Teaching English as a foreign language is a fantastic way to earn money whilst living abroad in Spain.
There are also many ways to earn a living teaching English online these days if traveling is not your thing. A TEFL course will prepare and qualify you to teach the English language.
Taking your TEFL course in Spain is a perfect way to practice what you learn on non-English speakers.
Your ideal TEFL Course in Spain
Go! Go! España collaborates with various first-rate language schools in Spain and is here to help you find your ideal TEFL course.
All of our recommended courses enable you to access a Student Visa to stay in Spain for the duration of your studies.
TEFL Course Madrid
Go! Go! España recommends taking your TEFL course in Madrid.
Spain’s capital city is the second-largest in all of Europe (behind Paris) and offers something for everyone: museums, art galleries, libraries, bars, restaurants, markets, nightclubs, music, sport, parks, monuments, etc.
Madrid is a hive of activity and is also home to many of Spain’s best schools and universities.
There is no better place to study your TEFL course in Spain!
TEFL Course in Madrid and Spanish Culture: Program I
The first TEFL course in Spain we would like to recommend is the TEFL Course in Madrid and Spanish Culture: Program I.
This is a very complete course, ideal for anyone who has never taught English as a foreign language before and wants to thoroughly learn and practice all the skills that a TEFL course can provide.
In the first four weeks, the student will learn the vital skills of lesson planning and English grammar and will attain an IATQuO accredited (The International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organisations) TEFL qualification.
Then they will go on to Observed Teaching Practices to test out what they have learned and to receive valuable feedback and advice.
After this, the student will be able to plan their own classes to teach English as a foreign language effectively.
To take their teaching skills to the next level and improve confidence, students move on to seven months of Ongoing Professional Development.
This will prepare them to take the Advanced TEFL Certificate which will add higher esteem to their TEFL qualification.
Once this has been attained, the student will be arranged a Paid Teaching Placement, followed by a final evaluation.
Students will work on a final project based on their work placement and will be supported by a personal supervisor and weekly meetings.
Included with this course, alongside the TEFL teaching development, are Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities.
In the first four weeks, students enjoy intensive Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities and then after this, there are seven months of part-time Spanish Classes (3 hours per week).
This course includes:
- TEFL Course accredited by IATQuO (1 month)
- Intensive Spanish course and activities (1 month)
- Part-time Spanish course – 3 hours per week (7 months)
- Ongoing Professional Development leading to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL (7 months)
- Observed Teaching Practices
- Paid teaching placement
- Evaluation with teaching supervisor
Suitable for: Graduates willing to stay in Spain for several months who don’t have a TEFL certificate just yet.
Course length: 9 months
Cost: 3600€
TEFL Course in Madrid and Spanish Culture: Program II
The second TEFL course in Spain we would like to recommend is the TEFL Course in Madrid and Spanish Culture: Program II.
This course is designed for people who have already completed a Level 5 TEFL course of 120 hours with 6 observed teaching practices. So, if you are already a qualified TEFL teacher but want to extend your knowledge and attain a more advanced and prestigious qualification, this is the course for you!
Enrolling in this course will entitle you to seven months of Ongoing Professional Development to prepare you for the Advanced TEFL Certificate.
After passing the Advanced Certificate follows a Paid Teaching Placement, during which students work on their final project based on their work placement, supported by a personal supervisor.
All students also receive an intensive program of Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities for 8 weeks, followed by part-time Spanish classes for a further 7 months (3 hours per week).
On completing this Program II TEFL Course in Madrid students will have gained an advanced-level, internationally respected teaching qualification and built a solid foundation of Spanish.
This course includes:
- Intensive Spanish course and activities (2 months)
- Part-time Spanish course – 3 hours per week (7 months)
- Ongoing Professional Development leading to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL (7 months)
- Evaluation with teaching supervisor
- Paid teaching placement
Suitable for: Level 5 TEFL Course graduates (6 observed teaching practices with 120h hours).
Course length: 9 months
Cost: 2900€
TEFL Course in Madrid and Spanish Culture: Program III
Our final TEFL course in Spain is the TEFL Course in Madrid and Spanish Culture: Program III.
This course is aimed at graduates of an online TEFL course.
The online course completed must be an extensive TEFL course. Weekend TEFL courses or 50-hour courses are not sufficient.
In this course, students begin by receiving a TEFL update to ensure their knowledge is fresh and meets the required standards.
They then move on to some Observed Teaching Practices followed by 7 months of Ongoing Professional Development after which they will attain an Advanced TEFL Certificate.
The course will conclude with a paid teaching placement and a final project based on their work placement.
Students receive constant support and guidance from a personal supervisor.
As with all of these TEFL courses in Madrid, TEFL training is accompanied by Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities.
The first 6 weeks will see intensive Spanish Classes and Cultural Activities and then there will be 7 months of part-time classes (3 hours per week).
This course includes:
- TEFL Training Update (2 weeks)
- Intensive Spanish course and activities (6 weeks)
- Part-time Spanish course – 3 hours per week (7 months)
- Ongoing Professional Development leading to an Advanced Certificate in TEFL (7 months)
- Observed Teaching Practices
- Paid teaching placement
- Evaluation with teaching supervisor
Suitable for: Graduates who have completed an extensive online TEFL course.
Course length: 9 months
Cost: 3300€
Complimentary online courses
Students on all of the 3 programs also have access to an accompanying online course in conjunction with the Spanish University, should they wish to study further in their free time.
What else is included in all the TEFL Courses in Madrid?
- ESP: Business English
- ESL: Young learners
- ESL: New methodologies in the classroom
- ESL: Advanced grammar for teachers
- ESL: Assessment & Exams
- Phonetics and pronunciation for native Spanish speakers
- Final Project
Further details about the TEFL courses in Spain
If you choose to take one of these TEFL Courses in Madrid you will receive the most comprehensive TEFL training available.
Your TEFL qualification will be recognized around the world and your practical knowledge and experience will mean you will be ready to assuredly teach English to non-English speakers anywhere.
In addition to the TEFL fundamentals, our recommended courses also train you in teaching Business English and how to teach the youngest and most vulnerable students.
You will become adept at explaining advanced level English grammar, phonetics, and pronunciation with modern techniques and cutting-edge classroom methodologies.
You will also become familiar with the exams and assessments ESL students are required to take and how best to help your students prepare for them.
We are here to help!
Go! Go! España is here to help you find your perfect TEFL Course in Spain.
Please get in touch for further details regarding these TEFL Courses in Madrid and how to arrange all aspects of your stay in Spain.
