Program Reviews

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!

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.