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After spending an extended period of time studying abroad
in Spain, many students will be curious how they can return
to the country after they have graduated. Fortunately, there
are many programs that offer scholarships and teaching grants
for students wishing to return to teach english or futher
advance their studies in Spain. There are several programs
that students should investigate.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ASSISTANTS:
The Language and Culture Assistants program is coordinated
by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science, in collaboration
with the Spanish Comunidades Autónomas (regions)
and the educational authorities of the participating countries.
It gives recent graduates an opportunity to visit Spain
and become acquainted with the Spanish education system,
teachers and students, while sharing with them aspects of
your own language and culture. You may apply to go to any
of the Comunidades Autónomas.
Fore
more information about this program, please click here.
CIEE TEACHING PROGRAM:
If you are interested in working in a very
cuturally stimulating southern part of Spain, Andalucia,
CIEE might be the program for you. The program offers the
opportunity to work with a Language and Culture Assistant
program in public, bilingual schools. Under the guidance
and supervision of classroom teachers, participants would
work 12 hours a week and have the opportunity to teach students
English, while absorbing the rich Spanish culture. There
are different levels at which to teach, varying from children
to adults, and the participant´s main job would be
to stimulate an interest in the English language. Also,
a compensation of 700 euros monthly would be given to participants.
For
more information about the CIEE Program in Spain, please
click here.
FULBRIGHT PROGRAM:
The Fulbright Program is another valuable
option to consider if you desire to return to Spain after
graduation. It is the largest U.S. International Exchange
Program and offers opportunites for students, professionals,
and scholars to undertake international graduate study,
advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in
elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Funded by the
U.S. State Department, this program awards approximately
1,500 grants to U.S. students to study, do research, or
assistant-teach overseas for one academic year. Students
design their own programs which may include a multitude
of things such as teaching, independent study, University
coursework, and more.
For
more information about the Fulbright Program (IN SPANISH),
please click here.
For more information about the Fulbright Program
(IN ENGLISH), please go to the following address:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
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CANTERBURY-TEFL TEACHING PROGRAM:
If you wish to teach Englsih in Madrid, the Canterbury-TEFL
Program might be right for you. Upon completion of the Course,
participants are guarenteed a teaching job for the academic
year, with 40 paid practice teaching hours, 20 practice
hours teaching English business, and 20 practice hours of
teaching children. Participants will also receive an internationally
recognized certificate.
For more information
about the Canterbury Program, please click here.
GRADUATE STUDIES IN SPAIN:
If you would like to pursue a Graduate Degree in Spain
there are several Universities that offer this possibility:
OTHER OPTIONS:
There are a plethora of lesser known programs also available
to those wishing to return to Spain. To see a list these
programs, or to more specifically select an area of Spain
in which you would like to work in after graduation, please
go to the following link:
http://www.teachabroad.com/Spain.cfm
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Depending on the type of work
that you wish to pursue and the duration of your stay, it
will also be imperative that you once again look into possible
Visa obtainment before your return.
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