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2023-2024 NALCAP-PPT.pdf

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The NALCAP Spain program allows American college students and graduates to work as teaching assistants in Spanish classrooms. Participants help teach English language and American culture while immersing themselves in Spanish culture. As assistants, they will aid lead teachers and may teach conversation lessons, present cultural topics, and participate in extracurricular activities at elementary, secondary, or language schools. The experience provides international and personal growth opportunities that benefit one's career.

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NALCAP Spain North American Language and Culture Assistants Program 2023-2024
2023-2024 NALCAP-PPT.pdf
About The Program NALCAP is an educational outreach initiative of the Ministry of Education of Spain offering American college students and graduates the opportunity to be teaching assistants in Spain in classrooms across the country. Participants in the program assist lead teachers in the teaching of the English language and the culture of the US while immersed in the language and culture of Spain, promoting a cultural link between the citizens of these countries. The skills acquired through this experience will leave a deep international impact on the returning language assistant, to be put to use whether it be in the field of teaching, business or any other, as well as personal growth and development.
What will you be doing? In most schools, you will be a teacher’s assistant under the guidance and supervision of lead teachers in the English as a World/Foreign Language program at that school. In other schools, you may be involved in being a TA in other school subjects taught in English such as social studies, science, tech, art or PE, if the school is part of a bilingual program. It’ll all depend on the school. Your tasks will include: Conducting conversation lessons Presenting cultural presentations Attending department meetings And you may also be involved in EXTRA-CURRICULAR activities.
Placement types ✓ Elementary schools (Including early childhood programs) ✓ Secondary Schools ✓ Language Schools …in Spain
Program Requirements Be a U.S. citizen and have a valid U.S. passport for at least 3 months AFTER the end of the program Have a conferred BA, BS, AA or AS degree or be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or a senior in a BA or BS program. Be a native-like speaker of English Be in good physical and mental health Have a clean background check Aged 18-60 You should have a basic level of Spanish for your personal use in everyday life
Program Conditions Schedule: Between 14 and 16 class periods a week. Usually given a 3- day weekend. You will receive a monthly stipend of about 800 - 1000€ depending on the region of Spain that you are assigned. You may supplement this grant with private classes. Length of the program: 8 months October 1 – May 31/ June 30 in Madrid Medical insurance/ but not meds An orientation course at the beginning of the school year An official certificate upon completion of the program
Program Conditions Paid school vacations. For example, a really long Christmas and Easter break Option to renew for a second year with a positive evaluation from the school. Five-year max. total in the program. You must find housing on your own Applicants will have to select three preferred regional destinations in Spain. So, it’s a good idea to do your research! Please note that placement options are not guaranteed.
Regions of Spain
Why Spain?
Apps open for 2023 Cycle early February 2023 There are NO application FEES. It’s FREE!
The NALCAP website
A NALCAP experience
There’s nothing else quite like Spain
Interested in applying? Visit our website for complete info! Just search for NALCAP SPAIN Follow us on social media!

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2023-2024 NALCAP-PPT.pdf

  • 1. NALCAP Spain North American Language and Culture Assistants Program 2023-2024
  • 3. About The Program NALCAP is an educational outreach initiative of the Ministry of Education of Spain offering American college students and graduates the opportunity to be teaching assistants in Spain in classrooms across the country. Participants in the program assist lead teachers in the teaching of the English language and the culture of the US while immersed in the language and culture of Spain, promoting a cultural link between the citizens of these countries. The skills acquired through this experience will leave a deep international impact on the returning language assistant, to be put to use whether it be in the field of teaching, business or any other, as well as personal growth and development.
  • 4. What will you be doing? In most schools, you will be a teacher’s assistant under the guidance and supervision of lead teachers in the English as a World/Foreign Language program at that school. In other schools, you may be involved in being a TA in other school subjects taught in English such as social studies, science, tech, art or PE, if the school is part of a bilingual program. It’ll all depend on the school. Your tasks will include: Conducting conversation lessons Presenting cultural presentations Attending department meetings And you may also be involved in EXTRA-CURRICULAR activities.
  • 5. Placement types ✓ Elementary schools (Including early childhood programs) ✓ Secondary Schools ✓ Language Schools …in Spain
  • 6. Program Requirements Be a U.S. citizen and have a valid U.S. passport for at least 3 months AFTER the end of the program Have a conferred BA, BS, AA or AS degree or be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or a senior in a BA or BS program. Be a native-like speaker of English Be in good physical and mental health Have a clean background check Aged 18-60 You should have a basic level of Spanish for your personal use in everyday life
  • 7. Program Conditions Schedule: Between 14 and 16 class periods a week. Usually given a 3- day weekend. You will receive a monthly stipend of about 800 - 1000€ depending on the region of Spain that you are assigned. You may supplement this grant with private classes. Length of the program: 8 months October 1 – May 31/ June 30 in Madrid Medical insurance/ but not meds An orientation course at the beginning of the school year An official certificate upon completion of the program
  • 8. Program Conditions Paid school vacations. For example, a really long Christmas and Easter break Option to renew for a second year with a positive evaluation from the school. Five-year max. total in the program. You must find housing on your own Applicants will have to select three preferred regional destinations in Spain. So, it’s a good idea to do your research! Please note that placement options are not guaranteed.
  • 11. Apps open for 2023 Cycle early February 2023 There are NO application FEES. It’s FREE!
  • 14. There’s nothing else quite like Spain
  • 15. Interested in applying? Visit our website for complete info! Just search for NALCAP SPAIN Follow us on social media!