I reside in Texas too and what to get out of here and move to Spain. I receive a VA pension , so not too worry about finances just the paperwork. I have a kid and wife as well so it would be complicated I believe.
Hey! you mentioned that you applied late, do you mind sharing around when did you apply? I just found out about this program now and I'm stressed I won't get in because of that
Thank you so much for these videos! My daughter is in a similar program and is moving next week! She will be living in Seville and we are hoping to find her an apartment in Triana. I am so glad I stumbled on your videos!
Almost 100% of places accept card. I use cash very rarely here. To open up a bank account they ask for your passport, a work contract, the letter that your school will give you (on why you need a bank account), and your TIE document. Some people I know were able o open a bank account without the TIE but I was never able to until I had it.
Hi! I just got my placement and I accepted it online! I didn’t see any information about the exact location of the school, Will that be sent in the acceptance letter? Also how to I receive the acceptance letter? Via email or mail? And typically how long does it take to receive it? Thank you in advance! 😊
I really enjoyed your video very informative. I have been wanting to live in Europe for 3 years I currently work in the medical field but I want to take a break next year after my contract is over this program is an amazing opportunity thank you for all the information. Do you have any tips with the student visa application?
thank you so much☺️ I definitely recommend it honestly. I loved my experience in Spain. I made this video with tips th-cam.com/video/yXJMpDsVfuU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for all the information! How has it been making friends in general and with locals in particular? I am worried about the social aspect, so would love to hear your perspective.
We have fb groups and a WhatsApp group with other auxes which is your best bet for finding new people. We usually do meetups and all hang out. Someone might post "is anyone up for drinks tonight" or that kind of thing and then you reach out and viceversa. I haven't really made any local friends but I do meet people when I go out to bars and stuff.
Thank you for the informative video and for giving us lots of insights into life as an Auxiliar! I've applied for the BEDA program for the upcoming school year (which is another english assistant program that also lets you pick regions but most of their placements are in or near Madrid - the BEDA application came out in December and I gave a shot at applying since it came out earlier than the nalcap one and I wanted to get the ball rolling early. They do have an interview process so I did a group interview the week after new year's) I'm really excited about the possibility of going to Spain in the fall! I've watched some of your apartment hunt vlogs and was scared that it'll be difficult to find a place, but everything eventually works out in the end. Have you had students ask you to give them private lessons/tutoring in English, Math or other subjects? Is it easy to find tutoring opportunities? I know there's a bunch of auxiliar facebook groups out there that post opportunities like that but just wanted to get a feel of what's happening on the ground. I was also wondering whether you help teach the subjects like math, science, gym (as in make lesson plans, powerpoints, play sports with the kids, etc) or whether you pull students out in small groups and practice English conversation with them, or both. I'd love some elaboration on this. And do the teachers use some kind of rubric to assess the students' English skills? Thanks again for the wonderful videos and greetings from Texas!
Hi! Apartment hunting sucked but you'll eventually find something! I don't have any private classes because I haven't really wanted to take on any just yet. I hear of opportunities often but they do get taken pretty quickly since other auxes seek those for extra money. You can always offer private classes to your own students and tell the teachers that you can offer classes to anyone interested. For my high school I only make games or worksheets for some classes or sometimes the teacher does it and I just help out and help read. I haven't had to make any powerpoints, those are usually provided by the teacher and I just read/them. The teachers don't assess their English. They don't ask me to do so either.
@@VanTravels_ Thanks so much for the input! I'm glad to hear that the work is mostly helping out and making fun activities and that the teachers have been nice in not making you do much of the heavy lifting and prep work. That's really good to hear. In the aux Facebook groups sometimes I see posts about auxes not getting much direction, etc and that is scary. In my BEDA interview I did mention that I prefer a warmer location as far as placement is concerned (having lived in only warm places), but if I get Madrid I'll make the best of it weather wise and budget wise. I feel like you can't go wrong with almost any location in Spain in terms of placement. Wishing you the best and looking forward to your next videos!! Saludos
no they don't assist with anything unfortunately. There is a fb group that is super helpful though! I'll also be making videos on how to do everything when you move to Spain
Hi! Your videos are very helpful and informative on the processes. I'm planning on applying for NALCAP once the apps open, though I was wondering how you created your letter of purpose? I have all the other required documents to apply except this one. Unlike the letter of recommendation which had a guideline, I didn't see one for the statement of purpose. I'm applying from Canada, but I haven't seen any videos of a Canadian experience for NALCAP so I'm kind of nervous about it.
Hi! I have a Canadian friend and I can ask him any questions you might have if you'd like! For the statement of purpose just talk about why you want to be in the program, what you have to offer, that kind of thing. Think of a cover letter for a resume. Just mention why this is something you'd like to do. Don't overthink it too much. This won't be a determining factor on whether you'll be accepted or not. They pretty much accept everyone as long as you can pass you background check.
I'm going to be an auxiliar in La Rioja this year. I binged alll of your videos and I love your content! I think in this video you mentioned that you go to a gym. How often are you able to go and what has been your experience with gyms in Spain? I would love to keep up on my fitness while abroad
Hi love! thank you so much 🥰 So the gyms are pretty similar to the ones in the US in terms of equipment. You won't have trouble finding one if you're in a city. I don't know about pueblos but you can find them all over in cities and they're very nice. I go about 4 times a week. I lost about 15 lbs while living here in Spain bc the lifestyle is way more active. So you'll definitely be able to remain healthy!
Hi there thank you for sharing your experience. I found your video really helpful. I applied to the NALCAP this year and just recently heard that I will be placed in Andalucía. However, I am a little bit nervous because I only have experience being a para not a teacher and assumed that the NALCAP was more of a program where you assist the teacher instead of actually teaching the whole class. Do you get the option of telling the teacher your comfortability level of teaching whole class or do you just get thrown in it?
Hi! Thank you for your kind words! They know that most auxiliares aren’t experienced teachers and they’re okay with that. There aren’t high expectations for you. You might be asked to put together some worksheets occasionally or read of their books (teach the lessons that they’re already learning) but in my experience all of my teachers were super nice and I could ask them to help me with the teaching part since I wasn’t experienced.
awesome info overview.. but how does the school have an assistant teach more complex stuff like algebra and geometry if they don't know it? is the government schools assumming that applicants participating in the program know a little bit of everything?
I haven't had to teach anything too complicated but if you aren't confident in teaching a subject to the class just talk to the teacher. They don't expect you to teach the class. But if you know the subject and want to, then you can.
How did you start off your statement of purpose? Like a cover letter? Is the statement of purpose the only essay like question? What type of questions are in profex if that is not the actual application?
no cover letter. They honestly care very little about this. I just talked about why I wanted to be a part of this program. Yeah that's the only requirement that involves answering a question. Profex is just the site used to apply to the program. It's like a portal for the application
Hi! So you actually don't really need to worry about doing anything spectacular for the statement of purpose. they pretty much accept anyone who meets the requirements.
You can easily find people willing to do language exchange for free. Example they want to learn English and you want to learn Spanish. otherwise you can do Spanish classes and they're usually around 15-20 euros. There are also online courses you can take.
I guess it depends what your goals are after the program. I see it more as a great opportunity for you to be able to live in Spain if you enjoy traveling and experiencing life in new places. 😊
I don't know if you can unless there's an emergency you can prove but refer to this link for more info! travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/requesting-authentication-services.html?fbclid=IwAR00LMzMzFRsBqSmj09XmJC1EVC7nctXzAKGgDdic-ARKkV_K7EYZvele7w
Hi, Thanks for uploading this video, it's very informative! Although I want to ask if we are supposed to apply for an interview first or do we need to fill their application form before that? It would be helpful if you can guide in this a bit!
There is no interview for the Spanish ministry program. You just apply starting February 1st and wait for a placement email (usually in May or so if you apply early).
No you don't go in person. You just have to mail in your documents for the visa. I can definitely make a video going though the details of how to apply for the visa!
Canadians too! There are also programs for Australians, EU citizens, UK, India, etc. Several countries participate in the program it just would be called something different.
Wow I’m also from Texas and applied to the program for this year
Literally crazy.. I am from Texas as well and we are so so similar. I am doing the same program 2022!! hope to meet you.
omg that awesome! You'll have the best time! and yes hopefully we can meet one day!!☺
Heyyyy, I'm doing the program too in Andalusia and I'm from Texas 🤣. Haven't gotten my placement yet but very excited
Love how you explained things. Simply! Thank you 💙
You are so welcome!
I reside in Texas too and what to get out of here and move to Spain. I receive a VA pension , so not too worry about finances just the paperwork. I have a kid and wife as well so it would be complicated I believe.
Hey! you mentioned that you applied late, do you mind sharing around when did you apply? I just found out about this program now and I'm stressed I won't get in because of that
Thank you so much for sharing!! It really is so helpful to hear your experience. I’m excited to apply for this year 😊
of course! best of luck!! 🤗
Thank you soooooo much!!! I'm teaching English right now in the US. Definitely thinking about doing this. I speak Spanish as well.
I very much recommend it. I loved my experience
I don’t turn 18 until March 20th 2025… I’ll end up applying super late.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for these videos! My daughter is in a similar program and is moving next week! She will be living in Seville and we are hoping to find her an apartment in Triana. I am so glad I stumbled on your videos!
That's amazing! She'll have the best time. I was working in Triana. It is a great neighborhood!
Also pls touch on getting a bank account, do most places accept cash or card? Transportation, what to look out for, etc. love love love your videos
Almost 100% of places accept card. I use cash very rarely here. To open up a bank account they ask for your passport, a work contract, the letter that your school will give you (on why you need a bank account), and your TIE document. Some people I know were able o open a bank account without the TIE but I was never able to until I had it.
Hey, great videos! I hope to make the move soon to Spain. We also have similar channel names.
Thank you!! You should it's great here!
Oh yeah we do 🥰✈️
Thanks so much this is super helpful!
of course! ☺️☺️
Hi! I just got my placement and I accepted it online! I didn’t see any information about the exact location of the school, Will that be sent in the acceptance letter? Also how to I receive the acceptance letter? Via email or mail? And typically how long does it take to receive it?
Thank you in advance! 😊
yes that'll be your carta de nombramiento. They send that later and it is through email. Sometimes like a month later. It'll come though!
This is a great video! Very helpful!
thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
I really enjoyed your video very informative. I have been wanting to live in Europe for 3 years I currently work in the medical field but I want to take a break next year after my contract is over this program is an amazing opportunity thank you for all the information. Do you have any tips with the student visa application?
thank you so much☺️
I definitely recommend it honestly. I loved my experience in Spain. I made this video with tips th-cam.com/video/yXJMpDsVfuU/w-d-xo.html
Love this video! I plan on applying this year, Wish me luck!
thank you! best of luck ☺️
very nice video!! do you think I can apply as a naturalized American? I speak fluent english, but have not done any college
Thank you! You do need a degree even if it is just associates. Any degree is fine!
Thanks for all the information! How has it been making friends in general and with locals in particular? I am worried about the social aspect, so would love to hear your perspective.
We have fb groups and a WhatsApp group with other auxes which is your best bet for finding new people. We usually do meetups and all hang out. Someone might post "is anyone up for drinks tonight" or that kind of thing and then you reach out and viceversa. I haven't really made any local friends but I do meet people when I go out to bars and stuff.
Same
@@VanTravels_ if you don’t mind me asking. How did you find the WhatsApp group chats?
Thank you for the informative video and for giving us lots of insights into life as an Auxiliar! I've applied for the BEDA program for the upcoming school year (which is another english assistant program that also lets you pick regions but most of their placements are in or near Madrid - the BEDA application came out in December and I gave a shot at applying since it came out earlier than the nalcap one and I wanted to get the ball rolling early. They do have an interview process so I did a group interview the week after new year's) I'm really excited about the possibility of going to Spain in the fall! I've watched some of your apartment hunt vlogs and was scared that it'll be difficult to find a place, but everything eventually works out in the end.
Have you had students ask you to give them private lessons/tutoring in English, Math or other subjects? Is it easy to find tutoring opportunities? I know there's a bunch of auxiliar facebook groups out there that post opportunities like that but just wanted to get a feel of what's happening on the ground.
I was also wondering whether you help teach the subjects like math, science, gym (as in make lesson plans, powerpoints, play sports with the kids, etc) or whether you pull students out in small groups and practice English conversation with them, or both. I'd love some elaboration on this. And do the teachers use some kind of rubric to assess the students' English skills?
Thanks again for the wonderful videos and greetings from Texas!
Hi! Apartment hunting sucked but you'll eventually find something!
I don't have any private classes because I haven't really wanted to take on any just yet. I hear of opportunities often but they do get taken pretty quickly since other auxes seek those for extra money. You can always offer private classes to your own students and tell the teachers that you can offer classes to anyone interested.
For my high school I only make games or worksheets for some classes or sometimes the teacher does it and I just help out and help read. I haven't had to make any powerpoints, those are usually provided by the teacher and I just read/them.
The teachers don't assess their English. They don't ask me to do so either.
@@VanTravels_ Thanks so much for the input! I'm glad to hear that the work is mostly helping out and making fun activities and that the teachers have been nice in not making you do much of the heavy lifting and prep work. That's really good to hear. In the aux Facebook groups sometimes I see posts about auxes not getting much direction, etc and that is scary. In my BEDA interview I did mention that I prefer a warmer location as far as placement is concerned (having lived in only warm places), but if I get Madrid I'll make the best of it weather wise and budget wise. I feel like you can't go wrong with almost any location in Spain in terms of placement. Wishing you the best and looking forward to your next videos!! Saludos
Did NALCAP help you out when you arrived? Or assist you with opening bank account?
no they don't assist with anything unfortunately. There is a fb group that is super helpful though! I'll also be making videos on how to do everything when you move to Spain
Hi! Your videos are very helpful and informative on the processes. I'm planning on applying for NALCAP once the apps open, though I was wondering how you created your letter of purpose? I have all the other required documents to apply except this one. Unlike the letter of recommendation which had a guideline, I didn't see one for the statement of purpose. I'm applying from Canada, but I haven't seen any videos of a Canadian experience for NALCAP so I'm kind of nervous about it.
Hi! I have a Canadian friend and I can ask him any questions you might have if you'd like! For the statement of purpose just talk about why you want to be in the program, what you have to offer, that kind of thing. Think of a cover letter for a resume. Just mention why this is something you'd like to do. Don't overthink it too much. This won't be a determining factor on whether you'll be accepted or not. They pretty much accept everyone as long as you can pass you background check.
I'm going to be an auxiliar in La Rioja this year. I binged alll of your videos and I love your content! I think in this video you mentioned that you go to a gym. How often are you able to go and what has been your experience with gyms in Spain? I would love to keep up on my fitness while abroad
Hi love! thank you so much 🥰
So the gyms are pretty similar to the ones in the US in terms of equipment. You won't have trouble finding one if you're in a city. I don't know about pueblos but you can find them all over in cities and they're very nice. I go about 4 times a week. I lost about 15 lbs while living here in Spain bc the lifestyle is way more active. So you'll definitely be able to remain healthy!
@@VanTravels_ I love that! Thanks so much 🤗
Hi there thank you for sharing your experience. I found your video really helpful. I applied to the NALCAP this year and just recently heard that I will be placed in Andalucía. However, I am a little bit nervous because I only have experience being a para not a teacher and assumed that the NALCAP was more of a program where you assist the teacher instead of actually teaching the whole class. Do you get the option of telling the teacher your comfortability level of teaching whole class or do you just get thrown in it?
Hi! Thank you for your kind words! They know that most auxiliares aren’t experienced teachers and they’re okay with that. There aren’t high expectations for you. You might be asked to put together some worksheets occasionally or read of their books (teach the lessons that they’re already learning) but in my experience all of my teachers were super nice and I could ask them to help me with the teaching part since I wasn’t experienced.
@@VanTravels_ Thank you for your feedback! You definitely dropped my fears down 100!
in 2024 they do interview you.
is it over zoom or how do they do it?
awesome info overview.. but how does the school have an assistant teach more complex stuff like algebra and geometry if they don't know it? is the government schools assumming that applicants participating in the program know a little bit of everything?
I haven't had to teach anything too complicated but if you aren't confident in teaching a subject to the class just talk to the teacher. They don't expect you to teach the class. But if you know the subject and want to, then you can.
How did you start off your statement of purpose? Like a cover letter? Is the statement of purpose the only essay like question? What type of questions are in profex if that is not the actual application?
no cover letter. They honestly care very little about this. I just talked about why I wanted to be a part of this program.
Yeah that's the only requirement that involves answering a question.
Profex is just the site used to apply to the program. It's like a portal for the application
@@VanTravels_ thank you for answering ALL of my questions across multiple videos 😂 I appreciate it!
Hi:) do you have any tips on what to write in the statement of purpose to get noticed ?
Hi! So you actually don't really need to worry about doing anything spectacular for the statement of purpose. they pretty much accept anyone who meets the requirements.
how affordable are the Spanish language schools? If there are any in your town
You can easily find people willing to do language exchange for free. Example they want to learn English and you want to learn Spanish. otherwise you can do Spanish classes and they're usually around 15-20 euros. There are also online courses you can take.
Hello! This was so helpful, thank you :) I do have one question, do you think being in this program helps with your resume/CV?
I guess it depends what your goals are after the program. I see it more as a great opportunity for you to be able to live in Spain if you enjoy traveling and experiencing life in new places. 😊
Does anyone know how to expedite the apostle.
I don't know if you can unless there's an emergency you can prove but refer to this link for more info! travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/requesting-authentication-services.html?fbclid=IwAR00LMzMzFRsBqSmj09XmJC1EVC7nctXzAKGgDdic-ARKkV_K7EYZvele7w
do you know how long it takes to find an apartment? i want to stay at an airbnb meanwhile. thanks!
it really depends honestly. It took me 3 weeks
How do you know if your number is high or low? I just got accepted today! 🙈🙈🙈
Congratulations!!!🤗
they give you a number when you apply. Numbers over 5,000 are considered high. I was in the high 6,000s last year
Hi, Thanks for uploading this video, it's very informative! Although I want to ask if we are supposed to apply for an interview first or do we need to fill their application form before that? It would be helpful if you can guide in this a bit!
There is no interview for the Spanish ministry program. You just apply starting February 1st and wait for a placement email (usually in May or so if you apply early).
Hi! You just have to apply. There is no interview.
@@VanTravels_ oh no, for Indians there is an interview process before applying on online portal:(
Did you have to personally go to Houston?? or is it all online? can you please go into detail about the process please
No you don't go in person. You just have to mail in your documents for the visa. I can definitely make a video going though the details of how to apply for the visa!
This might be a dumb question but does the bachelors have to be in education?
no, it can be in anything
Is this only open to americans?
Canadians too! There are also programs for Australians, EU citizens, UK, India, etc. Several countries participate in the program it just would be called something different.
Can I bring my child?
To Spain? I'm sure you'd have to get them a visa as well
Hi friend how r you
I am great thank you! How are you?
I m glad you reply i m interested
friendship i know that you my best
friend and good friend i like you
Comment deeply love please reply