Depending on the needs of universities, we design specific programs. Models currently used:
Language and Culture Program
4 weeks
This program may takes place in May. It is a faculty-led program in which students take two classes at Instituto Franklin-UAH and one with their accompanying faculty member. The classes with Instituto Franklin-UAH faculty are related to Spanish language and culture. These classes are complemented with a 3-day trip to Sevilla or Granada, and day visits to Toledo, Cervantes' House, Mahou Beer factory, tour of Alcalá and tour of Madrid. This gives participants a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of Spain and practice their Spanish. Living with Spanish families allows students to speak Spanish every day and learn how people live in Spain. Students live with host families, but they also have the option of living in dorms and get three meals per day.
Instituto Franklin-UAH staff supports faculty by planning, organizing and offering the following services:
- Matriculation in three classes at Universidad de Alcalá (students get UAH credits that are transferred to their university)
- Finding housing for students with host families or dorms, including meals
- Finding housing for faculty and their families
- Organizing corporate and cultural visits, and accompanying the group
- Offering a pickup service, orientation, and insurance
- Support throughout the program
Bussiness Program
4 weeks
This program takes place in May or June. It is a faculty-led program in which students are enrolled in two courses at Instituto Franklin-UAH. These courses may be instructed by faculty from the Business Department of their home institution. Classes are complemented with corporate visits to Amazon, Mahou beer factory, a 3 day trip to Barcelona, visits to Toledo, Segovia, a winery, tour of Alcalá, and tour of Madrid. Though this program is conducted in English, students live with host families in Alcalá, so they can have an amplified intercultural experience. Also, those students who speak some Spanish can practice at home.
Instituto Franklin-UAH staff supports faculty by planning, organizing, and offering the following services:
- Matriculation in two classes at Universidad de Alcalá (students get UAH credits that are transferred to their university)
- Finding housing for students with host families or dorms, including meals
- Finding housing for faculty and their families
- Organizing corporate and cultural visits, and accompanying the group
- Offering a pickup service, orientation, and insurance
- Support throughout the program
Education Program
4 weeks
This program fits best during the month of May. It is a faculty-led program in which students take a class at Instituto Franklin-UAH and visit schools in the area. In the course, students learn about the Spanish Education System, its differences with the American Education System, and the Bilingual Program of the Community of Madrid. Students visit different schools (public and charter schools) and they observe teachers. They also prepare different activities, and presentations, and help teachers in class. This gives them a unique opportunity to learn about another education system, meet teachers and students. At the same time, faculty and students dedicate some time to cultural activities visiting Toledo and Segovia. They go on a tour of Alcalá and a tour of Madrid. Students live with host families or dorms and get three meals per day. This program is instructed in English, though it is recommended that students have a basic level of Spanish.
Instituto Franklin-UAH staff supports faculty by planning, organizing, and offering the following services:
- Matriculation in one class at Universidad de Alcalá (students get UAH credits that are transferred to their university)
- Finding and supervising internships and visits to schools
- Finding housing for students with host families or dorms, including meals
- Finding housing for faculty and their families
- Organizing cultural visits and accompanying the group
- Organize presentations by guest speakers/presenters
- Offering a pickup service, orientation, and insurance
- Support throughout the program
Types of programs we can offer:
- Faculty-Led/Host Country Faculty Instruction
- Combination Faculty-Led & Host Country Faculty Instruction
- Incorporating your program to an Instituto Franklin-UAH program
- Exchange or Direct-Enrollment
- Short-Term Community-Based Programs
- Teacher Training/Student Teaching Programs
- Internships
- Host to a Traveling Program
- Maymester, J-Term, Intensive