EBC TEFL COURSE MADRID
EBC International TEFL Certificate A four week, accredited TEFL course Lifetime, worldwide, proactive job placement Start teaching within about a week of graduating
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TEFL TRAINING AND JOBS WELCOME TO EBC MADRID Thank you for your interest and a warm welcome to EBC. This document contains a lot of important information about your EBC International TEFL Certificate course. Please keep this document for future reference. Contact information is on the last page.
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
What sets EBC apart from all other schools is that EBC gives you a unique, exclusive, lifetime, proactive Job Placement Assistance Programme that helps you get teaching jobs worldwide. EBC has a database of thousands of schools and agencies around the world. EBC not only offers great training but also great job support as well. We don’t show you how to get jobs, we do it for you! We hope that you enjoy your course in Madrid, a truly exciting city that lives up to its nick-name the “The Heart of Spain”. The EBC International TEFL Certificate course will give you the skills and support you will need to live and work abroad as an English teacher. EBC not only ensures that you get a top quality, internationally accepted certificate but also unrivalled, worldwide, lifetime job placement assistance programme giving you instant access to worldwide teaching jobs. Where do you want to work? All you have to do is ask!
EBC JOB SUPPORT
The EBC International TEFL Certificate course is aCot/QCF level 5 course.
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
The EBC course is externally moderated by a British Examination Board, the College of Teachers (CoT).
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Graduating from the accredited EBC course could give you credits towards further academic study. Check with your intended college or university about to see if they will accept the credits earned. By attending the EBC TEFL course When you graduate from the EBC TEFL course in Madrid you will be awarded:
the EBC Certificate in TESOL and the EBC International TEFL Certificate
EBC has been externally checked by the CoT regarding:
our course syllabus, our course manuals, our trainers' qualifications and experience, our training centres, our web sites and our administrative procedures.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Join the course and then start Teaching English in Spain. Why wait? Get TFL and TESOL certified then get a teaching job.
MADRID, SPAIN Experience the best of Spain in its lively capital city, Madrid. Most residents of Madrid speak Castilian Spanish, so if you also want to improve your Spanish, it’s the place for you. English is not widely spoken in Madrid, so as you can imagine, there’s plenty of room for another qualified English teacher. Add to this the Madrileños belief that a good night out is not a treat, it is your God given right and you’ve found a place where people are dedicated to living life to the fullest. At EBC in Madrid we will do everything possible to make sure you have an enjoyable time in this fantastic region. We are a small and friendly team offering you the warmest welcome. Our Madrid teaching and support staff have years of TEFL experience and just as importantly Madrid experience. Our staff are permanent residents of Madrid who have invaluable knowledge and will help you get to know Madrid. Madrid is the capital of Spain and is located almost dead centre in the Iberian peninsula. It is the highest European capital, roughly 646 metres (2,200 feet) above sea level and has a population of over three million. Madrid is a cosmopolitan city but still retains a very Spanish outlook on life. It is characterised by intense cultural and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife or more than often lively early morning life. The Spanish even have a nightlife verb: “madrugar” - to stay out partying all night and get home at 7 or 8 next morning. Madrid is certainly the place to immerse yourself in Spanish culture as there is plenty of intellectual stimulation available at some of the best museums in Europe like the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemizsa. If you want to sharpen your Spanish language skills then Madrid is the place as not many Madrileños speak English. Madrid, the Spanish capital, and the business and financial centre of Spain, is the best place to find TEFL jobs in Spain. Madrid has many sights to offer, many places of interest that you can find in your
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
travel guide, but also take some time to see the old part of the city. Discover hidden parks, small shops where artisans make and sell their wares, or colourful decorations on walls in the old neighbourhoods of La Latina, Lavapies and Rastro. In these areas you can see Madrid’s original architecture, have a drink and tapas in typical bars, meet ordinary Madrileños, visit covered permanent markets selling mostly fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish etc. Probably the best attraction of La Latina is to just stroll around, letting the neighbourhood soak in. Just walk through the narrow streets and alleys, go with the flow, as if you were a boat on a river, always being pushed forward by the current. In Lavapies you can have a kebab out on the street, listen to the drummers in the square or simply have a cerveza in bars where the furniture seems to have been collected from people’s living rooms. Aside from the ethnic and original Madrid ambience that Rastro shares with Lavapies and La Latina, Rastro is home to El Rastro, the biggest and most varied open market in Madrid. El Rastro is a famous flea market that opens on Saturdays and Sundays between the Plaza de Cascorro, La Latina and the street of Embajadores. Everything imaginable can be found here from valuable antiques to used clothing, including collector cards, books, records, paintings, etc. The side streets also teem with bars and cafes where you can take refuge after a hard day’s shopping. And finally, a word about Madrid’s nightlife. If you are finished and ready to go home at 4 am, you’ll probably be the first one to bed. According to the Madrid tourist board, a good night out ends at around 7 am after visiting at least 5 different night spots. Madrid has some of the best all-night entertainment in all Spain and you’ll never be stuck for somewhere to go at just about any hour of the day. With all this to offer, Madrid is a great place to have fun. History and character, artists and theatre and a great nightlife. Madrid is the hub of Spain and the country’s business centre so there’s never a shortage of teaching jobs. If you’re in the mood to thoroughly immerse yourself in Spain, do it in Madrid!
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES AND OPTIONS
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
You can arrange your own accommodation or you can book it through EBC.
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Our student accommodation is clean, well priced and conveniently located to the training centre.
All student accommodation offered is with a known entity. We know the people who provide the student accommodation. All accommodation is within a maximum of 30 minutes travel to the training centre. Some are within walking distance.
Special Package - TEFL + 4 week's accommodation for €1,899 that includes:
TEFL course 4 week's accommodation Organised social activities FREE Welcome drinks (home-made sangria!!) FREE Graduation party (open bar and tapas) Outings to local restaurants, bars, discos and flamenco shows
WHERE IS THE TRAINING CENTRE?
In Calle Orense 16, 2E, 28020, Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain Located at the centre of Spain A wealth of Spanish culture Easy access to the rest of Spain and Europe
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
HOW DO I GET TO THE TRAINING CENTRE?
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Follow the “Calle Orense Salida” signs Once you get to street level, walk straight ahead (you should pass a Burger King on your right) When you see a store called VIPS, you’re almost there The EBC building, Calle Orense 16, is between VIPS and ZARA There are 2 entrances to Orense 16, take the one that is next to ZARA Go to the end of the lobby and take the lift/elevator to the 2nd floor Our training centre is on your right when you get out of the lift/elevator
WHO WILL I STUDY WITH?
CONTACT
Take the Metro to “Nuevos Ministerios” (line number 6, “Circular”)
Your fellow students come from a different countries and backgrounds Your trainers are highly experienced, seasoned TEFL professionals Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you wherever possible The native “Madrileños” are peaceful, friendly people who generally like interacting with foreigners
WHY MADRID?
Madrid is the business centre of Spain and so has the most jobs The hub of Spain with easy access to all other parts of Spain and Europe The ideal place to learn Spanish in Spain as very few people speak English Probably has the best night life in Europe Ski in the Sierra de Guadarrama, fly to the beach in about an hour Visit historical towns like Avila, Segovia, Toledo, Chinchón and Alcala de Henáres (the birthplace of Cervantes) Experience Flamenco at its best A city rich in the arts and theatre from the old masters to musicalsFriendly, hospitable, cosmopolitan population The best seafood in Spain, excellent cuisine, architecture, sights, and more You can practice your Spanish in Madrid instead of Catalan
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE The course is full-time over 4 weeks. Course hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 am to 5 pm with one hour for lunch, Thursday and Friday - 10 am to 1 pm followed by teaching your 1 hour class during the afternoon. Teaching practice starts at 2 pm every Thursday and Friday. When you arrive, you will be given a detailed course timetable and your teaching practice schedule.
ARRIVAL ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE COURSE The course starts at 9:30 am sharp. Please try to arrive at 9:15 am because you will have to sign the register and hand in your signed course payment receipts.
INTERNET FACILITIES AND LAPTOPS We have free WIFI internet connection throughout the training centre. Please note that you MUST bring your own portable PC in order to use the WIFI internet connection. We have internet connected desktop PCs.
CONTACT COURSE START DATES
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Please refer to the EBC web site up-to-date information.
COURSE FEE Please refer to the EBC web site up-to-date information.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS FOR SPAIN Are you already in Spain? If you are, ignore this section. Your passport Make sure that your passport will have at least 6 months life left on it when you travel to Spain. If it doesn't, you will have problems.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Entry visas European Union, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders IGNORE THIS SECTION. You DO NOT need a tourist visa to enter Spain. If you DO NOT have a passport from a European Union country, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand then please make sure that you do the following: Check with your country’s Spanish embassy or consulate to find out what your specific entry requirements are to cover the 28 day TESOL TEFL course period. Before you send a deposit you must check with your nearest Spanish embassy or consulate as to exactly what you need to do in order to apply for a tourist visa to enter Spain. To attend the course you must have a tourist visa that will allow you to stay in Spain for 5 weeks. Make sure you have your visa BEFORE you send your deposit. This information is subject to change at any time. To avoid disappointment, please contact your local consulate for current travel regulations prior to planning your trip.
ONE YEAR STUDENT VISA IN SPAIN If you have a European Union passport, IGNORE this section. It is still possible to work in Spain without a work permit for 6 to 9 months. This statement is based on our experience placing teachers in Spanish language schools since 2002. However, some people feel more comfortable with a long-term visa so we offer a one year student visa programme. We offer two student visa programme paths: 1. 2.
TEFL course + an 80 hour intensive Cervantes Institute Spanish course TEFL course + a one academic year Cervantes Institute Spanish course
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Both student visa programme paths come with a money back guarantee if you are denied because the Spanish school and the program are rejected by the consulate. The Cervantes Institute [CI] is the official organisation for Spanish language learning. The owner of EBC’s partner CI accredited Spanish school is also the President of FEDELE. FEDELE is Spain’s overseeing organisation for all Spanish schools in Spain. Fees for the two student visa programme paths 1. 2.
TEFL course €1,219 + 80 hour Spanish course €680 = total of €1,899 TEFL course €1,219 + 1 year Spanish course €980 = total of €2,199
NOTE: The TEFL course is discounted. How to apply for a student visa 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Apply for an EBC TEFL course in Madrid Receive, fill out and return a personal details form so EBC can write your study abroad documents Contact your nearest Spanish consulate to get a list of required documents and make an appointment to present your documents Send your student visa processing fee: €680 if you want student visa programme path one or €980 if you want student visa programme path two Receive your study abroad documents from EBC Get the other personal documents the consulate has requested Attend the appointment at the consulate Receive your student visa Register your arrival when you come to Madrid
Allow three months to complete the process and make sure that the appointment you make in Step 3 is at least three weeks before you fly to Madrid.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
IMPORTANT 1: Two standard documents that are requested by the consulate are a statement that you are in good health and a police report stating that you are not a convicted criminal. The health report is quite easy to get but the police report takes time. In some cases, between 4 to 6 weeks. You cannot attend the appointment you arranged in step 2 until you have all your documents. Make sure the appointment date you arrange is realistic. To speed up the personal document gathering process, EBC recommends that you start ordering these documents as quickly as possible. IMPORTANT 2: After you have attended the appointment at the consulate, Step 7, you will have to wait until the student visa is finally approved. The consulate has to send all your details to Spain for final immigration approval. This process can take anywhere from one to three weeks. Is the visa process guaranteed? Yes, we will refund your student visa fee if the consulate denies your student visa application because the Spanish school and study programme are not acceptable. We have a 100% success rate in getting a student visa for Americans, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders so it is highly unlikely that you will be rejected. It is important that you understand that you will get a student visa and not a work visa. However, “Article 90 - Work for students or researchers”, means that you can apply for permission to work up to 20 hours a week to cover living expenses. When you attend the appointment at the consulate, make it clear that you are coming to Spain to study abroad. Regardless of your intentions, do not mention anything relating to work or they will deny your student visa application and EBC will not refund your fee.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Mandatory
Your passport with at least 6 months left to run on it (with a visa if you need
one – refer to the visa section for more information). A round-trip or onward travel ticket if you aren't already in Spain. If you arrive
only with a one-way ticket and passport control asks to see your return ticket, they will force you to buy a return ticket on the spot. This will be very expensive. The chances of this happening are unlikely but not impossible so play it safe. Your signed course payment receipts. If you have a degree, a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) or a copy of your degree certificate.
Recommended items for the TEFL course
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Laptop computer - Check that it is wireless B/G compatible. We give you the codes to connect to our free WIFI but you are responsible for configuring your laptop and making sure it works properly and connects. Mobile/Cell phone - If you have a tri-band phone - BRING IT. You will find that it
is cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go card for your phone than it is to buy a new phone. Being contactable by phone is VERY important. Good local phone companies: Telefonica, Vodafone, Orange and YOIGO. All foreigners can use Spanish national health, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND
that you take out personal accident and health insurance. Scissors, notebook, glue, pens and pencils, paper clips, blue-tac (don't forget to put your scissors and other sharp objects in your check-in baggage) English-Spanish phrase book and/or dictionary Presentable clothes for teaching and job interviews. Business suits are required at some client sites Electrical converter. Spain operates on a 240 volt system A travel alarm clock
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
Towels and toiletries Money belt If you plan to stay and look for TEFL jobs you may need your birth certificate
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
WHAT KIND OF CLOTHES SHOULD I BRING?
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
There are no specific dress rules when you attend class, but we ask that you respect your peers and the fact that you are a visitor in another country.
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
(original or a notarised copy) and original or copies of your University or College qualifications (degree certificate or transcripts)
There are specific dress requirements for teaching practice sessions that conform with the local working and professional culture. You are expected to dress smart casual as per the following guidelines. Women Shoulders should be covered (blouses with sleeves). No low-cut necklines or very short skirts. Bare midriffs must not be visible, even when lifting arms up. Open-toed shoes are acceptable, but no hiking boots, sneakers/trainers or beach sandals. Men Long pants/trousers. NO jeans. Short or long-sleeved shirts with a collar (a tie is not required). Loafers or dress shoes are acceptable (no sandals, hiking boots or sneakers/trainers). Long hair should be tied back. Other wardrobe planning should be based on the seasonal temperatures mentioned in the Local Weather Conditions section shown later in this document.
ARRIVING: AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION Madrid’s international airport is called Barajas and is situated about 20 kilometres from central Madrid. It is quite big and there are four terminals.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
UNDERGROUND RAIL— ”EL METRO” - 15 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN The Barajas Airport Metro station is in Terminal 2. Trains leave about every 5 minutes from 6.00 am to 2.00 am Line 8 goes straight to the Nuevos Ministerios Metro station (the nearest metro to EBC) in the centre of Madrid. SHUTTLE BUS—45 TO 60 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN An airport bus runs between all the Barajas terminals and Plaza Colón in downtown Madrid. There are several stops on the way to Plaza Colón. At Plaza Colón the underground bus terminal connects with the Colón Metro station. Buses run daily in both directions about every 10-20 minutes from 4.45 am to 1.30 am. TAXI —30 TO 45 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN There are plenty of taxis outside the arrival area in the official taxi ranks. There is a huge sign on the wall near each taxi rank that indicates how the taxis operate and how much they cost. Official taxis are white with a red stripe on both sides. DO NOT go with people who walk up to you and offer you a taxi, they are not licensed and are not insured to take passengers. LIMO —30 TO 45 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN This is an option but it is not worth considering because it is expensive. Bearing in mind the low-cost and efficiency of public transport, a limo is not really a necessity.
WORKING IN SPAIN EBC is an expert in getting you working asap! Study with EBC and get access to possibly the best international job placement assistance programme available. EBC will help you get work Spain within a week or less of graduating.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
EBC has been very successful in getting our all course graduates into jobs. So far every EBC Madrid graduate who has wanted to find work has done so. EBC’s unrivalled Job Placement Programme includes:
Professional CV/resume formatting Job preparation workshops Professional cover letter Personalised introductions to over 350 language schools in Madrid EBC applies for jobs for you EBC makes sure that schools contact you to offer you jobs EBC makes sure that you get work after finishing the course at FULL MARKET RATES Store your CV/resume, personalise your own cover letter and apply for jobs around the world using our exclusive Student Zone web site Get job advice/help from EBC at any time after you graduate
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
WILL I REALLY GET A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN SPAIN?
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
The EBC job assistance programme is lifetime and world-wide
The short answer is YES. In Madrid it is easy if you have a recognised certificate like EBC’s.
Madrid has the greatest demand for native English teachers in the whole of Spain. Many language schools in Madrid don't care if a prospective teacher has a work
permit. EBC is always being asked for teachers by language schools as early as the first
week of a new course. EBC graduates are usually working shortly after finishing the course at full mar-
ket rates (15 to 20 Euros per hour). Due to the political and social unrest in Cataluña, many companies are leaving Barcelona and moving to Madrid. This is good for Madrid because the English learning population will grow even more.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT WHAT IS THE TEFL JOB MARKET IN MADRID LIKE?
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
The TEFL job market in Madrid is always good and hiring is year-round. Don't delay looking for a job until you start running out of money. The best time to get a job is when you finish the course. We send your CV/resume directly to the hiring managers of 350+ schools in Madrid. Most schools in Madrid do not care whether you have a work permit or not.
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR AN ENGLISH TEACHER? The average salary for a starting teacher in Madrid is between 15 and 20 Euros per hour. This varies depending on what type of school or company you work for and whether you work full-time or part-time. We do not recommend that you accept less than the minimum unless the school is also throwing in some other incentives like free Spanish lessons or other benefits of value.
HOW MANY EBC GRADUATES REALLY FIND WORK IN SPAIN? The EBC course training centre in Madrid also runs a language school. Subject to availability, you may get offered an English teaching job by the language school at the end of the course. We have been running the course since 2002 and all of our course graduates who have wanted to work in Spain have been able to secure teaching positions.
So far, all EBC Madrid course graduates have got jobs after finishing the course. If you do not get a job, you will be the first.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT MORE ABOUT MADRID
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
Local transportation Central Madrid is a great place to see on foot, but like all capital cities it is large, so if you want to go further afield, use public transport. Public transport in Madrid is safe and efficient, the “Metro” (Subway/Underground) is the easiest to use. It has a big network to central and outlying Madrid. There is also an extensive city run bus service and commuter rail service. There are also plenty of taxis which. You can easily get to our TEFL course training centre by public transport. Once you are settled in we recommend that you buy a 1 month “Metrobus” pass for central Madrid (Zone “A”). This costs a little over €50 and gives you unlimited use of the Metro, public bus system and the RENFE commuter rail service during the month.
CONTACT
Shopping
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Madrid has probably the best shopping in all of Spain. There are many areas containing malls and shopping areas full of different types of stores. Unless you are in a street market, where you may be able to haggle prices, the cost of items in stores is as marked. COMMON-SENSE WARNING: Shopping areas in tourist areas attract pick-pockets, so watch your purse or wallet. Mountain life About an hour to the north of Madrid by train is the Guadarrama mountain range. The highest peak is Peñalara that rises up to 2,430 metres (about 7,500 feet). You can go hiking or climbing, visit the national parks, go horse-back riding or simply take in the breath-taking views over the state of Madrid.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
Skiing The Guadarrama mountains are Madrid’s ski vacation home. There are two main ski stations, Puerto de Navacerrada and Valdesqui in operation from December through to March. Snow is generally good and ski stations have snow machines as well. If you are a real die-hard you can ski all year long in Europe’s largest in-door slope located in the Xanadu mall in Arroyomolinos, a suburb about 10 kms. south of Madrid. Beaches and swimming Madrid has lots of outdoor public pools that are open all summer and have very good facilities. Entry for a full day is about €4. There is a man-made beach in central Madrid on the banks of the Manzanares river. The nearest beaches by the sea are in Valencia, but with the near health spa quality of the outdoor pools in Madrid – well it’s up to you! Football/Soccer/Sports
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are both premiere league clubs in Spain. Real Madrid is probably more famous and has its football stadium “the Bernabeu” located 5 minutes walk away from the EBC training centre. Atletico are situated at the other end of town next to the Manzanares river, about 30 minutes away from EBC. As a potential host of the Olympics Madrid has plenty of top-class sports installations. Local weather conditions
Winter - cold (0º to 10º C) Spring - pleasant (10º to 25º C) Summer - dry desert type heat (25º to 40º C) Fall/Autumn - pleasant (10º to 25º C)
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING IN MADRID
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
What are the average housing and living expenses when working in Spain? Most likely you will rent a room in an apartment or house with other teachers or with Spaniards. Prices depend on where you choose to live. A room in a shared house or apartment in a good neighbourhood is about 300 to 450 Euros a month. TEFL teachers are quite well-paid by local standards, which means they can afford a comfortable standard of living. A TEFL teacher can expect to earn between 1,200 and 1,700 Euros per month working 20 to 30 hours per week. While this may not sound a lot by international standards, it means you can live quite comfortably in Madrid. How much money should I bring? If you do not arrange your accommodation through EBC, you should budget to spend between €700 (Spartan life) to €1,000 (comfy life) for the period covering the 28 day course. If you want to stay and work in Madrid or the rest of Spain you should budget around €1,000 to cover yourself until your first pay-check. What if I get sick in Madrid? If you need urgent medical attention, you can use the Spanish National Health service. There are a number of insurance companies that offer their own health insurance services at a cost of about 50 Euros/month with almost 100% coverage of all medical costs. We recommend that you get health insurance before you travel.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING
ACCREDITED,
AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,
PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,
COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,
COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,
INTERVIEW PREPARATION,
WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT
EBC JOB SUPPORT
EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,
EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,
EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,
ALL YOU DO IS ATTEND INTERVIEWS,
EASY TO USE AND TROUBLE FREE,
UNRIVALLED,
PROACTIVE,
FAST,
EFFICIENT,
LIFETIME,
WORLDWIDE,
EXCLUSIVE TO EBC GRADUATES
CONTACT
www.ebcteflcourse.com
info@ebcteflcourse.com
Skype: ebcteflcourse
CONTACT US TO ASK MORE QUESTIONS To request a call-back from one of our student advisers, just email us, give us your phone number or Skype id and we will call you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email: info@ebcteflcourse.com Phone: (+34) 915 553 975 Skype: ebcteflcourse Fax: (+34) 917 702 112 Address: EBC Servicios Lingüísticos, Calle Orense 16, 2E, 28020 Madrid, Spain.
YOUR NEXT STEP
If you have not applied, sign up for an EBC course for free by filling out an application on our web site.
If you have applied, guarantee your place by securely sending your deposit via our web site.
On behalf of all of us at EBC International TEFL Certificate, we look forward to welcoming you to Madrid, the “Heart of Spain”!
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training
READY TO START? EBC’s mission is to ensure that you achieve your teaching goals and get you started on a successful EFL career. We focus on quality training and getting you a job in the shortest time possible, usually within a week or less. The four week, intensive EBC International TEFL Certificate course is a practical and thorough course designed for candidates with no previous experience teaching English. It is also suitable for candidates with some experience but no formal training in the TEFL TESOL field. The EBC online TEFL course offers weekly tutorial and feedback sessions live with your trainer and even better, 6 hours of observed teaching practice given to real English language learners. Our EBC hybrid TEFL course is the same as the online course except that you do your teaching practice with us in Madrid. EBC is an accredited centre of the College of Teachers and awards TEFL certificates that are internationally recognised.
EBC International TEFL Certificate—Accredited TEFL training courses and jobs
EBC International TEFL Certificate Calle Orense 16, 2E, 28020 Madrid, Spain. (+34) 915 553 975 phone (+34) 917 702 112 fax Skype: ebcteflcourse
Email: info@ebcteflcourse.com www.ebcteflcourse.com.