High employability rate

Spain has one of the largest job markets for English teachers in Europe. Lots of opportunities in private schools and academies for qualified and certified EFL and ESL teachers. Out of all the Spanish cities, Madrid is, by far, the one with the largest offer. Teachers can find their new teaching job in Spain all year round although the peak hiring months are September, October, January, and February.

Spanish cuisine and climate

Spanish cuisine is internationally recognized for the variety and high quality of its ingredients. Some Spanish chefs are among the top chefs in the world and the Mediterranean diet has been repeatedly called the best and healthiest in the world.

Regarding Spain’s climate, it varies across the country, there are three climate zones. However, the Mediterranean climate is predominant and is characterized by warm to hot and dry summers and mild wet winters. Spain’s privileged geographic location makes spring and summer seasons very enjoyable.

Spanish language

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language by the number of native speakers (after Chinese), and the third most widely spoken language by the total number of speakers (after Chinese and English). According to the last year’s report: “El español: una lengua viva” by the Instituto Cervantes, the Spanish language is expected to continue to rise in the coming years and consolidates it as one of the world’s most powerful languages.

Therefore, in addition to learning to teach, you will be able to master the Spanish language, making your working life easier in 20 Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States.

The cost of living

The cost of living in Spain is more affordable than in northern European countries. Though larger cities such as Madrid or Barcelona are costly compared to other Spanish cities, the wages usually make up for it.

Art and history

The history of Spain is the history of many settlers that colonized the land over the years. The Tartessos, the Iberians, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians… Spain is the result of a melting pot of races and cultures over the centuries.

If Spain’s history is rich, so is Spanish art. Boasting masterpieces from geniuses such as El Greco, Goya, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso or Diego Velázquez in art temples such as the Museo Nacional del Prado (Madrid), the Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao) or the Picasso Museum (Barcelona), Spain has an unrivaled artistic heritage.