Madrid city rating by our language course clients
Best Spanish schools in Madrid by category - age group, leisure/fun
20 language schools in Madrid from €162 for a 1 week Spanish course
Spanish course types in Madrid
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General Spanish courses
Generic Spanish courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (106) - Offered by Influent
- Standard Spanish Courses for Adults - Madrid (60)
- Spanish & Culture - Madrid (47)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Madrid (26)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Madrid (15)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Madrid (8)
- Language Year - Madrid (6)
- Evening Courses - Madrid (5)
- Conversation/Communication - Madrid (4)
- Afternoon Courses - Madrid (3)
- Adults From 30+ Years Courses - Madrid (2)
- Travelling Classroom - Madrid (2)
- Weekend (1) - Only offered by AIL
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Spanish exam preparation courses
Spanish exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their Spanish level for University entry, employment or immigration.- DELE Preparation Courses - Madrid (21)
- Other Exams - Madrid (10)
- SIELE Preparation Courses - Madrid (10)
- CCSE Preparation Courses - Madrid (2)
- TELC (1) - Only offered by Influent
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Spanish plus activity courses
Spanish plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby.- Spanish & Dancing - Madrid (12)
- Spanish & Tennis - Madrid (5)
- Spanish & Arts - Madrid (5)
- Spanish & Golf (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Spanish & Cooking - Madrid (3)
- Spanish & Yoga - Madrid (2)
- Spanish & Oenology (1) - Only offered by Tandem Escuela Internacional
- Spanish & Digital Media (1) - Only offered by Paraninfo Spanish School
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Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens. -
Business Spanish courses
Private or group business classes teach the Spanish terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest.- Business Spanish Private Courses - Madrid (18)
- Spanish for Fashion (1) - Only offered by Tandem Escuela Internacional
- Business Group (1) - Only offered by donQuijote
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Specialty courses Spanish
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a Spanish language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category. -
Work & Study Spanish programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's Spanish level and provide real life work experience in Spanish to enhance their CV and stand out from competition.- Academic Preparation - Madrid (4)
- Internship - Madrid (2)
- University (1) - Only offered by Estudio Sampere
- Spanish & Volunteering (1) - Only offered by Paraninfo Spanish School
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Madrid ratings & reviews
What our students said about Madrid
If you like history and culture, Madrid is a great city. With the metro easy and cheap. Many parks, coffee bars, menu del día. Only I was unlucky with the weather the 2 weeks I was there. A lot of rain, but nobody can do anything about that. Also many interesting cities in the immediate vicinity, such as Segovia, Ávilla, Toledo. I found the friendliness of the population to be variable.
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!!
I didn't take part in the nightlife, so I can't say much about it. The same goes for the landmarks. I had lots of fun and open encounters with the locals in this city full of tourists. That was fun.
Madrid is filled with lots of cultural sites and activities. Visitors should be advised that it is expensive and that, like many popular urban centers, housing is very limited and expensive.
It is a good choice especially if you are looking for a welcoming and culturally interesting city. Among others, I really liked the Thyssen and Reina Sofía Museums.
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.
Madrid was the nicest city I have visited so far because of the people, architecture, climate and I have been traveling a lot before :)
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
Best was Lena - she organized all with so much involvement, unforgettable person!!
Nice school lead by nice people.
12 February 2026
Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
Student age: 49 years
Big electronic boards.
Two teachers.
Free coffee & churros.
Near Metro.
Large rooms.
Big map of the world on the wall.
Nice teachers.
No vibe going on.
19 January 2026
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 56 years
- Arrangement of private accommodation within walking distance.
- Placement test (also oral) with a suitable result for me.
- Attractively designed classrooms.
- Alternating teachers: 2 hours a day with one teacher (Pedro, who I thought was great), 2 hours with another (who didn't quite convince me and who I therefore wouldn't have liked to have as my sole teacher).
- Always a contact person on site for organisational matters.
- Afternoon activities two days a week.
25 November 2025
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 68 years
I especially liked the teaching method, the young and multicultural environment, and not least the location of the school
24 November 2025
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
Location is top, equipment is modern and beautiful, nice teacher.
6 October 2025
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 1 week
Student age: 37 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
Weather in Madrid
Events in Madrid
03 May 2026 - 17 May 2026Festival of Portuguese culture with concerts, art, cinema, architecture, theatre and gastronomy.
03 May 2026 - 17 May 2026Every year on and around May 15th, Madrid honours its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, with a packed programme of events featuring concerts, shows and an endless range of activities for all ages. Tradition meets modernity in the week-long festivities that see Madrileños dress up and dance chotis in the streets and enjoy picnics with friends and family in the Pradera de San Isidro Park.
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
My son, aged 18, is interested in a 5-month language course in Madrid. In your experience, would you recommend a host family or a shared flat?
In my experience, however, 18-year-olds prefer to live in a shared flat with other students from all over the world. They often want to go out together and discover the city. In this constellation, English is often improved, but not necessarily Spanish, because the flatmates are also learning Spanish.
Parents prefer to live with a host family because the language is better and you always have a local contact person. Here, of course, you know your son better, whether he will feel more comfortable in a family or in a shared flat.
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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.
Can I book a Spanish language course in Madrid?
My daughter is studying Spanish and is coming to Madrid and would like a 3-day intensive language experience. What are the options?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish courses in Madrid
Can I delay enrolment until the day of the course start date?
How long does it take to complete A2 level?
I 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?
I am 56 and would like to do a course with people from different age groups. Is that possible?
I was looking for a one-week Spanish course for adult beginners with a personal teacher.
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