Applying to NALCAP

Applications will be open February 9th to April 4th, 2024.

You should begin to read the following information before applications open, so that you can start gathering the required paperwork. Remember to keep the guidelines and handbooks handy throughout the entire process.

Getting started- 2024 cycle

You can begin to read the following information before applications open. Remember to keep them handy through the entire process.

• NALCAP General Information

• Application guidelines

• Recommendation letter guidelines

• FAQs

• The PROFEX Handbook

• RECAP of documents to be submitted

• The NALCAP timeline

Preparing and submitting your application

Required documents.

1. A copy of the main page of your valid Canadian passport

2. An official college transcript or a copy of your diploma

3. A signed Statement of Purpose

4. A Letter of Recommendation

To guide you through the application process, please follow step-by-step all the information in the guidelines and handbook for an easy application submission. All the necessary information can be found in them.

When you are ready to submit, take a look at the RECAP of documents and make sure you've got everything you need to submit your application.

*Attention Canadian applicants.

​Please keep in mind that if you are opting for a NALCAP position in French, your Statement of Purpose must be written in French. If on the contrary, you are opting for a NALCAP position in English, then your statement must be written in English. Also please remember to check off the box for what language you would like to teach - English or French - on the application portal.

Please make sure NOT to use a college email address (or community mailbox), as these may have an expiration date and we may need to contact you. Gmail addresses work best. Thanks!

All regions (Comunidades Autónomas) in Spain will be accepting applications for NALCAP for the 2024-2025 school year. The following are the number of positions offered durint last year's cycle to give you a better idea when selecting your 3 preferred destinations. In total, 4,706 positions were awarded.These positions may vary somewhat for the 2024 cycle.

What is PROFEX?

It's our online portal that you will be using to submit your NALCAP application. It can get tricky at times but if you follow the handbook carefully, you will do great!

To begin, you can open a PROFEX account at anytime, as well as filling out your personal information and some curriculum/resume information. If you already have a PROFEX account, just log in.

We suggest not using a translator for PROFEX as it may cause glitches which may affect the information you have already completed/uploaded on your application. Just follow the videos below and the PROFEX handbook slowly and step-by-step.

Also note that the first and last days that the application period is open, it may get busy and the website may experience some issues. We apologize for any inconveniences and ask you for your patience.

Apply on the PROFEX Portal

The Profex Timeline

Step 1. Before applications open

Create an account on PROFEX and fill out the curriculum/resume section. There are 3 required sections under Curriculum and the others should be left blank. Leaving them blank will not influence your application in any manner. Make sure you follow the PROFEX handbook to a tee!

The four (4) required documents for your NALCAP application cannot be uploaded until the appliciation period is open.

Step 2. Applications open

Follow the videos below and the PROFEX handbook step-by-step.The handbook has the most up-to-date information.

Upload the 4 required documents, complete the application and submit it.

The Profex Timeline

Step 1. Before applications open

Create an account on PROFEX and fill out the curriculum/resume section. There are 3 required sections under Curriculum and the others should be left blank. Leaving them blank will not influence your application in any manner. Make sure you follow the PROFEX handbook to a tee!

The four (4) required documents for your NALCAP application cannot be uploaded until the appliciation period is open.

Step 2. Applications open

Follow the videos below and the PROFEX handbook step-by-step.The handbook has the most up-to-date information.

Upload the 4 required documents, complete the application and submit it.

In addition to the PROFEX handbook, watch and follow these tutorials for help with your application.