TEFL career progression - what does it look like?
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) gives you the chance to live and work overseas, immerse yourself in an exciting new culture and meet new people. For those who make the leap, it can prove to be a life-changing experience. But it does come with a few questions: can you make a career out of TEFL? ...
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How much money will I need to move to Barcelona?

One of the questions we’re often asked by prospective students is how much money they’ll need to set themselves up and give themselves time to look for work. We’ve worked out three different budgets based on your circumstances and the assumption that...

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The TEFL Iberia guide to neighbourhoods of Barcelona

Finding somewhere to live is usually the first challenge of moving to a new city, and it’s a whole lot easier when you know what neighbourhood you want to live in. So for newcomers to the city we’ve put together a brief guide to the barrios of Barcel...

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How to find a job teaching English online

Teaching English online is growing in popularity and it looks like it’s here to stay. Classroom learning has many benefits but the perks of online learning are undeniable - no travelling, extremely convenient and a limitless number of students. But h...

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How long will it take me to find a job after the TEFL course?

The short answer is: it depends on you! If you are proactive, motivated and do the legwork you’ll pick up a job in one or two weeks after the course. It’s not unknown for people to start looking for work halfway through the course and go into full-ti...

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5 things I wish I’d known before starting a TEFL course

Moving abroad to start a TEFL course is a big step, and there are certain things we all wish we’d known before touching down in Barcelona to start a career as an English teacher. So, with the benefit of hindsight, here are the five things it would ha...

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The 10 best apps for Barcelona life

Barcelona was the first Spanish city named a “Smart City”, hosts the Mobile World Congress every year and is home to dozens of tech companies, more of which start up every year. Given its profile as a tech-friendly city, it’s no surprise that there a...