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[alex_21]

I am english and am considering taking a canterbury english tefl course and staying in Spain to teach with the school,,,i would appreciate it if anyone who has taken the course could offer any advice on the programme and their thought on it.

Also if my aim is to stay in spain for a considerable amount of time is working for canterbury english a good way of earning enough money to be comfortable.

[Spainish]

Hey Alex,

As I'm sure you can imagine, Canterbury has come up in these forums before and I'm pretty sure your questions have already been answered. I will say that typically people work for multiple academies while living and teaching here in Madrid, many also find their own private classes once they get the confidence up and start self marketing (many times I've gotten classes from people who were leaving too... so you never really know the many different ways you can make a living in Madrid). I did teach for Canterbury some years ago and was working around 20 to 25 hours a week with them. I don't recall the exact amount I was earning on a monthly basis, but it floated around 1,000 euros a month which was plenty for me at the time.

Granted things have gotten a little more expensive here in Madrid lately and I don't know what Canterbury pays now, but you could definitely still get by on 1,000 comfortably. It all comes down to how much you spend on a room, food, going out, etc.

If you have anymore specific questions about Canterbury feel free to ask!

[Axel]

I have friends who have done Canterbury. My mate just the other day said that Canterbury gave him everything he was promised and he met a lot of good people. They don�t pay a lot, but they�ll give you hours and this will get you on your feet. They are probably the most social academy in Madrid. I�ve gone to a few of their events--loads of intoxicated good-looking people.

[Spainish]

"loads of intoxicated good-looking people"

Sounds like you've been to a few of their pub nights. I think they try their best to put out a good image, that it's not just a big party, and organize cultural excursions as well, but some how we foreigners always end up with a drink in our hands (considering the bar to person ratio here in Spain, it's no wonder really)!

[benitacanova]

canterbury rocks - i quickly left there for more money but am constantly there for the family atmosphere - there is nothing else like it in madrid

[MAP Magazine]

Hey there,

I graduated from the Canterbury TEFL program...I think two years ago now. They have a solid TEFL course, excursions, activities, and good job placement.

Phil

[Kingbee]

Thanks Phil and benitacanova for the positive reviews of Canterbury. My wife and I are planning to move to Madrid in September and I've been looking for a TEFL school that offers work for us Americans.

Because Canterbury offers work to it's graduates I'm assuming it also offers work permit assistance. Is that correct? I've done some research into the work permit requirments and the process has got me a little nervous.

Your help is appreciated.

[MAP Magazine]

Hi Kingbee,

[agentcooper]

I too am looking at taking the Canterbury course (with my boyfriend) in the fall. It seems like the best course for Americans to take since they guarantee a job after the course is finished.

I was wondering if anyone knows how it's possible for Canterbury to give American's (with no papers) a job?

[stoth1972]

When I worked in Spain it was