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Teach in Spain Participant Forum - teachers sharing informationTeach in Spain with CIEE to meet Spaniards who embody and enliven the Andalusia behind the stereotypes. Marvel at the clash of cultures in the Mezquita in Cordoba, stroll along the Mediterranean coast, celebrate semana santa and feria in towns all over the region, dance , sing, or just absorb flamenco. Join in the unparalleled spectacles of southern Spain - and in the quieter magic of its daily life.

Andalusia is a vibrant Autonomous Region in southern Spain flanked by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal, and the rest of Spain to the north. It is bursting with quaint pueblo blanco villages, traditional cities, and an unbeatable culture. Whether you prefer a merienda or late night tapas, the culinary options in Andalusia are boundless. From olives of the heartland to the fresh catch in the Mediterranean, taste buds are never ignored. The birthplace of flamenco, Picasso, and Antonio Banderas is also home to the national sport corrida de toros, a tradition enjoyed or loathed by locals and visitors alike. The countless fiestas and long siestas all contribute to the unique customs of Andalusia.work and live overseas teaching English in Spain

CIEE places individuals just like you in paid yearlong Language and Culture Assistant positions teaching English in schools in urban or pueblo locations throughout the region. Anywhere you teach in Andalusia, you will have the opportunity to learn local customs, share your own way of life, and have new experiences that make it impossible to take even the smallest things for granted.

As the organization enters its third year providing a teach abroad program in Spain, CIEE now offers several program options, from a full-service program that includes a four-day orientation and temporary housing to a basic program option that caters to independent individuals with significant experience in a Spanish-speaking country who don't require as much cultural and teacher training. Additionally, CIEE is offering multiple program upgrades including pre-departure TEFL certification to prepare you for teaching in the classroom and two or four week Intensive Spanish Immersion Classes, to help you refresh and practice the Spanish skills that are essential for a successful stint living and working in Andalusia.

The two CIEE program options are:

Teach in Spain

  • Pre-departure school placement at a public school in a pueblo, town or city in Andalusia

  • Support of CIEE professional staff before you depart for Spain

  • Teaching and program guides to help you plan and prepare

  • A Lonely Planet guidebook to plan your travels

  • Pre-departure online orientation training

  • Optional ~ Pre-departure TEFL certification

  • Optional ~ Early arrival for Spanish immersion course

  • Airport transfer on designated arrival date

  • Orientation in Sevilla

    • Focused on teaching methodologies, cross-cultural training, securing housing, health and safety, visa registration, and more.

    • Cultural and socializing opportunities

    • Four nights of accommodations and all meals.

  • Five nights of accommodation in your school location

  • A monthly stipend of €700 to cover living expenses and new adventures, paid holidays too!

  • International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the CIEE iNext travel card

  • 24-hour in-country emergency support services via the CIEE office in Sevilla

  • Visa application advice (apply in person at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate)

  • Scholarships available, note February 1 application deadline

Teach in Spain ~ “The Basics”

  • Pre-departure school placement at a public school in a pueblo, town or city in Andalusia

  • Support of CIEE professional staff before you depart for Spain

  • Teaching and program guides to help you plan and prepare

  • A Lonely Planet guidebook to plan your travels

  • Pre-departure online orientation training

  • Optional ~ Pre-departure TEFL certification

  • Airport transfer on designated arrival date

  • Orientation in Sevilla

    • Focused on housing, health and safety, visa registration

    • Two nights of accommodations and all meals

  • A monthly stipend of €700 to cover living expenses and new adventures, paid holidays too!

  • International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the CIEE iNext travel card

  • 24-hour in-country emergency support services via the CIEE office in Sevilla

  • Visa application advice (apply in person at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate)