Description

AIDE Abroad's international internships in Spain provide currently-enrolled university students and recent graduates the chance to gain valuable professional experience in a country that displays its European modernity against the backdrop of a rich history and varied culture. Founded in 1180, historic San Sebastian is located on the Atlantic Coast of Spains Basque Country. Situated on the Bay of Biscay, the city offers examples of architecture from the last thousand years and a contrasting landscape of beaches and mountains. Just across the Pyrenees, only a few miles away, is the South of France!

Highlights

This program combines Spanish language learning with practical work experience. Prior to starting your internship, you will take a minimum of 4 weeks of Spanish classes. You will be placed in a small group in lessons that match your language ability. The school is located in the heart of San Sebastian, just meters from La Zurriola Beach and a 15-minute walk from the Parte Vieja (Old Town). The modern facilities include well-equipped classrooms and a computer room where students can access the Internet free of charge. Wi-Fi connection is also available throughout the school. In the afternoon, students can use the reading room or borrow books and DVDs from the library.

AIDE Abroads international internships in Spain offer participants the opportunity to gain experience and develop employability skills in a global context. Furthermore, participants may be eligible to receive academic credit for their international internship with AIDE Abroad. AIDE Abroad believes that this access to experiential learning develops intercultural competence, as well as tolerance and understanding of circumstances and societies that are different from our own. Our aim is to build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. Welcome aboard, and we hope that you enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Participants are placed in an internship that is customized according to their field of study, professional experience, and Spanish language skills.

Qualifications

*Participants must be at least 20 years of age
*Participants must be eligible for a tourist or student visa to Spain, or a citizen of an EU member country
*Participants must speak intermediate Spanish

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD2,995 (Includes a 4-week language course and a 10 to 20 week professional internship)

Program Fees Include:

AIDE Abroad International Internship Services
- Assistance finding accommodation (accommodation not included in program fee)
- Pre-departure orientation and detailed handbook
- Visa assistance (if needed)*
- Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation
- Arrival orientation
- 80 Spanish lessons**
- International internship placement in field of choice (upon completion of Spanish course)***
- Internet access
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Workplace Liability Insurance
- Full-time local representative in San Sebastian
- 24/7 personal support and emergency number
- Optional social and cultural activities with other interns (not included in program fee)****
- Certificate of completion (upon request)
- Assistance receiving academic credit (check with your university advisor for requirements)

*Most tourist visas for Spain are valid for up to 3 months. However, if participants are interested in a longer program, AIDE Abroad will assist them in applying for a visa extension. We also recommend checking with your local Spanish consulate for the most up-to-date visa information.

**You will begin your program with a 4-week of intensive Spanish course (four 45-minute lessons per week); classes are usually taught in the mornings. The school uses a range of dynamic teaching methods, including practical exercises, group work, and role play to improve your Spanish communication skills. The aim of the highly trained and motivated teachers is to provide varied and interesting lessons, while ensuring the needs of individual students are met. Once registered, we will send you a written language test. You will then complete an oral assessment on the first day of the course, which, according to your language ability, will determine your placement in one of six course levels. All classes are held in small groups with a maximum of 8 students per level. During the last week of the course, when your Spanish level meets the requirements for placement in a professional internship, our dedicated local coordinator will accompany you on an interview with the host company.

*** The second half of the program (10-20 weeks) takes place on the job site where the participants continue to improve their Spanish while refining and acquiring valuable professional skills.

****We want our participants to experience Spain's cultural diversity and the Basque Country, where San Sebastian is located. We arrange many different activities for our participants - some during the week and others on the weekend. They include but are not limited to: an introductory tour of San Sebastian; excursions to fishing villages such as Zumaia, Pasajes de San Juan or Hondarribia; cooking classes; beach volleyball at Zurriola Beach; introduction to the Basque language and culture; tapas tasting tours in San Sebastians Parte Vieja; an excursion to Bilbao with a guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum; trekking along the coast with scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean; and a one-day surf course.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide, American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 months

AIDE Abroad's Mission Statement

AIDE Abroad's mission is to provide international experiences that impart professional and personal growth, develop leadership skills, and enhance intercultural competence and understanding.

Year Founded

2007