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Learn Spanish in Madrid

Madrid

This capital city is wonderfully non touristic; stay here and you’ll have so many Spanish experiences, without the crowds.

Madrid isn’t overcrowded or overly touristic like its European counterparts. This charming city always feels authentic, whether you’re eating chocolate and churros or exploring one of the many city parks. The public transport is excellent and with every day you stay there’s a new place to discover.

This is one of the few capital cities where life moves slowly. There’s no rush here, just an authentic Spanish vibe that will quickly make you feel at home. Spend some time in Madrid and you soon discover your own little favourites; bars, restaurants, plazas, streets, and places where you can really practice your Spanish.

The highlights are many. Tour luxurious old palaces. Wander colourful neighbourhoods. Visit the famous trio of art museums. Take time out in the parks. And take easy day trips to old cities nearby, such as Avila, Toledo and Alcala de Henares.

There’s a two-fold beauty to staying in Madrid. After 24 hours you will feel comfortable and at home in your surroundings. But even after four weeks there will still be new experiences to find.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid is the world’s most glamorous football team. Just take a glance in the trophy room and you’ll understand how successful they have been. Tour the stadium and you’ll appreciate how many superstars have played here. And if you’re lucky, attend a game to experience the white-hot atmosphere.

Royal Palace

The world’s largest palace stands elegantly in central Madrid. Walking past its baroque facade is one of the main city highlights. Head inside and you’ll find hundreds of elegant rooms and many old stories.

Museum Triangle

Madrid’s trilogy of art museums is world famous. Explore a millennia of Spanish and Flemish art in the Prado. Admire a diverse and once private collection at Thyssen-Bornemisza. Then see contemporary greats like Picasso at the Reina Sofia.

Retiro Park

Walking through Retiro Park is like walking through royal palace gardens. It’s a stunning green space, perfect for a relaxed afternoon with friends, ideal when you need a quiet space to go over your notes and practice your Spanish reading skills.

La Latina district

The oldest part of Madrid is where you will spend many evenings. Get lost on the cobbled streets, hop between tapas bars and small boutiques, and admire an assortment of Spanish architecture that’s had a facelift during the last few years.

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Our Spanish school in Madrid

Linguaschools Madrid gives you a really local and authentic Spanish experience. It’s situated near Bilbao metro station, just outside the touristic centre. There’s a lovely little tapas bar around the corner and the surrounding streets have a very Spanish flavour. By studying here you’ll discover the real Madrid, from meeting for drinks on an outdoor terrace to strolling the streets every evening. But at the same time, the school is well connected to Madrid’s key attractions, so you don’t miss out on anything.

High-quality teaching is at the heart of everything that takes place at Linguaschools Madrid. Teachers bring their experience and enthusiasm to 8 classrooms. There’s also a library and lounge with computers for self study. During breaks you’ll continue to converse in Spanish, either in the school or in the surrounding area, so it feels like you’re learning for far longer than the number of course hours; this makes for quick improvements.

CLASSROOMS 8 classrooms with air conditioning
ACCREDITATIONS Instituto Cervantes, FEDELE, Bildungsurlaub, CSN
LOCATION 1 minute from Plaza Olavide, on the edge of the tourist centre
MULTIMEDIA all classrooms have digital projectors
STUDENT AREAS central meeting area with sofa and tables
OTHER FACILITIES Wi-Fi, tablets for students to use, library, snacks, luggage storage
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF English, Spanish, French, German

Nationality mix

13%
DE
6%
NL
7%
IT
12%
FR
8%
Rest of WE
5%
East. EU
3%
AUS&NZ
5%
USA
10%
ASIA
28%
Other
3%
BE

Age mix

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Spanish courses in Madrid

By bringing together students of different nationalities and ages, Linguaschools Madrid creates a welcoming and interesting learning environment. Group courses start every Monday and you can study 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week.

As with all Linguaschools, our Madrid school offers custom-made programs for students wanting to learn Spanish, with both group lessons and individual lessons available. While 20 or 25 lessons in a group per week are the most popular there are few restrictions on how much you want to study. 

CLASS DURATION 1 lesson = 55 minutes
GROUP SIZE Max. 10 students
Minimum age 17 years old

Intensive Courses

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Intensive 30
Long term Intensive

Combination Courses

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Intensive 20 + 5
Intensive 20 + 10

Individual courses

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Individual 10 and Individual 20
Customised Individual Lessons
Customized Semi-Individual Lessons

Semi-Intensive Courses

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Intensive 10

Spanish online by Linguaschools

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Extensive 4 online (group)
Individual 10 online

University Pathway Programs

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Year Pathway
Fast Track Pathway

Spanish &

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Learn Spanish & arts in Madrid

Please note that the school is closed on bank holidays. Half of the group lessons missed due to a bank holiday are made up for.

Accommodation

A wide variety of comfortable accommodation means every student can feel at home in Madrid. Staying with a host family offers a great local experience while the shared apartments place you with other Spanish speakers or students. For both options we have standard accommodation and a standard ‘plus’ option, which provides either a little more space and/or a more central location. 

Shared apartment Minimum age 18 years old

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Availability All year round
Distance 25 minutes walking distance
Shared with Locals and or language school students
Standard apartment Standard single and double room
Shared apartment plus Single and double room

Host family Minimum age 16 years old

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Availability All year round
Distance 25 minutes walking distance
Shared with Locals and or language school students
Host family Single and double room breakfast
Host family Single and double room half board

Student reviews

Linguaschools Madrid
Eva Vogel reviewed:
★★★★★
Madrid, 28010, Calle Raimundo Lulio, 7
Small classes, interesting topics, only spanish, great teachers! I learned a lot in 1 week!
Linguaschools Madrid
Sam Mostafa reviewed:
★★★★★
Madrid, 28010, Calle Raimundo Lulio, 7
João
Lisbon, Portugal
João and his experience at our school Madrid
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Bjørn Are Hultman reviewed:
★★★★★
Madrid, 28010, Calle Raimundo Lulio, 7
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Activities

Get to know the real Madrid with a variety of fun, cultural activities.

Madrid is one of the world’s great cultural hubs and the school arranges lots of activities based on what is going on locally. So you learn Spanish during the day then feel like a local during the evenings. Weekday activities are complemented by your own adventures, while weekend trips take you to beautiful destinations like Segovia and Toledo.

Week Language exchange

Week Salsa dancing

Week Tapas tour

Week Guided city tour

Weekend Day trip to Toledo

Weekend Visit to El Escorial Royal Monastery

Weekend Day trip to Segovia

Weekend Visit to Alcalá de Henares

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