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You may know very little about ConversaSpain now, even though the name has
some hints to it. However, where do we come from? ConversaSpain is a brand of
Multilingual Education Development & Support that cooperates with the Regional
Education Authority of the Community of Madrid, the Region of Murcia, the
Community of Castilla-La Mancha, and the Community of Castilla y León to
incorporate Auxiliares de Conversación (Language Assistants) in public schools
in those regions. It was born because we believe experiencing a cultural exchange
shapes people: not only our auxiliares but also Spanish schools and their students.
We know. Everybody has taken a journey. Even those who have not traveled
yet. Life can change in so many ways by becoming part of something,
overcoming challenges, or making a positive impact on others. Those
journeys took you to where you are right now. And we want to take you to the
next step by walking this journey with you.
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THE CONVERSASPAIN
EXPERIENCE
The ConversaSpain Experience, More than a
Teach English in Spain Program
Moving abroad: exciting but challenging. We always feel a bit afraid of new things or
changes. And that is when families walk in. Families share fears, doubts, and excitement.
With us, you will have a new family here. From the moment you join the program, you will be
one of us. You are so ready to become part of ConversaSpain, we know. But hold on tight!
There is more to it.
Are you ready to begin the journey? Let’s check out the
requirements and the program details… and see you in Spain!
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Program Requirements
Before applying, please, make sure you meet the following:
ITALY** LUXEMBOURG** MALTA THE NETHERLANDS** NEW ZEALAND NORWAY** THE PHILIPPINES**
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Becoming an Auxiliar de Conversación:
Best Work-Life Balance
While, at ConversaSpain, we assist you to make your auxi-life easier, the Regional Education
Authority is in charge of the programs’ conditions, the placement process, all school-related
matters, and the payments.
The specific details of each program depend on the region:
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End date June 2025 May 2025 May 2025 May 2025
Education Nursery, primary, and Primary and Primary and Primary and
centers secondary schools secondary schools secondary schools secondary schools
Anywhere in the Anywhere in the
Anywhere in the Anywhere in the
Location Community of Community of
Community of Madrid Region of Murcia
Castilla-La Mancha Castilla y León
CONVERSASPAIN PACKAGES
Support Services €1,635 €1,395 €1,215 €1,215
+ TEFL €2,000 €1,760 €1,580 €1,580
+ Immersion Week €2,430 €1,995 (not available) (not available)
+ TEFL &
Immersion Week
€2,775 €2,340 (not available) (not available)
*You may have gaps between lessons, but you can use them to do some lesson planning or just enjoy
your leisure time! You will also have paid school holidays (summer period not included).
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Tasks of the Auxiliares de
Conversación
Language Assistants are considered pillars of public
schools since this role is crucial in the foreign language
classroom. You will have a very active role in supporting
the main teacher and helping students improve their
conversation skills. You will teach English to students who
are in Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, or High
School. However, you will not be responsible for grading
or disciplining them. The specific activities and tasks will
depend 100% on the school but, in general terms, you will be
expected to:
If you already have teaching experience, this program will be a great chance to share your
knowledge with the school community and learn from a different education system. And if you
do not have previous teaching experience, you want to gain more confidence in the classroom,
or you want to complement your teaching practice at the school with a certification, you
might consider enrolling in the TEFL course we offer as well. More info on page 11.
At the end of the program, you will also receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the school,
which can boost your resume.
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school placement
Specific Location and Age Range of Students
Public schools are located all over the regions of Madrid, Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha and
Castilla y León. Regardless of your school location, the experience will be very enriching both at
a personal and professional level. If you receive a placement in a city, you will be able to enjoy the
perks of an urban lifestyle and the leisure possibilities it offers, but accommodation and other
expenses will be higher. If you get a school on the outskirts of the city, you will find the comfort
of the city without the frenzy. The outskirts have all types of amenities within easy reach and
housing is reasonably priced. If you are assigned to a school in a town or small area (pueblo), the
cost of living will be cheaper and you will experience the most authentic and charming Spanish
way of life, immersing yourself in a friendly culture. Opportunities to be in touch with nature are
among the highlights of these areas.
At ConversaSpain, we can place you in the region of your choice, but the Education Authority
of that region will be the one assigning the specific school. They will consider your age range
group and location preferences whenever possible, but we cannot guarantee your specific
placement preferences will be met, as at ConversaSpain we are not in charge of the placements.
Therefore, you need to be flexible and open-minded in terms of the school’s location and the
age range of the students to have a positive experience in the program.
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FAQs
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2. I am applying for the program with someone Stay in Spain
else. Can you assure us we will be placed
close to each other? 1. How long will I be able to stay in Spain after
We will pass this information on to the Education the program finishes?
Authority because we are aware of the importance this The answer to this question varies depending on your
might have for you, but we cannot guarantee you will be passport and documentation. If you are a successful
close enough to arrange accommodation together. You candidate, our experts in the Welcome Team will be
will likely be placed in the same region, but you must happy to give you all details.
be flexible about the specific location within the region.
2. Is Spanish required to participate in the
3. I don’t like my placement, can I be reassigned program?
to another school?
Spanish is not required to be an Auxiliar de Conversación
The Regional Education Authority is in charge of and many of our auxiliares join the program with little
the allocation process and placements are definite. or no knowledge of the language. However, we always
Although we might ask about your preferences in terms recommend learning some Spanish before arriving in
of location and age range to inform the Education Spain. That is why ConversaSpain has partnered with
Authority, you should be open-minded and flexible language academies and institutes to offer Spanish
about those aspects. They always try to accommodate courses before you arrive in Spain as well as during
the participants’ preferences, but there are thousands your stay. More details will be shared with successful
of auxiliares and it is just not possible to accommodate candidates.
everyone’s choices.
3. I am bringing someone else with me. Will
4. Will Auxiliares de Conversación have ConversaSpain provide all of us with support?
holidays?
Our support covers our participants only. You can
Auxiliares are entitled to the same paid holidays as the choose to come with someone else, but ConversaSpain
rest of the teaching staff. These include Christmas will not be able to provide support for them or answer
break, Easter, local and regional festivities, plus any questions related to the documentation they need
additional long weekends (puentes) that the district’s for Spain, as we are only experts in the documentation
academic calendar recognizes. As the summer break is required for this program.
after the end of the program, it is not included.
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7. Will I be able to get another job while in Spain?
According to the limited information we have, you
4. How much-saved money will I need by the
could potentially get a job if you wish, but it will likely
start of the program? entail paying taxes both in your country and in Spain.
It depends on your country of origin, but you should In addition, specific rules and laws may apply in terms
consider expenses such as visa application, medical of the duration of the contract or the number of hours.
certificate, national police clearance, apostille or Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with details
legalization of documents, and flights. We recommend on this topic, as it is outside of our scope. It will be
having around €2,000 to €2,500 saved before your responsibility to obtain the specific information
the beginning of the program to cover your initial depending on your particular circumstances. In any
expenses in Spain until you receive your first stipend: case, if you sign a contract with an employer, your job
accommodation (deposit plus first month’s rent), food, cannot interfere with your school’s schedule by any
transportation, bills, etc. Therefore, it is important to means. If this happens, your placement at the school
plan accordingly and ahead of time. will be canceled.
5. Will the stipend be enough while I am in Spain? 8. What happens if I withdraw from the
The stipend should be fine to cover room and board program after arriving in Spain?
and make ends meet (but it will also depend on each Your authorization to be in Spain is directly linked to
one’s living standards). Keep in mind that the “minimum the program, so it will automatically be canceled (along
inter-professional salary” in Spain is €1,134 per month with the health insurance) and you will have to leave the
for 40 hours of work and that your stipend will be country.
completely tax-free in Spain. In any case, remember
that the cost of living varies depending on the region
and specific location as well.
Looking to extend your stay for a
6. Does the program include medical coverage?
second year?
Yes! All of our participants will be covered. Once you join
the program, you will receive further details. Medications One of the advantages of this program is that you
or any issues related to pre-existing conditions may will be able to renew if you have positive feedback
not be covered. This is why it is important to share any from your school. We will give you all the necessary
information about health problems at the interview, so information and guide you through the process in
our team can answer your questions, and give you all due time for a fraction of the fee.
details upfront before you commit to the program.
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GET TEFL
CERTIFIED!
If you are interested in teaching English abroad, you This TEFL course usually starts at the beginning of the
have probably come across the term TEFL and you program, so you can apply the knowledge acquired in
most likely know what a TEFL course is about. However, your classes in real time. However, if you want to start
have you carefully considered all the personal and the course before you arrive in Spain, we can definitely
professional benefits that getting TEFL certified can accommodate your preferences. Just let our Welcome
have? Team know once you join the program!
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign With this TEFL in hand and the teaching experience
Language. As a native English speaker, you already you will gain at the school, you will have the theoretical
know how to speak your own language, but knowing and practical knowledge of what English teaching
how to teach it is entirely different. A good TEFL course actually means. This is the perfect combination that
will give you the necessary tools to appropriately teach will open the door for higher wages, and that will
your language! lead you to more competitive positions since some
It is an excellent idea to get yourself a TEFL if: programs and job opportunities require teaching
experience and training certification. Moreover, the
• you have no previous experience and might feel a TEFL certification never expires!
bit overwhelmed about facing a classroom for the
first time, or
• you plan to teach English for the next few years
or you are considering a future career in the
education field. • Find excellent resources
ConversaSpain gives you the opportunity to sign up for • Learn teaching methodology
a TEFL when you join our program to help you make the
• Study at your own pace
most of this experience. While most academies issue
120 hours TEFL certificates, ConversaSpain offers a • Boost your resume
more polished version with a 140 hours course. Our
TEFL course will take you by the hand and lead you
• Gain confidence
through grammar and methodology lessons, including 140 hours
video observation classes, and provide you with the
necessary tools and resources to manage large classes Flexible start dates
and feel more comfortable when teaching all ages. In
addition, you will be assigned to a tutor who will give
you feedback on written assignments and answer any
Six months to complete your course
questions you may have. You will have six months to
complete the online TEFL course at your own pace and From the comfort of your home
from the comfort of your home! Upon completion, you
will receive a TEFL certificate that will certainly boost
your CV and help you find future teaching opportunities.
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ENJOY A FULL
IMMERSION WEEK!
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Why Choose
the Comunidad
de Madrid?
Flashing lights. Renowned museums
and works of art. Abundant concerts.
Endless events. Intense cultural life.
Remarkable bars and coffee shops.
Welcome to Madrid!
Whether you enjoy spending your time
in contemplative tours at Reina Sofia
or Prado Museums, alongside Picasso
and Velázquez, or you are more into
• From October 2024/January 2025 to June 2025 Real Madrid football club or grabbing
some tapas and drinks, Madrid will
• Tax-free monthly stipend: €1,000 welcome you like no other city will.
• 16 teaching hours per week spread over 4 consecutive If you enjoy exploring mountains and
days
river valleys, local quaint towns, and
• Nursery, primary, and secondary schools cities, you will find fast and convenient
• Schools placed anywhere in the Community of Madrid: public transport available throughout
the capital city, its outskirts or towns (pueblos) the region. But not only will you be
able to experience the wonders of the
Community of Madrid. You will also
have the chance to travel easily and
cheaply throughout Spain and Europe
CONVERSASPAIN via Madrid’s Barajas airport.
SUPPORT FEE
You will be amazed by the marvels of
€1,635 this area. It is definitely a box full of
surprises that will not disappoint you!
CS Support +
Immersion Week €2,430 Placements
managed by the
Regional Education
CS Support + TEFL + Authority of the Comunidad
13 Immersion Week €2,775 de Madrid
Región de Murcia:
Mediterranean Lifestyle
Why Choose
the Región de
Murcia?
Fresh oranges. Clear skies. Relaxing
beaches. Perpetual sun. Roman
ruins. Calm and cozy atmosphere. If
this sounds appealing to you, Murcia
is your destination!
Your new home could be on the
Eastern coast of Spain, between
Andalucía and Valencia. This is a
• From October 2024/January 2025 to May 2025 comfortable home, that will not
require anything but a pair of shoes
• Tax-free monthly stipend: €850
to hit the ground and quite a bit
• 15 teaching hours per week spread over 4 days (in most of energy to explore its hideouts.
cases, it will be 4 consecutive days, but not always) From little villages, archaeological
remains, and outstanding scenery,
• Primary and secondary schools
to city life, plentiful museums, and
• Schools placed anywhere in the Region of Murcia: superb gastronomy, this region is
the capital city, towns, and coastal villages (pueblos) full of warmhearted locals that will
make you fall in love with Murcia.
Murcia will fill you as no other place
has ever done before! Beware of
this region: many of our participants
extend their stay longer than
CS Support fee expected because of Murcia’s magic!
CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
CS Support + TEFL
CS Support +
Placements
Immersion Week managed by the
Regional Education
CS Support + TEFL + Authority of the Región de
14 Immersion Week Murcia
Castilla-La Mancha:
home of knights,
swords and giants
Why Choose
Castilla-La
Mancha?
Discover Castilla-La Mancha, stra-
tegically located between vibrant
Madrid and the Costa Blanca
beaches, offering an ideal gateway
to your Spanish adventure. Unique
experiences await to transport
you through the Spanish culture.
Ever heard of being in the middle
of nowhere? Now imagine being in
the middle of EVERYTHING. Need to
visit the capital? Craving the beach?
Just a two-hour drive away. Want to
• From October 2024/January 2025 to May 2025 explore Don Quixote’s birthplace?
You can practically walk there.
• Tax-free monthly stipend: €800 From big cities to small villages,
• 14 teaching hours per week spread over 4 days (in most Castilla-La Mancha offers the full
cases, it will be 4 consecutive days, but not always) Spanish experience—proximity to
everything while feeling right at
• Primary and secondary schools
home. And the locals? They are
• Schools placed anywhere in Castilla-La Mancha: capital great at creating that sense of
cities, towns and villages (pueblos) home. Can’t decide between the
different regions of Spain? Choose
the one that has it all. Experience
medieval times in modern villages
and, of course, eat some Manchego
cheese with a glass of good wine
while saying, Cheers! Come and
explore the beauty and diversity of
life in the heart of Spain.
CONVERSASPAIN
SUPPORT FEE
€1,215 Placements
managed by the
Regional Education
Authority of the Comunidad
15 CS Support + TEFL €1,580 de Castilla-La Mancha
CASTILLA Y LEÓN:
the roots of spanish
culture
Why Choose
Castilla y León?
Fresh air and vibrant cities. Spring
water and a glass of wine. Biosphere
reserves and Spanish cathedrals.
Nightlife and archaeological sites.
Romans and Spaniards. Past and
future. Say hello to the land of
contrasts: say hello to Castilla y
León! There are many ways to live
it, and you can experience them all!
Imagine living so close to everything.
You can be eating tapas with
friends and go to some of Spain’s
• From October 2024/January 2025 to May 2025 most well-known wineries while
• Tax-free monthly stipend: €800 also having the chance to spend
a day in nature and visit Europe’s
• 14 teaching hours per week spread over 4 days (in most oldest paleontological site. Not to
cases, it will be 4 consecutive days, but not always) mention immersing yourself in the
• Primary and secondary schools cradle of Spanish roots: the city of
letters.
• Schools placed anywhere in Castilla y León: capital
cities, towns and villages (pueblos) If you are a morning and night,
coffee and beer, cats and dogs,
cities and rural areas person…
and you cannot decide what to see
when traveling abroad, Castilla y
León is the place for you: no need to
choose! Everything is just right at
your fingerprints.
CONVERSASPAIN
SUPPORT FEE
€1,215 Placements
managed by the
Regional Education
Authority of the Comunidad
16 CS Support + TEFL €1,580 de Castilla y León
What Is Next?
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I love living and teaching in Madrid because it’s very diverse,
exciting, and there’s a lot to explore. It’s easy to get around FIRST-HAND
TESTIMONIALS
within the city and beyond. Can go anywhere in Europe easily
from Madrid: From Madrid, you can really make anywhere a
weekend trip.
Mollie P.
Auxiliar de Conversación in Madrid