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Centro Venezolano Americano: International Internship Programme

Centro Venezolano Americano's (CVA) International Internship Programme enables foreign graduates coming from the United States and Canada to learn Spanish, get in touch with the Venezuelan ways and culture and also gain valuable teaching experience in a non-English speaking environment. A small stipend and housing bonus are provided to interns. Spanish language classes are available to interns free of charge. Contract are for six months, but are easily renewed. Centro Venezolano Americano's (CVA) International Internship Programme enables foreign graduates coming from the United States and Canada to learn Spanish, get in touch with the Venezuelan ways and culture and also gain valuable teaching experience in a non-English speaking environment. A small stipend and housing bonus are provided to interns. Spanish language classes are available to interns free of charge. Contract are for six months, but are easily renewed.

Teach programs

Placement type

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 3-6 months
  • 12 months+
Maximum age
90
Qualifications required
  • Undergraduate degree
Languages
Language notes
Spanish language classes are taught as part of the Internship programme.
Application process
CVA looks for independent, challenge-oriented people who can live under a lot of pressure without being overwhelmed by this challenge. Volunteers should be: Self-reliant, creative, flexible, assertive, adventurous, self-motivated, critical without being judgmental. To apply, send your resume by email directly to CVA.

Pricing

Price range
  • n/a
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Orientation
  • Tuition

Organization details

Centro Venezuelan Americano (CVA) is a non-profit association that aims to bring together people from Venezuela and the United States of America. CVA has developed high-quality academic programmes for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Spanish as a Second Language (SSL).

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