Opening English academy, advice needed
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Opening English academy, advice needed
Hi
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
As Concierge for the Spanish section of BE I would like to say hello and welcome.
BE is a very large expat website, so if you have problems finding your way around we have concierges who will try to direct you. The moderators for the Spanish forums are Mitzyboy and Fred James, moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderador who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge of the issues of living in Spain. At the top of the page you will find a quirkily named thread called Free Beer which is full of important and useful information. Hope you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
BE is a very large expat website, so if you have problems finding your way around we have concierges who will try to direct you. The moderators for the Spanish forums are Mitzyboy and Fred James, moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderador who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge of the issues of living in Spain. At the top of the page you will find a quirkily named thread called Free Beer which is full of important and useful information. Hope you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
Hi
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
Hi
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
Hi
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
This article may be of interest
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics...-language-boom
However you will be up against competition.
309 Madrid language academies alone listed on this directory
http://11870.com/k/academias-idiomas...p=1&o=0&v=list
If you want to proceed along this path, seek out the owners of an existing academy away from your location (so you are not potential competition) and ask their advice. Invite them to dinner, even offer consultancy fees. Believe me, the experience they've gathered over the years will be worth its weight in gold.
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics...-language-boom
However you will be up against competition.
309 Madrid language academies alone listed on this directory
http://11870.com/k/academias-idiomas...p=1&o=0&v=list
If you want to proceed along this path, seek out the owners of an existing academy away from your location (so you are not potential competition) and ask their advice. Invite them to dinner, even offer consultancy fees. Believe me, the experience they've gathered over the years will be worth its weight in gold.
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
Hi
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
My partner and I want to open an English academy in Spain we own a freehold building which is suitable for the purpose. Does anyone know what qualifications are needed if any? Both my partner and myself has taught English for 4 years but neither of us are qualified. We intend to employ 2 teachers to start.
Many thanks in advance......Philly
this will allow you to start bringing money in whilst getting your qualifications
although Madrid is rather full of people teaching English.
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
Most of the people who are now required to learn English for their work are told that they have to have certain recognised certification. For example a friend of mine has English as part of her degree however she now has to take the Cambridge exams in order to qualify for the job that she now wishes to undertake.
Rosemary
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Re: Opening English academy, advice needed
In order to compete with the high competition in English teaching services, it is very important to offer a high quality course at low prices.