Canterburyenglish Reviews

This company is a scam

Would give negative stars if I could Richard Clarke scammed me and multiple of my friends out of 2600 - we did not receive a VISA or jobs He is now emailing everyone begging for people to leave positive reviews because people are catching on I was essentially trapped in Spain with no income or remorse from Richard He lured us to his company under false pretenses and once we arrived in Madrid and paid he demanded cash he then told us that a new law was in place that no longer recognized Canterbury as an accredited program if it ever even was Please save yourself and do not waste your time or money and do not fall for his manipulation He made it clear he would file for bankruptcy before giving us a refund back

We got scammed

For my South African gf we paid a deposit 600 in 2023 but she didn t received her visa All together we lost over 1200 After a call with Richard we now know they will NOT pay back our 600 So please beware of this company

CE is so effective

Hello I came from Istanbul in January to join the Madrid lifestyle program in Madrid I was looking for a reason to come to Spain to learn Spanish and maybe to earn some money The process of obtaining a student visa was a challenging time but CE was always with me providing all kinds of support and assistance They still continue to support me in all aspects of this experience I highly recommend this program to anyone considering teaching English abroad I have been teaching English for many years so I have always wanted to try how teaching English would be like in Spain I now assure you that it is incredible CE has always helped me to find clients and provide employment opportunities The orientation period with Richard was so efficient and effective that I have learned everything I need to do in Madrid Madrid is a fascinating city that you ll really enjoy yourself It s a perfect place with its museums and historical monuments Madrid is also a very safe city so you ll never feel uncomfortable having around People are also kind and friendly here You should never worry about finding a place to live here because it is easy to find a room that fits your budget I signed the lease and everything when I was still in Istanbul Public transportation is so convenient and cheap With your monthly metro pass you can easily go anywhere you want in Madrid When I applied for this program I realised that it was one of the best decisions I had ever made in my life What is more this decision has completely changed my life in a positive way I strongly advise you to be a part of the CE family and enjoy life in Madrid I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to CE founder Richard Clarke and the CE staff Sincerely

So pleased I stumbled across this organisation

I have lived in Spain twice before but this was pre-Brexit when everything was a lot simpler I was very keen to move to this wonderful country again but couldn t see any way I could afford it The only visa that seemed to be an option was the student visa but the cost of studying at most schools in Madrid was completely prohibitive for me Plus being aged 50 I was excluded from some other teaching programmes To be honest I had nearly given up hope when I came across a YouTube video where a TEFL teacher was talking about different teaching programmes available in Spain Canterbury English was mentioned as one of the options so I checked out their website and was immediately impressed The site was really comprehensive and informative and I felt very fortunate to have found it My Skype interview with Richard Clarke the founder went very well he is really helpful and positive and I was given a lot more useful information and was able to ask him any questions I had I have been in Madrid since January and I love it My induction with Richard was extremely useful and I am able to meet other teachers on an impressive variety of weekly activities I love my Spanish classes and Richard and his team are always there to support you Canterbury English offer an incredible deal compared to other options that are available and Madrid is a vibrant and wonderful city and ideally located to travel to other areas of Spain and Europe I am so grateful that I found Canterbury English and I hope to be in Madrid for many years to come

Canterbury English is a great

Canterbury English is a great programme The staff are so supportive and the other teachers on the programme are so lovely I m really enjoying teaching English and learning Spanish I highly recommend this programme for anyone who wants to learn Spanish and teach English in Madrid

A unique experience

In my opinion you must absolutely join the beautiful family of Canterbury English I have a lot of reasons to say so joining this beautiful family has transformed my life for the better I am from a non-English speaking country First of all Canterbury English have had confidence in my abilities as a teacher without prejudice in spite of me being a non-native speaker What they are really looking for is talent for me this is a factor that distinguishes Canterbury English I used to teach at university before coming to Spain but I needed a change in my life a new adventure and CE have become the key in making this big change in my life During the process of me arriving in Spain they were extremely supportive in the visa process They specified each specific action to take to obtain the visa without any problem They were easily contacted in the case of any problem and were extremely friendly I could obtain the visa in a very short time as the result of the perfect guidance from CE From the time when I arrived in Spain until now they have been like a family to me trying to resolve problems I have encountered whether regarding opening a bank account or getting empadronamiento which is extremely important in Spain or finding students to support myself Richard the founder is a true citizen of the world very friendly approachable and supportive I am happy that I am living in this beautiful country with the Canterbury English family I now can speak Spanish at advanced level a language I didn t speak even a bit before coming here and am experiencing the beautiful Spanish culture All this has been made possible thanks to Canterbury English Now I have been with CE for almost 3 years and I can speak a new language in addition to English and my native language know a lot of good people and my life has been more exciting The experience of each person must be different when they make a change in their lives for me coming to Spain through CE has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience

A great start to life in Madrid

I ve just got started with Canterbury English I ve arrived in Madrid and had my orientation and now looking forward to starting my English classes tomorrow CE has provided a lot of helpful information and it makes the transition to Spain so much easier The group trip to Sergovia yesterday was terrific What a bonus

Canterbury English in Spain A life-changing experience

Canterbury English in Spain is a fantastic resource for anyone looking for an adventurous learning and teaching experience Coming from South Africa Richard and his team was knowledgeable friendly and went above and beyond to ensure a successful and enriching experience from start to finish The Madrid Lifestyle Program is what I joined and was engaging and varied catering to a wide range of interests and skill levels What s more the Canterbury Team offers diverse opportunities to team privately at academy s and even schools it basically depends on how you manage your time and how many hours you can avail yourself to earn enough to stay afloat in Madrid The Spanish classes were intense even for A1 however Ms Irene was fabulous in supporting us as second-language learners So whether you are seeking to improve your Spanish language skills or a teacher looking to gain valuable experience abroad Canterbury English in Spain has something for everyone The immersion in Spanish culture and language makes for a truly unique and unforgettable experience I highly recommend Canterbury English in Spain to anyone looking to broaden their horizons and have a life-changing experience

My experience with Canterbury English

I have been working with CE for 8 years now Loving every moment of it The constant support made me feel at home all the time They have a highly organized staff that works tirelessly to support both their students and the instructors