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Enjoy a Spanish language course in Spain at our language school in the city of Madrid.
In the very center of Spain, surrounded by the arid 'mesta', Madrid is the highest capital in Europe.
Madrid exudes all the bravado of a capital city. Cars and buses jam the city's streets, yet the commute proceeds with order, speed, and efficiency Everything you might want to see is close by, via a leisurely walk, a quick subway trip, or an inexpensive taxi ride.
You will find the locals "Madrileños" are gregarious! Animated discussion and dancing enliven the city's cafés, taverns, bars, and open squares until the early hours of the morning.
Locals often munch on tapas and postpone dinner until 11:00 p.m. Then follow the crowds to a wonderful play at Plaza Santa Ana, shake to the dance scene of La Latinaor or take in a show at Madrid's top flamenco clubs near Plaza Tirso de Molina. Madrid is a fascinating place to learn Spanish!
The Manzanares River borders the city from west to south and the city is overlooked by the impressive Guadarrama Mountains to the north. Madrid's history reaches back into the 10th century as a fortified Moorish town. By 1607 Madrid became Spain's permanent capital and has flourished ever since, blooming into a vibrant, modern city.
Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun) is Madrid's oldest surviving neighborhood. Even today, much of the city (including the subway system) radiates from Sol, which is packed with shops, bars, restaurants and hotels.
Nearby Plaza Mayor, a locale that transitions into the Hapsburg section, offers more shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés. The streets that spill down from the Plaza's Arco de Cuchilleros constitute one of Madrid's busiest dining neighborhoods.
In contrast to the hubbub of Sol and Plaza Mayor, the imperial center is regal and decorous. The National Palace (still partially occupied by the royal family) and the Opera House face each other across, the formal landscape of Plaza del Oriente.
The back streets of this neighborhood offer interesting boutiques, shops and Madrid's music stores, selling Custom-made guitars or heavy-soled flamenco shoes. Bourbon Madrid could almost be called "Museum Madrid"-here you'll delight in Spain's leading art institutions-the treasure-filled Prado (one of the world's top art museums), the Reina Sofia (which houses Picasso's Guernica), and the Thyssen-Bornemisza (offering two halls devoted to Impressionists and post-Impressionists). The 3 museums are within a few blocks of each other along broad boulevards punctuated with monumental fountains and formal parks.
The city's smelly old fish market, the Mercado Puerta de Toledo was gutted and gentrified into a fashionable, five-story shopping center with antiques, haute couture, jewelry, and there's a lively outdoor scene as well. Another major area is the two-story GalerÃa del Prado, Plaza de las Cortes and lets not forget the famous flea market, El Rastro, in the old town (Plaza Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores).
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trips to local galleries,
museums,
theatres,
the Opera,
Royal Palace,
flamenco dancing,
tapas bars,
local soccer games
or a night out in Madrid!
Popular trips include:
trips to Toledo,
Sevilla or Salamanca by train.
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SCHOOL FACILITIES
8 spacious and bright class rooms with AC, 2 large terraces which over look the city, reception area, small library, snack bar which also serves refreshments, video room and students have access to a free internet service between breaks. The school holds a maximum of 65 students.
Our very popular Madrid school could not be more centrally located, in the historical part of Madrid.The area of the city is a very fashionable and affluent quarter, only 2 minutes from the Portra Del Sol and one minute from Palacio Real.
Located on the sixth floor (with elevator access), in a beautiful turn of the century "Historical Listed " old building, the school offers great views across the roof tops of the city, including the Opera hall.
Public transport could not be easier, the "Sol" metro station and bus station are only a few steps away. Because of the central location, all facilities are within walking distance, including all types of boutique shops, dept. stores, cafes, banks, bars, etc.
The school is a member of the (AEEEM) "National Association of Spanish Language Schools" and has cooperation programs with several universities.
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THE BASICS
Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting (Standard at 09:30am / Intensive at 08:30am each day) - min age 16 - Max. 8 students per class - unlimited course length.
Standard: (20 lessons per week)
Intensive: (30 lessons per week)
Long Stay: (20 lessons per week, minimum 8 weeks)
Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. They will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar and general comprehension skills. They will also use interactive techniques such as role-play, games and perhaps videos to support lesson content.
Current political, social and cultural materials are integrated to add interest and increase knowledge of the host country and culture. Homework assignments are given and students will be tested. For more information please see Course Outline.
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Host Family: (private room) breakfast only or 2 meals daily.
Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country.
All families are chosen in Madrid after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 15 to 35 minutes away.
Self Catering Apartments: (private or shared room) no meals.
This is also a very popular option especially for those students looking for further independence. Our apartments are normally located within the same distance as the host families and are shared (with other international students studying at the school) so will be sharing with many other nationalities. Our apartments are co-ed, however rooms are shared with the same gender.
All apartments provide a well equipped kitchen (including cooking utensils), shared bathroom facilities and living areas. The apartments vary in size and number of bedrooms, depending on the location in the city but expect to share with 2 - 4 other students.
Note: We offer a limited number of beds in our self catering aprtment, which is also located in our school building. If you would like this option, please request this upon enrolling.
NOTES: Airport transfers may be included or available, also extra nights can be booked before / after course (at an additional cost), please check price page for details. The Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included in the program price. All meals will be local custom and meal times may be different to what you are used to, however you are not obligated to eat all your meals with the family, just notify them when you will not be returning to eat.. Our families are diverse with young couples without children, couples with children (of all age groups) and older couples with grown children who are no longer at home. Please see the Accommodation link for additional information.
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