OPTIONS FOR STAYING IN SPAIN WITH A VISA
Exclusive event for expats and English teachers who are ready to explore their future in Spain.
18 Jan
9.00 – 16.00
Event Panel
- An inmigration lawyer answering your questions about visas and staying in Spain.
- Ex-English teachers sharing their inspiring stories of succesfully transitioning away from teaching.
- Career professionals offering actionable tips on networking and growing your career in Madrid.
- Learn about master's programs and courses that include student visas and will open up new opportunities.
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Welcome to our event ‘What’s Next: Options to stay in Spain with a Visa’! Join us at Espacio Montesa (Calle de Montesa 39) for an informative session on how you can extend your stay in Spain and make the choice to invest in your future career.
Our experts will guide you through the various visa options available – and we’ll hear from ex-English teachers who have made the move out of teaching. There’s also a Q&A with an immigration lawyer to clear up any doubts.
Whether you’re a student, auxiliar, or just looking to change your professional path, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and get a fresh view of Spain and its professional opportunities, while enjoying a morning of networking, lunch and interesting talks by experts.
Welcome to our event ‘What’s Next: Options to stay in Spain with a Visa’! Join us at Calle de Montesa for an informative session on how you can extend your stay in Spain and make the choice to invest in your future career.
Our experts will guide you through the various visa options available – and we’ll hear from ex-English teachers who have made the move out of teaching. There’s also a Q&A with an immigration lawyer to clear up any doubts.
Whether you’re a student, auxiliar, or just looking to change your professional path, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and get a fresh view of Spain and its professional opportunities, while enjoying a morning of networking, lunch and interesting talks by experts.
Event agenda
9:00 - 9:30
Welcome Coffee - Check In
9:30 - 10:30
The first steps to moving out of teaching: how to leverage your network.
Natasha Mason Kennedy
The founder and owner of the BLC Group has worked with international students for the last 25 years. Her companies offer Spanish language classes, accredited TEFL programs and undergraduate and graduate programs. She’s the leader of International Women in Business and heads up a network of thousands of business owners in Spain.
10:30 - 11:30
Creating your professional profile.
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee and Networking
12:00 - 13:00
From Auxiliares to International Professionals
Hear from our panel of guest speakers who started their time in Spain as auxiliares and English teachers and have moved into a variety of fields. We’ll find out how they did it and what tips they can give to anyone looking to do the same.
Corey Chancellor – Born in Dallas, Texas, now living in Madrid for 12 years. His experiences led him to open SOHO ART MADRID – an entertainment art studio located in the historical Vistillas Garden in the center of Madrid. The studio hosts a variety of events, from art classes and exhibitions to team-building activities.
Gabriel Quiroga – Originally from the Bay Area, Gabriel has been living in Spain for over a decade, leading digital marketing projects for top companies like BMW/MINI and Zurich Insurance. He’s a seasoned podcaster (Spain is Different), world traveler, culinary explorer, and an avid Barca fan.
Isabella Skovira – After teaching high school in the U.S. through Teach For America, she moved to Spain to join the auxiliares program, later securing a full-time role at a Madrid-based educational startup. Isabella is a higher education consultant with global experience, offering client services, educational content, and ESL teaching.
Nicolas Titus – Nicolas works as a full-time teacher at a Concertado school here in Madrid.
13:00 - 14:00
Staying in Education: getting your Master's in Education
Priscilla Ramos – Instituto Franklin-UAH
Priscilla Ramos specializes in global education, recruitment, partnerships, and student services, with expertise in marketing and internationalization. She will be explaining the range of programs that Instituto Franklin has to offer.
14:00 - 15:00
Lunch and Networking
15:00 - 16:00
Immigration Lawyer: Q&A and basics of changing your Visa
Mia Stojkovic – TuLex Abogados
Mia (Milica) Stojkovic is a distinguished Immigration Legal Advisor with over 15 years of
expertise in legal advisory. As a consultant at Tulex – International Lawyers Spain, she
specializes in guiding individuals and organizations through complex immigration
processes, offering strategic legal support tailored to international mobility, residency, and
cross-border opportunities.
Event agenda
9:00 - 9:30
Welcome Coffee - Check In
9:30 - 10:30
The first steps to moving out of teaching: how to leverage your network.
Natasha Mason Kennedy
The founder and owner of the BLC Group has worked with international students for the last 25 years. Her companies offer Spanish language classes, accredited TEFL programs and undergraduate and graduate programs. She’s the leader of International Women in Business and heads up a network of thousands of business owners in Spain.
10:30 - 11:30
Networking in Spain: how to harness your contacts to boost your career
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee and Networking
12:00 - 13:00
From Auxiliares to International Professionals
Hear from our panel of guest speakers who started their time in Spain as auxiliares and English teachers and have moved into a variety of fields. We’ll find out how they did it and what tips they can give to anyone looking to do the same.
Hear from our panel of guest speakers who started their time in Spain as auxiliares and English teachers and have moved into a variety of fields. We’ll find out how they did it and what tips they can give to anyone looking to do the same.
Corey Chancellor – Born in Dallas, Texas, now living in Madrid for 12 years. His experiences led him to open SOHO ART MADRID – an entertainment art studio located in the historical Vistillas Garden in the center of Madrid. The studio hosts a variety of events, from art classes and exhibitions to team-building activities.
Gabriel Quiroga – Originally from the Bay Area, Gabriel has been living in Spain for over a decade, leading digital marketing projects for top companies like BMW/MINI and Zurich Insurance. He’s a seasoned podcaster (Spain is Different), world traveler, culinary explorer, and an avid Barca fan.
Isabella Skovira – After teaching high school in the U.S. through Teach For America, she moved to Spain to join the auxiliares program, later securing a full-time role at a Madrid-based educational startup. Isabella is a higher education consultant with global experience, offering client services, educational content, and ESL teaching.
Nicolas Titus – Nicolas works as a full-time teacher at a Concertado school here in Madrid.
13:00 - 14:00
Staying in Education: getting your Master's in Education
14:00 - 15:00
Lunch and Networking
15:00 - 16:00
Immigration Lawyer: Q&A and basics of changing your Visa
Mia Stojkovic – TuLex Abogados
Mia (Milica) Stojkovic is a distinguished Immigration Legal Advisor with over 15 years of expertise in legal advisory. As a consultant at Tulex – International Lawyers Spain, she specializes in guiding individuals and organizations through complex immigration
processes, offering strategic legal support tailored to international mobility, residency, and cross-border opportunities.
Partners
FAQs
We are a group of companies that has welcomed students from all over the world for over 25 years. We have a Spanish language school – www.laemadrid.com, an accredited TEFL school – www.ttmadrid.com, and a Business School offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs – www.blcspain.com.
We’ll provide coffee and then a networking lunch, as well as the speakers and lawyer Q&A.
Sadly, no! This is an exclusive event that we do once a year to help people move out of teaching and find a path to success in Spain.
No, you don’t need to bring anything to the event! Just your questions and feel free to invite any friends you have that might also be interested in hearing more! Just make sure they get a ticket as noone will be allowed in on the day without one.
