To be considered for this program, you will need to be accepted onto the CELTA course in Barcelona. To be accepted onto the CELTA course in Barcelona you will need to:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be educated to the standard required for entry into higher education (e.g., “A-levels” in the UK, a high school diploma in the US/Canada).
• Be in good enough health to deal with the demands of an intensive training course.
• Demonstrate your ability to cope with the academic demands of the course (assessed via the application process).
• Have a high C1 or C2 level of English.

We will also ask you to do a short online Spanish level test to ensure that you have a level between A1 (beginner) and B2 (upper intermediate).

The Cambridge CELTA certification is a “TEFL” course and is preferred by around 75% of TEFL employers worldwide. You only need to check TEFL job ads to see for yourself that teachers with this certification are not only at the front of the queue for the best TEFL teaching positions, but they are also commonly paid a better teaching rate per hour. The CELTA certification is recognised everywhere. So, you can be sure that the course fee is worth every cent. This is an investment in your future self – wherever you choose to go in the world.

Oxford TEFL in Barcelona is located in the centre of the city, just a 2 minute walk from the famous Passeig de Gracia. We are the largest teacher training centre and language school in Barcelona with fantastic facilities to study and enjoy. You will take your CELTA and Developing Teacher course with Spanish classes here. Facilities include a large garden, resource library, kitchen, communal area and 26 classrooms. Hundreds of adults and children learn English or Spanish in our school every year! You will take both your CELTA and Spanish lessons here.

You will attend our Super-Intensive Spanish classes in our school to help you learn all the skills you need to be able to communicate confidently in Spanish. Our Spanish classes are accredited by the Instituto Cervantes which is the sole accreditation for institutions teaching Spanish as a foreign language. So, you will be learning Spanish with expert teachers and proven, high-quality teaching methods. You will be studying with a friendly community of international students – these classes are a great way to make friends too!

Our Super-Intensive Spanish course consists of the following:

• 20 hours/week in-person (Monday to Friday) → fulfils the minimum full-time requirement for a student visa.
• Maximum 8 students → more conversation, more feedback, more visible progress.
• Communicative methodology focused on real-life situations in Barcelona (bank, apartment, doctor, work).
• Ongoing follow-up plus a summary after each class so you don’t fall behind.

The timetabled classes are held in-centre Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 13:30 and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00.

We welcome applications from citizens of every country – we want this program to be accessible to as many aspiring teachers as possible! If you are from within the European Union, you do not need a visa to enrol in this program in Barcelona. If you are from outside the European Union, you will need a visa to study with us for a year in Barcelona. As part of this package, we will provide the full Visa Service and our in-house Visa Support Officer, Alessandra, will guide you step-by-step through your student visa application. .

Yes, included in the 1 Year in Spain (Ultimate Package), we provide a total of 12 months (384 nights) of hosted accommodation in Barcelona. You can read more about the accommodation service.

Your personal program coordinator, Bethan, will be your go-to person through the entire program. From the moment you reserve your place on the program, you will be able to WhatsApp / email her at any time. She also works on-site in our school so you will be able to meet her in-person at any time. Her duties include:

• Booking your airport transfer and ensuring that your arrival in your hosted accommodation goes smoothly
• Providing an orientation of the school and first day meet-and-greet
• Presenting your Barcelona Life Masterclass and ensuring you are well-prepared for getting around and enjoying the city
• Being a central point of contact for communication, supporting you and ensuring that you are satisfied with the entire program
• Arranging cultural activities

Whatever you need, Bethan will be there for you.

Barcelona is a fantastic location to study. It’s full of stunning buildings, history, culture, excellent shopping, and long sandy beaches. Truly unique, quite unlike anywhere else! During your program, you will be able to participate in ten fun, cultural activities which will help you get to know Barcelona and meet friends along the way. The exact activity will depend on time of year and availability. Example activities include guided walking tours, language exchanges in our garden, and local cultural classes.

As a participant of the 1 Year in Spain (Ultimate Package), if you are a non-EU citizen, you will be studying with us on a long-term student visa. On this visa, some schools are willing to hire you by doing one of the following:

1. Sponsoring your Work Authorisation (once you have been offered a job with them)

This means they fill out a request with Spanish immigration to allow you to work up to 30 hours per week while you study. Oxford TEFL provides a guide and support to our partner schools in Barcelona so that it’s as easy as possible for them to hire our graduates.

2. Hiring you on a Convenio de Prácticas contract (Internship Agreement)

Many schools we work with prefer this contract as it’s much easier for them to hire our graduates fast, seeing as you don’t need a separate work authorisation. Oxford TEFL provides a guide and support to our partner schools who opt for this contract and many of our graduates who are staying long-term with us in Spain have been hired in this way.

As one of our CELTA graduates, you will be able to take advantage of our comprehensive and lifelong careers service. This includes helping you prepare your CV, putting you in direct contact with schools, helping you prepare for your interview (and more!). Our CELTA graduates are prioritised over other TEFL teachers – a unique opportunity for you to get a top TEFL teaching position with the best conditions!

• Step 1: Apply here. You can select your level of Spanish on the form.
• Step 2: Complete the CELTA pre-interview task. This is a short talk to find out how much you know about English.
• Step 3: Attend your online interview with a member of our team. We are looking forward to meeting you!
• Step 4: If accepted, secure your place on the program with the full payment. We will put you in touch with your personal program coordinator and visa support officer.
• Step 5: Join us in Barcelona. Once in Barcelona, you will be able to meet your personal program coordinator in-person.