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The best English teaching jobs in Spain are in the private language school sector, so this job board is only for private school jobs. Teach English to Young Learners in after-school programs, university preparation courses, or Business English classes. Learn more: OnTESOL’s Spain Guide.
Barcelona is situated near Spain’s border with France. Famous for its night life, beautiful architecture, friendly people, and beautiful Mediterranean beaches, Barcelona is a great place to teach English.
Experience the wonderful architecture of Antoni Gaudi. Seven of his eccentric buildings have been named World Heritage sites. La Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 and it might take another 30 to complete. Park Guell, originally an unsuccessful housing complex, delights tourists and artists who take the afternoon to walk through the gardens. Casa Mila, Casa Batilo, and Casa Vicents are some of the imposing family mansions that Gaudi built for the local aristocracy between 1880 and 1912.
If you love the game of football, you cannot miss a game of the Barcelona Club of football, which has won the European Champions league 3 times in the past 5 years. Superstars like Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Messi have worn the ‘bluegrana’ jersey.
Barcelona is a popular destination for British TESOL teachers because of the lifestyle, warm weather, and especially because a EU passport is required work legally in Spain. Most schools ask for an advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada, Trinity CertTESOL, or CELTA.
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Madrid is divided between the old and the new. The old part of town has the most beautiful architecture and offers the best tapas experience!
You can start your tour through the old Madrid at the gardens of the beautiful Royal Palace, or Palacio Real, and get lost in the old town until you reach Plaza Mayor. Coffee or Beer is usually more expensive at Plaza Mayor, but you can have a nice tapa with a beer at one of those classic bars with hams hanging off the roof for just 2 euro. Then walk through Puerta del Sol and make your way to the glorious Cibeles.
If you are an art lover you can stop at many European and American galleries. Museo Nacional del Prado is one of the world’s most popular museums and hosts some of the most beautiful Picasso paintings.
If you are a football fan, then visiting the stadium of Santiago Bernabeu is a must for you. Real Madrid is one the world’s finest football clubs and important matches are held here, including Champion League rounds and the classic match against Barcelona.
TESOL certification and some teaching experience are very important to qualify for the best jobs. A EU passport is a must. Wages are not the best, just like everywhere else in Europe, so it’s highly recommended to start your own small business and offer some private classes for 20 euro an hour. Children and executives are the best market for private lessons.
Sun-drenched and undomesticated to the south of the tempestuous and dignified Pyrenees, this adrenalized nation works like perplexing magic.
Spain is a very different and unique country. The north resembles the rolling green hills of Ireland and the south gives the effect of Moroccan landscapes and architecture. It has its own diverse language, culture, cuisine and art. Beautiful beaches can be found near Malaga, Huelva and Almeria. Each town has its own magic, but Spain’s most famous architecture can be found in Madrid, Granada, Barcelona, Sevilla, and Toledo.
Spain is a magnificent country for people who hold an advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada, CELTA, or Trinity CertTESOL.