Teach English in Spain

As a Language and Culture Assistant you will be assisting classes or small groups of students to develop their English conversational skills, as well as sharing information about your home country’s culture(s). If you are placed in a bilingual school, you may facilitate English conversational activities in subjects such as science, art, physical education, and history.

Exact responsibilities of Language and Culture Assistants vary from school to school, but you won’t be left alone with an entire class of students, nor will you be responsible for grading, discipline, or the independent supervision of students.

Language Assistants in Madrid teach 16 classroom hours per week.  You’ll work just four days per week and always have three-day weeks so there is plenty of time to travel, learn Spanish, or get involved in local clubs or activities. While you’re physically in the classroom 16 hours a week, you can also expect to spend time at staff meetings, special events, free periods, work gatherings, and professional development sessions.

You don’t need to speak Spanish to teach English in Spain.  You’ll be expected to just speak English with your students to help them learn the language.  That being said, it is helpful to know at least a little Spanish for daily life.  A great way to do that is to live with a Spanish host family and take intensive Spanish classes with CIEE’s Teach in Spain Program + 2 Weeks of Spanish Immersion or Teach in Spain Program + 4 Weeks of Spanish Immersion programs.

Learn More: 4 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Spanish Immersion Program

Yes! You’ll be able to list this preference on your CIEE application. We do our best to place friends at schools near each other.  But regardless of where you’re placed, you will choose where to live and rent your own apartment, so you have complete control over who you live with.