BridgeAbroad is pleased to announce the addition of a new teach abroad internship in Barcelona, Spain. The Teach English in Spain program allows participants the unique opportunity to spend the summer in Barcelona, while also gaining important professional experience in the field of education. Program participants will complete an online TEFL certification prior to arrival in Barcelona on May 13, 2013. Students may choose to participate in the program for 4, 6, 8, or 10 weeks. No prior teaching experience is required.
During the program, students will spend a minimum of 10 hours per week working in one or more positions, in a wide variety of English-language learning environments. Examples of possible placements include teaching children or adults at an English language school, working with children in a local summer camp, or assisting university students with their language practice. In addition to the teaching placements, students will also have the opportunity to speak with local school administrators and teachers, participate in workshops on the state of education in Spain today, and travel within Barcelona and outside the city on weekends.