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