Description

AIP offers the possibility to enroll in a Spanish language course in Valencia together with a complete programme of internships in companies in the Valencia region.

The candidates, who must have at least an Intermediate level of Spanish, will apply the technical and theoretical knowledge acquired during their academic studies to practical everyday workplace situations.

AIP is responsible for the students' welcoming, facilities and lodging; the latter is normally with carefully chosen families or students apartments to reinforce the students full immersion in our culture. AIP will also arrange an intensive Spanish course during the first 2 weeks of their stay in Valencia at least.

The different collaborating companies take the participants with the profile they need during periods from two to six months through an agreement created for this purpose. The daily schedule of the internships will vary depending on the necessities of each company (from 30 to 40 hours per week) and it is not mandatory to give any retribution to the participant even most companies give a small amount.

Highlights

Participants will (reinforce) enhance their knowledge of Spanish, will get to know Spanish business culture and will acquire some intercultural skills, which will be very valuable in the participant's personal and professional development.

Qualifications

- A letter from your host institution (university, school, etc.) accrediting your student condition.
- A full health insurance and liability insurance during your stay in Spain
- Balanced economical situation so to satisfy all the costs of transport, food and lodging during the stay in Spain.
- Participants must have an open and social character, and must adapt to the needs the collaborating company requires.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

685 USD

Program Fees Include:

- Enrolment fee
- Pre-departure assistance in arranging participant's application
- Assistance in pre-departure logistics including any necessary visa application procedures.
- Selection of the collaborating company according to the needs of the participant.
- Orientation packets: includes tourist and city information, transportation and communications details.

Extras:
- A minimum of 2 weeks Spanish Intensive course in Valencia is required. The cost of one week course is 126 Euros. You should have obtained a high intermediate level of Spanish (fluent in a normal conversation) at the end of your academic period.
- Accommodation (optional) in host families with half board is 150 Euros/week. We offer apartments also (90 Euros/week).
- It is necessary to have a Full Health Insurance for Non European Union students. We can provide one if necessary: 20 Euros/month.

Salary/Pay

As a training program internships are officially unpaid even most of the collaborator companies facilitate an amount for daily expenses.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

AIP Language Institute's Mission Statement

AIP Language Institute is a Spanish Language and Cultural Institute located in the historical town of Valencia. AIP Language Institute offers you the opportunity to discover from Valencia, the millenarian city located at the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Spanish instruction is available at all levels, with curricular specifically developed to meet your particular needs. In addition, cultural activities, such as excursions and field trips are prepared to enhance classroom learning and social activities with native students to fully experience Spanish life in Valencia, Spain.