Spain’s unbeatable weather, rich culture, and welcoming people are all highly convincing reasons to move to Spain. And one of the most common ways people do that is to find a study programme in Spain and apply for a Spanish student visa. However, though many people think that all you can do with this document is study, there is actually so much more you can do. In this article, we talk about the different things you can do with a student visa in Spain. And trust us, there are more than you think.
What to do with a student visa in Spain: Study
Let’s start with the obvious. The main thing you get to do with a Spanish student visa is study in Spain. Whether it’s a university degree or a one-year language course, like EBC’s Road2Spain programme, you need to present a letter of invitation from the school you enrol with when you apply for your Spanish student visa.
The Spanish student visa allows you to be a legal resident in Spain throughout the duration of your study programme. During your time in Spain, you will get to study in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Furthermore, you will have access to Spain’s education system. This is an opportunity you want to take advantage of because chances are that you will find many academic opportunities in Spain that you won’t be able to find in your own country.
Though there are a few important documents you will need to prepare, the experience of studying in Spain makes it all worth it. Plus, it’s actually very simple. So, as long as you plan things out and work with a feasible timeline, everything should go smoothly. You can even read more about the process here.
The EBC Road2Spain programme
Because there are so many different study programmes to choose from, it can be quite overwhelming to choose the right one for you. However, if you want to learn Spanish while teaching English in Spain, then EBC’s Road2Spain programme just might be te perfect one for you.
Under this programme, you get Trinity CertTESOL certification, which is accepted and recognised by the British Council. In case you didn’t know, the British Council works in more than 100 countries all around the world. The EBC Trinity CertTESOL course is a 4-week, 200-hour Ofqual level 5 accredited online TESOL certification course. The four weeks of online training are intensive, but you will find that the course will build your confidence and skillset as an English teacher whether or not you have prior teaching experience. You can read about what some of our EBC Trinity CertTESOL graduates had to say here:
The EBC Road2Spain programme: Study Spanish and teach English
Also part of the EBC Road2Spain programme is a one-year Spanish student visa, under a Spanish language school. After taking the online EBC Trinity CertTESOL course, you will study Spanish with a Cervantes institute-accredited language school in Spain. Your Spanish language programme will last a whole year. All you have to do is tell us when you want to start, so that the language school can put your chosen starting date on your letter of invitation. Remember, you will need to present this when you apply for your Spanish student visa.
Speaking of, did you know that you can actually apply for your Spanish student visa in Spain?
Because the Road2Spain programme gets you Trinity CertTESOL certification before you start your language course in Spain, you will be able to teach on the side. After all, by the time you start your Spanish classes, you will have already finished your 4-week course. This brings us to our next point. What else can you do with a student visa in Spain? Well, you can work.
What to do with a student visa in Spain: Work
Thanks to Spanish immigration law, if you have a Spanish student visa, then you can apply to work up to 30 hours a week. Before the most recent changes, the maximum hours a Spanish student visa holder could work was 20.
Being able to legally work while studying is a great plus of having a student visa in Spain. After all, it will allow you to earn. Just ensure your work hours don’t clash with your study hours, and you should be fine.
What to do with a student visa in Spain: Experience culture
One of the best things about having a student visa in Spain is that you get to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. You will get the chance to fully immerse yourself in Spanish culture. Keep in mind, though, that the level of cultural experience also depends on how deeply you are willing to immerse yourself in Spanish culture. After all, some people can live in a different country but still build walls around themselves, stopping them from fully experiencing a new culture.
In order to fully embrace Spanish culture, you will have to give yourself room to try new things and meet new people. It can be scary at first, especially if you are new to the Spanish language. However, you will find that before you know it, you will be understanding more than you thought you were capable of. You will meet people who will impact your outlook on life and help you see things from a different perspective.
Furthermore, you will get to know a culture that has diversity written all over it. After all, when you study Spanish history, you will see the imprint of so many different cultures left all over it.
In today’s day and age, having an openness to culture makes you an asset even in the workplace. So, this means that while your Spanish student visa allows you to study in Spain, you are also giving yourself a cultural experience that will add value to you.
What to do with a student visa in Spain: Travel
Another great thing that you get to do with a student visa in Spain is travel. Thanks to Spain’s being part of the European Union’s Schengen Area, you get to travel to so many countries without having to worry about a visa. After all, the Schengen Area is the largest visa-free zone in the world. It consists of 27 different countries.
Not only is it hassle-free to to travel within this zone, but it’s also quite easy as well as cheap. For example, did you know that you can actually take a bus from Seville, Spain to Faro, Portugal? You can even drive from Spain to France. Or, you could take the train from Switzerland to Italy. Because the European transport system is so good, it’s easy to get from one country to another. Even airfare is quite cheap–especially if you get tickets in advance.
This is one of the reasons why the EBC Road2Spain programme is perfect for people who love to travel. You get to study Spanish under a student visa in Spain as well as Trinity CertTESOL certification, which allows you to teach English in Spain. Teaching English in Spain is a great way to earn. And when you earn, you can travel. Yes, it really is that simple. In a way, what sets this programme apart is that it allows you to become self-sufficient. You can read more about the Road2Spain programme here.
What to do with a student visa in Spain: Grow and expand opportunities
What else can you do with a student visa in Spain? Well, the experience of living abroad is one that gives you a sense of personal fulfillment. Though it may be difficult at first, you will find that as you embrace the process and the journey, you will grow by leaps and bounds. You will have a sense of independence and renewed purpose.
Furthermore, you will expand your opportunities. Whether in your career, your studies, or even your personal relationships, stepping outside of your comfort zone will inevitably lead you to more options. For many people a Spanish student visa is a stepping stone to something bigger than their initial chosen field of study. Some find new passions and end up building a career in a totally different sector. However, these life-changing shifts always start with a decision to step outside of the familiar.
Enrol with us today
Though the first thought that comes to mind when talking about a student visa in Spain is studying, there are actually so many other things that come with it. From working, to traveling, you will find that getting a Spanish student visa will give you the opportunity to do so much more than study. It will change your life in more ways than one. So, enrol in our programme today!
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