Saturday, June 23, 2012

An afternoon in Alcalá de Henares







No more braces for Gregorio!









What: Cafe Renacimiento
Address: c/ Azucena 2, Alcalá de Henares


  1. Are you still thinking for applying for the 2013-2014 program?

  2. It isn't on the top of my list anymore, but who knows. I've heard mixed feelings about the program, and figure I should spend some time in another country, after two years in Spain.

  3. Hello,

    I am interested in applying for this program, but I cant seem to figure out how to apply. Can you apply via their website? And what were those mixed feeling you heard. Thanks!

    1. Hi Cindy,
      All of the application details are indeed on Instituto Franklin's website. Click on the Master program in the left-hand panel. Then, many bullet points will appear underneath that particular program in the same blue menu. Select "Application details".

      It's mostly a difference in education styles between the US and Spain, which I experienced when attending the Complutense University in Madrid. Also, I think it's the type of program where you'll get out what you put in, so perhaps some of the mixed opinions came from people who didn't put in as much effort as I would have.

      Best of luck! Which Master are you interested in?

    2. Hi Rebe,

      Thanks for the help! I was able to find it :) I was thinking of doing the Masters in Bilingual and Multicultural Education. Now, I haven't got a good chance to look around your blog, but what was it you did in Madrid? Did you do the Auxiliares de Conversacion? I am trying to decide between these two programs.


    3. I was a student one year, and did auxiliares de conversación another year. Both programs (auxiliares and Instituto Franklin) will give you the opportunity to teach English... the big decision is if you want to be working towards a Master at the same time or not. Looks like a great program - where else can you get a FREE Master's degree and get paid for your "student teaching" time? Best!

  4. Hello,

    I'm interested as well in the Master's program and when I click on that link it tells me access denied.

    1. Maybe they're updating the website or something - the same thing happened to me when I clicked the link today. Check back in a few days?

  5. Hello,

    I am interested in this program but I'm not sure how it will transfer back to the USA. Do you have any insight or maybe know someone who has firsthand experience with the ins and outs of this program? Seems like a great option.

    1. Hi Robert,
      I do know that some have taught in the states after getting this degree, thought it might not have necessarily transferred. As you know in the states, teaching rules vary state to state

      I would recommend taking a look at the alumni testimonials (The PDFs are on the right-hand side from various years). You then have the names of some past students, and could probably find contact info for more information. I'd also recommend emailing the program to see if they could provide you with email addresses of alumni.

      Good luck!