September 2011 – June 2012
The Town
Very small and Spanish, and family-orientated. Cheap to live and free tapas with a beer in many places!
Getting Around
Great links to Madrid and other cities by bus or train.
The School
Fantastic school, the best I have ever worked in. I have developed so much in my time working here, and would recommend it to anyone.
Materials and Resources
Second to none, there is so much available and with the ebeams, your teaching life is as easy as you want to make it.
The Staff
A ton of support is available, experienced staff and directors who are always willing to help you and assist you, and 100% professionalism at all times.
Students/Classes/Levels
A variety, more than I am used to, I taught between 4 year olds to adults but it keeps your mind active and keeps you on your toes. Class sizes are great, no more than 12 and the students are generally nice and willing to learn.
Teacher Training
Plenty of training, you will definitely have all the support you need and never be left wondering about something, this training is invaluable for your future career also.
Finding a Flat
Julie was fantastic at helping us finding a flat we liked and quickly. Lots of nice ones are available, landlords generally prefer to rent to teachers to be sure that they can pay!
The Cost of Living
Very low, you can get by on about 50 euro a week if you are careful, not including rent or bills!
Other relevant comments:
I do not regret anything about working in this school. I am just leaving to go travelling. Be ready to find a group of friends and knowing a bit of Spanish always helps! An open mind is required to live here, without a doubt.