Become an expert in bilingual education Spanish-English, mastering the CLIL methodology and the cognitive processes of bilingualism for excellent teaching.

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Teach by educating in a bilingual environment, integrating the development of language skills in English with the teaching of content in various subjects.

In addition, you will master the CLIL methodology to provide high-quality bilingual education.

What it prepares you for

You will acquire the following skills:

  • Understand the cognitive and psychological processes by which bilingualism develops, at the same time that they know how bilingual centers work and specialize in CLIL methodology.
  • Knowing the legislation that governs bilingual education, the organization of their center and acquiring the skills that will allow them to prepare, teach and evaluate classes with the integrated curriculum. the skills that will allow them to prepare, teach and evaluate classes with the integrated curriculum.
  • Use the knowledge to evaluate, adapt and create the necessary CLIL material in the centers.
  • To stimulate bilingual education through school/family contact and the development of international programs, allowing the creation of a society that is not only multilingual but also inclusive and pluricultural.
  • For students who opt for the research orientation, they will have the fundamental bases of research designs and methods necessary to be part of research groups and projects focused on the improvement or new strategies and actions oriented towards the improvement of bilingual teaching.

Some of the positions you can hold include:

  • Bilingual teacher
  • Linguistic advisor in an educational center or other public or private institutions
  • Author of didactic materials for bilingual learning
  • Specialist in the development of examinations in bilingual subjects
  • Specially trained teacher to teach in a bilingual center
  • CLIL Specialist
  • Access to doctorate

Who is the target audience?

Graduate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Primary Education
  • Social Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Psychopedagogy.

Candidates who have a master’s degree in Secondary Education or equivalent (CAP)

Other admission requirements

For admission to the Master’s in Bilingual Education, the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to level B2 before admission to the master’s program, through official certification recognized by ACLES, no older than 5 years.

Foreign students

Foreign students whose native language is not Spanish must demonstrate a B2 level of the language through official certification, with no more than 5 years of validity, and submitted before enrollment in the Master’s program.

The student must have a standard personal computer with a Windows or Apple operating system. Two cameras are required for taking final subject exams. One has to be the webcam of the computer and the other one can be the one of the personal cell phone.

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Bilingual Education

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Credits

60 ECTS

Vacancies Offered

250

Schedule

Synchronous classes from

monday to thursday from 17.00 to 21.00h

Algunos viernes serán susceptibles de emplearse para sesiones académicas y/o prácticas
Language

English

Duration

May – March

October – September

February – December

Modality

Online

*Para la modalidad online, ponte en contacto con Magister.
Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation Timeline

The Master’s Degree in BILINGUAL EDUCATION was first implemented in the 2016/2017 academic year, according to RD 1393/2007.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
1. Applied linguistics. Language acquisition and bilingualism/applied linguistics.
Language acquisition and the early develpment of bilingualism
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Aprendizaje de segundas lenguas y bilingüismo/ Second language learning and bilingualism
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
2. The bilingual center/bilingual schools
La Educación Bilingüe: Políticas e Historia/ History and politics in bilingual education
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Organización y características de las escuelas bilingües Españolas/ Organization and features of Spanish bilingual schools
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
3. El desarrollo de las competencias lingüísticas/ Developing language competences
La alfabetización simultánea y el desarrollo de las destrezas escritas/ Biliteracy and second language literacy
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Developing oral skills. Hablar y escuchar/ Developing oral skills. Speaking and listening
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
The development of cultural competence/ The bicultural competence
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
4. Planificación, desarrollo y evaluación en la clase bilingüe/Planning, teaching and evaluating
Teaching a Second Language Across Content Areas
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
Material and resources: Analysis, Production and Adaptation
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
Assessment and evaluation in CLIL/ Assessment and evaluation in CLIL
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
5. Internships
Supervised students teaching in bilingual education
CAR
SEM
CRD
PE
2 SEM
8
6. Research orientation
Metodología de Investigación/ Methodolgy of research
CAR
SEM
CRD
OPT
2 SEM
4
Research design
CAR
SEM
CRD
OPT
2 SEM
4
7. Master’s Thesis
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
12

Practices

Selection process
The internship coordinator sends the candidates to the companies, which select the student based on his or her experience, qualities and skills.
2.Follow-up
During the internship, the student is assigned two tutors: Company Tutor and University Tutor. The Company, by agreement, undertakes to monitor, advise, support and evaluate the progress of the students, guaranteeing guidance and consultation of the student.
Completion
At the end of the externship, the company tutor will provide an evaluation report that contributes to the evaluation of these students.

200 hours of internships

distributed as follows:

  • 140 classroom hours in a bilingual educational center.
  • 60 hours of autonomous work, tutorials and evaluation.

In which the student performs the following tasksTeaching practice as a teacher in bilingual education (not English). In schools, institutes, study centers, academies, training centers…

Schools with which we have signed agreements

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Faculty

Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Master’s Degree in
Enseñanza Bilingue/Bilingual Education

Full Price

5.200€

Reservation of a place

1.800€

Tuition Fees

3.400€

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We look forward to meeting you!

We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When we receive your data we will proceed to register you in the Candidate Portal and you will have access to your personal area where you will have to attach the documents corresponding to your process.

 

2

Once the admissions committee has evaluated your application, we will send you the resolution by e-mail. In case of a positive resolution, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see table of fees).

3

In parallel to your admission you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

4

Once the self-enrollment period is open, you will receive instructions from the Master’s Coordination to do it in the University Portal. To do so, you must have provided all the necessary documentation for your admission.

It is important that you read the admissions guide and consult with your advisor to confirm your program access documentation.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must complete the admission form or you can send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Candidate Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Request registration in the candidate’s portal through postgrado@ufv.es.
  2. Upload the required documentation.
  3. Conduct the intake interview*.
  4. To reserve a place in case of admission
  5. Submit the certified copies of the degree and/or grades that correspond in each case.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

  • Completed and electronically signed Admission Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae.
  • Motivation letter.
  • 2 letters of recommendation*.
  • Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport
  • A recent, passport-size, color photograph
  • University degree that qualifies access to the master’s degree

*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees

If you have studied in Spain:

  • Certified copy of both sides of the university degree (in case the degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
  • Certified copy of your transcript (academic record) if you are applying to any of the following master’s degree programs:
    • Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine
    • Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

If you are a graduate of a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

Master’s degrees

  • University degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 48/72 hours.

This period may be extended in periods of high demand.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once you have received the decision of the admissions committee, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The period of 15 days may be reduced if the application for admission is within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to be able to perform the self-registration you will have to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.
If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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