Question 1

How can I teach English in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Apply through a placement studio like Teach in Spain: submit your CV, take a short screening call, interview with a matched partner school, and sign a 9–12 month contract. We handle introductions, contract review, and visa guidance. The whole process typically takes two to six weeks.

Question 2

Do you need a degree to teach English in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Most schools require a bachelor's degree in any subject, plus native or near-native English. A TEFL or CELTA helps but is not always required. Private international and bilingual schools usually expect a formal teaching qualification; language academies are more flexible.

Question 3

Can you teach English in Spain without knowing Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most placements are English-medium, and many schools specifically want immersion teachers who speak only English in the classroom. Basic Spanish makes daily life easier outside school, but it is not a hiring requirement.

Question 4

How much do English teachers earn in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Most placements pay €1,400–2,400 net per month on a 9–12 month academic-year contract, with 18–25 contact hours per week. Salaries are higher in Madrid, Barcelona, and private international schools, and lower in pueblos where cost of living is also lower.

Question 5

Do I need a TEFL or CELTA to teach English in Spain?

Accepted Answer

A TEFL or CELTA helps but is not always required. Native or near-native English fluency, a bachelor's degree, and a willingness to learn Spanish are usually the baseline. Schools vary in their preferences.

Question 6

How do I get a visa to teach English in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Non-EU teachers typically apply for a Spanish work visa or student visa once a school offers a contract. Teach in Spain provides the school documentation needed and walks you through the consulate appointment, NIE registration, and empadronamiento after arrival.

Question 7

What is an auxiliar de conversación?

Accepted Answer

An auxiliar de conversación is a language assistant placed in a Spanish public school through programmes like the Ministry of Education's Auxiliares programme or regional equivalents. Hours are lighter (typically 12–16/week) and stipends are smaller (~€700–1,000/month). Teach in Spain focuses on full teaching contracts in bilingual schools and academies, which pay more and offer year-round work.

Question 8

Where in Spain can I teach English?

Accepted Answer

We have active partner schools in every autonomous community, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Granada, Málaga, Bilbao, and Zaragoza, as well as smaller pueblos.

Question 9

When is the hiring season for English teaching jobs in Spain?

Accepted Answer

The main intake aligns with the Spanish academic year — interviews run April through August for September starts, with a smaller January intake for mid-year vacancies. Rolling applications are open year-round and roll into the next available intake.

Question 10

How long does the application take?

Accepted Answer

A real person reads every CV, usually within the same week. From application to a confirmed placement typically takes two to six weeks.

Question 11

Is there a fee for teachers?

Accepted Answer

No. Teach in Spain is completely free for teachers at every stage — application, screening, school introductions, interview prep, and visa guidance. Our partner schools pay for our service.

Teach. Travel.
Stay a while. Teach English in Spain — paid placements with visa support.

A short path
to a longer stay.

You don't need to be a career teacher.

Pick the place,
we'll find the path.

What a placement covers.

The year you stop
talking about it.

Teach. Travel.Stay a while. Teach English in Spain — paid placements with visa support.

A short pathto a longer stay.