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    • Santander
    • Marbella
    • Mallorca
    • Malaga
    • Madrid
    • Granada
    • Canary Islands
    • Cadiz
    • Bilbao
    • Barcelona
    • Alicante
Length
12 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • University degree in any subject.
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Age Min.
18
Age Max
33

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Salary / Benefits
Monthly stipend
Price Details
There are no fees. Yeah, that's right.
Jun 27, 2023
Apr 15, 2019
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No Fees! Do you love working with kids? Are you an outgoing and proactive person? Did you graduate with a bachelor’s degree in the last 4 years? If you answered yes to all of these questions, we are looking for you.

What we are searching for:
- A bachelor recent graduate (degree obtained within the last four years - 2020 onwards)
- Native speaker

Spend an entire academic year in our Language Assistant internship program and add some valuable international classroom experience to your resume. Allow your creative skills and initiative to shine in this unique opportunity, where you will be expected to prepare your lesson plans and share your language and your home country’s culture with students at a school in Spain.

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Program Highlights

  • Monthly grant: €900 - 1,200 per month (enough to live in Spain as a young professional)
  • Spanish public healthcare coverage
  • TEFL training course included (free)
  • Professional placement in a Spanish school, teaching 20-24 hours per week
  • Lodging options: independent housing or full board accommodation with a volunteer host family

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Alex
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Yes, I recommend this program

Meddeas, the most reliable 'Auxiliar' program in Spain

Feb 12, 2018

There are a lot of programs in Spain for English speakers to come and earn some cash, spend time overseas, travel and teach. Some offer less hours, more money, or less days of work. However, when it comes to which program is going to be the most professional, reliable and offer the most support, Meddeas is the one.

Meddeas is one of the only programs where participants are communicated with in English, with the company's support team being very prompt in replying to emails and helping people to work out their visa processes. While in some programs the participants' income is weeks or even a month late, with Meddeas this is never a problem. I have never had a late payment, and in fact have often been paid early. . Many other auxiliars from other programs have told me, its normal that they don't get paid until two months after they have started working.

Unlike programs run by the Ministry of Education or other programs, Meddeas is a private company and upholds the standards of a private company; bearing a good professional reputation. Meddeas is familiar with dealing with people from a number of countries and therefore their ability to communicate with and support their participants is one of their best qualities.

I would recommend Meddeas to others. It is definitely one of the best ways to start in Spain.

What would you improve about this program?
Possibility of more than 2 years in the program
Possibility of providing health insurance
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Mariah Girouard

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because it seemed liked the best offer compared to similar programs. The pay and the support seemed to be better than other language assistant programs in Spain. I felt like the interview process was very thorough and that the interviewers really got to know me as a person. When I got accepted I received a lot of helpful information as well.

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

They assisted me with the different processes for getting to Spain and staying there legally. Although I had to get and pay for my visa and TIE myself, they gave me valuable information and deadlines and they were great as keeping in contact; I'd bombard them with emails and they were always quick to provide an answer to my burning questions.

They matched me with a wonderful school and with a fantastic host family. I felt like they really listened to my preferences in my interview and they were careful to place me somewhere that I'd be comfortable and an environment in which I could thrive.

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

Stay on top of the workload and take in the experience with open arms. It is always best to be over prepared especially when it comes to legal documents like TIE and visa forms. Also, the online course can be stressful but as long as you remain on top of the assignments you will be okay. Don't let your doubts or fears keep you from missing out.

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

I work every day from Monday- Friday with a half hour break for breakfast and a two hour lunch break. I go to the classes with the main teacher and take half of the class to present my own lesson. I also meet with the english team once a week to plan the next week and it is very helpful because it keeps me prepared and on the same page as my colleagues. After school I usually do some private lessons or work on my assignments for the online class. I also spend a lot of time with my wonderful host family!

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it?

My biggest fear was being alone. I was so scared to come to a new place and not know anything or anyone. I found a lot of friends through this program and I've also bonded with my host family and the people I work with. I know I could count on them if I needed anything! I realized that I had to put my self out there and ask people if they were free to hang out even if that meant risking rejection.

I also realized that there is so much power in saying "yes". People were so open to getting to know me and they would offer up their time, help, or companionship; all I had to do was say yes. It has pushed me out of my comfort zone and opened up a world of possibilities for me.

What was the biggest culture shock?

Perhaps the biggest culture shock was how the children in my school behave. The kids are very touchy feely with the teachers and they love to give hugs and even kisses! Coming from a culture where hugging a teacher is taboo I quite like being able to show love to my students!

About Meddeas

Meddeas is a Spanish organization present in five countries that supports multilingual teaching in more than 200 educational centers. It offers the opportunity to teach English in Spain through Language Assistant programs. Recent graduates from all the main universities in the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa...

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