Work Experience

Almeria Spanish School has the privilege to introduce you to the launch of a brand new work experience program in addition to our portfolio. The work experience programme is a specially designed program aimed at facilitating overseas nationals to find work within Almeria and the surrounding areas. The team is coordinating with employers and agencies to provide paid work experience in many different areas. Placements can be salaried with a minimum salary of the EU and will in the norm be a full time position (daily schedule can vary). Almeria Spanish School is able to provide residential or home stay single room accommodation for applicants if required or hotel residency.

A wide range of placements have been sourced. Applicants can expect to be placed in areas such as cleaning, warehouse work, hospitality and catering, and retail, and horticulture. The placements will be provided on a first come first served basis. Applicants will not commence their placements immediately after arrival into Spain and must expect to allow time for interviews, level tests and duration of specific Spanish classes.

Learners will have the opportunity to acquire the level of Spanish required to successfully complete a period of work experience in Spain. The delivery of the program includes general Spanish classes and specific knowledge in the workings of a Spanish company, day to day routines etc. Depending on your level required language and specific vocabulary.

Some of the positions on offer include: bartender, waiter, kitchen assistant, waiter’s assistant, and beach-bar staff Depending on your past experience you will be placed accordingly in a position that is best thought to suit you. You will have your job confirmed before you depart for the UK. Participants will generally be required to work 8 hours per day with 2 days off during the week. However, some jobs during the high season (July and August) may vary depending on demand and desire to work.

Participants will obtain on average 600 Euros to 1,000 Euros net each month. Depending on the type of job you are given, you may also receive tips or free meals from your company.

Spanish language skills: This is a great opportunity to develop your Spanish and you must ensure you use it at every opportunity as English is especially prominent on the Costa del Sol and you may find yourself speaking in English as it is easier for you. Although an intermediate level of Spanish is normally required, during the summer months, applicants with a basic level will be considered.

Please note that as a work experience participant in Spain you will be expected to be open-minded, positive thinking, enthusiastic and motivated. Participants must have the ability to live independently in a foreign country, must be open to, and show respect for, different cultures to their own, and must be committed to improving your Spanish language skills.

Once participants accept a job, they are bound to the contract for the time agreed. Only certain circumstances will be considered if an applicant wishes to withdraw from the programme before the end of the contract. In cases of participants simply not enjoying the job this will not be a valid reason for leaving.

Location

Work placements are located on the Costa del Almeria, in the city of Almeria. You will experience the true Andulucian lifestyle and you will be encompassed by the sun, sea and sand.

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME

Terms and Conditions for European Students

HOW TO APPLY:

The Work Experience Programme is designed for students, graduates and young job seekers aged between 18-35 who have an EU (European Union) or EEA (European Economic Area) nationality and are interested in a work experience placement relevant to their educational background, previous training and vocational skills.

TYPE OF PLACEMENTS:

The most commonly requested areas for placements are: Office Administration and Tourism (Examples: travel agencies, language schools, computing companies, tourism offices, restaurants etc). However, other areas are also possible. Please consult in any case. In general, placement will be located in Almeria city but others could be outside the city zone.

DURATION OF LESSONS:

Minimum of 4 weeks (Depending on the level of Spanish)

PROGRAMME FEE AND SERVICES:

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE:

The following complete documents must be mailed to Almeria Spanish School for registration with at least 1 months in advance:

Enrolment Form (to by typed or completed in block letters only).

English typed CV: giving relevant details about educational background and previous work experience.

4 Passport photos.

Reference letters.

Certificates of courses, etc.

Payment of the registration fee (150 Euros) to bank account.

To be covered during the participant stay, he/she has to prepare the document E-111 or E-128 and must bring it to Spain to be covered inside and outside work. The student is advised to go to the Social Security office of his/her country, in the order to be informed about the document he/she has to bring to Spain.

It is also advisable to bring a Private Insurance which covers Repatriation and Third Party Liability. It is only responsibility of the student to bring this Private Insurance.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS:

The student will need to make the payment in euros after the confirmation of a suitable placement. The full payment must be done at least 20 days before commencement date of the programme.

Once the student is in Spain and in case the student is dissatisfied with his/her placement, payment will not automatically be refunded. Alternative placement cannot be guaranteed, although we will try to either negotiate with the employer concerned or to provide a second placement where possible.

Any refunds of payment will only be made where we believe the individual circumstances are justified. Refunds will never be more that the fee paid for work placement by the student.

The programme fee includes the following services:

ü Search of company for the internship placement.

ü Confirmation of placement.

ü General information about place where the company is: map, transport, information etc.

ü Arrangement of accommodation, if required by the student. The cost of accommodation is not included in the price.

ü Other services at an additional price:

ü Collection at the airport.

ü Spanish course arrangement, if the student requires it.

ü Information about cultural visits.

BANK DETAILS:

Payment must be made by electronic bank transfer in Euros to

Almería Spanish School Account

Thames Language Services S.L.

Bank: Cajamar

Office number: 0124 Calle Jovellanos 9, 04003 Almería SPAIN

Account: 3058 0124 06 2720008501 BIC: CCRIES2AXXX

IBAN: ES75 3058 0124 0627 2000 8501

IMPORTANT: Please note, that you must pay all bank charges when making financial transactions. Bank charges must not be deducted from payment the courses amount. Please add 8 euros to the payment if it´s done by Bank transfer.

Dates and Duration

ü The programme runs all year round.

ü Participants can arrive on any day of the week.

ü Participants are required to commit to a minimum four-month stay with the programme. However during the high season in

Flights and Transportation

ü Flights are not included.

You should ensure you fly in to Almeria (ALM) depending on your programme.

There is generally an efficient and regular public transport system across Spain allowing you to explore the local area with your time off.

Almeria you will have to make your own way to your accommodation or arrange transfer with the school before hand. However you will be met at your accommodation and greeted if you arrive in Almeria from Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm.

From Almeria international airport to Almeria city. One way. It has to be arranged in advanced to the arrival of the student There are different companies that fly to

Almeria: Easyjet, Ryanair, Airberlin, Spanair, Britishairways, You can also get here via Malaga, Alicante, or Granada, Madrid or Barcelona.

Safety and Insurance

ü All of Almeria School placements are in partnership with recognized governmental organizations or registered companies, giving you the confidence of working with reputable organisations.

ü Comprehensive insurance is available for all programmes.

ü Almeria Spanish School provides 24-hour emergency support from the Spain.

Accreditations and Guarantee

We are members of CECAP (Confederación Española de Centros y Academias Privadas), the Spanish Confederation of Private Schools and Academies. In Almeria CECAP is represented by ASEMPAL (Almeria Business Association). CECAP guarantees that their members respect the students’ consumer rights in accordance with the Spanish Law and as a result of this we have to follow its ethical code: codigoetico_cecap.pdf

All students will sign a contract once they arrive to the school which will protect their rights as consumers according to European Law. We are also an associate school to the Andalusia government after successfully meeting all the requirements of the Education department from the Andalusia Government