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.

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Teacher Education in Spanish is a 4 year programme in an international setting. You will be taught in English and Spanish by our experienced lecturers and get to enjoy Utrecht's vibrant student life. You will have frequent and intensive contact with the Spanish-speaking world. Internships at Dutch schools are also a vital and highly educational part of the programme. As these internships are in a Dutch speaking environment, you must have a Dutch level CEFR A2 at the end of your 2nd year. We offer Dutch classes during your 1st year and a Dutch minor in years 2 and 3.

How to apply

Can’t wait to start? Find out which steps you need to take.

Online Open Days

Join our online presentations between 1 and 24 April and learn more about the programme.

Useful to know

Start September
Application Deadline Students living in the Netherlands who don't require immigration/visa services from HU: 1 May

Non-EU students living outside the Netherlands who require immigration/visa services from HU: 31 May

Students with an EU/EEA nationality who live outside the Netherlands; Students with a residence permit for study purposes currently enrolled at another educational institution: 1 August
Location Padualaan 97 Utrecht
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Croho-name B Teacher Education in Spanish
Croho-code 35255
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During the programme

¡Olé! Dive into the Spanish language

You will be prepared for a successful career in education. Learn about teaching methodology, literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. And study pedagogics.

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After your graduation

A career as a Spanish teacher

As a language with almost 500 million native speakers, Spanish is becoming increasingly important. There are many opportunities for language teachers in Dutch secondary schools or in vocational education.

Admission requirements 

If you want to start with the programme, you need to have a school diploma at a sufficient level and English proficiency of at least CEFR level B1. You also need to command Spanish at CEFR level A2 or higher. A language test is part of the admission process. Of course, love for Spanish and teaching is a must!

Applying without a diploma?

Are you 21 years or older and you don't have a (sufficient) diploma? Then you'll need to take an admission test.

Does this programme suit you?

  • ¿Español? Sí

    You speak Spanish and cannot wait to master the language and share your knowledge and skills with teens and young adults.

  • Sociable

    You enjoy being surrounded by others, have an affinity with young people and possess great communicative and social skills.

  • Curious

    You are passionate about Spanish language and culture. You enjoy reading and writing and are curious about other cultures.

Any questions? Contact us!