INTERN in SPAIN
Introduction
Cultural Embrace offers a tremendous opportunity to live and work in Spain. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with our internship program. Our program is a combination of Spanish language courses and practical professional work experience with a company located in Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, Sevilla, or Valencia. Private housing is included in a shared apartment, so you will be conveniently located to your Spanish language course and internship.
The program is aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals from all sectors. You will improve your Spanish skills in a professional environment and learn about daily Spanish social, business, and cultural life first-hand, with the added bonus of serving as an excellent resume-builder. Cultural Embrace partners with one of the most reputable language schools in Spain to include four-weeks of intensive Spanish and then organizes an internship placement based on your preferred field of study. We offer a wide variety of work experience placements. Examples listed below are a guide of where we have already made placements:
Food and Catering, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, Automotive Industry, Financial Services, Tourism, Law, Cinema and Entertainment, Sports, Distribution, Communication/Media, Publishing, Marketing, Business associations, Fashion, Hotels/Restaurants, Computers/IT, Real Estate, Laboratories, Shipping, Auxiliary Medical Services, Media and News Agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, Transportation and Logistic, Education, Healthcare and much more…
Placement depends on the availability within a company and industry, your level of Spanish, your resume/CV, and past work experience. Also note that internships are harder to find in July and August since many companies close or have less pending work in the summer season. Regardless of the circumstances, our local partners and CE will do everything we can to find the right match for you.
This a 3 month program (4 weeks intensive Spanish language classes + 8 weeks internship). There is a mandatory 4-week Spanish language program (20 hours per week) before the work placement. One of the most important requirements for the companies is that you must speak a high-intermediate or advanced level of Spanish before your arrival in Spain. If you do not meet this proficiency level, we strongly recommend adding more Spanish training prior to your placement. A full or part time internship (based on your request) will begin directly after the language program is completed. Most interns are NOT paid, however a bonus could be negotiated at the discretion of the company.
Read blogs of current and past participants, and download Intern in Spain program details here.
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Program Highlights and Benefits
- Practical international work experience in your field of interest
- A fantastic opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills while conversing with locals on a daily basis
- A reference from your employer upon completion of your term
- An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
- An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
- Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
- The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
- A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
- A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Cultural Embrace Offers:
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Guaranteed Internship in your Field of Interest
Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested preferences as long as your language skills meet an upper-intermediate to advanced level. You will work with a C.E. Coordinator that will provide individualized support to help you find a potential employer, and prepare you for an adventure to live and work abroad. Due to visa regulations, all positions are unpaid, however, some companies may offer a bonus, living allowance, or other type of perks for your efforts. -
4 Weeks Spanish Language Lessons
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges and includes 4-weeks of group Standard language lessons (20 lessons per week) prior to your internship. Extended lessons, upgraded intensity levels and private tutoring may be organized for additional fees. Please see below for more detailed information about our language lessons options. -
Accommodations
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges and includes a private room in a shared apartment with other students and interns. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals at home. Other housing options, such as: private apartments, student residences, or hotels, may be pre-arranged depending on the location, for an additional cost. -
Visa Assistance
EU citizens: no visa is required for citizens of the European Union. Non EU citizens: visa required varies with each nationality. If you are going to study and intern longer than 90 days, you will need to apply for a student visa. In order to receive a student visa, you must be enrolled in a course with at least 20 lessons/week for at least 3 months. Please contact the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country to check details, or ask your CE coordinator. Please note that any visa fees are the responsibility of the applicant. And, while we can assist you during the process, ultimately it is your responsibility to ensure that you have obtained the appropriate visa for your work experience. Cultural Embrace has no control over the visa process and cannot guarantee that your visa application will be accepted. -
Arrival Assistance
Culutral Embrace will provide you with detailed public transportation directions, or optional private airport pick-up is available for additional fees. -
International Traveler’s Insurance with Basic Major Medical Coverage
Cultural Embrace includes basic traveler’s insurance with medical coverage. Additional policies and premium plans are available at extra cost. -
Cultural Embrace “Culture Kit”
Before your departure, Cultural Embrace will send you material filled with useful tips, advice, information, and your insurance card to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad. -
Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides English-speaking representation in the United States and Spain prior to, during, and after your placement.
Perhaps Interning in Spain isn't for you? Take a look at Intern in Argentina or Intern in Costa Rica.
Program Requirements
In order to participate in this internship program, Cultural Embrace requires that you:
- Be over 18
- Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
- High Intermediate/Advanced level of Spanish
- Have work experience or past coursework in your selected field
- Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- Possess a high level of responsibility
- Be dedicated to the full term of commitment
- Provide a Spanish resume/CV and Spanish cover letter
See a quick glance comparison chart of all our Intern Placements here.
2011 Program Fees
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Duration
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Location
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Fee
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12 weeks
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Barcelona, Madrid
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$6040
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12 weeks
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Salamanca, Granada
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$4710
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12 weeks
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Valencia, Seville
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$5020
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How to Apply
1. Obtain the Intern Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:
(a) Download the forms: Intern Application (PDF). Intern in Spain Details and FAQ (PDF).
(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 2-3 days.
(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural.Embrace to have the forms mailed to you in 4-5 days.
2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.
3. Submit your completed application packet to:
CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA
Completed packet should include:
- Intern Program Application
- Signed Intern Agreement
- Copy of your passport (information page only)
- University/College transcript
- Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
- Resume/CV in English and Spanish
- Cover Letter in English and Spanish explaining why you want to pursue an internship in Spain
- Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
- Doctor’s note verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
- Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station)
- Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, with your name printed on the back
- One smiling full-length photo of yourself (for local coordinator to identify you)
- US$250 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)
We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 16-20 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.
Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 16 weeks or fewer before the desired date of departure. Applications received 12-16 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received fewer than 12 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.
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