Guaranteed Job Placement with Peace of Mind Pre Departure and In-country Support
We outline the entire process you’ll follow to realize the dream of teaching in Spain, from all pre-departure support, to guaranteeing you a job in one of our trusted and vetted schools and supporting you during your entire experience.
Our knowledgeable, experienced and passionate enrolment and support teams guide and support you every step of the way both before you leave your home country and once you arrive in Spain.
With TravelBud, you’ll always be talking to someone who has taught abroad before, so you’ll get informed, first-hand advice to guide, prepare and support you before, during and after your experience.
- We guarantee you a teaching job in carefully vetted and trusted schools where every effort is made to match placement preferences.
- We'll explain all the paperwork, visas, contracts, taxes, work hours, budgets, requirements, responsibilities and answer all of your questions to help ease any anxieties.
- We guide you through everything you need before you depart to Spain and from the moment you touch down, you'll continue to receive peace of mind 24/7 support from our in-country team who will be on hand for you throughout your placement.
Quick Facts
* May fluctuate due to exchange rate volatility.
Placement Types
Either at a local academy, tutoring, teaching online, or a combination of placement types. Placements are usually part time and you may work across more than one school.
Contract Length
The visa you obtain will allow you 11 months of living and working in Spain.
In-class Accreditation & Placement Only options
Get TEFL/TESOL certified in-class in Spain.
Eligibility Requirements
You don’t need to have any teaching experience to teach English in Spain. You do need:
Required
- A passport from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand.
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field is preferred, but we can also facilitate applications for non-degree holders.
- A Native English Speaker.
- No criminal conviction whatsoever (even misdemeanors).
- Sufficient funds to pay for the program fees and other associated costs of the program as well as to cover the cost of personal living expenses including entertainment.
* For Irish citizens, the startup costs are significantly lower as they are part of the EU.
Preferred on case-by-case basis
- Between 22 – 35 years old. Applicants outside of this age bracket can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- No major medical or mental health diagnosis or medication in the past 5 years.
- No communicable diseases.
- No visible tattoos, such as on the face, neck and hands.
- Applicants need to have sufficient funds to pay for the program fees and other associated costs of the program as well as to cover the cost of personal living expenses including entertainment.
* For Irish citizens, the startup costs are significantly lower as they are part of the EU.
Full Program Highlights
✔️ Comprehensive pre-departure support and guidance
- Getting the necessary documentation prepared prior to departure.
- Assisting you with all planning, packing, visas, costs, budgets and booking flights.
- Answering your questions to help ease any anxieties you may have regarding your trip
✔️ Logistics and safety when arriving
- Airport pickup and assistance to accommodation.
- Sim card setup assistance.
✔️ A toolkit for navigating Spanish culture
- Cultural Orientation.
- Social events and meet and greets.
✔️ Practical Teacher Training
- To hone your craft and ensure confidence before you begin teaching professionally.
✔️ Guaranteed Job Placement
- At carefully vetted schools.
✔️ An Internationally Accredited TEFL/TESOL certification
- The knowledge required to teach English successfully.
✔️ A support network of fellow teachers
- Lifelong friendships and travel opportunities.
✔️ 24/7 In-country support
- Ex-foreign teachers and local, on-the-ground support staff provide you with personal assistance throughout the duration of your teaching experience.
- You can rest assured knowing that any queries will be answered such as translation help, legalities, emergencies, travel options or school queries. Someone is on hand.
- Teacher meet-ups.
- We check in with you regularly and keep up to date with your teach abroad experience.
✔️ Lifetime Placement Assistance Guarantee
- Once you’ve completed your contract, we can guarantee you a position at another partner school throughout Asia for which you are eligible, at no additional charge to you.
✔️ Self-development and advantageous future employability
- When you do head back home, you’re not just another resume in a pile of resumes – you are someone different who’s done something interesting and rewarding.
- Add teaching abroad to your CV to stand out from the crowd.
Barcelona is known for its rich culture, history, and vibrant nightlife, which attracts many people who want to experience Spanish culture while also teaching English.
Live in the magic of Barcelona and get to explore the rest of Spain and Europe during your time off!
Local guided tours to markets to sample and purchase fresh food.