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Liz1737 wrote:

Hi Te! Congratulations on your move to Spain! You mentioned you teach over there? Are you teaching English through a TEFL certification..If so was it hard to find a job and secure a visa/permit? I ask because I've been thinking of doing that but wasn't sure how hard or easy it is to establish yourself in Spain by teaching! Thanks for your input and I'm sure you'll meet many great new friends soon
Take Care,
Liz

Hi Liz! Yes, I'm an English Language teacher. I do have a TEFL qualification but I also have a postgrad in secondary teaching. From my experience (I have lived in Spain before in a different area) most employers ask for a minimum of a CELTA (or another course with the same amount of observed teaching hours). Online or weekend TEFL, forget it. There are definitely jobs here (mostly in Madrid and down south I believe). I am from Australia and finding work teaching is more difficult there than here. You won't just walk into a job, though. I would suggest doing a CELTA/TEFL IN Spain if possible, that way you can network and get an idea of schools/jobs while you're studying.
As for a visa, I'm afraid I can't advise you because I have an EU passport.
Where are you from? If you're from the US I know there are lots of language assistant programmes in Spain at the moment.
Anyhow, hope that helps, good luck!

rosbentley wrote:

You sound very positive. Good luck!

Thanks!

JaneMulligan wrote:

Hi Elizabeth welcome back home! I arrived here a week ago alone to work as an English teacher so maybe we can meet up some time if you want

Hello you!!!

Lady of leisure wrote:

Hello All.
I am exploring the Alicante area looking to retire to Spain. Prefer to be out in the countryside. Anyone want to convince me this is a good idea and got advice on the nicest areas to explore.
I will be living on my own but up for a challenge, retired but so not passed it yet!!! Keen artist and ceramic sculpture looking to set up a studio. Plan to make several trips to look around before I decide where to settle down. Got extensive family who will no doubt take advantage so need to be within an hour of an airport.
Over to you!!

Hi there Lady of Leisure

My name is Laura, and I am about to take the plunge and live my dream in Espana.

It has taken me 19 years for my dream to come to fruition. Now, I am only 5 weeks away!!!

I can't recomment this litttle part of Spain enough. I will be moving to Oliva, the Northern most tip of Costa Blanca. This is 1 hr aprox inbetween both Alicante and Valencia airports. I used to live in Benidorm as a holiday repÌý years ago, and so can give both sides of the story.

There are some exceptionally beautiful areas of Spain and the Costa Blanca.....and there are so not-so beautiful areas too!!!Ìý When you venture 15/20 minutes away from the coast, this is where you tend to find 'real' Spain.

No matter what you do or where you go, if you get the chance, go and visit Altea - 10 mins North of Benidorm. It is actually my favourite place. It was knows as the artist's retreat back in the 1960's. Artists from all over would come to Altea and make it their home. It is such a beautiful village. It was voted within the top 10 most beautiful villages in Spain last year. So please don't miss it.

If I can be of any help to you, then please do not hesitate in contacting me. I have a genuine love of the place. I have lived here and holidayed here for many years.

I am sure that wherever you lay your hat, you'll definitely feel at homeÌý