The Top TEFL Courses in Spain in 2025

Spain’s relaxed lifestyle, lively nightlife, delicious food, and sunny skies make it a top destination for those wanting to work overseas. If you’re interested in jumping into a career teaching English as a second language, Spain is a great place to start. Anyone serious about teaching English in Spain needs the right preparation and qualifications. That’s where TEFL courses come in.

TEFL certificates show employers that you’re a well-trained teacher and prepare you to help learners of all backgrounds improve their English. Go Overseas has crunched the numbers, and the following TEFL trainers are the cream of the crop. Most of these courses are located in fun and energetic cities with booming TEFL job markets.

Read on to make an informed choice before you earn your TEFL certificate in Spain!

Program length: 4 weeks
Price point: $1,630
What’s included: access to Facebook and Linkedin networking communities, career services, Cambridge exam fees, online learning platform

✅ Pros:

• The CELTA qualification is a requirement for many jobs across Europe.
• Oxford TEFL will help you arrange accommodation if you need assistance.

❌ Cons:

• The add-on option for non-EU students to secure a year student visa to work is a bit pricey.
• The super intensive nature of the course doesn’t allow much time for sightseeing or travel during the month-long course.

Oxford House in Barcelona offers an intensive 4 weeks of training resulting in the prestigious and internationally recognized CELTA qualification. As a trainee, you’ll teach real students by the end of the first week, allowing you to improve real classroom skills. Graduates generally find jobs within the first 21 days of finishing the course and have access to Oxford TEFL’s global database of teaching jobs for the rest of their lives.

Oxford TEFL’s on-the-ground support facilitates a smooth in-country transition, and they provide extended visa support in the form of a visa service and an ongoing student visa option for non-EU citizens. Their Developing Teacher Program consists of Spanish classes taught at the onsite language school and ongoing teacher training. Not only will you be legally allowed to work in Barcelona, but you’ll also have a supportive network behind you to help you succeed.

Program length: 4 weeks
Price point: $1,750
What’s included: 160-hour course, access to materials library and computers at the school, examination and certificate fees for the Trinity CertTESOL, student visa with Developing Teacher Course

✅ Pros:

• TEFL Iberia offers price discounts for paying early and in full.
• Graduates of the Trinity CertTESOL are recruited by TEFL Iberia’s host academy for teaching positions.

❌ Cons:

• Be ready to work hard — past students say the workload was intense.
• Housing is not included and the option offered by the school is pricey.

TEFL Iberia is a 160-hour TEFL program located in Barcelona, one of the most vibrant and charming cities in Spain. This course culminates in a Trinity CertTESOL qualification, which was developed by Trinity College London and is recognized worldwide.

You’ll receive program support, job guidance, and non-EU citizens can undergo an ongoing, year-long teacher development program under a student visa. Most of the additional professional development coursework is online to accommodate working teachers. Past TEFL Iberia participants found the organization extremely helpful not only through the duration of the course but afterward, helping graduates craft a teaching CV and connecting them with a network of English teachers around Barcelona.

Program length: 4 weeks
Price point: Starting from $1,660
What’s included: teaching practice, all course materials, up to 400 photocopies, guaranteed paid teaching placement and visa support (for the Advanced TEFL course)

✅ Pros:

• The extended option offers both intensive and evening Spanish classes.
• TtMadrid helps you open a bank account and provides resources to find housing.

❌ Cons:

• Both the 4-week and long-term programs are intensive and require additional hours outside of class for study and practice.
• Housing isn’t included so you will need to secure that upon arrival.

TtMadrid offers two different courses for prospective TEFL teachers. Their standard TEFL certificate-only option is for non-EU citizens who don’t plan to stay in Spain and work after completing their course. This is a great choice if you are looking to teach in another country but want to spend a month living in Madrid.

Those who want to teach English in Spain can join another course – at a higher price point – that includes both the 4-week 120-hour TEFL certification as well as a year student visa that allows you to work up to 20 hours a week. This course provides ongoing professional development which leads to an advanced TEFL certificate through the Universidad Europea del Atlántico. TtMadrid has connections with over 300 academies and agencies across the city and can help you land a job, regardless of language level.

Program length: 4 weeks
Price point: $1,030
What’s included: Spanish classes, paid teaching practice, guaranteed teaching job, optional summer camp job, access to internet and photocopying, teaching children and adults added modules (20 hours each)

✅ Pros:

• Paid teaching practice helps defray the cost of the TEFL course.
• The option to obtain a student visa allows you to work for 20 hours a week.

❌ Cons:

• The included Spanish lessons only go to A2 so if you have a higher level they may not be for you.
• Housing isn’t included and must be arranged separately.

Canterbury TEFL‘s mantra is that participants in the four-week course become family. They arrange various outings and social events around Madrid for students and also include Spanish classes in the course fee. Canterbury TEFL wants its students to not just learn and teach in Madrid but become immersed in the language and culture while meeting new friends.

If you have big dreams of legally teaching in Madrid after earning your TEFL certificate, Canterbury TEFL provides assistance with visas and job placement. In fact, they offer job placement for life after completing the program. You can choose from a 6-month or year program with the option to renew your visa for free if you want to stay longer!

Program length: 4 weeks
Price point: $1,500
What’s included: Pre-enrollment guidance, student visa support, lifetime job assistance, job support after course, year-long Spanish and cultural classes

✅ Pros:

• Americans can obtain a student visa in order to teach while studying.
• Locations are available across not only Spain but the world.

❌ Cons:

• The price is higher than other options.
• Student teachers who want a student visa will have to cover extra fees.

The International TEFL Academy offers TEFL training in popular locations across Spain such as Barcelona and Madrid. Aspiring teachers can take part in a full-time, 4-week course in Spanish locations or a part-time, 11-week course online. Additionally, ITA’s one-on-one pre-enrollment guidance will not only answer a range of questions that you have, but it will help you get to know the people behind the program, establishing trust and assurance.

In addition to delivering an accredited curriculum, teachers will also have have access to job resources courtesy of ITA’s expert Student Affairs advisors. American teachers in particular can obtain a student visa while learning the art of being a TEFL teacher, and this student visa allows the teacher to teach part-time hours while studying, making for an immersive teaching experience.

Program length: 4 weeks
Price point: $$
What’s included: course materials, observed teaching practice, access to teaching materials at the training center, optional arranged accommodation at an additional cost

✅ Pros:

• ITTT has modern and well-equipped facilities, even a rooftop terrace to relax, study, and lesson plan on.
• Trainees are guaranteed 6-8 hours of observed teaching practice with real local students.

❌ Cons:

• ITTT does not offer programs that grant long-term student visas to non-EU citizens — you won’t be able to work in Spain after your TEFL program.
• You will need to bring formal clothes for your observed teaching practice hours.

ITTT TEFL could be just the program for you if you want to enjoy the marvels of Barcelona while gaining accredited TEFL certification. The training center, located in the city center, will prepare you for a great career in teaching.

Central to the ITTT experience is the observed teaching practice. Trainees will teach both large and small groups with a variety of students. This diverse teaching practice is key to feeling confident in a range of settings. After every session, you’ll receive constructive feedback from professional course leaders.

Note that ITTT’s program doesn’t include a student visa which will allow you to stay and teach after your course. If you’re interested in teaching in Spain following your qualification, there are programs like the language and culture assistant program through the Spanish government.

If you’re looking for a life change or are exploring your post-graduation options, why not give Spain and a career teaching English a try? All of the above courses will prepare you to be an effective teacher whether you choose to stay and work in a city like Madrid or Barcelona, or go further afield to countries in Asia. Do something new and earn your TEFL certificate abroad in 2025!

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