Best Spanish schools in Madrid by category - student age group, leisure/fun
21 language schools in Madrid from 162€ for a 1 week Spanish course
Madrid ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Madrid
What our students said about Madrid
Madrid is a fabulous place, even though I have been to Spain many times I'd never been able to spend any time there. It really has something for everyone, from exceptional museums to parks, restaurants and plays and music bars and ... something for everyone. The only real risk is doing too much. The metro works extremely well in Madrid and it's easy to get around.
The transport is very convenient. With a youth card of 20 euros, you can take all kinds of transportation in Madrid for a month, and you can go to some nearby cities. People in the city are friendly, but most of them don't speak English. Overall consumption is about the same as in Germany.
Very expensive for students like us. Great nightlife but the bars are also quite expensive and the police are very controlling. Nobody speaks English which is great for learning Spanish but at the same time people are not very friendly when they notice you don't speak Spanish.
A beautiful, vibrant city with a wonderful balance of Nature in parks and surrounding areas!! Such a clean and well organized easy metro system and the city is kept clean and safe. Very easy to live and love Madrid!!
Madrid is a big city, and as a big urban area has its pros and cons. It's a great city to visit however you must be careful in tourist areas.
Lots of diversity, plenty of things to do. Great transportation for getting around. With so much tourism, sometimes too many people.
In my opinion, Madrid is a nice, clean and safe city with many attractions. Not exactly a tourist city so it is affordable
A great city. I had lots of private meetings with locals, which is why I hardly saw the city and didn't have any nightlife.
I love Madrid! More typical Spanish than Barcelona. If you want to get to know the Spanish life, Madrid can show you.
Very open and clearly laid out, lots within walking distance, many parks and squares....
What language school directors said about Madrid
The capital of Spain offers much more than any other Spanish town. Vibrant city, full of life, thousand things going on every singe day.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Madrid
The teacher, Berna, is energetic, motivated and explains the language perfectly. She created a safe environment that made it easy to practice and learn. She used many different work forms and the her speed of instruction was paced perfectly.
13 August 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
The people there were all very nice, endeavoured and took good care of me and the students. They serve churros during the first break on Mondays and I was lucky enough to have an international lunch on the last day. Perfect for a week.
And especially that the lessons are only 45 minutes long.
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22 July 2024
Course: Intensive Course 30 - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
If you are a college student, undergrad or graduate school, this could be for you.
As I was a bad match, I should have been directed elsewhere.
25 June 2024
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
Very personal support, very competent lecturers
20 May 2024
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years
The instructors were patient, encouraging students to speak in Spanish and not be concerned with making mistakes. The content provided was varied both in topics and various approaches to learning so that the classroom time passed quickly. I learned quite a bit in a short amount of time.
29 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
Information about Madrid
- Lively night scene.
- Great variety of Spanish food options.
- Lots of history and culture to learn about.
- Great public transportation system.
- No mediterranean beaches.
- City centre is expensive.
Key Facts about Madrid
- Price index excluding rent: 61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 50* (50% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:50* (50% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.29 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Madrid
Events in Madrid
March 2025Exhibition of contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and audiovisual arts in the Galeria de Cristal.
28 April 2025Race through the streets of Madrid in one of several races held this weekend. The Rock'n'Roll Marathon Series also includes great live shows.
May 2025Festival of Portuguese culture with concerts, art, cinema, architecture, theatre and gastronomy.
12 August 2025 - 15 August 2025Long standing festival of photography and the visual arts.
What to do in Madrid
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Aeropuerto T4, Fuente de la Mora, Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Recoletos
Every 10 minutes, 55 minutes.
Main stops: Aeropuerto T4, Aeropuerto T2, Aeropuerto 1, Metro O Donnell, Cibeles
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Madrid
Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Madrid
- I would like to know how much the Italian course costs for 24 weeks and also if the classes are face-to-face or virtual.
“At present (2023) we do not offer Italian courses in Madrid or in any other Spanish city, but we can offer you Italian courses in Italy (Roma, Milan, Florence...).”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 17, 2023Can I book a Spanish language course in Madrid?“Yes, we have many excellent partner schools in Madrid offering Spanish courses.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2022My daughter is studying Spanish and is coming to Madrid and would like a 3-day intensive language experience. What are the options?“All the intensive courses with group lessons take place on weekdays, from Monday to Friday (5 consecutive days). Considering that your daughter has a tight schedule, we would recommend private lessons for her. Private classes are fully personalized and give the student the opportunity to establish their own schedule and pace of learning. These classes are excellent for improving and progressing in specific areas, such as phonetics or reading comprehension and vocabulary.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2022FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Spanish courses in Madrid
- What are the best platforms for finding accommodation in Madrid for long stays (if the school doesn't offer it)?“Where accommodation is not available or is not possible at the school you have selected, we recommend that you arrange your own accommodation as soon as possible to avoid any unavailability. Here are some ideas for longer stays:
1. Idealista: One of Spain's largest real estate platforms, ideal for finding long-term rentals, shared flats or houses for sale.
2. Fotocasa: Another popular property site offering long-term rentals with a user-friendly search function.
3. Spotahome: Designed for people moving to a new city, this site offers video tours of rental properties, allowing you to book without having to visit the property.
4. Badi: Focuses on finding shared flats or flatmates. Popular with students and young professionals.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 13, 2024Can I delay enrolment until the day of the course start date?“Yes, you can, but we recommend that you do not wait until the last minute, as the course you want may already be full. It also helps us to avoid cancellations. We need a minimum of 3 or 5 students to run a course. If we do not have enough students, we have to cancel the course a few days before it starts. Your enrolment may have saved the course from cancellation.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 07, 2024How long does it take to complete A2 level?“If you have already completed A1 it takes approximately 8 weeks to complete A2 if you study 20 lessons per week. If you are a complete beginner it will take 4-6 additional weeks.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2023I am a senior interested in taking a 3-week Spanish immersion course with other seniors. I prefer Madrid or Barcelona. Which city would be best for me?“Barcelona is the perfect destination if you want to see the sites of Antoni Gaudí, enjoy a vibrant culinary scene, and spend time on the beach. Conversely, if you're looking for a less crowded, more affordable immersion in Spanish history and art galleries, Madrid is the place.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2023I am 56 and would like to do a course with people from different age groups. Is that possible?“Yes, it is possible. Most schools prefer to group students by language level, not age. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 07, 2023I was looking for a one-week Spanish course for adult beginners with a personal teacher.“Undoubtedly the best option for a week is the teacher's home programme, which allows you to make the most of your time, or alternatively a private tuition course. We will be happy to provide you with quotes and information for both options as soon as you send us more information about the period you are interested in.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 09, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Spanish courses & camps for teenager and children in Madrid or other 40 different Spanish course types in Madrid.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Spain such as Alicante, Almeria, Almuñécar, Barbate (Cadiz), Barcelona ..., Bilbao, Cadiz, Castelldefels, Denia, Dosrius (Barcelona), Granada, Ibiza, Jaén, Jerez de la Frontera, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Logroño, Malaga, Marbella, Murcia, Nerja, Palma de Mallorca, Pamplona, Platja d'Aro (Costa Brava), Prado del Rey, Puzol (Valencia), Ronda, Salamanca, San Pedro de Alcántara, San Sebastian, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Sevilla, Soria, Tarragona, Tenerife, Úbeda, Valencia, Valljunquera, Vejer de la Frontera, Vigo, Zaragoza or see our list of all schools in Spain. You may also want to consult options outside Spain for learning Spanish.Show moreLanguage School Destinations
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