Transition to Spain

Moving to a new city can be both an exciting and scary experience. Double that when your moving into a new culture with a different language.

While it can seem daunting at first, you can sleep easy knowing TtMadrid will make your transition to Madrid as easy as possible. As all our graduates can guarantee integrating into a new society is much easier with a support  structure around you.

Let's break it down. What do you need in Madrid?

Work
All our graduates get work, its as simple as that - and we will make sure the same is true for you too.

Accommodation
We work with a range of accommodation agents that are specialists in this area and have been instrumental in helping over 95% of our trainees. Lisette will also keep you up to date with any accommodation options within our group through our Facebook newbie group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9710021098)

Friends
You will get an instant social network from your course and past graduates. By doing a course in the country you want to teach in, you will meet your new friends on your course. Many decide to get a flat together after the course. At your graduation party there will normally be around 60 to 70 off the past graduates to help you celebrate. Graduates are constantly popping into the school to prepare for their classes, get advice or just to catch up. They always have time to have a chat and give you a bit of moral support.

A bank account
Demetrio will be waiting for you at our local bank to help you set up a bank account. They are lovely, speak English (at least enough) and will do what they can to help you. (Please note, travellers cheques are very rare in Spain).

Transport
Madrid has one of the best and cheapest transport systems in Europe and we will teach you how to use it and advise you on how to get a monthly ticket which will save you a fortune

Paperwork
There are certain numbers and documentation that you will need when you arrive. We will make the appointments for you and give you the paperwork and make sure you know how to go about it all.

With all these things taken care of, what's stopping you?

So take the plunge, we guarantee you won't regret it. Think of the excitement you'll feel once you're settled and wake up one morning, saying to yourself: "I live in Spain!" And the jealousy you'll stir in all your friends and family feels pretty great too!

Unsolicited Testimonial

TtMadrid:
Troy and I want to express our extreme gratitude towards everyone there that has helped out in our transition from the US to Madrid. As you are aware, and reminded on a monthly basis, it is a very scary experience moving from the comforts of home to a life that is completely unknown and foreign to even imagine. Of course, we all have our own mental or fairytale versions as to what it may be like to live and work in Madrid, but all of you have allowed that transition for us a success.

With over 30-email correspondence before we actually left the states I felt confident in TtMadrid. Although we had not firmed up a place to stay; I knew that once we arrived we shouldn't have any problems with locating and acquiring a living situation that was acceptable to our needs, not only as a couple, but as a gay couple. Coming from the US and dealing with the negativity of our relationship we are very protective of our lifestyle and very private about it. We didn't want shared living, and TtMadrid was able to find us exactly what we wanted and in the locality we were interested in - a private two-bedroom apartment that is just minutes from the school and the business district. We wanted an extra room for visitors, and that is what we received. We are very pleased that it took less than one week to do everything necessary to move in.

Granted, our first week was a whirlwind of jetlag, setting up bank accounts, acquiring our cell phones, signing an apartment lease, and getting use to the foreign way of life. We are so glad we took some time ahead of the course starting to get these things done. Not that it can't be done during the school time, but having many years of experience as a business management professional, I like things to progress through a certain process; especially when they can be under my control.

The things that Troy and I are most pleased and surprised with was to the extent that the employees there at TtMadrid went to make sure we were taken care of. Of course your website states that you will assist with the transition, TtMadrid went far above our expectations. Rae took us to the bank and to the cellular store to purchase and set up cellular accounts. She translated everything for us and helped us to make educated decisions based on her experiences and what our future goals are. Senida took us to the apartment to initially view it, and yet again, she took us to the apartment at the time of lease signing for translation purposes, as the landlord doesn't speak or write any English.

Of course it is amazing to be able to pull information and advice from all the employees with so many years of experience from within this field and having their own personal experiences with moving to Madrid - you can't go wrong with TtMadrid. The customer service is way beyond what was expected, and very much appreciated.
Thanks again,
Brian Paul & Troy