4 hours a week course

Paraninfo School of languages

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Course description

Recommended for students and professionals that can not attend classes everyday day due to their studies or work. It is a course specially for people living in Madrid that have less time available to learn Spanish.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
4 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Afternoon session
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Evening session
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Madrid.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

88% recommend

based on 8 reviews
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"Good teacher and the lessons were helpful and fun."

Clara Nordwald, student from Spain

The flat was nice especially the location and the price is fair. The booking process could be better, but my assistant was very helpful and showed a lot of effort.

The workbook is very good and is in the price included. My teacher, Pablo, was very good at explaining and made the lessons fun.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Jan 2020 - 17 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A lot of fun , but didn't improve my language skills"

Ann-Kristin Becker, student from Germany

It's difficult to discribe..first at all I had a lot of fun with the teachers and the other students. When I arrived at school they made a test (b1.. although I told them I already had a B2 level) . Later I talked with a teacher about my test then she told me she's teaching a class level b1-b2 which I can join. The size of the class was perfect. We were about 6-8 students(changed every week). But we had different language skills. Some of us had level b1 and others B2. So that was kind of problem for me because I wanted to improve my skills and didn't want to repeat everything I already know 4 weeks long. I think it would be better to put level b1 students together and B2 together and don't put b1-b2 together. Sometimes it was kind of boring for me. The school was ok. It was an old building with small classes and in summer it was very hot. But all in all it was ok.
But I have to separate the 4weeks.
The first 2 weeks, I would say,were good. Our teacher Barbara was a very good teacher. She was very well preparated and motivated. The classes were disversified. Barbara sometimes brought some games or other things to the class so that it was very active and we also had a lot of conversations. But I missed writing text's. But I think all in all she's a good teacher. It was very difficult to be able to satisfy the need of every student ('cause of different, very different language skills). But I was very optimistic and looking forward to the last 2 weeks but Barbara went on vacation so that we had another teacher for my last 2 weeks. She was a very outgoing and sympathic person and we although had fun. But she wasn't really prepared like Barbara. The last 2 weeks we did nothing. Just talking about Madrid and all the places and activities. It seemed that the teacher didn't want to teach us ..it was more like talking about our hobbies and favourite places in Madrid and that was kinda all we did in 2 weeks. Of course we repeated everything we did in week 1-2. She was about to start a new theme but 2 minutes later we talked about something that had nothing to do with this class. I was very angry and also disappointed that I didn't learn anything in week 3-4.
I thought, after the first 2 weeks, that I am going to improve my skills. But not at all. I have the same skills I had bevore.
I would take classes at this school against only if they separate the level of the students and with Barbara as a teacher.
I really want to reach level c1. But it's only possible if they change that things. Although I expected a bit more I think it was ok for the price I
If there are any questions..please ask in German again.
Un beso

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2017 - 8 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I was very pleased."

Maria Cristina Mathias, student from Brazil

I had an interesting experience. I met students from all over the world of different ages, younger and same age as me. The teacher was efficient and taught us the language very well.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
7 Mar 2016 - 27 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I learnt a lot in Paraninfo"

Jingjing Chu, student from Hong Kong

The teachers are nice and patient there. I like Paloma and Lucia as my teacher. The location is great. It's in city centre. However, I don't think it is appropriate to arrange me with students who have already studied for half year. They know a lot. The speed of lesson is very fast. I cannot understand anything when they are talking. There are also no outdoor activities in two weeks, and I don't like the dormitory at all. I would like to live with flat mates, but the awful thing is that there is no air conditioner. I cannot sleep well because Madrid is so hot in summer, and the school doesn't care about how you live. The first night when I got there, there is no quilt and the bed sheet is not clean. I think it’s also expensive.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
27 Jul 2015 - 7 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was nice for me to see different people around world and it improved my communication skills"

Ali Mesfer A Alshamrani, student from Saudi Arabia

The school is nice, but it needs some improvements.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
1 Jun 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Spain is a nice country, and Paraninfo is a great school."

Anna Nichols

My visit to Madrid was really great.
I enjoyed the city and the people. It was unforgettable.
I studied at Paraninfo school, and I found it very good.
The other students, the teachers, and the place were all fine, really!!
I was lovely, and perhaps I'm going to come back!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
13 Mar 2013 - 1 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Thank you to Paraninfo for a great experience."

John Harrison

I'm grateful for a very nice experience at Paraninfo.
I enjoyed very much the classes and the city.
The teachers were so lovely to me.
I enjoyed also the activities, especially the excursions.
I hope to come back!!!!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
33 weeks
Date of study
13 Mar 2013 - 3 Nov 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was a very nice time, a very good course at Paraninfo School."

Emiliano del Amo

I found the teachers very nice and very intelligent.
The classes were interesting and very good.
The school is placed in a very popular and modern street.
I felt very well there.
The school was also kind and good with me.
My time there was unforgettable.

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Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
4 Feb 2013 - 27 Jun 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Paraninfo School of languages offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

$288
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$288

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

$313
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$313
Staying with a Spanish family is the best way to ensure total immersion in the Spanish language. It is the perfect complement to your language classes because the families will not only provide you with comfortable accommodation, they will also introduce you to their culture and way of life. Make the most of your stay in Spain by participating in the daily life of the family and seeing them every day; but at the same time you will have your independence, being able to enter and leave the house with your own key.

There are some single-parent families, and others made up of several members; all of them are carefully chosen for their hospitality. The majority of them live no more than 30 minutes away, either on foot or by public transport.

If you have any special requirements, dietary or otherwise, don’t worry, it will be a pleasure to help you. Just let us know in advance!

Services included:

Half board (breakfast and dinner) or full board (breakfast and dinner at home and lunch to take away)
Possibility of receiving free calls
Weekly laundry (the ironing is not included)
House keys
apartment

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

$137
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$137
If you prefer, we also have other accommodation options available.

Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

$217
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$217
Renting a room in an apartment that belongs to our school has various advantages.

Firstly the student can relax knowing that he or she can deal directly with us for all his or her needs and for whatever situations may arise.

Even more, Paraninfo Academy has gone all the way to satisfy as far as possible all the needs of the students that decide to stay in one of the rooms. The apartment has all modern appliances and fittings, a fully equipped kitchen, high speed internet as well as carefully selected location, only 5 minutes walking from the school.

To see the location of the apartment please see our maps.
You can also see a photo gallery of the apartment.
Finally you can also take a virtual tour of the apartment.
Consult our price list below.
Given the high demand, we recommend that you contact us for availability one week in advance.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 90 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Madrid based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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