Financial support for Spanish companies to enhance employee training and development.
Our subsidized English courses provide an excellent opportunity to enhance your workforce's language skills at a budget-friendly price.
You may wonder how this is possible; the answer lies in your company’s social security contributions, which can be converted into credits that may cover up to 100% of the course fees.
We offer a range of courses, from business English to sector-specific training in fields such as hospitality and tourism, customer service, and cross-cultural training. All of our courses are FUNDAE compliant and provide your company with the English training you need to help you do business internationally.
What are subsidised English courses with FUNDAE?
The Fundae Tripartita (State Foundation for Training in Employment) provides funding for training initiatives aimed at improving the skills and employability of workers in Spanish companies.
Happy Staff, Strong Business
Our courses demonstrate a dedication to both professional and personal growth, sparking increased job satisfaction and loyalty. Create a vibrant learning culture that keeps your top talent on board and inspires fresh ideas.
Budget-Friendly
Leverage your social security funds to provide English training at zero extra cost. This clever strategy ensures that your investment in team growth is both sustainable and cost-effective.
Global Communication Skills
English is a must-have for international business. Enhance your team's communication abilities, making international negotiations and relationship management easier than ever before. Equip your business to compete on the global stage.
Why Subsidised English Courses are a Win for Your Business
Overview
What are the general requirements?
Registered in Spain: The company must be legally registered and operating in Spain.
Contributions: The company must be up-to-date with its social security contributions.
Training Plan: The company must have a training plan prior to beginning classes.
Employee Participation: The training must be aimed at employees, including both permanent and temporary workers.
How much funding can we claim?
Up to 100% of training costs are covered for eligible companies.
1-9 employees: Up to 100% of the training costs.
10-49 employees: Up to 75% of the training costs.
50-249 employees: Up to 60% of the training costs.
250 + employees: Up to 50% of the training costs.
Important Information: Here’s a more detailed description of the FUNDAE requirements and claims process.
Use your Training Credit: Each year, your company has a unique opportunity to invest in training. The amount you can spend depends on your company's size and last year's contributions
Keeping up with Social Security Contributions: It's important to stay current with your social security contributions and corporate taxes.
Course compliance: Your chosen course needs to meet certain standards. It should have the right duration, offer a suitable learning format—whether that’s in-person, online, or a mix of both—and its content must fit Fundae's criteria.
Keeping Track of documentation: Regular attendance is key, along with being able to show your progress on the course. Also, make sure that you and your training provider keep all necessary documents organized, as Fundae might want to check these at any time.
Employment Status: Participants must be employed by the company applying for the funding and must be registered with Social Security at the time they receive training.
Commitment to Engagement: Employees are required to be dedicated to completing the course, with their participation verified through attendance tracking systems, whether via physical signatures or electronic methods.
Assessment of Available Credit: The company should evaluate the amount of credit accessible for training, which is determined by the social security contributions made in the previous year.
Selection of Course and Provider: The company needs to choose a course that aligns with its requirements and verify that the course provider is registered with Fundae to offer subsidized training.
Notification of Training: At least 2 days prior to beginning any training, the company must notify Fundae about the course, including details about the course and participants, via Fundae's telematic platform.
Agreement for Participation: The company must notify and secure the consent of the employees who will take part in the course.
Attendance Register: It's essential to monitor employees' attendance of the course closely. Both signed attendance sheets or electronic records are acceptable methods.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Both the company and the course provider must make sure that participants are engaging with the course effectively and evaluating their progress along the way.
Application of the Subsidy: After the course concludes, the company is required to apply for the rebate through social security contributions. This is done via the telematic application of Fundae, where the expenses are justified and deducted from the total social security payment.
Document Preservation: The company must retain all documentation related to the course for a duration of four years.
Documents include:
Training contracts.
Certificates of achievement.
Attendance lists.
Invoices and other cost documents.
Inspection and Audits: FUNDAE and other organizations may decide to conduct inspections to ensure that the training complies with regulations and that the allocated funds have been used appropriately. It is essential that the company is ready to provide all required documentation and evidence, when requested by FUNDAE.
Management and Documentation for FUNDAE
To access subsidized training through FUNDAE, a series of steps and specific requirements for management and documentation must be followed. Below, you can find an outline of the key factors that companies need to consider:
