Spanish Language Assistants in the United States and Canada

Auxiliar de conversación en el aula de español

Program Overview

The Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports of Spain and the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in the U.S. sponsor a Spanish Language and Culture Assistants program for elementary, middle and high schools, and also for universities that have a Spanish Resource Center sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain.

This program gives American students the opportunity to learn Spanish language and culture from native speakers. Similarly, the Spanish assistants will have the opportunity to learn about American culture, improve their command of English and use their knowledge upon their return to Spain, thus helping to develop cultural understanding between both countries.

Assistants will help classroom teachers as native-like speakers and experts on their home country to encourage students’ interest in Spain.

The Spanish government pays the assistants a monthly stipend. Accommodation will be provided by the host schools, including meals if applicable. The selected candidates are responsible for their travel expenses to and from the US.

The duration of the program in 2024-25 is from September 1st to April 30th.