The Spanish, Teaching and Cultural Immersion Programme Provided by TtMadrid and AIL Madrid

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Type of course Cost Visa type Run by 1 year Spanish, teaching and cultural immersion programme 2750 euros Student visa (1 year) TtMadrid & AIL Madrid TtMadrid owned and run by Natasha Kennedy. AIL owned and run by Chris Haworth. Experts in the Madrid market with extensive knowledge, connections and experience. Natasha deals with each enquiry and interview personally to ensure that each candidate makes the best choices possible to suit their needs and expectations. Entry requirements 21 years with a university degree or equivalent. We do make exceptions to the educational qualification based on work experience, personality and previous studies (this is done on a case by case basis).

Introduction We have provided extensive information in this guide to our programme. We know that making the leap to a new country is an exciting step but we also know it comes with worries and concerns so we have tried to provide as much relevant information as possible. You will also have the opportunity to speak directly to Lisette our Teacher Support Manager and to email our previous graduates. 1

As you may be aware coming to Madrid as a non-EU citizen means that after your 3 month tourist visa has expired, you would have to return to your country. However, with a student visa you the right to live and study in Spain, as well as travel legally for the length of your visa (with possible options to extend). Student visas are only granted for those enrolled at academic institutions accredited by the Spanish authorities. AIL Madrid is an Instituto Cervantes accredited Spanish Language school who has the accreditations necessary to be able to provide students with the required letters to obtain visas. Both TtMadrid and AIL work in a similar way professional, ethical and familial.

The Course Month 1- 2 Month 2 - 12 4 week intensive TEFL course at TtMadrid Option of either Evening, Friday afternoon, or Saturday morning Spanish classes (3 hours per week) Spanish culture programme (intercambio evenings, cinema, dance classes, museum visits etc) (4 hours per week) Tri weekly lesson planning sessions 10.30 12.30 (6 hours per week) Teaching practice (this will be arranged on a month to month basis)

Month 2 -12

Month 2 - 12 Month 2 - 12

The TEFL Programme The TEFL course is very intensive and you will be in the school from 09.30 to 19.00 each day and you will also be required to complete coursework and assignments in the evenings and on weekends. Our graduates have great success getting work because our course is recognized within the industry as having the highest standards and most relevance to the current market. The TEFL course is also moderated and accredited by the International Association of TESOL Qualifying Organisations, which means that a globally recognized independent body other than ourselves ensures we keep up our standards. It also means that the certificate is recognized 2

and accepted around the world. After working in Madrid, many of our graduates go further afield and we now have Tt Graduates working in Poland, England, Australia, USA, Lithuania, France, Germany, Brazil, Peru, Ghana and many other countries.

During the first week of the course you will observe experienced teachers teaching the Spanish students. You will see a variety of teachers with very different personalities but all using the same methodology. We run four levels of English classes for English language learning students who receive the classes for free. These classes enable you to practice your teaching skills in a real classroom with real students. The students are from all walks of life and are very supportive of your development. You will also participate in classes on lesson planning, teaching skills, materials, the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), grammar and phonetics. It is a very practical course and we always keep it very up to date to meet the needs of the current teaching market. In the second week of the course you start your teaching practices (six teaching classes in total). All your teaching practices are observed by one of our TEFL trainers who will give you written and verbal feedback after the class. Feedback is designed to be a positive process by which you are given practical and constructive advice, so you can develop your skills for the next class. Your lesson planning is also done with trainers to guide and help you. Our school is full of the latest books and resources to ensure your classes are fun and dynamic. You can bring your laptop with you and connect to our wifi or you can use the computers at the school.

The Spanish Programme

Whilst you do not need Spanish to teach English, learning Spanish will allow you to actively participate in the social and cultural life which is not only interesting and exciting but also allows you to grow on the personal level and AIL Madrid can help you with this! You will see how fast you will progress and how many doors the new language will open for you. AIL Madrid has excellent facilities and is in a setting conducive to learning. Features of the school include: Small classes maximum 10, average 6 3

Centrally location in the heart of Barrio Salamanca, AIL Madrid is located in one of the citys wealthiest and most fashionable neighbourhoods characterised by lavishly decorated buildings, luxury hotels and designer stores International environment multicultural diverse students from all over the world Professional teachers all the teachers are native speakers, educated to degree level and qualified instructors of Spanish as a foreign language Cater for all ability levels from complete beginners to fluent speakers

Cultural Programme You will have access to 10 hours per week of our Cultural and Social Activities Program (usually daily from 14:30 to 16:30), which is aimed at improving your knowledge of Madrid itself (through our walking tours of the city and visits to world-famous art museums) and also the culture and customs of Spain. This program also involves Caas y Tapas evenings, where you can enjoy food and drink typical of Spain, whilst making friends with other students from the school. Lesson Planning Learning to be a good teacher and continuing to be a good teacher and two very different things! Dedicated staff will be available during the lesson planning sessions to provide support, advice and guidance. We also provide the most up to date resources for ensuring your teaching practices are current, interactive and well planned.

Ongoing Professional Development Programme

Continuous development and training is offered, as a teacher is key to a successful working life here in Madrid. Every Friday we will have a training session which will be both practical and theoretical. An example of the areas we covers are: Motivation with teenagers Learning styles Business units on o Meetings o Negotiations o Presentation o Communications Using the internet as a teaching resource
Finding Work

We have excellent relationships with some of the best teaching agencies in Madrid and due to our guaranteed interviews on successful completion of the course, 100% of our trainees have found work within days of finishing the course during the academic year (for more information about seasonal work patterns see http://www.ttmadrid.com/work-opportunities-in-spain.php) We also offer our premium CV service to all our graduates where we connect you with over 300 agencies and schools who are always waiting to receive your CVs. We offer full support both during and after the course and help you plan your classes during those first crucial weeks of teaching. Given the financial crisis we have never worked harder to continue establishing relationships with schools and agencies and we now run a workshop during the course about how to access as many possible teaching avenues as possible. We constantly post jobs on our Facebook page as we hear about them and help you fill up your teaching schedule by keeping teaching agencies informed about your availabilities. Our teachers are currently teaching at KPMG, Microsoft, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica, Nokia, Siemens, Accenture, as well as the top banks in Spain such a Santander and Caja Madrid. Were also proud that our graduates are teaching at Gucci, the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Work, the Central Police College, various pharmaceutical companies, four of the top private childrens schools, hundreds of smaller Spanish based companies and our personal favourite is teaching the bodyguards for the King and Queen of Spain! Our graduates are teaching some of the most senior company directors in Spain. During the course we have practice interviews to ensure you are as prepared as possible and have your interviews lined up as soon as the course is finished. For those of you wishing to

work in July, we also have very good relationships with summer camp schools which are based all around Spain. As a student you then have the right to apply for permission to work. This is for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time (20 hours is considered full time teaching hours but if you want work more than this, we will help you get private work as well). This is not an automatic right but we have yet to know of someone being rejected for this and we will help you apply for this process through our agency network once you have finished the course.

In company classes with the finance and IT Director Accommodation One of the requirements of your student visa is that you have accommodation arranged before you arrive. You therefore need to go through a recognized agency . You have two accommodation options (whichever option you chose, the initial accommodation letter will be supplied by AIL so that you have the necessary paperwork to get your visa application approved). Option 1 (standard). This is provided by Sal y Ven. If you are interested in this option, we will send an introductory email to the agency and they will guide you through the process. They speak really good English and are very nice and helpful. For 60 euros, (which is a very reduced rate for our trainees), the agency will find you a room in a flat that meets your needs and send you information and usually photos as well. If you are happy with what they have offered and an agreement has been reached, they will arrange for someone to be at the flat with keys when you arrive. Rooms cost around 450/480 euros per month (4 weeks), with a refundable deposit of 350 euros. All monies need to be paid directly to the agency in advance and are completely independent of TtMadrid Option 2 (deluxe)

AIL also offer an accommodation service. There flats are a little more luxurious than the ones offered by Accommadrid and therefore cost around 600 euros per month. For either option, all of the accommodation has been personally vetted to ensure they are safe, clear and appropriate for your needs. Bed linen will be provided. Travel Insurance You will need to get travel insurance for your trip. We strongly recommend you research this yourself in order to find the best and cheapest options. AIL currently works with the US based Atlas Underwriters. This travel insurance (as well as many others) meets all embassy requirements for Student Visas. A little more on this insurance Price for one year (364 days) is 600 USD for coverage with a a max coverage of 1,000,000 USD and having 0$ deductible (excess) The price reduces to 330 USD if the deductible is 100 USD and the max. Coverage is 50,000USD The student decides on the amount of coverage they require. The insurance policy is comprehensive and the company is reputable.

For more information, click on the link before and then follow the instructions to How to Obtain the Insurance? http://www.ailmadrid.com/fees/insurance Making Friends Making friends is never a problem for our graduates once you arrive. The Spanish are generally keen to practice their English skills and are very sociable, so making friends is not difficult. You will also get to know a lot of our graduates (as theyre always dropping into the school) and the other trainees who are on the course with you. We find that people tend to develop strong relationships with fellow trainees and often live together after the course. You also receive free membership to TtRed which is our social network. They organize cultural visits, nights out, adventure days and much more and is an opportunity for you to explore everything that Spain has to offer whilst making new friends. Facebook has become a very easy way for us to communicate with you both pre and post course. If you would like to talk to our graduates and meet others who are coming on your course you can join our Facebook page where we also update you with the latest jobs, social events and websites for planning classes (click on the link and become a fan www.facebook.com/ttmadrid ) 7

The Process Once you have decided to participate in the course, the process is as follows Email info@ttmadrid.com and notify us that you wish to make an application You will be sent an email from our trainee zone with your login details. You will then be able to complete the application form and submit it. You will be contacted by Lisette to have a telephone interview. This is an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to ask any questions you may have. If you are successful, you will receive an email from TtMadrid. TtMadrid will pass your details on to AIL in order to start processing your paperwork You pay the deposit (600 euros) to AIL AIL will issue you with a letter of acceptance, accommodation letter and any other paperwork and assistance you may need in order to apply for your student visa. With the paperwork and the other documentation indicated by AIL, you need to submit your application to your corresponding Spanish consulate (just type Spanish consulate and your city and it should take you to the nearest one for your country. Further visa information is available from AIL website (http://www.ailmadrid.com/enrol/spanish_study_visa)

IMPORTANT: If for any reason your student visa is denied, due to issues with the Schools accreditations, we will of course refund your fees in full with proper documentation. We hope this information has helped to answer some of your questions. We know however, that every person is unique and their situation and circumstances are different. We therefore never treat you as a number so please ask as many questions as you want. Whatever school you sign up for, you should be able to ask as many questions as you need to and get a personal response. Chatting to some former graduates is also a good way to ask all the questions you dont want to ask us! If you would like to be put in touch with one, please let us know. There are courses running all year so dont rush the decision, its a big move so that bit of extra planning and thought can make a huge difference to the success of your adventure.

"Presentation, Practice, Production!" These are the words that greeted me to my first days in TEFL training, on the far side of the world. Madrid was beautiful, the people were nice, the transportation system was incredible, but was I really learning about Gerunds, Modal Verbs, and Present Perfect Tenses? Being a 22 year old American fresh out of University, this is not what I had in mind when I wanted a "break" from school and relax as I traveled Europe. Nonetheless, the ensuing weeks turned from stress and hard work into something magnificent. I graduated TtMadrid, found a job teaching, met tons of friends, and earned enough money to begin the travels. Was the course worth all the effort? Was it worth spending the money, time, and energy to come so far away to a new culture and land? One word: ABSOLUTELY. Although TtMadrid is intense, that is exactly what you want out of a TEFL course. The respect Natasha and Temura have in the teaching world here is profound. Finding jobs is a breeze. Furthermore, the flexible schedules allow for traveling, Spanish classes, tasting all of the great foreign beers, and much more. So from one skeptical American to other skeptics abroad, I leave you with this : Consider TtMadrid and the teaching experience. It's a memory of a lifetime waiting to be made! Mark Maybelen December 2009 Graduate