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
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 Spanish & Live With Teacher - Madrid (106)
- Standard Spanish Courses for Adults - Madrid (61)
- Spanish & Culture - Madrid (46)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Madrid (26)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Madrid (18)
- Evening Courses - Madrid (9)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Madrid (7)
- Language Year - Madrid (5)
- Travelling Classroom - Madrid (4)
- Afternoon Courses - Madrid (3)
- Conversation/Communication - Madrid (3)
- Weekend Courses - Madrid (2)
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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Madrid ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Madrid
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.
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
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 teachers (the main teacher was Maria) explained the tasks and exercises in a way that was easy to understand. There were 3 activities and excursions in the afternoon. The office staff were very friendly.
19 May 2025
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 1 week
Student age: 37 years
The teachers (the main teacher was Maria) explained the tasks and exercises in a way that was easy to understand. There were 3 activities and excursions in the afternoon. The office staff were very friendly.
19 May 2025
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 1 week
Student age: 35 years
I particularly liked the fact that the teacher was very flexible in responding to the students' questions.
I highly recommend it.
8 April 2025
Course: Intensive Course - Morning - 4 weeks
Student age: 22 years
I liked the helpfulness and vigour of my teacher. The class was nice.
31 March 2025
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - Morning - 1 week
Student age: 25 years
The school's strengths are its teachers. Strong characters who are very committed and diversify the lessons. Ado is the soul of the school, but of course everyone is great!!!! The activities on offer are okay so far, but didn't appeal to me.
Small and clean school with churros on Mondays, friendly team and great, dedicated teachers.
19 December 2024
Course: Intensive Course 30 - 1 week
Student age: 60 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):
4.20 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Madrid
Events in Madrid
May 2025 - September 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
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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