A Guide to Teaching English in Spain
Many jobs in Spain require fluency in English, so the demand for native English TEFL teachers is huge. In fact, English language lessons are compulsory in all state schools and, while positions here are usually only offered to the more experienced TEFL teachers, pretty much every town and city has at least one Academia de Inglés that may employ less experienced teachers. Spain is not a place to grow rich and save, but if having a memorable time is more important to you than having loads of cash in the bank, it might be the perfect choice for you.
TEFL Opportunities in Spain
The TEFL jobs market in Spain is huge and there are opportunities for qualified TEFL teachers in pretty much every major town and city. TEFL jobs in Spain can be found in any number of different settings, from state schools and kindergartens to private tuition and private language schools.
TEFL Hotspots in Spain
These are our top three TEFL destinations in Spain. Each city has its own unique charm and each offers lots of opportunity for people looking to teach English in Spain.
TEFL Jobs in Madrid
Spain's capital is probably the biggest market for TEFL jobs in the country. It is one of the largest cities in Europe, and home to many of Spain's largest businesses.
TEFL Jobs in Barcelona
Perhaps Spain's most feted city and capital of Catalunya, Barcelona is also one of the country's top TEFL destinations. There is a well developed TEFL jobs market in the city and the opportunities to teach English are many and varied.
TEFL Jobs in Seville
Seville is the capital of the beautiful southern province of Andalusia. While it doesn't offer the sheer number of jobs available in Madrid and Barcelona, there is still a well developed TEFL jobs market and the cost of living is lower.
Wages and Cost of Living
The wages available for TEFL teachers in Spain aren't particularly high: you'll be lucky to earn over €1400 a month (US1800) for 25 hours of teaching. The cost of living in the larger cities is pretty high too, so when you're thinking of teaching English in Spain, you'll need to take into account that you'll have a great time, but you won't be able to save a great deal of money.
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