decision I've ever made!

Teaching abroad in Madrid has been a mind broadening as well as a pallet expanding opportunity I am grateful to have had. Had it not been for the RVF team I would not be here today. If I had to do it all on my own I don't think today I would be in the center of Madrid amidst the bountiful culture and perfect opportunities to grow myself in ways not previously imaginable. Leaving your family and friends can be a struggle, but this experience makes it worth your while. You'll go home to your family and friends with new knowledge, an understanding of another culture, and fresh new perspectives. All in all I know this was the right decision and it may be for you too. Thanks again RVF International!