Short, high-impact observation visits.

Why job shadowing in Spain

Observation weeks that actually change practice

Job shadowing works when the observation days are structured around clear learning outcomes and matched to a host with the time and appetite to explain their work. That is where most short mobilities fall down — a busy classroom or workshop cannot improvise a five-day agenda on the fly. Our coordinators pre-agree the daily focus with each host: Monday orientation, Tuesday-Thursday themed observation blocks, and Friday reflection with the visiting teacher writing up notes for their sending institution.

Spain is a strong destination for VET and teacher mobility because our secondary vocational training system (FP Grado Medio and Grado Superior) sits close to industry, especially in tourism, hospitality, mechatronics, health and early-childhood education. Andalusia, Madrid and the Basque Country have consolidated dual-training networks that welcome KA1 visitors and open real workshops, kitchens, hotels and clinics for observation. For teacher mobilities, our host schools include public bilingual institutes and private international schools in Málaga, Seville and Bilbao.

Groups of 6 to 20 students are our default size for VET mobility. We build a joint agenda so the group visits two or three complementary employers during the same week, alternating with cultural activities and reflection sessions. Accommodation options include host families for immersive weeks, aparthotels for autonomous groups, and student residences for older cohorts. All programmes end with a Europass Mobility document, an evaluation summary and a photo dissemination kit for your ECHE reporting or your Erasmus+ project blog.