Spain | Madrid | Intensive Spanish Course

Location

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, blends rich historical heritage with dynamic modern culture. Located in the heart of the Iberian peninsula, the city is known for its grand boulevards, expansive parks, and impressive architecture. As Spain’s political, economic, and cultural centre, Madrid offers a mix of old-world charm and contemporary urban energy.

Landmarks like the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor highlight Madrid’s historic roots, while Puerta del Sol is the symbolic heart of the city. Madrid is also an art lover’s paradise, home to world-class museums such as the Prado, housing masterpieces by Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso’s “Guernica,” and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, showcasing Western art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

Located in the centre of the capital, the language school has 70 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Located on a quiet street in the Centro district, close to public transport connections, markets and shops, it is also only 20 minutes from El Retiro Park. The building has 29 modern classrooms, a library of books and videos, a café and a quiet zone to relax.

Language Course

The course comprises 20 lessons of 55 minutes each which are all about actively using Spanish in groups of students working at a similar level. The practice-oriented tuition covers all aspects of using Spanish to build students’ confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Classes grouped by level instead of age or nationality makes learning lively, international and immersive.

This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their Spanish, meet new people and have some free time to participate in Spanish culture and life in Madrid.  

For a supplement, you have the chance to extend your course and add another 10 group lessons in the afternoon, these are in smaller groups giving you more chance to cover elements of the course that you want to challenge. This is timetabled at 2 lessons of 55 minutes each in the afternoon per day.

There is also an option of 5 or 10 1:1 classes throughout the week (for an additional cost), the content of which will be decided by you in advance. We will ask you before you travel what you would like to cover with your tutor during these individual sessions, for example grammar, a specific thematic topic, conversation or pronunciation.

Optional Social and Cultural Programme

The school offers activities during the week such as guided tours of museums, trips to historical parks, bicycle tours, food tasting and flamenco dancing. Students can book activities at reception. Some activities cost a small additional fee.

Weekend excursions are organised to nearby cities such as Ávila, Segovia and Aranjuez and are a great way to learn about Spanish culture and practise Spanish in a social setting with fellow students. Excursions can be booked at reception for a small additional fee.

Accommodation

For students looking for a truly authentic taste of Spanish life in Madrid, what better than a stay in host accommodation? Our carefully selected Spanish hosts introduce the Spanish way of life and while mealtimes are a chance to sample delicious regional specialities while speaking Spanish in a real-life setting. Host accommodation is situated within 50 minutes’ total journey time of the school. Hosts provide half-board accommodation (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before the course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day at either end of a trip may be available on request to accommodate flight dates.

Special dietary requirements can be accommodated, some of which have a small supplement.

Students aged 18 or over can stay in a single room in one of the school residences along with other international students. This is on a half-board basis with breakfast and evening meals. Please contact us prior to booking if you would like this accommodation.

Transfers

Madrid’s efficient and clean metro runs straight from the airport to the city centre in only 20 minutes. Transfers can be arranged for a fee on request.

Availability

Language courses

Monday–Friday all year (closed at Christmas and Easter)

Accommodation

Sunday–Saturday

School closures 2025

There is a discount of £40 for days cancelled due to public holidays.

There may be closures due to other public holidays, in this case the school organises alternative timetables to recover missed classes.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.