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Language and Culture Assistants Program for New Zealanders in Spain

New Zealand Language Assistant Program in Spain

The Language Assistant Program in Spain call for applications (school year 2026-2027) is expected to be published shortly.

The call is open to New Zealand citizens, permanent residents in New Zealand and citizens of Fiji and Tonga, as well as citizens of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands who reside in Fiji.

The Ministry of Education does not charge application fees. If you receive any request for a payment to submit your application, you are not applying for the official Ministry of Education program.

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The conditions and deadlines for the Language Assistant Program in Spain are currently being reviewed. The call for applications for the 2026-27 school year will be delayed by a few weeks compared to previous calls, and the application deadline will be shortened (we do not have the exact dates at this time).

The program is expected to run from 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027 (8 months). Joining the program in January 2027 will be an exceptional option, only if vacancies arise in regions that accept this intake.

We recommend following these steps before the call for applications opens:

1. Create or update your profile on Profex 2Nueva ventana (Profex 2 instructionsPDF). Please note:

  • Your passport number must match your Profex 2 registration number. It must be the passport you will use to take part in the program, and it must be valid as indicated below.
  • Passport validity: your passport must be valid for at least one year from the expected date of entry into Spain. Given that the program begins on 1 November 2026, your passport must be valid until at least 1 November 2027 (longer validity if, for any reason, you join after 1 November). If your current passport is not valid for the period mentioned, you must renew it before creating your profile on Profex 2.
  • Applicants who already have a Profex 2 registration number which does not match the passport number they will use to apply for this program: they must request a change of their Profex 2 registration number before submitting their application, following these steps:
    • Upload the passport you will use to apply for the program, scanned in PDF format, to the “Attached Documents” section in Profex 2.
    • Write to the Ministry of Education at auxiliares.extra@educacion.gob.ese-mail informing them that you have uploaded a new passport and need to change your registration number in Profex 2.
    • Once reviewed, the Ministry's administrators will send you a confirmation email with instructions. (Please check your spam folder).
  • Participants with dual nationality, New Zealand and from a European Union (EU) country except Spain. New Zealand applicants who are also citizens of an EU country other than Spain must register on Profex 2 with their EU passport (with the same validity mentioned above) and select the EU country in the “Nationality” section. When they submit their application, in the “Relevant information” section, they should select the option “New Zealand – Education Office of Spain in Wellington.” They must upload to Profex 2 the EU passport with which they are registering for the program and also their New Zealand passport, which proves their eligibility to take part in the “New Zealand – Education Office of Spain in Wellington” program option. They must enter Spain with their EU passport and will not need a visa. However, once in Spain, they must register with the EU Citizens Registry to obtain their NIE (Foreign Identification Number).
  • Participants with dual New Zealand and Spanish nationality. Candidates who have New Zealand and Spanish nationality must register as New Zealanders, with their New Zealand passport in Profex 2, as this program is for foreign citizens, not Spanish citizens. However, they must enter Spain with their Spanish passport and will not need a visa.

2. Upload to Profex 2 the degree or academic transcript that proves the studies you have completed or are currently undertaking in 2026 (you must be enrolled in at least the second year of university). It is essential to:

  • Include in the PDF file all the pages of the university degree, if you have completed your studies, or all the pages of the academic transcript, if you are currently studying for a degree.
  • Ensure that the documents are official, provided by the university registry offices. Unofficial academic transcripts are not valid.

3. Request and have ready a recent letter of reference from a professor or employer (dated no earlier than 1 September 2025) to submit when the application period opens. The letter must:

  • Be addressed to the Spanish Ministry of Education, with a maximum length of one page.
  • Have the letterhead of the university, company, or contracting entity.
  • Include the contact details of the lecturer/professor or employer.
  • Be dated.
  • Be signed by the Lecturer/professor or employer.
  • The lecturer/professor or employer must explain how and since when they have known the applicant and indicate their qualities to become language assistant.

4. Write and have ready a letter of motivation to take part in the program, which you will need to submit when the application period opens. The letter must:

  • Be addressed to the Spanish Ministry of Education.
  • Be written in English. Length: 250-300 words.
  • Be dated.
  • Be signed by you.
  • If you want your application to be considered only if there are positions available in January 2027, you must indicate so in your letter of motivation. If you do not mention anything, your application will be considered for the 1 November 2026 start date, provided it is accepted.

Call for applications closed for the 2025-2026 academic year

The following section on the call for applications for the 2025-2026 Language Assistant Program in Spain is provided for informational purposes only. Updated information on this program for the 2026-2027 school year can be found at the top of this page.

This application is open to New Zealanders and candidates from Fiji and Tonga, as well as citizens of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands residing in Fiji.

The Ministry of Education does not charge any application fee for this program. If you receive any request for payment to submit your application, you are not applying for the official Ministry of Education program.

The application process is online through PROFEX 2Nueva ventana

Application period for school year 2025-2026 closed

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Information on renewals for school year 2025-2026

TIE card considerations

  • If the language assistant renews another year in the program, it is necessary to renew the TIE in order to legally reside in Spain. Once the letter of appointment is received, the application for TIE renewal can be submitted. If the language assistant has entered Spain with a student visa for up to 6 months and has not obtained a TIE, but wishes to renew in the program, they must request an extension of stay.
  • In both cases, they should go to the Oficina de Extranjería (Immigration Office) in the city where they reside for advice on the renewal of their TIE or extension of stay (application forms and deadlines).
  • Pending receipt of the new TIE, it is possible to leave Spain upon request of a return authorization at the Oficina de Extranjería (Immigration Office).

Visa application

For information and documents required for the L.A’s visa application, candidates should contact the Embassy of Spain directly emb.wellington@maec.ese-mailccing the education office in NZ asesoria.nz@educacion.gob.ese-mailSalto de línea

RENEWALS

Those language assistants who wish to renew for another year and receive the letter of acceptance while in Spain, should contact the Oficina de Extranjería (Foreigners Office) in the city where they are living to seek their advice regarding the renewal of their student visas.

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