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leftof88 · Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 5

A Quick Question-
From all I've read and know at this point it seems that EBC gives excellent job placement to its graduates IN MADRID, but are there any graduates out there who used their placement assisstance to secure jobs in other parts of Spain (Andalucia or Malaga, for example) or other parts of the word? thanks
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Jenny Thomas · Joined: 26 May 2004 Posts: 12

I work in Madrid but at one point I did consider teaching in Barcelona and all I can say is that EBC did help me BUT personal matters made me stay in Madrid. Other parts of the world? I guess so, they're in Argentina as well. What I did was contact the administration people, told them where I wanted to go and the rest is their job. You will know that they do their job because you will get calls from schools in the city you choose, well that was my experience with Barcelona anyway.

leftof88 · Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 5

thanks jenny, i appreciate the insight.

Maria Kirby · Joined: 26 May 2004 Posts: 56

EBC helps you find work outside of Madrid, teaching is Buenos Aires has been so different but its nice to have different perspectives of teaching, from a country's point of view. They speak the same language but are they different in so many ways. Was wondering about Asia as well, that will be my next stop, or is it back to Madrid??? Can't deny it Madrid is great, but so is the world, so I'll let you know my next TEFL stop, Madrid again Buenos Aires, maybe Japan, China??

Maria

b harmon · Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 20

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your new EFL life in South America. Madrid's school year has just started so there are lots of hours on offer so I'm working again but many times I find myself thinking of going to Argentina maybe Brazil or Chile. Nothing set at this point but these SA countries are definitely on the drawing board. So how was the change like, is it really that different? I hope you don't mind if I send you a pm, I've got so many questions and I would really appreciate some advice from someone who has taken the leap from Spain to South America.

Thanks,

Brian

BrazilianGuy · Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Chicago, IL

Hello Brian, I live in the US but I am originally from Brazil. If you need advice or help with anything, please feel free to ask. My family lives in Sao Paulo city. Cheers.

b harmon · Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 20

That's nice to know. Brazil seems like a great country to be in, unfortunately EBC doesn't have a school there but they have given me some possible contacts in Argentina and Chile and some in Brazil as well. But more on Argentina. What city do you think will be best for me to start out? I have a good level of Spanish but I don't speak any Portuguese.
What city will you recommend for jobs? Thanks.

Brian

BrazilianGuy · Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Chicago, IL

Hello Brian, I recommend that you take a look at the Brazil Forum in here. I have visited the forum and it does not seem to me that anyone has had any problem with job search. I don't think that you will have any problem at all finding a teaching job since you are an American and that is what sells. As far as places to go to, I think it only depends what you are looking for. If you think of the US for example and you tell yourself that you would rather live in a place like NY; then you are thinking of Sao Paulo, but if you are more of a LA type, then you might want to consider Rio or Florianopolis; the latter is a very nice town and Americans seem to like it. Last but not least, if you are the Miami type, maybe you want to go to Salvador. This is what I personally think; other Brazilians might disagree. If you do not have any teaching experience, it might be a good idea for you to get a teaching certificate just so you feel comfortable doing it. If you want to, send me a message in the private thing. I am in the US; I will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding Brazil or Sao Paulo. I was born and raised in the city so I am familiar with it. I have to say I love your country but I am tired of "fighting" with immigration; that's why I am considering going to Spain for sometime. Smile

b harmon · Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 20

Thanks for all the info on Brazilian cities, man! that was great, the US-Brazil matching of cities, I like that. Very detailed and precise. I am already TEFL certified, got my certificate at the EBC in Madrid. I am working between company classes and some privates but I prefer the company classes because they are more reliable, the academies seem to have so much work to offer that at times it's not worth looking for your own private students. But that's just my line of thinking, other teachers like going private.

I must say I like Madrid but I also want to visit other parts of the world, so maybe next teaching job will be in South America. Send me an email if you're planning on coming to Madrid, thanks for the info.

Hasta luego Brazilian guy!

Brian