Work in Spain for students: Work Experience in Spain
Work in Spain for students: Work Experience in Spain
Immerse yourself in the world of tourism and hospitality! Get trained and kick-start your career at Spain’s top hotels. You’ll gain an unforgettable experience and a certificate when you complete the program.
Work Experience in Spain: Study and Work in Spain
Work Experience in Spain combines work, study, relaxation, and travel in some of Spain’s most exciting cities and resorts. You’ll choose your field of work and the related training. There are two program options.
The first option lets you work for 4 to 6 months in hotels across different regions of Spain, such as Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Marbella, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Brava, Mallorca, and the Canary Islands. Main departments where you can work include front desk, kitchen, bar, and restaurant.
The program fee includes English-language training in subjects related to tourism and hospitality management.
The training is in-person for 2 months, after which you start working and finish the course remotely. After reviewing your preferences, the host company finds a placement for you.
Upon completion of the program, all participants receive a certificate.
Why join this program?
- Professional courses in English with all necessary study materials.
- Employer and internship placement by the host company.
- Help finding housing.
- Housing while working (Option 1).
- Program enrollment and ongoing support.
- Accommodation during studies (Option 1)
- Accommodation during study and internship (Second program option).
- Visa and insurance processing.
- Flights.
Requirements
- Ages 18 to 35
- English required (upper-intermediate level)
- Basic Spanish is a plus
- For applicants for a postgraduate qualification, you must have a bachelor’s degree, an HND (Higher National Diploma), or an equivalent
- To apply for a Master’s degree, you must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification
Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with your IEC coordinator. Program duration ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program. Submit your documents 4-6 months before the program start date.
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