Our
programs outside of the USA are now under the umbrella
of our new non- profit organization: ASSOCIATION
OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXCHANGE.
AIDE
was created in 2007 in order to allow Alliance Abroad
Group to expand its reach and to give back to the
local and global communities, as well as create socially
responsible citizens. AIDE now operates independently
from Alliance Abroad Group, but continues to draw
from its 16 years of expertise and experience in program
management and support.
Check
our new website: www.aideabroad.org
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Live
with a Spanish family and teach your native language
(English, German, French or Italian), in exchange
for room and board. You will generally be asked to
work an average of 15 hours per week, Monday through
Friday, providing lessons and conversation in your
native language. This may be more or less formal,
depending upon the family. You will have weekends
and the rest of the time free to sightsee, learn about
Spanish culture and make new friends!
Eligibility:
18
- 30 years old
Able
to get a tourist visa to Spain
Be
a native speaker of English, German, French, or Italian
Must
have finished high school
Teaching
certification or experience not required but is helpful
Location:
Placements can be found throughout
Spain, though mostly concentrated in Madrid, including
their surrounding suburban areas. We will do our best
to take all preferences into consideration. Please
be prepared to take public transportation into the
city if you are placed in the suburbs; it should take
you no longer than 1 hour to the center of the city.
Length
of program:
This program is for 1 – 3 months. However, longer
placements are available if you are taking classes
in Spain and can qualify for a student visa. Start
dates:
Positions are available throughout the year. However,
we cannot guarantee a specific start date as they
are always subject to the availability of the Host
Family and schedule of the children. There are fewer
families available during the summer months, especially
July and August, when Spanish families are on holiday.
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What
you get:
Accommodations:
You will be given a single room and meals at your host
family’s house, in exchange for your work.
Orientation:
We will send you pre-departure orientation materials
to help prepare you for your time in Spain and give
you suggestions on teaching ESL. We also recommend researching
ESL teaching methods and lesson plans so that you are
ready when you arrive at your host family’s house.
Network
of Friends:
throughout your stay, you will be provided with the
name and email addresses of the other Language Assistants
in your area. This offers you an instant network of
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Summary:
Pre-departure
orientation materials
Placement
in a Spanish family where you will work as a Language
Assistant
Room
and board in exchange for your work contribution of
15 hours per week
Contact
information of other Language Assistants in your area
prices
are subject to changes
prices do not include: airfare, visa fees
and personal expenses
Funding
your experience:
For many, the most difficult part of embarking on
an international journey is being able to fund your
experience abroad. Luckily, there are many organizations
and individuals out there who are happy to donate
money to a good cause, like yours. learn
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