Spanish Language and Culture Assistants in the United States

Auxiliar de conversación en el aula de español

Program Overview

The Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., sponsor a Spanish Language and Culture Assistants program for elementary, middle and high schools and for universities with Spanish Resource Centers sponsored by the Ministry of Education.

This program gives American students the opportunity to learn Spanish language and culture from native speakers. Similarly, the Spanish assistants will have the opportunity to learn about American culture, improve their command of English and use their knowledge upon their return to Spain, thus helping to develop cultural understanding between both countries.

Assistants will help classroom teachers as native-like speakers and experts on their home country to encourage students’ interest in Spain.

The Spanish government pays the assistants a monthly stipend. Accommodation will be provided by the host schools. Travel expenses to and from the US will be assumed by the selected candidates.

The duration of the program is from September 1st to April 30th.