The IHC Spanish (International House Certificate for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language) is an initial teacher training qualification for those who wish to teach Spanish to non-native speakers. The programme prepares candidates to plan and manage Spanish language classes in private language schools worldwide.
Who Is It For?
The course is open to university students, diploma holders, graduates and aspiring educators, both with and without prior teaching experience. Non-native Spanish speakers must demonstrate at least C1 level proficiency. Participants need internet access to complete the course.
What the Course Covers
- Planning and managing Spanish as a foreign language classes
- Linguistic skills development for the classroom
- Analysis of teaching materials and resources
- Communicative teaching techniques and activities
- Group dynamics and classroom management
Duration
The programme runs over 4 weeks with a minimum of 120 hours of study.
Certification
Successful candidates receive an International House teaching certificate. Some centres offer a version of the qualification recognised by the University of Barcelona, available to candidates who hold a university degree.
Career Prospects
The IHC Spanish enables graduates to teach Spanish primarily in private language academies, with opportunities across numerous countries. International House schools operate in over 50 countries and the qualification is recognised internationally within the IH network.
