The students communicate in an effective and practical way within a Spanish-speaking business environment, thereby learning the use of the business vocabulary they were already familiar with Spanish language, or learning the specialised vocabulary in a new field.

The program has a minimum duration of 10 weeks and consists of:

A minimum period of 2 weeks of standard Spanish course (15 lessons per week of Spanish General Course in a group).

From 8 to 24 weeks of unpaid internship in companies, with a minimum of 20 hours of work per week and a maximum of 35.

To enroll in this programme, you need a Upper Intermediate level (level 5) before starting the internship period. If you do not have the required level, you can take a General Spanish Course or a Super-Intensive Course of longer duration before starting the internship period.

REQUIREMENTS, ADMISSION PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPANISH AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM in Alicante

Admission Conditions for Spanish and Internship in Alicante

— The student must enrol in a Spanish Course in Alicante for a minimum period of 2 weeks.

— At the end of the Spanish course and before starting the internship period, the student’s level must be equivalent to the Intermediate level of the Instituto Cervantes. In order to determine the level, the student must pass a test similar to that of the Instituto Cervantes (Level 6). If the student does not meet the required level, he or she will not be able to start the internship period, and in this case, he or she will decide whether he or she wants to continue with the Spanish classes in order to start the internship period later. Therefore, we recommend having an Intermediate Level (level 5) in all linguistic skills before coming, or to take a longer General Spanish course before starting this programme.

— Minimum age is 18 years old.

— The student is required to have a High School Diploma. It is preferable if the student has started his/her University Studies or Vocational Training Studies.

— Ability to perform effectively in a Spanish language work environment.

— Basic computer knowledge: Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Photoshop and design programs for those who want the internship in Graphic Design or Advertising companies.

— The student has to send a curriculum vitae (with photo) and a cover letter describing his or her language skills, studies, professional experience and the expectations regarding the internship, prior to his or her arrival and a document showing his or her student’s status. § Send two letters of reference from companies for which he or she has worked (advisable, but not compulsory).

— Send a medical certificate.

— Enroll between at least 6 to 8 weeks before the starting date of the Spanish course.

— Have medical and liability insurance. The student can contract the insurance in his or her own country or in Spain, or contract the insurance through Zador.

— Have a phone interview.

Enrolment procedure

The registration procedure for the Work and Study Courses has the following steps:

1. Enroll, between at least 6 to 8 weeks before the starting date of Spanish course.
2. Send the enrolment forms for the course and the enrolment for the internship program with the documents indicated above.
3. Pay a 150 Euro deposit.
4. Have a phone interview with the person in charge at ZADOR.
5. After receiving the report from ZADOR on the level of Spanish and the possibilities of doing the internship, the student must sign the Internship contract, in which the place, job, timetable and other details are specified. Return the contract to ZADOR by post.
6. Make the payment of the rest of the course and of the internship programme.

Requirements during the internship period

During the internship period, the requirements are:

— Work a minimum of 20 hours up to 35 hours per week.
— Show flexibility and adaptability.
— Have a meeting with the tutor of ZADOR every 2 weeks.
— Prepare a project on his or her task in the company.
— The students cannot change companies during the internship, except in very special cases.

Content of the programme

— Spanish course of at least 2 weeks duration.
— Internship preparation with the Zador coordinator: curriculum and cover letter review and the necessary consultations with the coordinator before and during the internship programme.
— Preparation of the internship material: Internship Hand Book (orientation to internships, cross-cultural understanding with some rules for Social Business, telephone etiquette, interview techniques, curriculum vitae model and computer basics).
— Internship placement and co-ordination.
— Accommodation search during the Spanish course and the Internship Programme, if the student requests so.
— Meetings and consultations with the coordinator.
— Performance evaluation and letter of recommendation from the Host Company.
— Evaluation test at the end of the internship programme.
— ZADOR Work and Study Programme Certificate of Completion