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Location
  • Spain
    • Valencia
    • Toledo
    • Tenerife
    • Seville
    • Santiago
    • 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

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Free TEFL-related course.
Job Type
Teacher Exchange
Classroom Audience
Early Childhood Pre-School Elementary Middle School
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Weekly Classroom Hours
22
Age Min.
18

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Salary / Benefits
A monthly stipend of up to €1200, enough to live in Spain as a young professional. The amount will vary depending on weekly in-class hours, the maximum number of students in the conversation group, and your choice of accommodation.

What You Will Gain:
- International experience: Strengthen your résumé with hands-on teaching.
- Professional development: Gain project management, teamwork, confidence, autonomy, and cultural awareness skills.
- Free TEFL and a monthly stipend.
- Spanish National Healthcare System coverage.
- Spain isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience: Live in one of the most visited countries in the world. It offers far more than beaches, warm weather, and paella. You’ll discover a country full of rich history, festivals, and diverse landscapes.
- Improve your Spanish skills: During your stay, you can learn or brush up on Spanish, a language spoken by over 580 million people worldwide.
Price Details
No fees!
What's Included
Some Accommodation Some Meals
What's Not Included
Some Accommodation Airfare Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Oct 29, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
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About Program

At Meddeas, we’re dedicated to helping you build your future. Every year, more than 600 participants gain valuable skills and experiences that make them stand out in today’s global job market. If you’re ready to grow professionally, enhance your résumé, and immerse yourself in Spanish culture, this program is for you.

What You Will Do at School:
Your main goal is to inspire students to speak English confidently and fluently. Your tasks will include:
- Teach your native language in a school.
- Lead engaging conversations to help students improve.
- Plan activities with your tutor's guidance.
- Share your country’s traditions and culture.

Program Requirements:
- Native-level English speaker.
- Graduate within the last 4 years. With a bachelor’s degree in any field or postgraduate degree in Education or Linguistics.
- Current university students: If you’re from a partner university, you may be eligible for a Co-op or One Term placement.
- Have a clean criminal record.

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Program Highlights

  • No fees!
  • Comprehensive assistance: Get pre-departure and visa assistance, in-country guidance from our dedicated team, and a tutor at your school.
  • Spanish National Healthcare System coverage.
  • In-School Internship: Teach English 20-24 hours a week from September/October/January to May/June, with paid school holidays.
  • Free TEFL Training: An online course delivered by a Spanish university during your stay.

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Natalie
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Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

One of the Best Experiences

Feb 12, 2018

I came to Spain through the Auxiliar de Conversacion program at first, and then switched to Meddeas after my first year. I was looking for something more challenging and with more responsibility than the government program, and I found it with Meddeas. I have absolutely loved living in Spain with the program. The staff is responsive and has answered all of my questions in a timely fashion. They help with the whole start-up process even though I was already used to it having lived here one before. They put you in great schools, with great teachers and students. I have made a special bond with all of my students and colleagues, and I have made so many great memories throughout my two years in Spain. I am definitely going to miss it!

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Alex
Female
5/5
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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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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