University of Alberta International
Education Abroad Program
8920 HUB International www.international.ualberta.ca/studyabroad Tel: 780.492.6040
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1 educationabroad@international.ualberta.ca Fax: 780.492.6213
Internship with Babylon Idiomas in Seville, Spain
Internship Details
Open to students from the University of Alberta who wish to increase their Spanish language
skills while living, studying and working in an intensive Spanish language environment in Spain.
Interns will have the opportunity to work in a variety of NGO’s in areas listed below. Interns
must take a language skills test before placement to ensure their abilities are adequate for the
work environment. Intensive classes are available before internships begin for students who
wish to increase their language skills (extra fees apply). Please note, interns are given 10
hours of language training per week during their internship, whether they take the intensive
pre-internship classes or not.
Areas:
Education & Employment, Solidarity and Awareness, Publicity, Marketing, and Graphic Design.
These programs will appeal primarily to students in fields such as Education, Arts, Phys Ed &
Recreation, Law, Agriculture and Business.
Location:
Babylon Idiomas has 4 locations throughout Spain. However, our program will take place in
Seville.
Tasks:
Varies according to partner organization and job description.
Please see detailed information sheets for more information on participating NGOs.
Please note: These information sheets are not binding, and are given only as a reference.
Final program details are still being finalized.
Qualities required:
Minimum 2.7 GPA in your last term; a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Have completed at minimum 6 credits of 200 level Spanish by the time of departure; or 200
level proficiency. For students familiar with European Union language standards, Babylon
Idiomas suggests being at level B1 or B2, which is intermediate to high intermediate.
Previous travel experience an advantage, but not a requirement.
Dates of the internship:
Flexible: May, September or January start dates
Babylon Idiomas has assured us that programs will fit into our semester system, enabling
students to return to Edmonton to continue their studies at the UofA.
Duration:
Internships are approximately 12 weeks long. If a student does not have an acceptable
level of Spanish prior to departure, he or she can participate in either a 2 or 4 week
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University of Alberta International
Education Abroad Program
8920 HUB International www.international.ualberta.ca/studyabroad Tel: 780.492.6040
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1 educationabroad@international.ualberta.ca Fax: 780.492.6213
intensive Spanish language training program. Please see ‘costs and accommodation’
section for more information.
Company:
- Various, please see information sheets for more information.
Status: intern
Wage: None
Funding:
Limited funding is available. 2 travel awards worth $1000 are available to students in the 2008-
2009 academic year.
Costs and Accommodation:
Two housing options are available: homestay or student residence.
Homestays cost approximately €2876 and include 2 meals per day, linens, telephone, utilities
and house keys.
Student apartments cost approximately €2075, including utilities, kitchenware and
washer/dryer. Meals are not included in the student apartment option.
Both options include tuition and course fees for 12 weeks, orientation and on-site meetings, 10
hours of language training per week (this is in addition to the intensive course option you may
opt to complete before the internship start date), as well as internet, library and weekly cultural
activities.
Pre-internship language class information follows:
2 week intensive pre-internship language training - student apartment: €519
2 week intensive pre-internship language training - homestay: €639
4 week intensive pre-internship language training - student apartment: €943
4 week intensive pre-internship language training - homestay: €1183
*Again, please remember that this information is only preliminary until details are finalized.
Registration Details at U of A for Internship
We likely won’t require that you remain registered at the UofA while on this program. However,
if you would prefer to be registered at the UofA during your time in Spain for student loan,
scholarship or awards purposes, we may be able to register you in ABROD 800. This will not
generate any tuition. However, it will generate transcript and registration fees for that term,
which are estimated to be about $75 or so. Course registration details will be discussed with
the Work Abroad Advisor after nomination to the program.
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University of Alberta International
Education Abroad Program
8920 HUB International www.international.ualberta.ca/studyabroad Tel: 780.492.6040
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1 educationabroad@international.ualberta.ca Fax: 780.492.6213
Additional services:
A mandatory pre-departure session is held for all participants in a Study or Work Abroad
Program. Additional support is provided by Babylon Idiomas.
Application and Selection Details
1- View the Work Abroad Information Session available on-line
2- Read the Work Abroad Terms of Student Participation (available online and in the
EARL).
3- Research information about your program
i. Check the Babylon Idiomas program box in the work abroad and study
abroad sections of the EARL,
ii. read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) booklet, and the Returned
Student Reports (when available)
4- Submit a Work Abroad Application form
Please submit all supporting documents listed in the Work Abroad Application Form &
the FAQ booklet to the Education Abroad office by the application deadline.
5- Interview
A short list of candidates will be posted on our website in the Work Abroad section
under ‘Step 4: Interviews.’ It is the applicant’s responsibility to view this information and
follow any instructions provided.
6- Selection Results:
Nomination results will be posted on our website.
Questions?
Questions or comments can be directed to Sean Malden, Partnership Services Administrator
at sean.malden@ualberta.ca
Application deadline
February 1, 2008 for all start dates
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