Location:

Madrid, Spain

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Rolling Starts, Spring Break, Spring Semester, Summer, Winter Semester, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

AIL Madrid is located right in the heart of the area of Madrid known as barrio Salamanca in central Madrid. The area is famous for being one of Madrid's most wealthy areas with many luxury hotels and leading designer clothes stores located here. The school is located less than 100 metres away from the fashionable calle Goya, and close to the glamorous thoroughfares of Serrano and Velázquez. Whether you're looking for a rich cultural experience or superior language education, you'll find both in the exciting environment of AIL Madrid.

The reasons to choose our school:
• Focus on Spanish courses
• A broad range of flexible Spanish courses
• Internationally recognised qualifications
• Dedicated, approachable and qualified teaching staff
• Proven teaching method guaranteeing maximum learning
• Fun and enjoyable classes
• Learning does not finish in the classroom. AIL Madrid will fill your day with Spanish
• Great location with modern facilities
• AIL Madrid’s Spanish course prices are among the most competitive in Madrid
• 10 hours a week dedicated to learning more about the culture and customs of Spain and getting to know the city of Madrid a little bit better. And the best feature of the program is it is included at no extra cost!

Intensive Course Information:
In case you are looking for studying Spanish in a very intensive and efficient way, AIL Madrid has a solution for you. Our Intensive Spanish Course offers you well structured, lively and fun classes for people who want to see results. The Intensive Spanish course will develop your communication skills, insisting on your pronunciation and understanding. By learning and practicing your Spanish in a creative way with well structured classes, you will rapidly increase your level. The small groups allow better attention to be paid to each individual student. By the end of the course you will be able to:
1. Use Spanish more effectively and with greater confidence
2. Speak more accurately and fluently
3. Use a wider range of vocabulary
4. Socialise more confidently
5. Understand what you read and hear more easily


Work Placement Program Optional Add On:
Our program revises, refreshes and consolidates previous Spanish that you have already learnt, and is divided into two phases:
• The first phase of the program is a 4 week intensive Spanish course with AIL Madrid. We strongly recommend that you devote the maximum time possible to learning Spanish during this section of the program - so you can get as much out of the Work Placement as possible. Because of this, we offer you the opportunity to extend this part of the program for a longer period than 4 weeks if you so wish.
• The second phase is your Work Placement with your internship company. This will be for a minimum period of 8 weeks, but can be extended subject to you and your employer. Your placement will be within in a job sector that you want to pursue, to enhance your existing skills and experience.

Requirements:
• Be aged between 17 and 25
• Have an intermediate level of Spanish (corresponding to level B2 in the six level framework of language proficiency developed by the Council of European languages by the end of the 4 week study period
• Have previous experience relevant to the area of work

Setting Description:

Structure of the course:
• Small course groups; maximum 8, average 6
• 20 classes per week
• Complementary 10 classes per week Cultural and Social Activities program
• Available in 6 different levels (A1 - C2) that correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
• Flexible start dates - students can start on any Monday
• Flexible course duration - 1 to 40 weeks
• Minimum age 18
• Option to combine with an Individual Spanish course
• End of course certificate
• Daily homework
All classes missed due to public holidays are made up

Cost:

170 EUR - course fee/week;
1295 EUR - One time Work Placement Fee Price and includes 4 weeks Intensive Spanish Course. The price includes:
• Placement test (outside the class time)
• 3 course welcome lunch in a typical Spanish restaurant with representatives from AIL Madrid
• All your required learning materials including initial text book
• AIL Madrid's welcome pack containing lots of useful information to help you get orientated in Madrid
• Free access to the internet