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Many Spanish teachers in various countries think of Instituto Cervantes as a reference for their teaching practices, as well as a resource centre. More than 8,700 Spanish teachers participate each year in improvement courses run by Instituto Cervantes.

In these courses, didactic, methodological and linguistic knowledge is up-dated. Also, future Spanish teachers can participate in these courses as preparation for their professional career.

• Master’s course for teachers of ELE in the Teacher Training Centre in Alcalá
• Courses organized with other institutions (pdf). 
• Courses in other Instituto Cervantes
• Courses at Instituto Cervantes  Dublin (pdf)

Every year, Instituto Cervantes in Dublin, in collaboration with the Regional Educational Ministry of the Spanish Embassy, organizes a training course for future teachers. This course, currently nearing its XIV edition, is celebrated every year between the months of October and June. As well as sessions on didactic and methodological theory, there are various practical sessions and workshops that cover diverse disciplines: New technologies, culture, material design, etc. Part of the course is also dedicated to the observation and teaching of classes.

Information on registration

In order to register for this year’s course, it is necessary to first send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the following address: acdub@cervantes.es. The maximum number of participants is 16.

• Duration of course: 70 hours
• Price of course: 550 euros
• Programme 2009-2010 (pdf)