During the programme

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.

Three students talking & working together for the Teacher Education in Spanish programme

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.

Content of the Teacher Education in Spanish programme

Three students talking & working together for the Teacher Education in Spanish programme
  • 50%Practice
  • 50%Theory

Contact year 1

12
Hours per week

Contact year 2 & onwards

12
Hours per week
  • 60%Individual work
  • 40%Groupwork

Self-study year 1

24
Hours per week

Self-study year 2 & onwards

28
Hours per week
  • 50%Practice
  • 50%Theory

Contact year 1

12
Hours per week

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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.

Three students stand in front of the colourful façade of Padualaan 97 in Utrecht

Interested in the Part-Time Bachelor's programme Teacher Education in Spanish?