Teach English in Spain as a Language Assistant: Programs & Comparison

This video is to help compare several programs in which you can be a language assistant in Spain.

Updated 2024 info and programs: https://www.theworkingexpat.com/post/...

I will be discussing and comparing the following programs: The Spanish Ministry’s Program, BEDA, MEDDEAS, Conversaspain & CIEE

I will be breaking down each programs, including: eligibility, price, cost, location, workload and program comparisons.

COMMONALITIES IN EACH PROGRAM YOU SHOULD NOTE:
1. You are a Language Assistant. You are not the direct teacher.
2. No TEFL/TSOL is needed.
3. Your experience will vary depending on the region and SCHOOL you are placed in.
4. You receive €700-€1,000 per month. This is enough to live on. But, people do supplement that by teaching online or tutoring on the side.
5. Don’t let the program’s website sell you on Spain. You are already sold on Spain. Look for info about their company.
6. When you are choosing a location, know that a region can be big, it is not the city center.

TIME STAMPS:
0:59 Program Commonalities to Note
2:23 Spanish Ministry Of Education
6:16 BEDA
8:24 MEDDEAS
11:40 Why Pay for a Program*
12:39 ConvesaSpain
14:52 CIEE

Personally I don’t suggest paying for any program where you are working. You should not pay to work. However, everyone is different and it may be the best option for you.

RESOURCES, REFERENCES & HELPFUL LINKS
Below are links of blogs, videos and articles written by people who have gone through these programs. I really appreciate their insight, experience and information that they give. I hope their experience and information will help you as well.

1. Spanish Ministry of Education
1. Their Website: https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eeuu/...
2. Help Choosing a Region: https://youngadventuress.com/2013/01/...
3. Complete Overview, Breakdown, Tips, Pros/Cons, ect…:    • How to Apply to Teach English in Spain - A...  
4. Overview & Experience:    • Teach English in Spain with NALCAP in 2022!  

2. BEDA
1. Their Website: https://www.ecmadrid.org/programs/bed...
2. Program Experience: https://getupgetoutgetlost.com/2017/1...
3. Overview & Comparison: https://www.findawayabroad.com/post/i...
4. Overview & Experience:    • Language Assistant in Spain (BEDA Spain Te...  
5. Application Process:    • How to write a CV for a job application (B...  

3. MEDDEAS
1. Their Website: https://www.meddeas.com/language-assi...
2. Their Youtube:    / @meddeaslanguageassistants  
3. Program FAQ’s: https://www.meddeas.com/documents/Med...
4. Application Process: https://lillibugblogs.com/2020/02/23/...

4. ConversaSpain
1. Their Website: https://www.conversaspain.com
2. *See reviews on Glassdoor or GoAbroad *

5. CIEE
1. Their Website: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/work/t...
2. Their Youtube:    / cieeteachabroad  
3. Volunteer Program Experience:    • CIEE TEACH IN SPAIN REVIEW  
4. Teach in Spain Experience & Info: http://www.kelseysocial.com/2014/02/s...


Other Helpful Blog Posts...

10 Websites to Find TEFL Jobs Abroad: https://www.theworkingexpat.com/post/...

How to Tell if a TEFL Job is a Scam or Legitimate: https://www.theworkingexpat.com/post/...


Good luck and I hope this helps!