Location:

Madrid, Spain

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Gap Year

Term:

Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

Founded in 2001, Ailola Madrid is one of the most recognized Spanish schools in Spain when it comes to offering students bang for their buck. In fact, we pride ourselves on our ability to combine a superb teaching staff of native-speakers with unbeatable facilities and competitive prices. Once the property of the Knight's Templar, a former hunting ground for the Spanish royal family, and today home to many stunning foreign embassy buildings - our Spanish school in Madrid is located in the Chamberí neighbourhood. Within the city's Central Almond district, the area is sleek and classy with beautiful boutiques, elegant cafés and unbeatable access to the rest of the city.


- Pre-arrival orientation via telephone, e-mail or Skype
- Free placement test to find the right Spanish group course in Madrid for you
- Spanish Student ID for discounts across Madrid
- Full school and Spanish group course orientation on the first Monday of classes
- Language materials (textbooks, use of our library)
- Free afternoon activities
- Personalized assistance to help you find accommodation and internship opportunities in Madrid
- Ailola Madrid Welcome Pack including maps, dining and nightlife guide, etc.
- WiFi access and use of Ailola Madrid's tablets
- 24-hour emergency line
- Ailola Lingua Certificate upon completion of your course

Speak Spanish from day #1! Spanish is easier to pick up than you might imagine, which is why Ailola Madrid does not hold back when it comes to encouraging students to speak the language from day #1 at our school in Madrid. Through our communicative approach to language learning, you'll hear, speak and engage with the Spanish language in a real-world way, inside the classroom and outside it. There's vocabulary and grammar, too, but always with a focus on practical communication skills. To help reach your goals, we also offer:

- Afterschool conversation exchange sessions with native speakers
- Afterschool and weekend activities in and around Madrid that focus on language practice
- Internship opportunities in Madrid where you'll put your language skills to practice
- A network of contacts for homestay and shared apartment accommodation
- A world of language resources like our larger-than-life library
- Online resources including tips and blog posts related to the Spanish language and life in Madrid

Setting Description:

Facilities:
- 2 free-access tablets
- Free student WiFi access
- A cozy common room with tea and coffee machines, cold drinks and a library
- Teaching equipment including TV and DVD
- 7 bright, quiet and spacious classrooms
- Free-access language materials

Key Facts:
- Founded in: 2001
- Distance to city center: 5 minutes
- Course sizes: Average 4-5 students
- Free Internet access/WiFi: Yes!
- Number of computers: 2 tablets, with free use for students
- Facilities for handicapped: Yes, though bathroom use requires help by staff given the staircase
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of bathrooms: 2
- Maximum class size: 10 students
- Heating & air-conditioning: Yes!
- Peak months: None, so you can choose the time of year that best suits you!
- Internship opportunities: Yes!
- Conversation sessions: Yes, and they're free!

Cost:

Spanish group classes start from an unbeatable 140 Euro per week.