Try out teaching in Spain!
Head to Galicia this Spring to teach Spanish teenagers English through fun conversational activities.
Our programme in Spain lasts three weeks, with teacher training, accommodation, and meals on the camps all funded.
This programme is open to everyone through our TEFL Open Access funding route (more info on this FAQ).
The programme is intended to help you to launch a career in teaching abroad, and to develop and gain transferable skills to teach in Europe – or anywhere in the world.
Along the way, experience a fascinating new culture and language, and gain valuable qualifications and skills.
Upcoming intakes:
There are three intakes planned from April to June:Group 1: 13th April to 6th May 2024
Group 2: 4th to 27th May 2024
Group 3: 25th May to 17th June 2024
Read on and select the dates at the bottom of the page!
What does the programme involve?
This programme offers you an introduction to teaching abroad. You will gain knowledge and experience in teaching through one-on-one conversations and group activities with Spanish teenagers, while studying towards a 120-hour TEFL certificate. During the programme you will:
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Gain valuable teaching and work experience, including references for future jobs -
Interrail to and from camp (Interrailing is optional but highly recommended!) -
Join three weeks of camps in a village in Galicia with lots of fun activities -
Teach English to Spanish teenagers through games and activities -
Learn about Spain and Spanish culture from locals -
Enjoy a post-camp cultural trip in Vigo or Santiago de Compostela -
Receive on-going TEFL training, with certification completed after you return to the UK -
Access continuous professional development support and mentoring to guide you in your teaching and with your future career
Please note that this programme gives you teaching experience through leading games and conversational activities, rather than formal classroom teaching. This is a chance to develop your teaching skills through one-on-one and group activities.
Why Spain?
This programme takes place in a spa town in Galicia in northwestern Spain. The English camp takes place in a beautiful rural setting, where you will gain valuable teaching experience while doing fun outdoor and indoor activities.
The camp’s mission is to transmit language learning in a fun way, inspiring young people to go further with learning a language, while also boosting their confidence and teamwork.
This means that you will gain teaching experience while also doing fun activities and learning about Spain and Spanish culture.
We also recommend Interrailing to and from the camp to add to the adventure and to experience backpacking. After the camp, you can step out onto the Camino de Santiago to take time to reflect on your experience and see more of Spain. We offer support and advice from a team that includes both experienced travellers and qualified teachers, on top of the support that is offered by the camp you are on.
What's funded?
We want to make teaching and travel more accessible, so we arrange funding for all our programmes. This programme in Spain is open to all Gotoco’ers through the TEFL Open Access funding route.
You can learn more about the difference between each programme type on this FAQ.
On this programme, you benefit from funding that covers:
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TEFL certification and training -
Placement on a camp in Spain -
Meals and accommodation throughout the camps -
Cultural and fun activities as part of your English camp -
Accommodation on a post-camp cultural trip in Vigo or Santiago de Compostela -
Support from our travel and teaching experts -
Continuous professional development support and mentoring to guide you in your teaching and with your future career
Please note that for this programme you are responsible for your own travel costs (flights or interrail) and for any other pre-departure costs, such as a DBS or visa (if required).
Don't just take our word for it...
Why Interrail?
Interrailing allows you to traverse the continent on your way to and from your summer camp. Turn your summer work experience into a real adventure.
You can take your adventure further by setting off on the Camino de Santiago at the end of the camp, to reflect on your experience and to see more of Spain.
How is your final camp location confirmed?
On the form below, you can confirm your interest in our Spain programmes from April to June.
We will then speak with our partners and invite you to interview with the right camp for you. Some camps will require you to complete a pre-interview task as well to help them to get to know you better.
Please note that team selection is a competitive process with our European partners and selections are made based on a range of factors, including a balance of skills and experience within a team. This means that your first choice cannot be guaranteed, but we will work with our partners to match you to one of your top five choices, and all of our camps will provide you with valuable teaching experience, the chance to backpack across Europe, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in a local culture.
Please select your preferred options on the form below. Places are filled on a rolling basis so the sooner you make your selection, the better!
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