TEACH & STUDY VISA PROGRAM IN MADRID, SPAIN

This Madrid Student Visa Option Includes:

• Madrid TEFL Course plus 1-year Student Visa offered through Universidad Europea del Atlántico.*
• Six Sessions of Observed Teaching Practice in Madrid—Participants begin two weeks of lesson planning and feedback following the induction day. You will teach English to adults from beginner to advanced levels in a 1-to-1 or group classroom setting. You will receive lesson-planning assistance before your classes and feedback directly after each teaching practice. This is completed during your first two weeks in Madrid.
• Four Weeks of Intensive Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities – Once participants have completed their two weeks of teaching practices, they can begin Spanish classes. Students will be given a level test and placed in a class that suits his/her needs. Classes are from 9 am – 1 pm or 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm for 20 hours per week.
• Seven Months of Part-Time Spanish Classes (3 hours per week)—Students will receive 3 hours of part-time classes per week for 7 months to keep their Spanish progressing throughout their time in Spain.
• Personalized Job Search Guidance with a Premium CV/Resume Service that connects you with over 300 schools in the Madrid region—Upon your arrival, we will schedule a meeting to review your CV/resume and make any needed edits. From there, we will send it to our partner’s premier school and academy list.
• Six months of Ongoing Professional Development Leading to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL are mandatory for those wishing to renew their visa for a second year.
• Evaluation with Teaching Supervisor—As this is a university course, your paid teaching placement will be assessed. This can be a visit from a team member, your boss, or your supervisor. The evaluation is given to ensure you meet all of your teaching requirements and that the school meets its requirements as an employer.
• Cultural Activities - Cooking classes, dance classes, visits to museums, and conversation workshops are just a few activities you can participate in to experience and gain insight into Spanish culture and history.
• Pre- and Post-Arrival Assistance for organizing accommodations, setting up a bank account, acquiring a cell phone, etc. Upon arrival, a Trainee Support Coordinator will sit down with you about obtaining your TIE (foreign identification card). They will go through a step-by-step list of what needs to be done. You will receive a packet of legal documents that must be filled out and presented to the Ministry of Foreigners Department.

*The Advanced TEFL Course: Students will also have the opportunity to complete an Advanced Certificate in TEFL which includes:

• Young Learners in the ESL Classroom
• Teaching Business English
• Pronunciation and Phonetics for Spanish Speakers
• Advanced Grammar for ESL Teachers
• New Methodologies in the ESL Classroom
• Exams & Assessment in ESL

*Only available to teachers with a four-year degree. 

Total cost: 3,615 euros (approximately $3,989 USD).

• Deposit: Approximately 815 euros ($900 USD paid to International TEFL Academy).
• Remaining Balance: 2800 euros (paid to TtMadrid at least 30 days in advance of your arrival in Madrid. The balance must be paid in full in order to begin the student visa process).

The total cost for this option does not include any visa fees. All visa fees must be paid by the student to the consulate directly. Visa fee for Americans is approximately $160 USD.

Housing & Accommodation - Students will need to find accommodations on their own, usually a shared apartment within the M30 area of Madrid. Students need at least 6 months of housing arranged for their empadronamiento appointment, which takes place in the first 30 days of their arrival to Madrid. A shared apartment, including bills, averages 650 EUR per month, depending on location.

To view Madrid TEFL course start dates, please view the page here. 

Language courses will begin the Monday after your TEFL course ends.

Have questions or want to sign up? Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form below.

This option includes:

• 1-year Student Visa offered through Universidad Europea del Atlántico* (including Spanish language & culture classes and ongoing professional development training that will lead to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL).
• Job placement assistance for teaching English in Madrid, housing assistance, visa assistance, and additional support are included, including guaranteed job interviews.
• 7 Months of Part-Time Spanish Classes (3 hours per week)—Students will receive 3 hours of part-time classes per week for 7 months to keep their Spanish progressing throughout their time in Spain.
• 8 Weeks of Intensive Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities –  Students will be given a level test and placed in a class that suits their needs. Classes are from 9am – 1pm or 1:30pm to 5:30pm for 20 hours per week.
• Six months of Ongoing Professional Development Leading to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL are mandatory for those wishing to renew their visa for a second year. 
• Evaluation with Teaching Supervisor—As this is a university course, an assessment of your paid teaching placement will be conducted. This can be a visit from a team member, your boss, or your supervisor. The evaluation is given to ensure you are meeting all of your teaching requirements and that the school is meeting its requirements as an employer.
• Cultural Activities - Cooking classes, dance classes, visits to museums, and conversation workshops are just a few activities you can participate in to experience and gain insight into Spanish culture and history.
• Premium CV/Resume Service that connects you with over 300 schools—Upon your arrival, we will schedule a meeting with you to review your CV/resume and make any needed edits. From there, we will send it to our partner’s premier school and academy list.
• Pre- and Post-Arrival Assistance—Includes organizing accommodations, setting up a bank account, acquiring a cell phone, etc. Upon arrival, a Trainee Support Coordinator will sit down with you about obtaining your TIE (foreign identification card). They will go through a step-by-step list of what needs to be done. You will receive a packet of legal documents that must be filled out and presented to the Ministry of Foreigners Department.

*The Advanced TEFL Course: Students will also have the opportunity to complete an Advanced Certificate in TEFL which includes:

• Young Learners in the ESL Classroom
• Teaching Business English
• Pronunciation and Phonetics for Spanish Speakers
• Advanced Grammar for ESL Teachers
• New Methodologies in the ESL Classroom
• Exams & Assessment in ESL

*Only available to teachers with a four-year degree.

Start Dates: Each Monday throughout the year.

Total cost: 2,900 euros (approximately $3,200 USD).

• Deposit:  $700 USD paid to International TEFL Academy.
• Second Installment: 1,200 euros (paid to TtMadrid when you are ready to receive your visa enrollment letter)
• The Remaining Balance is 1,100 euros (paid to TtMadrid at least 30 days before your arrival in Madrid).

NOTE: The student must pay all visa fees to the consulate directly. The visa fee for Americans is approximately $160 USD. Visa fees are not included in tuition.

Housing & Accommodation—Students will need to find accommodations on their own, usually a shared apartment within the M30 area of Madrid. Students need at least 6 months of housing arranged for their empadronamiento appointment, which takes place in the first 30 days of their arrival to Madrid. A shared apartment, including bills, averages 650 EUR per month, depending on location.

Start Dates: Scroll to below Program 3 to see all dates currently available for this Program. 

Got questions or want to sign up? Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form below.

This program includes:

• One-year Student Visa offered through Universidad Europea del Atlántico* (including Spanish language & culture classes and ongoing professional development training that will lead to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL).
• Personalized Job placement assistance for teaching English in Madrid, housing assistance, visa assistance, guaranteed job interviews, and additional support are included.
• Premium CV/Resume Service that connects you with over 300 schools - Upon your arrival, we will schedule a meeting with you to go through your CV/resume and make any needed edits. From there, we will send it out to our partner’s premier school and academy list.
• Induction Day –The program start date will be a mandatory program orientation that includes information on specific teaching skills, grammar revision, lesson planning, classroom management, as well as an introduction to living and working in Madrid.
• Six Sessions of Observed Teaching Practice in Madrid—Participants begin two weeks of lesson planning and feedback following the induction day. You will teach English to adults from beginner to advanced levels in a 1-to-1 or group classroom setting. You will receive lesson-planning assistance before your classes and feedback directly after each teaching practice. This is completed during your first two weeks in Madrid.
• Six Weeks of Intensive Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities – Spanish classes begin after practice teaching sessions are complete. Students will be given a level test and placed in a class that suits his/her needs. Classes are from 9am – 1pm or 1:30pm to 5:30pm for 20 hours per week. Cultural Activities include cooking classes, dance classes, visits to museums, and conversation workshops are just a few of the activities you can participate in to experience Spanish culture and history.
• Seven Months of Part-Time Spanish Classes (3 hours per week) – Students will receive 3 hours of part-time classes per week for 7 months.
• Six months of Ongoing Professional Development Leading to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL. This is mandatory for those wishing to renew their visa for a second year. 
• Evaluation with Teaching Supervisor— The evaluation is given to ensure you meet all of your teaching requirements and that the school meets its requirements as an employer.
• Pre- and Post-Arrival Assistance—Includes organizing accommodations, setting up a bank account, acquiring a cell phone, etc. Upon arrival, a Trainee Support Coordinator will sit down with you about obtaining your TIE (foreign identification card). They will go through a step-by-step list of what needs to be done. You will receive a packet of legal documents that must be filled out and presented to the Ministry of Foreigners Department.
• *The Advanced TEFL Course: Students will also have the opportunity to complete an Advanced Certificate in TEFL which includes:
  • Young Learners in the ESL Classroom
  • Teaching Business English
  • Pronunciation and Phonetics for Spanish Speakers
  • Advanced Grammar for ESL Teachers
  • New Methodologies in the ESL Classroom
  • Exams & Assessment in ESL

Total Cost: 3,300 euros (approximately $3,642 USD).

• Deposit:  $800 USD paid to International TEFL Academy.
• Second Installment: 1300 euros (paid to TtMadrid when you are ready to receive your visa enrollment letter)
• The Remaining Balance is 1300 euros (paid to TtMadrid at least 30 days before your arrival in Madrid).

Housing & Accommodation - Students will need to find accommodations on their own, usually a shared apartment within the M30 area of Madrid. Students need at least 6 months of housing arranged for their empadronamiento appointment, which takes place in the first 30 days of their arrival to Madrid. A shared apartment, including bills, averages 650 EUR per month, depending on location.

NOTE: The student must pay All visa fees to the consulate directly. The visa fee for Americans is approximately $160 USD. Visa fees are not included in tuition.

Got questions or want to sign up? Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form below.

Start Dates: Scroll below to see all dates currently available for this Program. 

Got questions or want to sign up? Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form below.