Welcome future Language & Welcome future Language & Culture Assistants!Culture Assistants!

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A PROGRAM FROM …A PROGRAM FROM …

Escuelas Catolicas MadridEscuelas Catolicas Madrid• Includes 330 Catholic schools in the Madrid region• Promotes the development of educational projects while encouraging:

•QUALITY•EQUITY•FREEDOM

You will find the BEDA Program in You will find the BEDA Program in many of our schoolsmany of our schools

BILINGUALENGLISHDEVELOPMENT &ASSESSMENT

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVEImplement & optimize efficiency of English teaching at schools

QUALITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ENGLISH QUANTITATIVE ENGLISH

IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT•Story telling•Monthly projects: Halloween, Christmas, Carnaval, Springtime , …•Workshops• Reading programs• Poetry and singing•Games and activities in English• Information and communication technologies• Theatre plays

•English Day•Christmas festivals•English movies•School libraries•English Corner and English signs•Morning prayers in English•Extracurricular activities•Summer courses•Summer camps

EXTERNAL EVALUATIONEXTERNAL EVALUATION

7. PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS7. PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS

EVENTSEVENTS

PRESENTATION AWARDING OF PLAQUES

PRESS CONFERENCE AWARD CEREMONY

SUMMER ACTIVITIESSUMMER ACTIVITIES

Curso en IrlandaCurso en Irlanda Campamento Campamento de I.L.de I.L.

Currently in BEDA:Currently in BEDA:

212 schools all over the Madrid 212 schools all over the Madrid CommunityCommunity

240 assistants from 20 different 240 assistants from 20 different countries countries

Next year…Next year…Approx 320 schools in Madrid,

Murcia, Andalucía, Canarias & Castilla-La Mancha

Approx 300 assistants

AUXILIARES DE CONVERSACIÓNAUXILIARES DE CONVERSACIÓN

1. Native English-speaking assistants2. In collaboration with:

a. Sweet Briar College, de Virginia.b. Tufts University, de Boston.c. Saint Louis University, de Missourid. Halifax, Canadáe. Ottawa- Canadáf. Aston University. Birmingham g. IUIEN de la Universidad de Alcalá de Henares

(Madrid).

The ideal Language Assistant The ideal Language Assistant has…has…TESOL or other English teaching courses

and/or experience encouragedNative English speakerAt least a basic working knowledge of Spanish

(A2-B1)Passionate about working with children/young

adultsOutgoing, energetic, enjoys speaking in front

of and interacting with young peopleAbility to commit to 9 month periodA great imaginationEndless ideas, ingenuous

CharacteristicsCharacteristicsBetween 16 & 24 teaching hours (in the

classroom per week)Between 693 and 1040 euros net per monthFull private health insuranceAssistance in English in Madrid for any issuesMany language assistants teach private

English classesPossibility to be a Cambridge Examiner

Applications are classified into 3 Applications are classified into 3 pools:pools:

◦1. Returning assistants

◦2. New applicants doing a simultaneous Masters degree in Spain with a Spanish University in conjunction with Escuelas Catolicas Madrid

◦3. New applicants coming to do a coop or practicum through a university in their hometown/country

Assessing your applicationAssessing your applicationWithin each priority level, each application is

date-stamped upon receipt. When your application is received and processed, you will get an email notification. (2-3 weeks after receipt)

We evaluate your Skype interview and application. If you are chosen to be hired, we then assign you to a school based on priority level AND the date that your initial application was received.

TimelineTimelineWe have been accepting applications

since December 2011February 2012: Chosen applicants from

all pools will be contacted for Skype interview

March 2012: Interview periodApril 2012: Chosen successful applicants

are notified (if not before)May 2012: Student visa process beginsThe first 2 weeks of September 2012:

Arrival in Spain, initial training and start at school

How do I apply?How do I apply?We are now accepting applications :

◦ September 17th, 2012 - June 17th, 2013

How do I apply?How do I apply?All applications must be submitted by email

samantha@ferececa.es Att. Samantha Dwyer , Language Assistant Coordinator

Cover letter should include special requests for school and/or weekly hours & info regarding your ‘pool’ ◦ Spanish Master degree◦ Coop or practicum with collaborative

universityApplications include a resume and cover letter

in ONE SINGLE PDF document with a photograph and your date of birth.

Other common Other common questions…questions…Q: Do applications have to be in Spanish? A: No, applications are perfectly acceptable in English.

Q: Do I have to commit to the entire 9 months? A: Yes, you do.

Q: Are accommodations included? A: No, accommodations and housing are the applicant’s

responsibility, however we will provide you with info and support on how to go about finding a place to live. We also send out emails with available apartament as they are communicated to us.

Q: Are travel expenses included? A: No, all extra expenses are the applicant’s responsibility,

although the BEDA team is always available to answer any questions.

BEDABEDAAn open door towards the excellence in English

teaching

 

A bridge towards complete integration in Europe

Thank-you for your attention!Thank-you for your attention!

Please take note of our contact info:Samantha Dwyer samantha@ferececa.es

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