MISTI Spain

• Open to any MIT student (sophomore and above) willing to fully commit to a challenging teaching project
• Spanish III or equivalent Spanish language proficiency required
• GPA 4.0 or better
• Must be able to demonstrate practical teaching experience and/or interest in education
• Enthusiasm, positive attitude and flexibility are a must!
• Students will be selected based on the following criteria:
  • Knowledge of subject matter
    • Adaptability
    • Leadership ability
    • Communication skills
    • Interest in/experience with teaching
    • Interest in host country
    • Fit with team/program

• Submit MIST GTL online application
  • How to Apply
• The program manager will review applications and hold interviews in the following weeks with a final selection made by the end of October
• For general deadlines, please refer to the MISTI GTL page.
• Please note, due to the high number of applications, individual appointments will not be accepted for the GTL Spain program

Sept:  Submit MISTI GTL online application

Oct: Pre-selected students are invited by email to interview shortly after application deadline.

Nov - Dec: Students selected to participate will attend pre-departure trainings.

Jan: Most GTL programs take place during the last three weeks.

Feb: Students attend a mandatory re-entry session upon return.

Students will teach subjects such as biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, math, and robotics. Some schools in the Barcelona area are looking for students with makerspace experience specifically.

MISTI Spain connects with public, private and semi-private schools in large cities as well as small towns. Students are paired with a mentor teacher with whom they will develop a teaching plan to support the current curriculum and teach up to 20 hours/week. Some schools ask MIT students to create workshops with a final presentation at the end of the teaching period. All students live with host families associated with the school they are teaching at.

Students are expected to attend November training sessions on teaching skills and Spanish culture and education.

Some of the locations include Madrid and surrounding towns, Barcelona and surrounding towns, the Balearic Island of Mallorca, and the Principality of Andorra.

Applicants for UC3M need to be:

• Have a GPA of 4.0 or above
• In good academic standing
• In good judicial standing
• Up to date with the Communication Requirement
• Up to date with HASS courses

Contact MISTI if you have questions about your particular situation.

Complete your application for UC3M through the MISTI Portal. Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed by MISTI. You may be invited to a ~30 minute informal interview. Following the interview, you will receive a decision on your application and be given two weeks to confirm your space on the program.

How to Apply

Financial Aid:

Financial aid can be used to study abroad during academic terms. Awards will be adjusted based on expenses such as airfare, living expenses, and local tuition costs. Students should meet with their financial aid counselor and a MISTI Program Manager at least one term before they go abroad to start planning how aid will be affected. MISTI and Student Financial Services will work together to gather and verify cost information . Based on this information, financial aid counselors will advise students on their adjusted financial aid packages and process any refunds accordingly.

Scholarships:

Click here to learn more about external study abroad scholarships.

Spain is the 4th largest Eurozone economy with a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Madrid itself is the capital of Spain and has a rich historic, artistic and cultural heritage; it is home to some of the best art museums in the world. Additionally, the Madrid Community region includes historic municipalities such as Alcala de Henares, Aranjuez, or El Escorial, and it is very near the monumental cities of Segovia and Toledo. As it is located in the center of Spain, traveling to other regions within the country is convenient.