{"id":52414,"date":"2023-05-31T04:02:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T03:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=52414"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T13:21:45","slug":"teaching-english-in-spain-in-a-public-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/teaching-english-in-spain-in-a-public-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Teach English in Spain in a Public School"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been searching high and low for information on how you can teach English in Spain<\/strong> in a public school, we\u2019ll cover all the information you need.<\/p>\n

Most students in Spain begin their English education during primary (primaria<\/strong>) school.<\/p>\n

During that time, learning outcomes and teaching styles vary slightly across schools in Spain.<\/p>\n

One of the modalities used in Spanish public schools to facilitate lessons for English language learning are language assistant programs.<\/p>\n

Teach English in Spain \u2013 Language Assistants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most language assistant programs in Spain have a similar desired outcome: bring native-like English speakers into Spanish classrooms to assist teachers.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve previously explored programs such as the NALCAP<\/a> or the Language and Culture Assistants Program<\/a> in Spain.<\/p>\n

These are two major programs that bring English speakers in from around the world to assist with teaching their native language.<\/p>\n

Oftentimes, many refer to these language assistants as auxiliars de conversaci\u00f3<\/em>n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Education of Spain<\/strong> sponsors the programs mentioned above.<\/p>\n

However, there are other options available to you outside of these government sponsored programs.<\/p>\n

Teach English in Spain \u2013 A Day in the Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The day to day of a conversation assistant within the Spanish public school system will vary according to the school you\u2019re placed in.<\/p>\n

The overall role as an auxiliar<\/strong> is to serve as a linguistic model for students learning to speak English.<\/p>\n

From New York<\/strong> to New Zealand<\/strong>, there are hundreds of different English dialects spoken the world over.<\/p>\n

To that end, each language assistant will likely implement their own approach to the English language.<\/p>\n

As most teachers will vary in their approach to teaching languages, a work day as a language assistant<\/strong> can be dynamic and exciting.<\/p>\n

Regardless of which region you end up in, many assistants tend to gather together before the work day with the teachers for breakfast or caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em><\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n

Your work day typically lasts for five class periods, four days per week.<\/p>\n

Your weekly work time might be anywhere from 12 to 18 hours.<\/p>\n

The school, or the teacher you work alongside, prepares the curriculum before you arrive.<\/p>\n

You will, however, be free to give presentations<\/strong>, lead activities<\/strong>, or spearhead holiday-oriented events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Teach English in Spain \u2013 Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The requirements to be a language assistant are fairly straightforward.<\/p>\n

There are a few schooling requirements, as well as documentation requirements.<\/p>\n

This next section we\u2019ll go over what is required to teach English in Spain<\/strong> in a public school.<\/p>\n

Spanish Fluency Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You might be asking yourself: should I know Spanish in order to take part in a teach abroad program in Spain?<\/p>\n

The short answer is no!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not required to be fluent in Spanish while you teach English in Spain in a school.<\/p>\n

However, many programs do recommend that you\u2019re able to carry on at a conversational level.<\/p>\n

You will be living in Spain for a large part of the year.<\/p>\n

Therefore, knowing how to interact, get around, and enjoy the region you live in will be much easier if you know the basics.<\/p>\n

Just as you will be helping others increase their English skills, plenty of options exist for you to increase your Spanish!<\/p>\n

Plenty of online courses<\/a> exist to help you in your Spanish speaking journey no matter where you\u2019re at in the world.<\/p>\n

Required Documentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To be a language assistant in Spain, the following will be required:<\/p>\n