Guaranteed TEFL jobs in Spain — begin your teaching adventure.

Yes. TEFL Madrid Academy is the only TEFL course in Spain offering a real guaranteed job placement upon graduation. Our partnership with sister academies, including Exam Madrid Academy, ensures every qualified graduate receives concrete employment opportunities to start their teaching career.

Yes. Every graduate receives guaranteed interviews with our network of partner academies and language schools across Madrid. We provide ongoing interview preparation, CV workshops, and direct introductions to hiring managers — supporting you all the way to your first teaching role.

No. You don't need to be a native English speaker. We welcome applicants from all linguistic backgrounds, provided they demonstrate a proficient level of English (typically C1 or higher). Many of our most successful graduates are non-native speakers who now teach English in Spain and worldwide.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. While prior teaching experience or a degree in education is not required, a proficient level of English (C1 or higher) is essential for all candidates, regardless of their native language.

Yes. We provide comprehensive job placement support, including direct introductions to partner academies in Madrid and across Spain, personalized career counseling, CV and cover letter reviews, interview preparation workshops, and lifetime access to our exclusive job board with vacancies from over 25,000 language schools worldwide.

Madrid offers a unique combination: high demand for English teachers, year-round hiring season, vibrant cultural immersion, affordable cost of living compared to other European capitals, and direct access to our partner academy network. Average teacher salaries range from €1,200 to €1,600 per month, making Madrid one of the most rewarding cities in Europe to start a TEFL career.

English teachers in Madrid typically earn between €1,200 and €1,600 per month for 20-25 hours of teaching per week. With private tutoring on the side or specialized roles (Business English, exam preparation), earnings can rise to €2,000+ per month. Cost of living in Madrid averages €800-€1,100 monthly, allowing teachers to live comfortably and save.

No. You don't need to speak Spanish to teach English in Madrid. In fact, most schools prefer English-only classrooms (immersion method). However, knowing some basic Spanish helps with daily life, paperwork, and integrating socially. Our course includes optional Spanish lessons for those interested.

Non-EU citizens typically need a Student Visa (which allows part-time work up to 30 hours/week) to study with us. We provide full visa support including documentation, application guidance, and TIE/empadronamiento processing once you arrive. EU citizens don't need a visa — only the NIE and padrón, which we also help arrange.

Absolutely. After your initial TEFL course, you can specialize in Business English, exam preparation (Cambridge, IELTS), young learners, or teaching online. Many of our graduates progress to senior teaching roles, become Director of Studies, open their own academies, or move into curriculum design. Lifetime mentorship and our alumni network support continuous career growth.

Our TEFL course includes 120 hours of internationally accredited training, observed teaching practice with real students, lesson planning and methodology workshops, classroom management techniques, grammar and pronunciation modules, CV and interview preparation, visa and TIE/padrón support, lifetime job placement assistance, and access to our global alumni network of 25,000+ language schools.