Teach English In Spain
Country Overview
Teach in Spain Program Options
Language and Culture Assistant Programs in Spain
Language and Culture Assistants support local teachers by facilitating conversational activities and cultural exchange in English. As a Language and Culture Assistant you will work for an academic year at a Spanish public school. Assistants teach 12-16 hours per week and usually have three-day weekends with either Monday or Friday off. This offers plenty of time to explore Spain, and other countries in Europe.
Placements are available in two regions of Spain:
Region of Madrid
Urban and suburban locations
16 teaching hours per week
1,000 Euro monthly stipend
Region of Andalucía
Suburban and rural locations
12 teaching hours per week
700 Euro monthly stipend
CIEE offers four programs for Language and Culture Assistants with different levels of orientation depending on your Spanish skills:
Teach in Spain –This program includes four days of orientation and nine total nights of hotel accommodation to give you time to find permanent housing before starting your teaching commitment. Madrid and Andalucía. Intermediate proficiency in Spanish is required. Learn More
Teach in Spain Basics - This program is designed for people with experience traveling and living in a Spanish-speaking country and who have advanced Spanish-speaking skills. Two days of orientation and hotel accommodation are included upon arrival. Positions in Andalucia are still available but positions in Madrid are full. Upper-intermediate to advanced Spanish, teaching experience, and previous experience living in a Spanish-speaking country required. Learn More
Teach in Spain Immersion + 2 Weeks of Spanish - This program offers two weeks of immersion with a Spanish host family and intensive Spanish language classes before starting your position as a language assistant. Madrid only. Low-intermediate Spanish proficiency required. Learn More
Teach in Spain Immersion + 4 Weeks of Spanish - This program offers four weeks of immersion with a Spanish host family and intensive Spanish language classes before starting your position as a language assistant. Madrid only. Desire to learn Spanish required. Learn More
Internship and Volunteer Programs in Spain
Teach in Spain Professional – Participants of this paid internship program teach English to business professionals in Madrid, and enroll in a Corporate English Training certificate course. Temporary housing is provided for your first month.
Ideal for: Participants with zero to basic proficiency in Spanish, with a desire to gain international business experience, and a background in teaching or business. Learn More
Teach in Spain Volunteer – With a duration of three months, this is our shortest and most immersive program in Spain. Participants volunteer as English Language and Culture Assistants at public schools in the regions of Castilla La Mancha or Castilla y León. Room and half-board with a local Spanish family is included.
Ideal for: Participants looking for a short-term program with the desire to live and work in a small community. No Spanish skills required. Learn More
Living in Spain
Rich in history, and cutting edge. Sprawling cities, and quaint countryside. Undulating mountains and pristine coastlines -- You’ll find all of it here in Spain. But in case you need a few suggestions:
We'll Be There...
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
There’s a world of experiences ahead that you can’t possibly wrap your head around just yet. That’s why we offer the most comprehensive pre-departure package around. Including:
- An online, blended-learning CIEE course that prepares you to teach in Spain (and beyond)
- Spanish visa application guidance
- Pre-departure placement
DURING ORIENTATION
You’ve arrived, you’re jet-lagged, and you’re more than a little culture-shocked. The CIEE orientation program is designed to get you up to speed -- and comfortable -- as quickly as possible. We provide in-country orientation upon arrival that includes:
- Airport transfers, accommodations, and most meals during orientation
- Workshops on finding housing, transportation, health and safety, legal processes, intercultural learning, and more
- Cultural activities and networking opportunities
WHILE YOU’RE THERE
Just because you’re settled into your new home doesn’t mean we’re going anywhere. Along with 24-hour in-country support, we provide:
- Ongoing support from CIEE staff who are available to help you navigate logistical, professional, or cultural challenges.
- iNext international insurance and 24-hour emergency assistance services
- Cultural activities to help you learn more about your new home in Spain
FAQ's
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
Why Teach English in Spain?
Click to OpenGet paid to explore the Madrid or Andalucía regions and travel through Europe. English teachers in Spain earn competitive pay, make lifelong friends and travel companions at the CIEE in-country orientation, and utilize Spain as a jumping off point for European travel - all while making a difference in Spain students’ lives! See all the program takeaways.
Why Teach Abroad?
Click to OpenTeaching English abroad is an amazing way to travel while also gaining work experience and getting paid. Learn more.
Why CIEE Teach Abroad?
Click to OpenThe CIEE Teach Abroad team is there for you every step of the way. From deciding what program is right for you, to navigating visa paperwork, to 24-hour in-country support. See all the ways that CIEE supports you throughout this exciting, yet sometimes nerve-wracking, process. Learn More.
What’s the difference between all the programs?
Click to OpenOur Teach in Spain, Teach in Spain Basics, and Teach in Spain with Language Immersion programs all include placement as a Language and Culture Assistant at a Spanish public school, but with different levels of orientation and Spanish lessons depending on your Spanish language proficiency. Teach in Spain Volunteer is a short term, 3-month program, and Teach in Spain Professional is an internship for those interested in teaching English in the corporate setting.
Am I eligible for teaching in Spain?
Click to OpenTeach in Spain Volunteer accepts applicants with citizenship in the following countries: the USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, or the UK. For all other Spain programs, applicants must be citizens of the USA or Canada.
Do I need a TEFL certification?
Click to OpenTEFL certification is not a requirement for any of our Spain programs. However, we recommend pursuing this course if you want to feel more confident teaching English as a second language - whether it’s for a year or longer. A CIEE TEFL certification never expires.
Do I need a visa?
Click to OpenYes, for every program but the Spain Volunteer program. You’ll be applying for a Student Visa, and we’ll walk you through the whole process when the time comes. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for submitting your visa application to the closest Spanish consulate. Some consulates require you to apply in-person.
Have questions?
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Featured Programs
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Teach In Spain
Spain
Work as a Language and Culture Assistant in public primary or secondary schools in the regions of Madrid or Andalucía.
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Teach In Spain Basics
Spain
Advanced level of Spanish and prior teaching experience required. Work as a Language and Culture Assistant in public primary or secondary schools in the region of Madrid and Andalucía.
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Teach In Spain Immersion + 2 Weeks Of Spanish
Spain
Take a 2 week Spanish language immersion course while living with a host family. Then teach English as a Language and Culture assistant in public primary or secondary schools in the region of Madrid.
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Teach In Spain Immersion + 4 Weeks Of Spanish
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Take a 4 week Spanish language immersion course while living with a host family. Then teach English as a Language and Culture assistant in public primary or secondary schools in the region of Madrid.
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Teach In Spain Professional
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Get 2 weeks of Corporate English Teaching Specialization training, then Teach English to business professionals in the Madrid region.
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Teach In Spain Volunteer
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Volunteer as a Language and Culture Assistant for 12 hours a week at public primary and secondary schools in the regions of Castilla y León or Castilla La Mancha.
