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Become an Auxiliar de Conversación in the Community of Madrid
Teach English in Madrid and Live the ConversaSpain Experience!
The Community of Madrid is located right in the center of Spain and is home to its capital city. It is well connected to other regions of Spain and cities in Europe, so traveling from there is affordable and easy. Madrid offers a wide range of entertainment options: delicious gastronomy, breathtaking architecture, historic monuments, vibrant nightlife…
And let’s not forget about the beautiful villages spread within the Community of Madrid, where you can enjoy nature and fresh air surrounded by friendly madrileños. Every year, Madrid hosts thousands of people interested in language tourism. In fact, the region of Madrid is part of the Camino de la Lengua Castellana (Route of the Castilian Language), which encourages visitors to discover the origin of castellano (Spanish).
Community of Madrid
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16 teaching hours per week
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4 consecutive teaching days a week
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€1,000 monthly stipend (tax-free)
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Health coverage included
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Nursery, primary, and secondary schools
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Placements in the capital city, its outskirts, towns and villages (pueblos)
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9 months (Oct-Jun) or 6 months (Jan-Jun)
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Paid school holidays (Christmas, Easter, and local festivities), except for the summer period
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In-Person Orientation day where you will meet other Auxiliares de Conversación
Requirements to Teach English in Madrid with ConversaSpain
- Be a native-level English speaker from Australia, Canada, Fiji, Malta, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Vanuatu, or hold a C2 English certificate (CEFR) or equivalent if you are from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, or Switzerland.
- Hold a university/college degree (e.g.: Bachelor’s, Master’s, NQF7, Associate’s, or equivalent) in any subject, or be enrolled, at least, in the second year of your university degree.
- Be aged up to 59 by the 1st of January 2026.
- Have a clean background check.
- Speaking Spanish is NOT a requirement.
Practical Information for life in Madrid
Cost of living
Housing:
Housing will be the highest expense, even though Spain's rent is 45% lower than in the US.
Utilities:
Utilities include water, light, gas.. Some apartments might charge this together with rent.
Groceries:
Some of Spain's cheaper supermarkets include Mercadona, Alcampo, Lidl or Dia.
Fun!:
Of course, it's important to live somewhere and to eat something, but so is to have fun!
Housing:
Housing will be the highest expense, even though Spain's rent is 45% lower than in the US.
Utilities:
Utilities include water, light, gas.. Some apartments might charge this together with rent.
Groceries:
Some of Spain's cheaper supermarkets include Mercadona, Alcampo, Lidl or Dia.
Fun!:
Of course, it's important to live somewhere and to eat something, but so is to have fun!
Finding Acommodation in Madrid
Finding housing can be challenging, but everyone ends up figuring it out! Here are some trustworthy websites you could use.
Rights as a tenant
When renting, especially abroad, it’s very important to know your rights. Below, and in our Instagram, you can find some of them!
Check out our blog “How to Find Housing in Spain” for helpful resources
Click in the sections below!
Where Can You Live the ConversaSpain Experience in Madrid?
Placements are managed by the Comunidad de Madrid (Regional Education Authority). The location of placements within the Community of Madrid is diverse:
From the vibrant capital city and its convenient outskirts to charming towns and villages (up to two hours away from the city) where people will welcome you with a smile on their faces and open arms. In Madrid pueblos, you will have the opportunity to be closer to nature and breathe fresh air while still being close to the action!
