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North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain

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The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is an initiative of the Ministry of ducation, Culture and Sport of Spain. The program is primarily devoted to providing grants for US and Canadian university students -majoring in any subject- and graduates with some proficiency in Spanish. Its main objective is to provide North American native English or French students with the opportunity to assist a teacher in the English or French programs in elementary, secondary or language schools in Spain (12 to 16 hours a week). Students will spend a full academic year in Spain, typically from the beginning of October through May 31. Preferred placement in different Spanish regions can be requested.

Award / Eligibility Details:

Eligible candidates must be a US or Canadian national, hold a minimum of a BA or BS by the end of the academic year preceding the start of the program, be a junior or a senior, or have become a university graduate. Candidates must also have English or French as their first language, be in good physical and psychological condition and have a clean background check.

Deadline: April 1st each year

Academic Level: Post-Undergraduate

Type/Purpose: Study Abroad / International Exchange;Teaching

Field of Study: All;Arts & Humanities;Business;Education / Teaching;Public Affairs / Policy;Social Sciences;STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Location: International

Citizenship eligibility: US Citizen;US National

Special Circumstances:

For more information: http://www.mecd.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-conversacion-eeuu.html