Requirements to Teach in Spain Questions

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• Which visa do I need to work legally in Spain?
  
  If you’re an EU national (as most teachers in Spain are), you just enter on your EU passport and register with the authorities once you’ve found a job. You don’t need a visa. If you’re coming from outside the EU you&rsquo...
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• How long are teaching contracts in Spain?
  
  Usually schools take people on for 9-10 month contracts, starting in September or early October and finishing in time for summer. This can be an issue if you want to teach in Spain long-term, as you’ll be unemployed during the summer. How...
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• How many hours a week do TEFL teachers in Spain usually work?
  
  This just depends. Full-time contracts are quite rare so teachers usually juggle a mixture of part-time contracts and private students to make ends meet. Often teachers end up working split shifts with classes in the mornings and evenings, and ...
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• How much tax will I have to pay on my earnings in Spain?
  
  Around 25-30% of your salary will go towards tax, depending on how much you earn....
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• How much TEFL training do I need to teach in Spain?
  
  Most schools in Spain will want to see that you’ve done at least 120 hours of TEFL study either online, in the classroom, or a mixture of both, especially if you don’t have previous teaching experience. These courses will all qualif...
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• Do I need to speak Spanish in order to teach English in Spain?
  
  No, not at all. Employers will want you to create an English-speaking atmosphere in your classes, so you won’t be expected to speak Spanish in a work context. However, you might want to learn a few key phrases to help you in your day-to-...
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• Do I need a degree to teach in Spain?
  
  No, Spain welcomes teachers who haven’t been to university. ...
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