If you are a language assistant in Spain and your programme is ending or you are looking to switch out of the programme, what options do you have? Though there are several well-known language assistant programmes in Spain, there is a new one in town! Want to live, learn, and teach English in Spain with official TEFL certification? The EBC Road2Spain programme is the answer.
If you are a language assistant in Spain and your programme is ending or you are looking to switch out of the programme, what options do you have? Though there are several well-known language assistant programmes in Spain, there is a new one in town! Want to live, learn, and teach English in Spain with official TEFL certification? The EBC Road2Spain programme is the answer.
If you are a language assistant in Spain and your programme is ending or you are looking to switch out of the programme, what options do you have? Though there are several well-known language assistant programmes in Spain, there is a new one in town! Want to live, learn, and teach English in Spain with official TEFL certification? The EBC Road2Spain programme is the answer.
Calling all language assistants in Spain
The beginning of the year is a common time for language assistants in Spain to consider their options for the next school year. Many submit their renewal applications to do another year in the same programme, either in the same place if they are still eligible, or in a different Spanish province. Others look for different language assistant (auxiliar de conversación) programmes.
In the “auxie” world, there are a handful of well-known language assistant programmes. The programme by the Spanish Ministry of Education is one. BEDA and MEDDEAS are similar options. During renewal season, many stick with these programmes as options.
But there is a new programme in town! If you are a language assistant in Spain and you’re looking for a programme that will give you more freedom to choose, we have the perfect one for you.
The EBC Road2Spain programme comes with an official TEFL certification course and a one-year Spanish language programme with a Cervantes Institute-accredited school. This English teaching and Spanish learning programme is designed in a way that makes it sustainable, as it will allow you to work as a certified English teacher and earn money while learning Spanish for a year in a Spanish city of your choice.
If you want to know more about this programme, book a call with us today. We would love to tell you all about it and answer any questions you might have.
But first, let’s look at some key ways that the EBC Road2Spain programme stands out from other language assistant programmes in Spain.
Language assistants in Spain: Become a certified English teacher
As an English language assistant in Spain, your main task is to support teachers by facilitating English learning activities and conversing with Spanish students in English.
The experience of being an auxie in Spain is a great introduction to the world of TEFL. After all, you get to watch Spanish speakers learn English. It is a fulfilling experience watching your students enjoy learning the language in a fun way. You also see how important your role is as a native English speaker, as interacting with you gives them a chance to practise their English language skills.
This is one of the reasons why many language assistants end up wanting to get TEFL certification. After being an auxie, they realise that they want to take on a leading role and actually teach students English instead of just assisting a teacher.
If this is you, then you want to make sure that you get official TEFL certification. Though many sites sell TEFL courses for a cheap price, it’s always important to check whether or not the certificate will be recognised and accepted wherever you want to work. The last thing you want is to pay for certification that you won’t get you a good English teaching job.
With the EBC Road2Spain programme, which begins with an online 4-week Trinity CertTESOL course, you won’t have to worry about credibility. This certificate is accepted and recognised by the British Council, which will allow you to teach English anywhere in the world. Of course, this includes Spain, where you need the Trinity CertTESOL certification to work as an English teacher.
And, because it is so well-recognised, having a Trinity CertTESOL gives you a competitive edge in the TEFL world. You will be able to find a good English teaching job anywhere with this certificate.
Language assistants in Spain: Choose where you live, study, and work
One of the reasons why the EBC Road2Spain programme is another great option for language assistants in Spain is because it gives you more freedom to choose. Though many programmes allow you to choose to some degree where you end up living and which school you get assigned to, you do not have the final say on everything.
However, the EBC Road2Spain programme allows you to choose not only where you want to live but also what school or language academy you want to work with. It gives you the freedom to send in your applications through our job placement programme (which is lifetime and worldwide, by the way, but we’ll talk about that later). From here, you get to weigh your options.
Keep in mind too, that different schools offer different rates, so you can actually earn more than you are earning as a language assistant. Essentially, you also get to choose how much you earn.
Language assistants in Spain: Make your own schedule
Once we send your CV to all our partner language schools in your chosen region, it will be up to you to pick whose offer you want to take. Since you have the final say, you also get to choose how many hours you work. Under Spanish immigration law, anyone with a Spanish student visa can work up to 30 hours a week as long as work doesn’t interfere with their class schedule.
Basically, you will get to decide what your weekly schedule looks like. For example, one of our Road2Spain graduates preferred going to her Spanish classes in the morning so she could teach English in the afternoons and early evenings. And she still had more than enough time to catch up with friends, have fun, and even travel around Europe on holidays!
The Road2Spain programme allows you to choose among popular Spanish destinations. Interested? Talk to us today and we can go over your options together.
Language assistants in Spain: Earn more with official TEFL certification
The EBC Trinity CertTESOL course will give you a strong foundation in TEFL and transform you into an effective English teacher. This, together with the international recognition of the CertTESOL, will give you a competitive edge when you start applying for jobs.
As a language assistant, your stipend per month is limited because the number of hours you have to give your school is fixed. Every week, it is the same number. However, with the EBC Road2Spain programme, you can add to that.
Besides teaching English at a language school that you choose, you can also give private English classes. While some English students prefer going to an academy, others prefer learning from the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
You can also opt to teach online. EBC Idiomas, the sister company of EBC, hires many EBC Trinity CertTESOL course graduates. Thanks to technology, online classes are becoming more and more popular. Plus, they are convenient, especially for working adults who want to learn English.
With the Road2Spain, your bases are covered. Finding an English teaching job while you live in Spain won’t be difficult at all.
So secure a spot in our programme today and sign up for the Road2Spain programme!
Language assistants in Spain: Learn Spanish
Many language assistants come to Spain and have to learn the Spanish language on their own as they go. The EBC Road2Spain will allow you to study the beautiful language for a year with a language school accredited by the Cervantes Institute.
The class sizes are small, so the teacher-student ratio will allow you to maximise your learning experience. Throughout the year, your school will also organise a lot of fun Spanish learning activities.
Learning Spanish will also give you a whole new appreciation for Spanish culture. And eventually, it will add value to your career as knowing an additional language gives you an even bigger competitive edge. Furthermore, it will allow you to meet different people and expand your circle. The more languages you know, the more people you can connect with.
Learning Spanish will also help you understand your Spanish students on a deeper level, making you a better teacher. For example, learning how Spanish grammar works can help you anticipate areas where native Spanish speakers may struggle in their English learning journey. Overall, learning the language will benefit you in more ways than one.
Language assistants in Spain: Think long term
At some point in every language assistant’s journey, they realise that not all programmes are sustainable in the long run. However, the EBC Road2Spain is, especially because of the lifetime, worldwide job placement programme exclusively for our graduates.
At any point in your life, you can send us your CV and an email saying you want to move to a different country and teach English there. This works even beyond Spain.
Let’s say that at some point, you want to go back to your home country and do something completely different from teaching English. But then, one day, you feel like picking it back up again and want to move across the world. All you have to do is contact us, and as soon as you give us your go signal, we help you find a job there. Yes, it really is that easy! Just ask our graduates.
Let EBC be your safety net. Invest in this programme and you will always have a way to get an English teaching job.
Enrol in the EBC Road2Spain programme today
If you’re an English language assistant in Spain and want to switch out of the programme while still enjoying the perks of living in Spain and travelling around Europe, the EBC Road2Spain is a great option.
Not only will you get Trinity CertTESOL certification, but you will also get to study the Spanish language for an entire year. In addition, you will have access to EBC’s lifetime and worldwide job placement programme.
This programme will allow you to learn Spanish, work and earn as an official English teacher, and continue travelling around Europe with a Spanish student visa. Your new adventure awaits! Let’s talk, book a call with us today and we’ll get you started.
