ConversaSpain Programs:
How We Work and What We Offer
ConversaSpain cooperates with Public Schools in the regions of Madrid and Murcia. The program provides participants with support moving to Spain, initial training, and advice on every day practical non-school-related matters. The conditions and requirements are different depending on the region:
There is no age limit and Spanish skills are not required to participate. However, there are some conditions candidates must fulfill to take part in the program:
- Be native-level English speakers
Be citizens of a country where English is the official language
Hold a university degree in any subject (for schools in Madrid) or at least a high school diploma (for schools in Murcia)
Options to participate: four packages
Depending on the background and interests of participants, there are different options to participate in the program. ConversaSpain wants to offer auxiliares the possibility of studying a TEFL course while teaching at school, and/or of getting used to their environment through a Spanish Language and Culture Immersion Week (only available in October) in the region where they are placed. The fees and available options vary according to the regions:
PACKAGE | FEES IN MURCIA | FEES IN MADRID |
Basic | €850 | €1,050 |
Basic + TEFL certification | €1,350 | €1,550 |
Basic + Spanish Language and Culture Immersion Week | €1,350 | €1,550 |
Basic + Spanish Language and Immersion Week + TEFL certification | €1,800 | €2,000 |
IMPORTANT DATES
- Deadline: May 21st for Madrid (Murcia's deadline is closed)
- Program start date: November 5th, 2018
- Program finish date: June 28th (Madrid) or May 31st (Murcia) 2019
Testimonials
Grant H., participant in the immersion week
“I would recommend the experience with ConversaSpain as it was great to have a guaranteed placement and the support before coming to Spain was very helpful. I chose the immersion week option and was very happy. It gave me a good introduction to some of the main sites of Madrid, but more importantly allowed me to meet some other people in our program who I have remained friends with in my time here”
Testimonials
Laura M., in the basic package option
“I chose to do the basic program with ConversaSpain. It suits me really well as I wanted to gain more teaching experience within a primary school and that is exactly what is happening. I would definitely recommend this experience. There is a fee to begin the program, but it is really helpful having people to advise you on the paperwork you need to live in Spain. Whenever I have emailed ConversaSpain, I have always had a quick response, which is great”
The Four Packages in Depth
OPTION A – BASIC PACKAGE
This basic program is designed for those who aren’t interested in a TEFL course or immersion week, but mainly in the support and guidance provided through ConversaSpain, as well as in the teaching experience.
What does it include?
Job placement ensured
Pre-departure assistance: help with the visa application process and opening a bank account before arriving
Welcome Document: tips, advice, and practical tools to find permanent accommodation, among others
Help with the police registration process
Health insurance (depending on destination and nationality of participants)
Orientation in the region where they are placed: initial training and meeting with other participants
Access to a multimedia platform with lessons, resources, and information (depending on destination)
ConversaSpain emergency support while in Spain
What is not included?
- Application fees for the Certificate of Absence of Police Records, Enhanced DBS, FBI background check, or equivalent
Student visa application fees (does not apply to EU citizens)
Travel expenses from/to your country
Any cost not specified as covered
OPTION B – BASIC PACKAGE + CERTIFIED TELF COURSE
This certified TEFL course will add value to participants’ resumes, complement their training, provide them with classroom management tips, and help them make the most of this experience.
What does it include?
Benefits in Option A
180 hours certified TEFL course given by a Spanish university
This certified university course runs from October to June and is given by the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Faculty of Education (Barcelona). Students will follow the course online with the support of forums and a tutor. The completion and evaluation of the course will be based on the delivery of individual module. Students will obtain a graded certificate of completion from the UIC at the end of the course.
Testimonials
Ximena J, program participant
“I chose the Spanish Language and Culture Immersion week. I’d never been to Europe or Spain before, so I needed an immersion experience. I really liked that ConversaSpain had an option for an immersion week, as you take Spanish classes, do activities in Madrid, and you meet other people on the program. I’m really happy I did that first as it was a great first week in Spain. I met 3 wonderful friends from the program, we are still close and we travel together”
OPTION C: BASIC PACKAGE + SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION WEEK
This is an excellent opportunity for participants in order to start refreshing their Spanish and make the most of their stay in Spain. It is only available in October.
Details of the Immersion Week in Madrid
In the mornings, participants in Madrid will attend an intensive 15-hour Spanish course in our partner school located in the center of Madrid. In the evenings they will participate in different cultural activities with our teachers. They will explore Madrid and discover the Spanish culture,while practicing Spanish with classmates and teachers.
What does it include?
Benefits in Option A
20 Spanish lessons in small groups (max. 9 students)
4 cultural activities (walking tour + tapas, two local visits to museums and monuments, tour of picturesque sights)
Accommodation and breakfast (five nights)
Details of the Immersion Week in Murcia
In the afternoons, participants in Murcia will attend an intensive 16-hour Spanish course in our partner school located in the center of Murcia. In the mornings and evenings, they will participate in different cultural activities with our teachers. This option offers high-quality classes, experienced teachers, interesting social activities, and the opportunity to enjoy life as Spanish people do.
What does it include?
Benefits in Option A
20 Spanish lessons in small groups (max. 9 students)
11 cultural activities, which include an official welcome in the City Hall, guided tours, tapas dinner, local visits to museums, and flamenco classes, to name a few
Accommodation and breakfast (five nights)
OPTION D: BASIC PACKAGE + SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IMMERSION WEEK+ CERTIFIED TEFL COURSE
For those participants interested in the cultural immersion and the TEFL training, ConversaSpain offers a dual program, which is only available in October.
What does it include?
- Benefits in Option A
- 180 hours certified TEFL course given by a Spanish university
- Spanish Language and Culture Immersion Week in Madrid or Murcia (depending on where the placement is)
Testimonials
Alex M., participant in the TEFL course option
“The TEFL program that I did last year was excellent and I would recommend that all ‘auxiliares’ do it. As someone coming from a non-educational background, it helped me understand the education system and what it means to be a teacher. I have learned more about teaching English and the best way to approach it as, for example, making learning fun, or using games when possible. The TEFL is internationally recognized and is something that will be useful for life”
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