Introduction to Teaching Spanish in Irish Primary Schools – EPV-Approved Online Summer Course
Online Spanish Course for Irish Primary School Teachers
Looking to boost your Spanish and teach it with confidence? Whether you're part of the Say Yes to Languages initiative or preparing for the new Primary Languages Curriculum, this 5-day online summer course is your perfect starting point. Learn through live sessions, build classroom-ready resources, and reconnect with the joy of language learning. By the end of the week, you’ll feel more confident in your Spanish and fully equipped to bring it to life in your classroom.
What You’ll Gain from This Online Summer Course
This live-online summer course has been specially created for Irish primary school teachers looking to improve their Spanish and feel more confident using it in the classroom. Over five focused days, you’ll take part in interactive language sessions, build practical teaching resources, and explore how to make language learning enjoyable and meaningful for young learners. Whether you’re involved in Say Yes to Languages or preparing for the new Primary Languages Curriculum, this is a unique chance to sharpen your skills and refresh your teaching approach—without leaving home.
What you’ll achieve in just one week:
- Build engaging, age-appropriate materials to use directly in your classroom
- Strengthen your Spanish with practical, everyday vocabulary and classroom expressions
- Develop confidence in speaking, listening and lesson planning through guided tasks
- Access a full library of ready-to-use songs, games, worksheets and more
- Share your ideas and receive feedback through a dedicated teaching forum
- Reflect on language learning strategies and connect them with your own pupils’ needs
- Gain a Certificate of Completion from the Irish Department of Education
- Earn eligible EPV days while investing in your professional development
This flexible, structured course blends live guidance with self-paced learning—ideal for teachers who want to make the most of their summer while preparing to deliver impactful, engaging Spanish lessons next term.
Programme Essentials for Irish Primary Teachers
Pricing and Programme Options
Quick Facts & Payment Summary
- Course duration: 5 consecutive days (Monday to Friday)
- Daily schedule: 2 hours of live interactive instruction (starting at 9:00 a.m.), followed by self-paced study with review, practice, and lesson planning tasks.
- Collaborative Forum: Share and receive feedback on your lesson plans
- EPV days: Fully eligible under Department of Education guidelines
- Certificate: Official digital certificate issued upon completion, approved by the Irish Department of Education
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Why Choose Our Week-Long Spanish Immersion?
Focused Learning, Fast Results
In just five days, you’ll combine live instruction with flexible self-study to strengthen your Spanish and develop ready-to-use teaching resources. Every task is designed to connect directly with your classroom practice.
Practical Resources, Built for You
Access a full library of games, songs, worksheets and more—plus a collaborative forum where you can share and refine lesson plans with fellow teachers.
Designed for Irish Primary Teachers
Whether you're part of Say Yes to Languages or preparing for the new Primary Languages Curriculum, this EPV-eligible course supports your goals with recognised certification and real classroom value.
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Advance Your Spanish Skills with Structured Online Learning
What Our EPV-Eligible Online Course Offers Irish Primary Teachers
This 5-day course has been thoughtfully designed for Irish primary teachers who want to refresh their Spanish skills and create meaningful classroom content. Each morning begins with live, interactive language workshops focused on everyday communication and school-based vocabulary. In the afternoons, you’ll continue at your own pace with guided tasks that help consolidate learning and support lesson planning.
- Daily live sessions to build confidence in speaking, listening and practical classroom language
- EPV-eligible self-paced modules with review activities, resource creation and reflection tasks
- Collaborative teaching forum to exchange ideas and get feedback on your lesson plans
- Access to a curated digital library full of ready-to-use songs, games, and printable resources
Train with Trusted Experts in Primary Spanish Education
Since 2019, Academia Teba has supported hundreds of teachers in developing their Spanish through engaging, high-quality programmes. Known for our practical approach and education-focused content, we specialise in courses that help educators feel confident, capable and classroom-ready.
Join the growing number of Irish primary teachers who trust Academia Teba to boost their language skills, create meaningful resources, and prepare for the future of language teaching—all from the comfort of home.
Ready to Start Your Spanish Journey?
Apply now and take the first step towards building your Spanish skills and preparing engaging lessons for your pupils. We’ll guide you through the process and make sure you’re fully set up for a smooth and successful online learning experience.
Program Details and Included Services
This Irish Department of Education-approved, 20-hour online course is designed for Irish primary teachers—especially those involved in the Say Yes to Languages initiative or preparing for the new Primary Languages Curriculum. Our approach is grounded in meaningful learning, with engaging activities and resources that promote exploration, enjoyment, and interaction. The course focuses on two main goals:
Developing teachers’ own Spanish language proficiency, and
Supporting the creation of practical, classroom-ready teaching resources.
Over five days, participants will complete five themed modules. Each day includes:
2 hours of live interactive instruction (starting at 9:00 a.m.)
Followed by self-paced asynchronous study, including review, practice, and lesson planning tasks.
Collaborative Forum: Share and receive feedback on lesson plans
Includes full access to our online resource library with ready-to-use materials (games, songs, worksheets, and more).
EPV days eligible
Certificate of Completion from Irish Department of Education
Tutor: Gloria Valdivia Guzmán (Instituto Cervantes-accredited DELE examiner)
Fee: €70
FAQ
Frequent asked questions
Irish primary school teachers, especially those involved in the Say Yes to Languages initiative or preparing for the new Primary Languages Curriculum.
Each day starts with a 2-hour live session at 9:00 a.m., followed by self-paced tasks including review, practice and lesson planning activities.
Yes. This course is approved by the Irish Department of Education and qualifies for EPV days.
Yes. A digital Certificate of Completion, approved by the Department of Education, will be issued once you complete the course.
Yes. Recordings will be available for all live sessions in case you miss one or want to revise the content.
You’ll receive access to our full online resource library, including games, songs, worksheets and teaching tools, once enrolled.
Yes. Full payment of €70 is required at the time of enrolment to confirm your place on the course.
Contract Terms:
Each course includes public liability insurance for the entire duration of the programme and is applied in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the description of each course. The price does not include flights or any changes requested by the student. The deposit paid will be deducted from the total price of the contracted programme.
Cancellation Policy:
If the participant who has booked the course, after having made the payment 20 days before the scheduled start date, is unable to attend, the amount paid will be refunded.
To receive a refund, Academia Teba must be notified that the participant cannot attend the course at least fifteen days prior to the scheduled start date. The participant must always provide justification for the cancellation.
Academia Teba reserves the right to cancel immediately any course that has not yet started if there are fewer than seven enrolments. Students registered for a cancelled course may request a full refund of any payments made, with no further compensation payable by Academia Teba. To do so, they must request, complete, and submit an Incident Form to the Administration Office. Refunds will be processed within 10 working days.