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Teach English in Spain as a Language Assistant: Programs & Comparison
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2024
- This video is to help compare several programs in which you can be a language assistant in Spain.
Updated 2024 info and programs: www.theworkingexpat.com/post/...
I will be discussing and comparing the following programs: The Spanish Ministry’s Program, BEDA, MEDDEAS, Conversaspain & CIEE
I will be breaking down each programs, including: eligibility, price, cost, location, workload and program comparisons.
COMMONALITIES IN EACH PROGRAM YOU SHOULD NOTE:
1. You are a Language Assistant. You are not the direct teacher.
2. No TEFL/TSOL is needed.
3. Your experience will vary depending on the region and SCHOOL you are placed in.
4. You receive €700-€1,000 per month. This is enough to live on. But, people do supplement that by teaching online or tutoring on the side.
5. Don’t let the program’s website sell you on Spain. You are already sold on Spain. Look for info about their company.
6. When you are choosing a location, know that a region can be big, it is not the city center.
TIME STAMPS:
0:59 Program Commonalities to Note
2:23 Spanish Ministry Of Education
6:16 BEDA
8:24 MEDDEAS
11:40 Why Pay for a Program*
12:39 ConvesaSpain
14:52 CIEE
Personally I don’t suggest paying for any program where you are working. You should not pay to work. However, everyone is different and it may be the best option for you.
RESOURCES, REFERENCES & HELPFUL LINKS
Below are links of blogs, videos and articles written by people who have gone through these programs. I really appreciate their insight, experience and information that they give. I hope their experience and information will help you as well.
1. Spanish Ministry of Education
1. Their Website: www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eeuu/...
2. Help Choosing a Region: youngadventuress.com/2013/01/...
3. Complete Overview, Breakdown, Tips, Pros/Cons, ect…: • How to Apply to Teach ...
4. Overview & Experience: • Teach English in Spain...
2. BEDA
1. Their Website: www.ecmadrid.org/programs/bed...
2. Program Experience: getupgetoutgetlost.com/2017/1...
3. Overview & Comparison: www.findawayabroad.com/post/i...
4. Overview & Experience: • Language Assistant in ...
5. Application Process: • How to write a CV for ...
3. MEDDEAS
1. Their Website: www.meddeas.com/language-assi...
2. Their UA-cam: / @meddeases
3. Program FAQ’s: www.meddeas.com/documents/Med...
4. Application Process: lillibugblogs.com/2020/02/23/...
4. ConversaSpain
1. Their Website: www.conversaspain.com
2. *See reviews on Glassdoor or GoAbroad *
5. CIEE
1. Their Website: www.ciee.org/go-abroad/work/t...
2. Their UA-cam: / cieeteachabroad
3. Volunteer Program Experience: • CIEE TEACH IN SPAIN RE...
4. Teach in Spain Experience & Info: www.kelseysocial.com/2014/02/s...
Other Helpful Blog Posts...
10 Websites to Find TEFL Jobs Abroad: www.theworkingexpat.com/post/...
How to Tell if a TEFL Job is a Scam or Legitimate: www.theworkingexpat.com/post/...
Good luck and I hope this helps!
I am so glad that I found this video 💕
Glad I saw your video. So timely! I was looking for comparison review about different programs for teaching in Spain. thanks!
I’m glad it helped! Good luck with whatever program you choose!
Very helpful, thank you!
This is super duper useful! Thanks for your time in making it and sharing it.
I'm glad it helped!
I appreciate the info. It gives me time to do some research before I graduate from school.
Glad I could help! Hopefully you find a great program, and congratulations on graduating!
Thank you so so so much for this video. I really appreciate this thorough breakdown.
Glad I could help!
Super glad I found your video - very useful!
That’s great to hear, thank you! Im glad it was useful!
So interesting I enjoyed ur videos 👍
Happy to see u friend and good luck
Thanks so much!
Hi Sabrina, do you know if these programs will place you at least in the same region with your spouse if you both apply and get in?
Hi! Depending on which on you go with yes, some will! They should explicitly say if they will in the FAQs on the application page!
Great video! Would be good to say that people from the uk can apply for the government aux jobs via the British Council for free.
Im looking for 1 month at a time opportunities or even as little as 1-2 weeks at a time. Would need basic needs covered: travel cost, housing, food. Wages are very negotiable. BTW, I have teaching experience and can speak, read, and write in Spanish.
Hi! I do not know of any locations/companies that would provide all of that to work less than one month. If you teach English online you would be able to pick and choose when you work.
Your best bet would to look into summer English Language camp positions. Angloville is a company that covers food and housing and offers 1-2 week placements but it is volunteer based. Here is a list of over 30 summer English camp jobs in Europe you can look into: www.theworkingexpat.com/post/30-summer-english-language-camp-jobs-in-europe
You can also try looking at workaway or worldpackers job postings. You may be able to find people/places who would provide food and housing for 1-2 weeks of teaching English to their class/group/child. However, there would most likely not be compensation involved.
@@theworkingexpat thanks... this is a great lead. I can fit this in my schedule. My reciprocal benefit would be to improve my spanish. I see there are Italian camps too.
GOLD!!!
Meddeas has host families
When you say diploma, you mean high school or college degree has to be in last 4 years? I have a Masters from 2015.
Hi! I know all of these programs require aa college degree. Some programs state that the college degree needs to be within so many years of applying.
Ministry scares me being they can change their mind any time and do not pay for months at times.
So helpful! Thank you!! Im planning to go to Barcelona so will look into if any of these have a placement option there
I am glad I could help! I hope you have an amazing time in Barcelona when you head over there!
Excellent video. Bravo y gracias.
Do you know what would happen if you went down there, and the teaching gig didn't work out. How would leaving the program/job effect your work visa and ability to stay in Spain?
Thank you!
Honestly, I am not 100% sure. I know you are able to be in Spain as a tourist (for a USA citizen) without a VISA, for 90 days, so I know they wouldn’t just kick you out of the country.
My assumption would be that you would need to find a job that matches your VISA in order to stay in the country on that VISA- or actually work in the country. But you should have time to figure it out if you do leave the programs.
Thank you so much for this video! When it comes to meddeas, do you know what kind of teaching certificate you earn? Is it one that would help with TEFL past the meddeas program?
Hi!
It seems that Meddeas does enroll you in a TEFL course.
No matter where you get your TEFL, as long as it is an authentic and legitimate (or accredited) certification, you have it for the rest of your life.
They explain it a bit in there FAQ packet. You can find that at thie link: www.meddeas.com/documents/Meddeas-FAQs-2019.pdf
I obtained my TEFL with Meddeas in 2018, and it’s been valid since. I’ve used it to apply for several online English teaching jobs.
Hi! this was super helpful! I am applying to some programs but I was curious as to what route you decided to take?
Hi! Im glad it helped!
I decided to accept a job to teach in China, so Ill be moving back there soon! I made a lot of pros and cons for each and decided this was the best option for me to travel the most and make/save the most money.
Great video. Can you suggest me a program or website where a non native teacher could apply for a job?
Hi, thank you!
If you are looking for programs in Spain, I am not sure of any others for non-native speakers.
However, if you are looking for programs to teach English in general, I would suggest searching on the website: Go Abroad .com.
Here you and search through different options and hopefully find options for non-native speakers!
I also have a video on my channel with a list of 10 other websites where you can find English jobs if that one doesn't work for you.
Good Luck!
@@theworkingexpat could you give me your email id
Hi! Is it hard to get in conversaspain? Is it a competitive program?
Hi! I am not 100% certain, but since it is a program that you pay to be placed, as long as spots are still open and you meet the qualifications, I would assume it should be easy to get a spot.
Hello! If the slots for the partner schools are already full, or maybe almost full, does that affect the slots available for BEDA , UCETAM etc? Thank you! 😇
Hi!
So, I am not 100% positive, but... how I believe it should work... is each company should have their own spots with the different schools they work with. So if company A fills their spots with one school, company B still has their own spots available with that same school.
As I said I am not 100% sure but this is how it looks like it works, and what a lot of companies do in general. I hope this helps!
@@theworkingexpat I see! I hope you’re right. Such a big help. Thank you! 😃
Excellent info - thanks so much My question Is if you are in the admitted stage of an application with the ministry does everyone get offered a position somewhere?
Hi! Im glad it was helpful!
From my understanding, yes. Basically everyone that applies with the ministry gets placed. The earlier you are to apply the higher the chance you will get your top choices.
@@theworkingexpat thanks -My son’s application in early March got the admitted email about 10 days ago and it’s just super anxious as he’s waiting, good to know that he should hear something soon. Thanks again for your video on the different typesOf opportunities -As he’s waiting he is getting his TEFL only because eventually he might want to teach - He’s super excited to be an assistant -Wherever they place him
@@jacquelinepowell7257 of course!
I do know that they usually reply in June most years but they are slower this year due to the pandemic.
I hope he has an amazing time!
@@jacquelinepowell7257 hey! I just got my offer today. If he doesn't hear in the next day or two, tell him to write a follow up email to them. I got Albacete!
This was super helpful. Do you know how competitive the market is to find a job right now? Thanks!
Glad I could help!
When it comes to these programs in this video, I have no idea how competitive they are at the moment. I do know people are still going to Spain with these programs (as far as social media shows).
But when it comes to how competitive the market is right now, I really don't know for sure.
What I do know is: In general, people are still moving abroad to varies countries to teach English. Also, Things seem to really depend on the effects of the pandemic, in regards to VISA entry and country boarder restrictions.
And, like always, it depends on WHERE you want to Teach- some countries are harder to find jobs than others.
For example: China has lots of jobs available, but not every company has been given the green light to hire people outside of China (a lot of job boards request you already be living in China to apply).On the flip side of that, there are public school I know of in China who are looking to hire people from a country whose native language is English.
I would say, if you meet of the qualifications of the job that you want to apply for, and can get past the red tape of VISA and country entry, then you can most likely find a job Teaching English. (Again, country dependent).
Sorry I couldn't give you more info on this.
@@theworkingexpat Thanks!!!!!
Love the video, very informative.
Wanted to find out if it is easy to get a teaching job of you’re from Africa
Happy to help!
For English teaching jobs abroad, one of the most common requirements is that your native language is English and you have some kind of degree- so if you check those 2 boxes, then you should be okay finding a teaching job!( of course, depending on what country you are looking into)
:)
Thank you!
I am looking to teaching I’m Spain
Which of the programs is easier and surer to use?
@@chuoannie2991 I say the Spanish Ministry- they take the most applicants and it seems like the easier one to leave if you dont like the set up. They also dont cost anything to apply for or participate in the program.
But you do have to take care of everything yourself (bank account, VISA, ect…) so it just depends on what you are looking for help and price wise.
Thanks for your help
Your content is very useful
@@chuoannie2991 thank you! Good luck!
I found a program called RVF international, do you know if this is a legitimate program?
Hi- I did a bit of research and from what I found, it is legitimate. It is a "pay for placement" type set up. The only reviews I could find were on Goabroad .com, but people on Reddit have compared it to Meddeas.
I would still recommend placement with the Ministry, unless the help they provide is worth the money to you.
@@theworkingexpat thank you so much! 😊
what are ways you can make sure a program is legitimate?
That is a great question! Here are a few ways...
1. Reviews from past program participants are a great indicator of what the program is like, and the legitimacy of it. You can find many on the website 'glassdoor' or by google searching employee reviews for the program.
2. You can also check out well known/accredited organizations, such as the International TEFL Academy and what programs they support, advertise, or post about. They will not support or suggest programs that are scams.
3. There are several websites that post TEFL jobs, one of the most popular is Dave's ESL cafe. These sites have forums where people can discuss different topics. Most will have a 'scam warning' topic where people can post programs that are scams/ones to be aware of.
I hope this helps!
Hi, this was helpful! What is your opinion about Nalcap/ can you explain it like you did with the rest of these? I'm very torn and considering that one!
Hi, glad to help!
NALCAP, the North American Language and Cultural Assistance Program, is with the Spanish Ministry of Education. It is the first one I talk about in the video and compare the rest of the programs to. (Is this the one you mean or is there a different NALCAP? I couldn't find any others with that acronym.)
It can be a bit confusing because I refer to it as the Spanish Ministry's Program. But in my opinion, it is the one I would go with because its no cost to you and seems to allow more freedoms.
Degree of your bachelor is it important?
Yes, a bachelors degree itself is important. What specific degree you have may not be, as long as you have one in general.
NALCAP - Jan/Feb app
BEDA $175 for enrollment
College courses required
Madrid
The Bachelor's degree requirement is so bogus.
Yes, I feel the same way. Especially considering it does not matter what type of degree you have they just want a degree. It's defiantly frustrating.
@@theworkingexpat It's actually discriminatory against the working class, as they're far less likely to get a degree.
@@SenorJuan2023 I disagree. The job is helping teachers in another country. They need people who are college educated. In the US if you’re struggling, you can get a college degree with FAFSA.
Strangely, there's not enough videos about teaching English in Spain. In addition, everyone is talking about a program, rather than talking about finding a teaching job directly or through an employment agent. I'm out of here. Not the right channel for me. Thanks
What’s your issue ?
@@harolyne.s
My issue is I was in the wrong place. I'm use to seeing direct teaching jobs online when it comes to other countries. However, everything Spain seems to be about being part of an organized program through one's country. Hence, I'm in the wrong place
weird