Requirements for applicants
- You are a native level English speaker 18 years of age or older.
- You can commit to the duration of the program from September 2024 through May 2025, with the possibility of extending further.
- You are a current university student or college graduate. We specifically value applicants with studies related to education, languages, literature or child development. Applicants not meeting this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- You have some prior experience working with young children as a volunteer, teacher, tutor, babysitter, sports coach, etc.
- You want to learn Spanish (no previous knowledge required) while you enjoy and discover Spain.
- You are able to pass a background check as part of your visa application.
- Please note that Ambassadors who withdraw from the program prior to the date of completion, will no longer be allowed to remain legally in Spain under our sponsored student visa.
What you get from the Program
- All ambassadors complete an online TEFL course and become a certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (paid by Native Learn).
- Ambassadors gain international work experience teaching children in groups and 1:1.
- Cultural ambassadors learn Spanish in and outside the classroom and benefit from three-day weekends (Friday to Sunday) to explore and travel around Spain and Europe.
- Ambassadors receive a monthly stipend of 150 € to help with living expenses.
- Native Learn supports our Cultural Ambassadors with the letter of acceptance needed to obtain a student visa. We also help with finding accommodation and assist with paperwork once in Spain (NIE, bank account, cellphone).
You will learn a lot of Spanish…
- Learn Spanish with daily online lessons (Monday to Thursday mornings) from October until May.
- All ambassadors are grouped by level. Previous knowledge of Spanish is not required.
- Upon successful completion of the course, ambassadors take the SIELE exam (paid by Native Learn) and certify their knowledge of Spanish officially.
- Additional excursions and social opportunities are provided and encouraged.
… and you will gain teaching experience
- Cultural Ambassadors teach extra-curricular English classes to children in small groups (8 to 12 students) as well as 1:1 in private lessons.
- Our English lessons are based on language immersion, incorporating games and fun activities that are already planned for you.
- We provide all the lesson plans and required materials, as well as support and ongoing training from our Academics team.
- Ambassadors teach a maximum of 10 hours per week from October 2024 through May 2025.
Ready to apply? This is the process
- Fill out our application form by May 31st, 2024.
- All applicants meeting requirements will be contacted by the Academics team and scheduled for an online interview.
- Applicants will be asked to submit references supporting their application, and these references will be contacted by the Academics team.
- Successful applicants will be notified and assigned to a city (Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada). We take into consideration applicant preferences whenever possible.
- An Ambassador Agreement will be extended to all successful applicants who will have two weeks to accept or decline the offer.
- Upon official acceptance, we will issue the letter that the ambassador uses to apply for the student visa at their closest Spanish consulate. The consulate has additional requirements for student visa applications which include proof of economic means, a background check, and private health insurance in Spain for the duration of the student visa.
- Native Learn can provide assistance with obtaining private health insurance in Spain. Upon successful completion of the program, we will reimburse up to 240€ of private health insurance expenses.
- Given the geographic dispersion of schools, Ambassadors placed in Madrid will receive the area of their school in August so as to facilitate the search for housing. We will also provide contact information for nearby leasing agencies, websites, and other housing options.
- Cultural Ambassadors must arrive in Spain by September 9th and will begin orientation shortly after.
- Both Spanish lessons and English teaching will begin on October 1st.
About Native Learn
We teach at 40+ schools and to 4,000+ students and employ 200 teachers. We are making a difference by making English accesible to everyone through affordable and hi-quality lessonsThe leading English academy
Join our team of 200 English teachers and spend a wonderful school year in Spain. We make learning fun for students and teachers. We also offer scholarships to low-income students.
What we offer you as an Ambassador teacher
Lesson plans, support and methodology. The opportunity to teach English to young learners, aged 2 to 15All you need to gain real teaching experience
Orientation week and training to communicate our philosophy, methodology and procedures. We provide support from our academic supervisors and feedback
Your responsibilities as an Ambassador
Implement and adapt the lesson plan given to you. Teach at your assigned school. Always speak in English with students. Have fun teaching!Be motivated and commit to your schedule
Follow Native Learn’s teaching methodology. Teach at a school during the day (accessible by public transportation). Have fun teaching!