The city will bring together experts in Spanish teaching and will host the annual ELE USAL franchise meeting.
Salamanca will become the capital of Spanish in June 2025 with the celebration of the 8th International Congress of Spanish of Castilla y León. The event, which will take place from June 26 to 28 at the city's Conference Center, will bring together teachers, researchers, linguists, and professionals in the field of Spanish as a foreign language. Organized by the Regional Government of Castilla y León in collaboration with the Salamanca City Council and the University of Salamanca, this congress is an unmissable event for all those interested in the teaching and promotion of Spanish worldwide.
The International Congress of Spanish has established itself as a benchmark in the academic and educational fields, with a special focus on innovation and new technologies applied to language teaching. The 2025 edition will address key topics such as the digitalization of learning, the teaching of Spanish as a heritage language, new pedagogical approaches, and the internationalization of Spanish in a globalized context. It will also feature roundtable discussions, practical workshops, and keynote addresses given by leading national and international experts.
In this thriving environment for Spanish, the annual franchise meeting of the Spanish Language Schools of the University of Salamanca (ELE USAL) will also be held. This meeting will bring together representatives of ELE USAL centers from around the world. During the meeting, the heads of each franchise will share experiences, analyze expansion strategies, and explore new growth opportunities in the Spanish language teaching market. In addition, ELE USAL will have a stand at the Congress, where attendees can learn more about its educational model, its academic offerings, and available franchise opportunities.
The Spanish Language Schools of the University of Salamanca have experienced significant growth in recent years, consolidating their position as an international benchmark in Spanish language teaching. Thanks to its franchise model, ELE USAL has managed to expand its presence globally, offering quality teaching backed by one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Spanish-speaking world. The annual meeting will strengthen collaboration between the various centers and reinforce their commitment to promoting Spanish and Hispanic culture.
The International Congress of Spanish in Castilla y León and the ELE USAL meeting will highlight the fundamental role that Salamanca plays in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. With its historical and academic legacy, the city remains a benchmark for students, teachers, and professionals from around the world. The event is expected to attract hundreds of participants, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and strengthening Spanish as a language of global communication.
