The United Kingdom is looking for Spanish teachers and offers a grant of 10,000 pounds to train them

The British Council, the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has announced a new £10,000 scholarship aimed at overseas students interested in training as teachers of some languages, including Spanish, in primary and/or secondary schools in the UK. .

This assistance represents another step by the UK government to attract language training teachers to a country that is increasingly demanding this type of profile. In fact, a recent study by the British Council suggests so 24% of Britons believe that it is now more important than ever to learn a language. One in four specifically wants to learn Spanish.

A direct, non-refundable grant of EGP 10,000

The £10,000 from the UK Government, which will not have to be repaid, is designed to provide financial support to people from outside the UK who want to train or work in UK schools. This amount covers travel and transportation expenses, Plus visa costs and additional fees for student immigration health.

To qualify for this assistance simply Place on Masters Teacher Training England (PGCE) required For the academic year 2023 to 2024, have the required visa, and have moved to the country within the three months prior to the start of the course. The call to apply for assistance will open in Autumn 2023 and can be found on the UK Government website.

This assistance is compatible with various scholarships and subsidies already provided by the UK Government for future language teachers, up to £25,000.

The University of Worcester also guarantees accommodation

Considered the University of Worcester One of the top five in the UK for quality of education According to Times Higher Education, it has taken a step further in its attempt to attract foreign talent. Thus, this institution, with over 70 years of experience, will guarantee a place in university-run accommodation for all students who are recipients of this scholarship.

In addition, it is one of the institutions that maintain university fees for Europeans at the same level as local students, at a cost of about 9,000 pounds.

More than 1,600 scholarships are eligible for Spanish students

Those interested in applying for one of these scholarships can also check out the new edition of the British Council’s Study UK guide, with recommendations and guidance on requirements and steps to study in the UK. Through this guide and the British Council’s own website You can access a list of more than 3,000 scholarshipsof which 1,600 are eligible for Spanish bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate and doctoral students.

The guide, which can be consulted and downloaded for free on the British Council website, addresses other key issues for students wishing to continue their education in the UK, such as the possibility of doing Erasmus in the country, visa developments, details of the British educational system or keys to planning student life in the UK. , among others.

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year, in either undergraduate or graduate programs, are open until June 30.