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Our services
include personalized language training, translations and personnel
language appraisals.
 Academy: Kennedy
Webpage: kennedylanguages.com
Date of article:
February 2, 2007.
When did academy open?
February 2001.
Contact person and title:
Elizabeth Asuncion
Contact phone:
91 591 4180.
E-mail: employment@kennedylanguages.com
Address:
Calle Espronceda, 33 - 3º Dcha
28003 Madrid
Google Maps. (Google Maps Photos)
Facilities and classrooms:
We have 3 meeting
rooms where language training takes place, a multimedia
room with free internet access (DSL connection), and a resource
library which includes audiovisual facilities for accessing
CDs, MP3s and DVDs. We have a staff room where coffee and
tea are offered.
Have good materials support, photocopier?
Trainers have access to three computers available with DSL
(broadband) connections; printing and photocopying facilities
are also supplied, as is a reference library of textbooks
and supplementary material for general and business English.
Trainers are provided with course books for classes that
require them and have at their disposal more than 100 ready
prepared games (in packs). Additionally we are currently
providing trainers with MP3 players and portable speakers
An innovative online database system facilitates trainers’
administration and serves as a valuable resource for information
and teaching materials. Through this system our trainers
also receive access to innovative and current affairs material
on a weekly basis.
Have "Director of Studies" (DOS) support?
Yes. The Director of studies is available at all time to assist
teachers in the planning of classes and course objectives
while offering advice on the selection of materials at their
disposal, classroom methodology and general helpful guidelines.
VIPs on staff?
Our trainers.
Qualification requirements for employment?
Minimum a University Degree and teaching certificate (CELTA,
Trinity, TESOL, etc.)
Experience requirements for employment?
University Degree and teaching certificate (CELTA, Trinity,
TESOL)
1 year's teaching experience.
2 years' experience working in a Business Environment
(UK, USA, Ireland, etc.)
Intermediate level of Spanish.
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Hire at a distance?
We prefer to meet
candidates in person to fully evaluate their profile as
a corporate language trainer in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia,
Sevilla and Salamanca.
Hire Americans and do their papers?
We
only hire Freelance candidates who possess a European Union
work permit. Every 2/3 years in Spain there has been an
Amnesty for foreigners to get their working papers and we
have sponsored Americans.
Preference for British or Americans?
We
have no preference and hire Irish, Canadians, Scottish,
Australians and New Zealanders as well as non-native bilingual
language trainers who we felt were excellent candidates.
We provide a working environment that reflects our commitment
to equal opportunities regardless of race, disability, nationality,
sexual gender or preference; based upon the principals of
the law. We aim not to display any discrimination towards
our employees, clients, or students.
Estimated teachers hired yearly: 36.
Teachers at KENNEDY for over 4 years?
Granted Kennedy
has been in operation for 6 years, approximately ¾
of our trainers return from the previous academic course.
Best part about working at Kennedy:
Kennedy believes in fostering a positive and supportive
environment where communication is open and transparent.
We hire professionals and therefore treat our language trainers
with the respect and professionalism they are accustomed
to. Our aim is to facilitate an efficient and enjoyable
experience through:
360 degree feedback program.
Continuous skills development/education program.
Use of innovative technology.
Encouraging and friendly work environment.
Social gatherings and events.
Other benefits?
Everyone at Kennedy has
worked as a language trainer and therefore understands the
life of a Language Trainer. We are always willing to assist
and to provide guidance on any issue, albeit business or
personal.
Offer teacher training or development along with
job?
Yes. We organize 90 minute seminars/workshops
on a monthly basis in Madrid and Barcelona covering both
methodological aspects of teaching and practical teaching
ideas to use in class.
Trainers have the chance to acquire new techniques while
at the same time the workshops serve as a forum where they
can share their experiences, ideas, issues or concerns and
suggestions about teaching.
There is a useful handout pack with additional reading
material and activities to take away pertinent to each workshop.
Starters' average salary?
Between 20 and 24 euros gross per hour plus bonus for freelance
trainers.
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Kennedy is an integrated language solutions provider whose goal
is to deliver measurable results. Our approach is founded on quality
language services in specialized sectors covering the following
languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Catalan,
Russian and Spanish. Our services are specifically developed to
meet today’s business requirements and to give companies the competitive
advantage required by today’s global marketplace. 
