Paid EFL Internships Madrid - Fall, 2010
Spain
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Winter
Length of Position: Full academic year, Fall or Winter Semester
Dates: September 1st ; January 10th
Description:
BEST launches fall Business Experience Program through semester and academic year paid work experience placements in Madrid, Spain. Graduates and young professionals can gain international business experience through semester and academic year EFL and ESL internship placements in Madrid. Internships focus on preparing students for working in an international environment either in the language training field (ESL and EFL). Complementing the work experience, all interns participate in a training program focused on developing an excellent competitive edge in the job market for those who aspire to working in an international environment in general. ESL and EFL Interns receive group training sessions on education for adult learners. The program covers areas such as level testing, methodology, progress assessment, material development, distance learning, and new technologies applied to language education. Interns are assigned a Senior Tutor who acts as a coach and mentor. Senior Tutors provide pedagogical support and guide the intern through their tasks. Certification: Upon completion of the internship, the intern receives a certificate that documents:
* Number of training hours received in ESL training specialized in adult education.
* Number of ESL training hours given. Maximum of 600 hours.
* Certificate of international project participation. For those who come from English as a Second Language backgrounds, we not only provide specialized training in adult ESL education, we also certify up to 600 hours of evaluated classroom experience. This exceeds most classroom observation requirements by 4 year universities and it also exceeds the requirements established by the TEFL certificate emitted by the British Council.
Highlights:
Included in the participation fee are:
1. 1 week intensive Spanish language course with activity program.
2. Airport retrieval
3. 3 months full-coverage health and accident insurance Dates:
* Full academic year: September 1st to June 30th.
* Fall semester: September 1st to December 20th
* Winter & Spring semesters: January 10th to June 30th
* Summer semester not available.
Application must be received at least 8 weeks prior to commencement. Inquire about last minute placements with a 100 Euros rush application fee. Stipends:
* Housing is provided in shared student apartments or with Spaniards.
* A stipend of up to 600 Euros monthly is given based on the rate of 13 Euros/hour gross.
Qualifications:
1) University student or graduate in area of interest.
2) Minimum of 20 years of age.
3) Open to all degree backgrounds: i.e. Business Administration, International Relations, Marketing, Political Science, etc. Preference given for Education and ESL (English as a Second Language).
4) Minimum lower-intermediate Spanish.
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: 2,200 USD
Cost Include Description:
* Full coverage medical and accident insurance
* Intensive Spanish course at our downtown, fully-equipped language school for 4 hours/day, 5 days a week, 2 weeks
* EFL Certificate Training Course
* Intern placement in EFL
* Lodging in shared student apartments or with other Spaniards
* Limited bureaucracy
* Non-competitive admission
* Tutor for academic and professional affairs
* Testing, diploma, certificates, materials, texts and limited free Internet access while at the school
* Screening of all companies
* Arrival airport transfers
* Local phone, fax and e-mail data will be provided in case of need
* Orientation packet: includes tourist info, city information, transportation and communication details -- including a map and explanation of the Metro in Madrid, etc.
* Membership in an International Friendship club that organizes activities and many free services and discounts
* Activities program
* Post program job network
Salary / Pay: Stipends:
" Housing is provided in shared student apartments or with Spaniards.
" A stipend of up to 600 euros monthly is given based on the rate of 13 euros/hour gross.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and South African
Participants.
Participants Travel to Spain
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Post-Program Services Include:
- Job and Internship Network
BEST Programs's Mission Statement: BEST Program offers economic and packaged programs which team language learning through content-based workshops, focussed instruction and practical work experience in Europe. BEST was founded to provide interesting and flexible cultural experiences with native language models to participants from around the world in 1990.
Year Founded: 1990
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