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Location:
Madrid - Spain
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Language of Instruction: English/Spanish
Overview
Live with a Spanish family and teach your native language (English, German, French or Italian), in exchange for room and board. You will generally be asked to work an average of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, providing lessons and conversation in your native language. This may be more or less formal, depending upon the family. You will have weekends and the rest of the time free to sightsee, learn about Spanish culture and make new friends.
Eligibility
* 18 - 30 years old
* Able to get a tourist visa to Spain
* Be a native speaker of English, German, French, or Italian
* Must have finished high school
* Teaching certification or experience not required but is helpful
* Do not need to speak Spanish
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
1-3 months: USD$ 1,800 (Single Room and Board included)
Costs
Include: * Pre-departure orientation materials
* Placement in a Spanish family where you will work as a Language Assistant
* Room and board in exchange for your work contribution of 15 hours per week
* Contact information of other Language Assistants in your area
* Travel medical insurance
* Full-time local representative in Spain
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
Dates
Positions are available throughout the year. However, we cannot guarantee a specific start date as they are always subject to the availability of the Host Family and schedule of the children. There are fewer families available during the summer months, especially July and August, when Spanish families are on holiday. This program is for 1 – 3 months. However, longer placements are available if you are taking classes in Spain and can qualify for a student visa.
Contact
1221 S. Mopac Expressway
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78746 USA
Tel:
512.457.8062
Fax:
413.460.3502
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