TEFL / TESOL CERTIFICATION COURSE
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

TEFL / TESOL COURSE OVERVIEW

Looking to earn an accredited 4-week TEFL TESOL certification that will qualify you for thousands of English teaching jobs in Spain and around the World? This state-of-the-art TEFL certification course not only provides expert-led training and a recognized qualification but personalized job placement assistance for finding jobs teaching English in Spain and around the globe.

The Spain Barcelona TEFL course is very intensive and requires a strong commitment by the student. One can expect to be in class for about eight hours a day along with a few hours of work at home. International TEFL Academy recommends that trainees have no other personal or professional commitments outside the course during those four weeks of training. To learn more about the intensity of the course and what you can expect on a daily basis, see our FAQs below.

Spain is one of the most popular locations in Europe and the world for teaching English abroad. English teachers in Spain typically find work in September or early October, and then again in January. Teachers in Spain will be expected to interview in person once they arrive in Spain, and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing. Many English teachers in Spain live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with their coworkers.

Note about the Job Market in Barcelona: English teachers in Spain typically teach through a Spanish Government Program like the Cultural Ambassadors Program, or they enroll in one of ITA's student visa programs. Be sure to talk with your ITA Admissions Advisor about Spanish Government Programs and student visa programs, as the planning can take anywhere from 3-6 months. For a full run-down on getting a teaching job in Spain, read What You Need to Know Before Moving to Get a Job Teaching English in Spain [The Ultimate Super Cheatsheet].

TEFL / TESOL Class Details

LENGTH OF TRAINING:

4 weeks full-time.

TEFL COURSE DATES & AVAILABILITY:

We recommend enrolling at least 90 days prior to your course start date. More information here.

DAILY SCHEDULE & INTENSITY:

This is an intensive, full-time university-level course. Students should expect to be in class from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (with breaks, of course), Monday-Friday. Weekends are primarily free for sight-seeing and relaxation, but some homework is required. For further details, see our FAQs below.

COURSE LOCATION:

The Barcelona school in Spain is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with a metro stop conveniently located nearby, as well as a bus service in the area. The famous La Sagrada Familia is a few blocks away and can be seen right out the window of the TEFL class office!

CLASS SIZE & FACILITIES:

Classes are capped at 12 students; Internet access is available at the school facilities, lounge and computer lab.

TEFL / TESOL Course Content

This TEFL certification course has been specially designed to provide all course graduates with the tools to succeed as professional English teachers.

PROFESSORS & LIVE PRACTICUM:

Like all ITA TEFL classes, this TEFL course is taught by highly experienced professors and includes live practice teaching with local ESL students.

ACCREDITATION:

All ITA-operated courses are externally monitored & approved at a Level 5 Ofqual accreditation by TQUK. Our certificates are recognized worldwide at the highest level for TEFL certification. Further details.

HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:

• Basic principles of teaching
• Grammar
• Classroom Management
• Error Correction
• Lesson Planning
• Use of Visual & Audio Aids
• Teaching group classes: beginner, pre-intermediate, intermediate, advanced
• Conversational English
• Teaching grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation
• Language Awareness
• Private Tutoring
• Teaching Business English

Tuition & Costs

The Cost of the TEFL Class is approximately $1,560 USD
($550 Deposit + 950 Euro Balance - Exchange rates fluctuate daily).

TUITION INCLUDES:

• TEFL course tuition
• All course materials
• Job search guidance in Spain and lifetime job guidance advice online & worldwide

TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Housing costs are not included (we can help with making housing arrangements)
• Personal Expense
• International Flights
• Visa, Insurance & Airport Pick up

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES:

Because the course is so intensive, people can spend their months here without finding the time to see the beauty of Spain. To make the most of your visit here in Barcelona, we offer a number of possible excursions. Here is a list of potential excursions; what is offered during your particular course will depend on the season and the interest. Excursion costs are not included with tuition.

• Wine Tasting Tours - Discover the tastes of some of the most famous Spanish wines!
• Barcelona City Tours - Learn the lay of the land in Barcelona.

Enrollment & Eligibility

IMPORTANT! Before enrolling for any International TEFL Academy TEFL course, it is imperative that you speak to an Admissions Advisor.

Your advisor will answer your questions and assist you with matters such as your eligibility & enrollment; course costs & logistics (such as housing); and your options for employment as an English teacher once you complete your TEFL Class.

TO SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR:

• Please call 773-634-9900 or fill out a contact form. 

TO ENROLL FOR THIS COURSE: 

• Visit our Dates & Tuition section to view course dates, any available discounts, and enroll.

NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS:

• You must complete an interview & submit a written essay to verify your English skills.
• Read more: Non-native English Speakers & TEFL.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Please visit our Registration Procedures Page & Review our Terms & Conditions prior to enrolling.

Housing Arrangements

Upon enrollment, ITA Barcelona will contact you with a welcome email in which they ask if you would be interested in their housing options, which vary based on different factors (e.g. time of year).  At this stage, they will not be able to provide any specific details, but all of these are within easy reach of the school either by public transport or on foot, with an approximate travel time of between 20-30 minutes. Pets are not allowed at any of their current options, and you would need to check with the host to see if guests are allowed. Some areas in which the apartments are based are Gracia, Poble Nou, Sant Antoni; however, this may vary. 

Please note that ITA Barcelona only has a limited number of housing options available. They cannot reserve any rooms unless a deposit is made (this deposit is non-refundable should the booking be cancelled), the deposit ranges from €50 to the entire month up front, depending on the option chosen. A description of the option as well as pictures and the exact location and contact details will be provided. 

Some of the options are with local Catalan and Spanish hosts, which means you have a good opportunity to practice conversing in the local language.

The cost from the Saturday before the course until the Saturday after the course (both days included), ranges from €500 to €950 (approximately, and prices may vary slightly depending on the option). 

Homestay with Locals - Cost: €500 - €600*.  You may book a single room in a shared space with a host family. This option is particularly useful for those who wish to practice their Spanish, as some hosts are locals. Amenities include WiFi, furniture, bedding, access to a kitchen, and a living room. Homestays are a 25-minute commute or walk from school and are centrally located. 

Private Apartment with Host - Cost: €750 - €850*. You may book a single apartment in a host's home. For this option, a  €300 - €400 deposit is required.  Amenities include WiFi, a kitchen, a washing machine, furniture,  and bedding. Private apartments are a 15 to 25-minute commute from school and are centrally located. 

*Please note in the summer months (June-August), the prices can go up. This is completely dependent on the hosts, not International TEFL Academy.

Communication, Phone, and Internet - You may buy or rent a cellular phone from any of the numerous phone stores in Barcelona. There is Wifi in the accommodations. International TEFL Academy housing does not provide telephones and phone service is generally not available in your accommodation. There are many internet cafés located around the corner from the school for internet access.