1. North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain
FCIE 2016 Annual Conference
Valencia College - Sept , 2016

2. Outline The Program. Locations. Eligibility. Duties.
Scholarship Conditions.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes.
Application Process.

3. The Program
Sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain in collaboration with the Spanish regions.
US college students and graduates whose first language is English.
Share their language and culture in the public school system in Spain during one school year (or more).
Under the supervision and guidance of a classroom teacher.

4. …in Spain Where? Elementary Schools (1-6) Secondary Schools (7-12)
Language Schools (adults)
…in Spain

5. Locations
Andalucía, Asturias, Aragón, Baleares, Cantabria, Castilla la Mancha, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Navarra, Madrid, Murcia, País Vasco.
Excluidas: Catalonia, Canary Islands and Comunidad Valenciana

6. The Applicant: Eligibility
Be a U.S. citizen.
Have English as their first language or be a balanced bilingual.
*Be a Junior or Senior College student or have completed a BA.
Age limit: 60.
Have at least a basic knowledge of Spanish (recommended).
*The edition might include last semester students and graduates from Community Colleges. Please check our website for updates on requirements:

7. The Applicant: Eligibility
Be in good physical and psychological condition (medical certificate).
Have a clean background check.

8. Duties Work under the supervision and guidance of a classroom teacher.
Sports events
Work under the supervision and guidance of a classroom teacher.
Typical tasks:
Conduct conversation lessons.
Give presentations in classes.
Monitor speaking and group activities.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR activities:
Music performances
School plays
Field trips
Cultural activities
Workshops

9. Scholarship conditions
Duration: 8 months (October 1 – May 31).
Paid school vacations: Christmas and Easter.
12 class periods per week.
Stipend: € 700 per month.
Medical insurance.
In Madrid:
9 months
(October 1 – June 30)
16 class periods per week
€1000 per month

10. Scholarship conditions
The language assistants are responsible for…
finding and paying for their accommodation.
their flight to Spain.

11. Scholarship conditions
An orientation course in Spain:
Functions.
Examples of class activities.
Administrative matters:
Payments.
Health coverage.
Student ID card.
Testimonials and interaction with former assistants.
Meetings with American Education Departments and/or Consulates in Spain.

12. Scholarship conditions
Option to renew for a second year.
An official certificate upon completion.
A seminar for language assistants upon their return:
Share their experience.
Information on Graduate Studies in related fields.
Information on career opportunities in related areas.

13. Jonathan Belk, Language Assistant in Madrid
Benefits
Gain experience in the field of teaching.
Learn Spanish and experience a new culture.
Meet people from different European countries.
Create bonds with people who come from different cultures, backgrounds, and languages.
I want to pursue a career in education, specifically in linguistics and bilingual teaching.
Jonathan Belk, Language Assistant in Madrid

14. More globally competent and competitive individuals
Learning outcomes
Development of…
Teaching skills.
Foreign language competency.
Interpersonal skills.
Intercultural communication skills.
Global awareness.
More globally competent
and competitive individuals

15. Application Process January – April
It is FREE to apply. NO application FEES.
ONLINE through PROFEX, an online web service application. It requires REGISTRATION.
Placements are awarded on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis, provided the candidate fulfills the requirements.

16. Steps in the application
(what they can do now)
Create their user profile and password in PROFEX.
Complete their resume and upload the required documents:
Main page of passport.
Official college transcript or diploma.
Cover letter.
Letter of recommendation.
Medical certificate (only if they have a European passport).

17. Steps in the application (once the application period is open)
Fill out an application on PROFEX.
Choose their three preferred regions in Spain.
Submit the application online.
Print and mail a signed and dated application to their regional advisor in the USA.

18. Steps in the application (once their application is admitted)
Await placement from PROFEX.
Accept offer within 3 days.
Await acceptance letter (hard copy) from the Spanish Region.
Apply for a visa.

19. Offers

20. Stay tuned!

22. Office of Education Consulate General of Spain
Office of Education
Consulate General
of Spain
2655 Le Jeune Rd, Suite 906
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
(305)

23. Felipe Pieras-Guasp Education Advisor Consulate General of Spain in Miami felipe.neri@mecd.es