Teacher Education in Spanish
Spanish is truly a global language with over 400 million native speakers. As we travel more and more – for work and leisure – the language is becoming increasingly important. Do you speak Spanish and would you like to teach it to others? Then our Teacher Education in Spanish programme is for you!
You learn what it is to be a teacher and how to teach Spanish language and literature to young people, with a work placement at a training school from year one.
During this four-year programme you'll learn about teaching methodology, literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries, linguistics, and second language acquisition. Furthermore, you will study pedagogics and gain practical experience through internships.
Teacher Education in Spanish covers 3 components:
- The Spanish Language – Grammar, Phonetics, Literature and such.
- Methodological Practice – How to teach a second language through the communicative approach.
- Pedagogical Practice – the essence of being a teacher: child development psychology and such.
As part of these components you will also do a 3,5-year internship and engage in practical research at your internship school.
You will regularly spend time in a Spanish-speaking environment to further improve your language skills.
Why study Teacher in Spanish at HU?
- You are taught in Spanish. Having your classes taught in Spanish means you are immersed in the language from the start, allowing you to become fluent and confident quickly.
- Double degree. It is possible to obtain a double degree, making you qualified to teach two languages and boosting your prospects of finding a teaching position.
- Teaching practice is at the heart of the programme. Since HU places a strong emphasis on practice, you will be able to use what you've learnt straight away.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Note: you may be invited to participate in a programme selection check. A short assessment designed to help determine whether the programme is a good match for your interests, skills, and expectations.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
With your degree, you may work in Dutch secondary education, teaching the lower years, and at vocational and language schools. You can also become a freelancer and teach/tutor privately or write course books or exam materials.
- High School Teacher of Spanish. You bring the language, literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world to the children in an exciting and involved way, and using a variety of teaching methods. You also guide and mentor young minds in their journey towards adulthood.
- Spanish Teacher in Tertiary Education. You focus on the practical use of Spanish, training young adults going to a vocational school (MBO or ROC in Dutch) and preparing them for their future jobs. You do this using a communicative approach.
- Spanish Teacher at a Language Institute. At a language school in the Netherlands or abroad, you teach Spanish to people from all ages and backgrounds. Many will be travelling to learn Spanish, and you might make some great friends from around the world in the process.
- Course Material or ExamDesigner. You keep up to date with the latest in (online) learning methods and you create course materials that are easy and fun to use. Or, you focus on course objectives and create exams to test participants.
- Freelance Language Trainer. If you want to combine a career with another job or continued studies, you can choose to go freelance. You may give private Spanish lessons, or tutor students and help with homework. The choices are endless.
You can get started at:
- Dutch high schools
- Dutch vocational schools
- Language institutes around the world
- Publishers
- Governmental institutions
