Program Overview

Introduction to the ELE: Formació de professorat Program

The ELE: Formació de professorat program is designed to provide students with the necessary tools and knowledge to teach Spanish as a foreign language. This program is offered by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.

Program Objectives

The main objectives of the ELE: Formació de professorat program are:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methods of teaching Spanish as a foreign language
• To equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and implement effective language lessons
• To foster critical thinking and reflection on the teaching and learning process

Program Structure

The program consists of a series of modules that cover various aspects of language teaching, including:

• Theoretical foundations of language teaching
• Methodology and techniques for teaching Spanish as a foreign language
• Language analysis and practice
• Lesson planning and implementation
• Assessment and evaluation

Program Details

• Duration and modality: 40 hours, presential
• Location: Campus Ciutadella
• Certificate: UPF certificate of attendance and qualitative report
• Places available: 18

Admission Requirements

The program is open to individuals who are 18 years or older, preferably graduates or students of Translation and Interpretation, Philology, Applied Languages, or related fields. It is also open to individuals from other disciplines who wish to pursue a career in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the program is 440 euros, which includes classes, teaching materials, and the UPF certificate. No discounts are applicable.

Sessions and Schedules

The program is offered in two editions:

• Presential edition: October 6 - December 15, 2025, Mondays and Wednesdays, 17:30 - 19:30
• Intensive presential edition: June 29 - July 10, 2026, Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 - 14:00

Certificate

Upon completion of the program, students will receive a UPF certificate of attendance and a qualitative report.

Information Sessions

Information sessions will be held throughout the academic year, where the program coordinator and instructors will provide details about the program and answer questions from prospective students.

Registration

To register for the program, students must select the code [1626 - Curs ELE] and add the desired edition to their registration. Payment must be made online with a credit card.