Intern abroad and you’ll see firsthand why Spain is one of the world’s most visited countries. Its rich history, culture, and people are unforgettable.
The passionate, honorable, and proud Spaniards have many exciting annual traditions that you can participate in, including:
• The Festival de la Guitarra de Granada.
• Throwing tomatoes at the great La Tomatina
• Dancing the night away doing the Flamenco
One thing’s certain: a Spanish internship will forever change your outlook on la vida.
Gain experience with professional companies in places like Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante, Valencia and Salamanca. You can find placements for students, graduates, and young professionals – a lot of of which are paid.
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Guide to Interning in Spain
This is a tremendous opportunity to live and work in Spain. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with our internship program. Somehese programs are a combination of Spanish language courses and work experience with local companies.
Some placements are aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals from all sectors.
Industries
Local and international companies offer a wide variety of work placements.
The following list are examples of industries in which you can find placements: Food and Catering, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, Car industry, Financial Services, Tourism, Cinema and Entertainment, Law firm, Communication/Media, Consulting, Sports, Distribution, Publishing, Marketing, Business Associations, Hotels/Restaurants, Computing/IT, Real estate, Laboratories, Fashion, Shipping, Leisure, NGO’s, Opticians, Auxiliary Medical Services, Media and News Agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, Transportation and Logistics, and Educational Centers and Universities.
Requirements
The minimum time needed is usually at least 1 month and it is possible to extend your stay for up to 5+ months.
Some companies require a mandatory 4-week Spanish language program (General Spanish, One-on-One, or Business and Legal Spanish) before the work placement. The companies require that the applicant speaks an upper-intermediate level of Spanish by the time the placement begins.
If your Spanish is at the beginner-elementary level, we strongly recommends extending your Spanish instruction up to 12 weeks. For those at an elementary-intermediate skill level, consider extending your Spanish instruction up to 9 weeks in order to reach the appropriate level needed for the internship. The placement will begin directly after the language program is completed.
Most interns are NOT paid. However, a bonus can usually be negotiated at the discretion of the company.
Program Highlights and Benefits
Interning in Spain Offers:
• Practical international work experience in your field of interest
• A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
• A fantastic opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills while conversing with locals on a daily basis
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
FAQ
Money
In 2002 Spain, as well as a number of other European countries, officially adopted the Euro as their currency. You should have a working knowledge of the Euro system before you depart for study abroad in Spain.
Here are the basics:
One hundred centimes equals one Euro. Centimes come in denominations of 1,2,5,10, 20, and 50. There are seven different banknote denominations for the Euro including 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500.
You should know how you’ll bank abroad before you travel to Spain. So be sure to check out your options and make yourself aware of current exchange rates. Then exchange at least the amount of money you’ like to have on hand in Euros when you get to Spain.
Free Time – Be a Spanish Explorer
Pizarro. Cortez. Ponce de Leon. You. While you’re in Spain you can:
• Discover the world of sherry and tapas.
• Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus at the Cathedral of Seville or see works by the likes of Spaniards Picasso, Dal, and Mir.
• Hop a train to nearby Portugal.