Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao:Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and the rewarding field of hospitality with an internship facilitated by Instituto Hemingway - a respected private school based in the city center of Bilbao in the Basque Country in Northern Spain. Accredited by the Cervantes Institute, we offer Spanish courses throughout the year, as well as work placement / internships in professional hospitality companies and paid jobs in hotels.
Email: Contact us belowOur hospitality internship / work experience placements are offered throughout Spain. They give you the chance to live in Spain, working to cover your expenses while you stay for 1-12 months! Internships are held in locations all over Spain, including Bilbao, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and Granada.
Instituto Hemingway's Bilbao headquarters is approximately 396 km / 246 miles north of Madrid and 612km / 380 miles north-west of Barcelona.
"My experience with Instituto Hemingway was really wonderful. They found me the job I wanted in Barcelona (Spain), in a flexible and professional manner."
- Phillip Wanders, USA
Hospitality & Hotel Work Experience / Internship Programs:
- Duration: 1 to 12 months

A unique work abroad program designed for those students who wish to finance their stay and gain work experience in the hotel and/or catering sector.
Students work in a hospitality or retail business. Positions include: bartender, amusement park attendant, waitress, kitchen assistant, waiter’s helper, hostess in a restaurant...
Our internships / work experience programs offer you the best option for learning a new language and living within a new culture.
Accommodation, meals and pocket money are covered, and you work between 35 and 40 hours a week. Features include:
- Paid Job Placement: From 1 month until as long as your status permits.
- Eligibility: Longstanding EU members, Malta, Cyprus, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, USA, Australia, Canada. Age between 18-35 years.
- Required Experience: All levels welcome
- Accommodation: Affordable accommodations in shared apartments and student dorms!
- Jobs Programme Start Dates: All year long.
Accommodation:
You can choose any city around Spain. Our headquarters are in the beautiful Bilbao. If you wish to prolong your stay, you can also enroll in a course at Advanced or Higher level.