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What is the ELE International Diploma?
The International Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language is a 140-hour theoretical and practical course for people with or without teaching experience who want to teach Spanish anywhere in the world.
anywhere in the world.
The course is divided into classes on methodology, classroom management, language analysis and practical classes with foreign students.
It is a course that provides the necessary tools to successfully teach Spanish to foreigners, as well as updating the teaching practice of teachers who already teach a language or who want to form a Spanish department in the institution where they work.
And Moore…
- Internships with foreign students who want to learn Spanish.
- Certified tutors with extensive experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
- It is not necessary to speak another language.
- It is not necessary to have a university degree.
- It is not necessary to have experience in teaching.
This course offers:
Why take the International Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at University Programmes?
Recognition
The certificate is valid internationally and is issued by International House Mexico.
Certified tutors
We have excellent tutors who are experienced in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and in training Spanish teachers.
Practical classes – live!
Internships are carried out with foreign students interested in learning the language and culture.
Institutional reputation
We are a higher education institution with extensive experience in the training of language teachers around the world.
How is our DIEELE course different from other centres?
FLEXIBILITY
The International Diploma in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DIEELE) is asynchronous and with different modalities: intensive (6 weeks), extensive (12 weeks) and Saturday (12 weeks).
The platform work is advanced at the student’s pace, which allows them to carry out other activities.
For Master Class connections and internships we have different schedules that adapt to the needs of the candidates, depending on the modality.
International Diploma in ELE teaching.
Example of extensive modality schedule (12 weeks).
| Week | Monday | Week | Monday | Wednesday | ||
| 1 | Welcome and introduction to the diploma.
Hours: 5 to 7:30 p.m. |
7 | Master classes:
Topic of the week. Hours: 5 to 6:30 pm. |
Practice 3 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Monday | Wednesday | Monday | Wednesday | |||
| 2 | Tutor demo class.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
8 | Practice 4 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Monday | Wednesday | Monday | Wednesday | |||
| 3 | Master classes:
Topic of the week. Hours: 5 to 6:30 pm. |
Practice 0
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
9 | Master classes:
Topic of the week. Hours: 5 to 6:30 pm. |
Practice 5 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Monday | Wednesday | Monday | Wednesday | |||
| 4 | Demo class and activities with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
10 | Practice 6 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Monday | Wednesday | Monday | Wednesday | |||
| 5 | Master classes:
Topic of the week. Hours: 5 to 6:30 pm. |
Practice 1 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
11 | Master classes:
Topic of the week. Hours: 5 to 6:30 pm. |
Practice 7 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Monday | Wednesday | Monday | Wednesday | |||
| 6 | Practice 2 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
12 | Practice 8 with foreign students.
Schedules: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
- For the practices, only one schedule must be chosen.
- Platform work is performed by the candidate on a flexible schedule.
International Diploma in ELE teaching.
Example of intensive modality schedule (6 weeks).
| Week 1 | Monday | ||
| Welcome and introduction to the diploma.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
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| Week 2 | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Master classes:
Topic of the week. Schedule: 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Tutor demo class.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
Practice 0.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Week 3 | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Master classes:
Topic of the week. Schedule 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Demo class and activities with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
Practice 1 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Week 4 | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Master classes:
Topic of the week. Schedule: 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Practice 2 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
Practice 3 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Week 5 | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Master classes:
Topic of the week. Schedule: 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Practice 4 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
Practice 5 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Week 6 | Monday | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Master classes:
Topic of the week. Schedule: 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Practice 6 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m. |
Practice 7 with foreign students.
Schedule: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 5 to 7 p.m. |
- For the practices, only one schedule must be chosen.
PLATFORM AND ONLINE RESOURCES
All the materials of the International Diploma in ELE teaching are on our platform and participants can have access throughout the course and up to a month after finishing it, in order to review the materials again and keep those they consider necessary.
It is a very dynamic, simple and updated platform, where candidates can carry out different activities such as: readings, videos, forums, games, etc. In addition, during the course, different digital tools are used to facilitate online teaching.
EXCELLENT TUTORS WITH TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN ELE TEACHING
All the tutors of the ELE International Diploma have extensive experience in teaching ELE in different fields, as well as specialized training.
The tutors support the candidates throughout the course, both through the platform and in a personalized way, using the Telegram tool for quick and direct communication.
PRACTICES WITH FOREIGNERS LIVE
The International Diploma in ELE teaching includes hours of live practice with foreign students interested in learning our language and culture.
Our interns connect from anywhere in the world and for pre-service teachers it is a wonderful opportunity to apply what they are learning and develop their teaching skills.
FREE ONLINE TEACHING COURSE
In our International Diploma in ELE teaching, we offer the Online Teaching course completely free of charge, where candidates have 50 hours of training in language teaching.
ADDITIONAL DIGITAL TOOLS
In addition to Zoom training, candidates learn to use other free digital tools that support them in language teaching.
INFORMATION ABOUT WORK IN MEXICO AND ABROAD
As part of our ELE International Diploma, we provide our graduates with all the necessary information about the opportunities they may have in Mexico and abroad as teachers of Spanish for foreigners.
We let them know about different platforms to teach online, as well as the educational institutions where they can work.
PLAN FOR FINANCING AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION
With our sales consultants, candidates can access payment plans that adapt to their needs, according to the type and duration of their course.
Course fees
$1,290.00 USD
Additional benefits when you sign up
Personalised tutoring
Free registration
Digital materials and platform access free of charge
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Modalities and starting dates
Intensive: 6 weeks (asynchronous)
Schedules
| Theoretical lessons | Practical lessons |
| First Monday from 10 am to 1 pm. | Tuesdays and Thursdays: |
| Next 5 Mondays from 10 to 11:30 am. | 10 am to 2 pm |
| 5 pm to 9 pm | |
| Only one option should be chosen. |
Saturday (asynchronous)
Schedules
| Theoretical lessons | Practical lessons |
| First Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. | Saturday: |
| Following Saturdays from 9 to 10 am. | 10 am to 2 pm |
| Note: There are no classes on Saturday 17 September. | Only Saturday schedule. |
Extensive: 12 weeks (asynchronous)
Schedules
| Theoretical lessons | Practical lessons |
| First Monday from 5 to 8 pm. | Wednesdays: |
| Next 5 Mondays interspersed from 5 to 6:30 pm. | 10 am to 2 pm |
| 5 pm to 9 pm | |
| Only one option should be chosen. |
Our Tutors
We have an excellent team of tutors in the area of Spanish as a foreign language, with the preparation and necessary experience to accompany the candidates of the ELE International Diploma in their learning as Spanish teachers.
They have all been trained in University Programs as ELE teachers and tutors, as well as evaluators for the DELE exams of the Cervantes Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is it aimed at? Do I need to have teaching experience?
To people with or without teaching experience who wish to acquire the necessary tools to successfully teach Spanish to foreigners, without the need to know another language, to update their teaching practice as a language teacher or to form a Spanish department in the institution where they work.
What subjects are taught in the diploma course?
- Communicative competence
- Language analysis
- Intercultural competence
- Language skills
- Learning styles, representational systems and multiple intelligences
- Assessment
- Phonetics and phonology
- Grammar
- Classroom management
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Methods and methodologies
- Classroom planning
- Technology in the Spanish classroom
What are the objectives of the diploma?
To train experienced and inexperienced teachers seeking international certification to select the appropriate methodology for each class; to establish criteria for the selection and adaptation of textbooks and authentic material; to prepare assessment activities; to know the elements of successful classroom management and the parts of planning so that they can consciously develop the lesson plan.
Do I need to speak another language to take the diploma?
It is not necessary to speak another language because with our methodology, students speak Spanish from the first day and can follow the class.
In case Spanish is not your native language, you need to accredit a C1 level to be able to take the diploma course.
Can I use the certificate to work anywhere in the world?
Yes, with our certificate you can teach in language schools anywhere in the world, as well as private lessons and online classes.
What do I need to take the diploma course?
All you need is an internet connection, a computer and a lot of desire to learn!
¿Qué necesitas para tomar el Diplomado internacional ELE?
- No necesitas tener experiencia dando clases.
- Tener a partir de 18 años cumplidos al iniciar el diplomado.
- Tener el deseo de ampliar tu base de conocimiento y habilidad teórica en la enseñanza para niños y adolescentes.
- Contar con el nivel B2 de inglés, de acuerdo con el Marco de Referencia Común Europeo.
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