|  Spain TEFL Program - Madrid
The capital and largest city in Spain, Madrid is also the third most-populated city in the European Union and a city of significant cultural and political importance. While boasting a very modern infrastructure, Madrid has put forth quite an admirable effort in preserving the ambience of its many historically-significant street and neighborhoods. Offering a diversity if beautiful buildings - including a meticulously-restored opera house, numerous theaters and various palaces, Madrid is a city "living in the now" amongst its beautiful past.
The School
Our TEFL program is located within an already-established Spanish language institute presently providing Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification courses - providing modern concepts and up-to-date facilities, combined with the skills of TEFL-trained professional tutors This industry-leading certification is accompanied by the exciting and unique experience of living and teaching in Spain at the institute's center - located in Madrid
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Living Accommodations/Meals
Accommodations/Meals are not provided by Global Crossroad. However, rooms can be arranged in nearby apartments by our in-country support staff. These moderate accommodations are all clean, air-conditioned, near local attractions and amenities, and very reasonably priced (between 200-400 Euros a month depending on the size and). Accommodations in Madrid are usually within a shared apartment with other TEFL participants. Other housing options available to participants are within a hostel - usually running between 15-30 Euro/night.
Job Placement Assistance
Although most graduates are successful in securing an English-teaching position within Western Europe , the actual job search does take a somewhat longer amount of time. There are literally hundreds of language schools in most major cities abroad - as well as schools located in smaller towns - which are currently searching for TEFL-Certified English instructors. Within two or three weeks of conducting a serious job search, the majority of students secures work and/or is offered teaching positions. Prior to graduation, Global Crossroad will conduct job workshops to prepare participants for their job search. Job Guidance is a service Global Crossroad offers recent TEFL graduates. So, when participants are ready to move onto another teaching position in another country, they simply need only to contact Global Crossroad's TEFL Coordinator in Valencia for assistance. Though employment is not guaranteed, excellent opportunities exist for talented graduates all over the world.
 Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China and Vietnam
Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 20 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee paid, English-teaching positions in China and Vietnam for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China (since 2003, sending nearly 1000 teachers to China). Recently, Vietnam emerged as a major teaching destination for ESL teachers. As an English-teacher in China and Vietnam, you not only receive free living accommodations, meals, and competitive monthly salaries, but also a number of benefits. For more information on these abroad English-teaching programs, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/. |
Course Recognition
Global Crossroad's TEFL courses in Madrid are recognized by the International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organizations (IATQuO), which exists to promote and maintain internationally accepted standards in the training of teachers of English to speakers of other languages.
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