Train as an expert in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and respond to the growing international demand for qualified professionals.

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Teach Spanish to students from diverse cultures and levels, adapting your classes to each student’s needs.

Prepare to work in a global environment where interest in Spanish continues to grow.

What it prepares you for

This international presence of the Spanish language, not only in countries where it is the native language but also in others, especially receptive ones like the U.S. and Brazil, has increased global interest in our language, leading to a growing number of students each year.

This master’s program will allow you to:

  • Acquire the necessary skills to teach pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and discourse elements of Spanish to non-native speakers.
  • Learn to design lesson plans, didactic units, and activities for Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) classes.
  • You will learn about different linguistic assessment tools and procedures, selecting the most suitable ones for teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).
  • You will become familiar with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for learning, teaching, and assessing foreign languages, as well as with the official Spanish language exam for foreigners, DELE.
  • You will learn how to use ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) as a teaching resource for Spanish as a foreign language.
  • You will acquire the necessary skills to adapt your teaching to different national and international environments, as well as various types of students.

Who is the target audience?

University degrees in the field of education:

EDUCATION CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ,PRIMARY EDUCATION, SOCIAL EDUCATION, PEDAGOGY, PSYCHOPEDAGOGY OR PSYCHOLOGY.

Although it is open to

with interest at individuals who are interested in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and have experience in language teaching.

Other admission requirements

In the event that the demand exceeds the offer, the Postgraduate Commission will consider the following criteria to select the most suitable candidates:

  • Professional experience (years of professional experience in teaching and responsibilities held) 35%
  • Letters of recommendation from professors and/or professionals supporting the application 15%
  • Higher Degree (if the candidate has completed one of the preferred studies most related to the world of philology, language teaching, and educational sciences) and academic record 35%.
  • Application form (where the candidate must reflect their personal interest and the reasons for wanting to pursue the master’s degree in several sections). In the event that the admissions team deems it appropriate, interviews with the master’s program management will also be evaluated. 15%

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.

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (Online)

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Credits

60 ECTS

Branch and Field of Knowledge

Social and Legal Sciences – Educational Sciences

Vacancies Offered

250

Duration
  • October-June
  • February-November
  • May-February
Address

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

Implementation Timeline

The Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language was introduced in the 2017-2018 academic year, according to RD 1393/2007.

Modality

Online

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

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
Fundamentals of Linguistics
Fundamentals of Second Language Teaching and Learning
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
The sociocultural component in the ELE classroom
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
2. The Spanish linguistic system
Pedagogical grammar
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
The vocabulary and phonetics of Spanish
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
The macro linguistic skills in Spanish
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
3. Teaching innovation and initiation to research in Spanish as a foreign language.
Innovation and research in ELE
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
4. Creation, development and evaluation of ELE courses
Programming and evaluation of ELE courses
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Analysis and production of teaching materials
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
New technologies in the ELE classroom
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
5. Curricular design of Spanish for specific purposes
Spanish for immigrants
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
3
Spanish for specific purposes
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
3
6. Research Orientation
Research Methodology in Spanish as a Foreign Language
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
6
7. Professional Orientation
External Internships
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
6
8. Master’s thesis
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
2 SEM
12

Internships:

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.

105

practice hours

In which the student will integrate into the work teams of external institutions as a professional to gain experience and the necessary skills for professional practice.

Students have the following options to complete their internships:

  1. The student is assigned a practice center in their province to carry out the internships in person.
  2. The student, for reasons they deem appropriate, can provide the university with the practice center, and as long as it meets the necessary characteristics to be a practice center for this master’s program, the agreement will be signed to establish the educational collaboration.

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Faculty

Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Master’s Degree in
Teaching Spanish to Foreigners

Full Price

5.200€

Reservation of a place

1.800€

Enrollment

3.400€

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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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