Internships
Do you want to gain experience and make your CV really stand out? An internship in Spain could be just what you’re looking for.
Working in a company in Spain not only offers you the opportunity to complement your studies with practical in-company experience, but also to improve your Spanish skills and get to know aspects of Spanish life, language and culture that you might not experience as a tourist. Below is a range of current internship opportunities, but please contact us if you wish to intern in another area and we will work to make it possible. The internships are unpaid.
SPANISH COURSE
You take part in daily group classes in our school in La Herradura as an intensive preparation for the second part of your trip. The Spanish courses are available at all levels from beginner to advanced. In most cases it lasts a minimum of four weeks; if your Spanish is already advanced you can book a volunteering programme without an intensive Spanish course. Equally you can extend the Spanish course if you wish.
Groups will be made up according to the results of the Level Tests done on the first day of classes. Two hours daily will be dedicated to grammar, in which you can expect a teacher-led explanation of an area of grammar, with spoken and written examples, exercises, and opportunities to practice and ask questions. The focus in these classes is on understanding and accuracy. Two hours daily will be dedicated to conversation, with a discussion appropriate to the level led by the teacher but taking into account the students’ interests and views. The focus in these classes is on self-expression and fluency, although the teacher will correct errors or clarify grammar as appropriate.
Classes take place between 09:00 and 15:00 from Monday to Friday. There will be a break of 15-20 minutes between the two-hour classes. If there are no other students at your level, you will receive one-to-one tuition with half the number of classes daily. At some point during your Spanish course you will be introduced to the on-site co-ordinator of your ranch stay, internship or volunteer programme, who will talk to you in detail about the second part of your trip and show you how to get there by public transport if necessary.
SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP
After completing your intensive Spanish course you will begin the internship, for which a minimum of four weeks is required. Internships are available in the sectors of tourism, education, administration, marketing and graphic design. Alternatively, let us know which field of work you wish to intern in and we will do our best to arrange a programme that meets your specific requirements. Generally we work with small –to-medium sized enterprises in La Herradura, Almuñecar, or Nerja. If you have previous experience or relevant skills they will be taken into account when deciding which internship suits you best, along with your personal preference and the demands of the company. Some companies require an interview with the intern before the placement begins.
Below is a range of current internship options, but please contact us if you wish to internship in another area and we will work to make it possible.
I1: Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
The school receives many students the whole year around from all over the world to attend a Spanish course, or volunteer/internship projects.
Your job: Assist with various administrative tasks, marketing, internet research, and accommodation reservations, placement of new students and volunteers, and organization of activities.
Schedule: To be agreed upon, but this is a full-time and busy job.
We offer: Individual guidance and team integration. Free Spanish tuition, after the included 4 weeks course, during the rest of your stay. Internship certificate and letter of recommendation
We desire: University students with good organization skills. IT skills. A minimum of 12 weeks
I2: Teaching English
English lessons are offered at the Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura as well.
They teach young adults, adults and teenagers from basic to highly advanced levels.
Your job: Plan, implement and teach English as a Second Language classes to small groups of varying levels and ages. You are free to create and innovate in some of the groups such as conversation and Business groups.
Schedule: To be agreed upon.
We offer: Opportunities to observe teaching techniques and styles used by the regular teachers. Resource books where you will find ideas, instructions and materials. Individual and group guidance, team integration. Internship certificate and letter of recommendation.
Free Spanish tuition, after the included 4 weeks course, during the rest of your stay.
We desire: University students from the field of teaching.
I3: Travel Agency
A small on-line travel agency, specialised in organising trips to Morocco.
Your job: Tasks involve all aspects of tourism: designing marketing information, answering clients’ questions, promoting and selling tours.
Schedule: To be agreed upon.
We offer: Guidance in methods and techniques used by this company. Individual and group guidance; team integration. Internship certificate and letter of recommendation.
Free Spanish tuition, after the included 4 weeks course, during the rest of your stay.
We desire: University students from the fields of tourism. Good computer skills.
I4: Equestrian Experience at a small Ranch in La Herradura, or Almuñecar
La Herradura:
The ranch is situated in the mountain area of La Herradura and the horses are taken care of by an English lady (she has a large experience with horses).
Almuñecar:
This is the municipal riding Centre of this village and situated at a few minutes bus ride from the village.
Both locations look after horses and give riding lessons to all levels and ages.
Your job: look after the horses, monitor breeding and organise riding excursions, daily cleaning of the stables, horse training and other work related with horses.
Schedule: This is a full time and busy job.
We offer: Individual guidance. Internship certificate and letter of recommendation.
We desire: An experienced male rider. A minimum of 12 weeks.
