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Madrid East |
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Life in Spain revolves around Madrid. Situated in the middle
of the country, this glorious city is a hub for international
travel and has an extensive railroad network that stretches
into France to the north and Portugal to the west. And at an
elevation of 646 meters (2,119 feet) above sea level, Madrid
is also the highest capital in Europe.
Spain is known for its internationally famous collections of
classic and modern art, museums filled with Spanish history,
and intricate monuments and architecture. Madrid impressively
combines the busy city life with large, peaceful parks, tree-lined
boulevards, and stately public squares dotted with cafés.
The bustling daytime activity blends into evening, as Madrid’s
nightlife is a nonstop party. Spending time in Madrid gives
visitors the chance to experience a destination that is rich
in history and buzzing with the dynamic energy of a contemporary
capital city.
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Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in Madrid East |
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Because of Madrid's central location
within the country, it is easy to travel to other
fascinating cities in Spain via the mass transportation
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Madrid has a variety of events
all year long such as exhibitions, football (soccer)
matches, concerts, opera, cinema, and “zarzuela”
(musical theater of Spain). |
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Madrid East is specifically designed
for adults and professionals, ensuring a mature
and serious learning environment. |
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Madrid East Weather |
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Madrid sees an average of 320 days
of sunshine annually. The climate is extremely dry,
with spring and fall temperatures around 75ºF (24ºC),
summer temperatures up to 95ºF (35ºC), and
winter temperatures between 40ºF-50ºF (5ºC
-10ºC). |
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Learn Spanish in Madrid East |
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Located in the fashionable Serrano Street district, the Spanish language school
in Madrid boasts modern, first-rate amenities in a beautiful,
well-preserved historic building. From its central location,
museums, boutiques, old-town Madrid, city parks and excellent
public transportation are all conveniently located within walking distance.
Spanish students will find just about everything they need inside the
school's spacious and stylish facilities. Classes are held in
six comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms and during free
time students are welcome to relax, socialize, and practice speaking Spanish in the student
lounge. Students also have access to computers and printers
with free Internet, travel references, phone/fax facilities
and TV.
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Highlights |
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Location: Centrally located in the Serrano Street district,
within walking distance to shops, cafes,
parks and historic buildings. |
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Facilities: Occupies one floor of a multi-floor office building
• 10 air-conditioned classrooms • computers
with free Internet • TV’s • travel
resources. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 7 students. |
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Student Body: 54% of students are from Europe, 36% from North
America, and 10% from other countries. 61% of students
are ages 20-40, 18% are 40-50, and 16%
are 50+. |
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Madrid East |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Students in Madrid are given the opportunity to learn more about
the culture through a variety of activities and excursions.
Some take place at the school, while others carry you to a variety
of sights throughout the city. All are conducted in Spanish,
allowing you to learn about the culture and practice the language
at the same time.
With its central location, Madrid is the perfect place from
which to take advantage of Spain's vast cultural treasures.
The school offers one- and two-day guided weekend excursions
to various nearby cities. These trips give students a chance
to practice their Spanish as well as discover more about their
intriguing host country. Some of the many excursions available
are listed below.
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Cultural
Immersion
Included in all courses are cultural activities
and excursions designed to complement academic lessons.
Offered three times a week, these activities enable
students to develop and strengthen their Spanish
skills in enjoyable real-world situations, while
also learning about the society, customs, art and
history of Spain. Many of the activities have books
developed specifically for each topic. |
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Local
Encounters
Meet Spain’s culture face-to-face when bullfighters,
local TV personalities, flamenco dancers and other
fascinating guests come to the school for presentations
and interviews! Moderated by teachers, these classes
allow students to speak directly with Spaniards
and gain first-hand knowledge of how they live,
work, and think. |
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Discover
Madrid
The Prado Art Museum, a bullfighting training school
and the city's best tapa bars are just a few of
the places visited on these varied excursions. The
teacher-led trips give students the opportunity
to have direct contact with Spanish society, culture
and industry. |
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Spain
Today
The host country's culture, politics and economy
are explored in a series of lectures about contemporary
Spain. Topics may include the Basque Country, Gypsies
in Spain, Spanish Fashion and the Mediterranean
Diet. |
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El
Escorial and the Valley of Fallen
Just a short jaunt from Madrid is the majestic monastery-palace
San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The political center
of the empire of King Philip II, the immense structure
also houses a basilica, a royal library and a pantheon
containing the remains of the King as well as those
of his parents, relatives and successors. |
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afternoon you'll take a bus to the nearby Valley
of the Fallen, a massive monument to the victims
of the Spanish Civil War. A giant granite cross
sits high atop a rock outcropping, starkly marking
the burial place of soldiers who fought on both
sides of the Civil War, as well as that of reviled
dictator Francisco Franco. |
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Granada
This excursion takes students to the city of Granada
in the southern region of Andalusia. For over three
centuries of Muslim domination of the country, Granada
was the greatest city on the peninsula. Although
wrested away by the Christians during the Reconquest,
"The Moorish Jewel" remains one of the
finest remnants of Spain's Islamic past. |
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notable is the dazzling Alhambra Palace, a marvel
of Moorish architecture, designated World Heritage
Site, and tourist attraction that should not be
missed. |
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Bilbao
Bilbao is the largest city in the Basque Country,
a historically and linguistically independent region
near the French border. Once primarily a colorless
industrial center, Bilbao has recently been transformed
in a wave of bold urban-renewal projects. The most
important event to put Bilbao back on the world
map was the monumental opening of the Guggenheim
Museum. |
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to the city's lively new attitude and the friendly
nature of the Basque people, this two-day trip to
Bilbao is sure to be fun. |
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Picos
de Europa
The Picos de Europa, a rugged mountain range just
off the Atlantic coast in northern Spain, is the
setting for this off-the-beaten-path hiking adventure.
An outdoor-lover's paradise, the Picos rise to nearly
9,000 feet and offer striking views of limestone
spires, jagged peaks, green valleys, and isolated
villages that seem to have been lost to time. |
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Celtic influence in this area is a world away from
the rest of Spain. You're more likely to hear bagpipe
music than flamenco, and you're sure to sample a
glass of sidra (a local fermented apple drink) and
other regional specialties like cabrales, a powerful
"blue" goat cheese. |
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Toledo
Toledo, an easy excursion from Madrid, is one of
the country's most magnificent historical centers.
In contrast to much of the rest of Spain, it once
provided a rare example of Jews, Christians and
Muslims living side by side. On this
trip, students will experience the intact medieval
city surrounded by colossal walls, crisscrossed
by narrow winding streets and dotted with fascinating
galleries, synagogues, churches, and castles. |
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nation's capital until the 1500s, Toledo has such
a wealth of medieval architecture that you'll feel
like you stepped back into the Middle Ages. |
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Segovia
This excursion takes you approximately 60 miles
north to Segovia, a Castilian city rich in medieval
art and culture. Dominating the scene is the impressive
Roman Aqueduct, which dates back more than two thousand
years to when Segovia was a Roman military base.
Other visual treats include numerous Romanesque
churches, towers, convents, monasteries, museums
and palaces. |
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is also home to the “Lady of the Spanish Cathedrals,”
Alcázar. Visible from miles around, Alcázar
is one of the finest Gothic monuments in Spain.
With its fairytale appearance set against the backdrop
of picturesque mountains, it is even rumored to
have been the inspiration for Walt Disney's Cinderella
castle. |
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Madrid East |
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Students who want to complement their formal classes with colorful
cultural experiences will find a number of exciting options
available to them. Held after class or on the weekends, such
courses can take place either on-campus or at a variety of sites
all over the city. These optional sessions are booked and paid
for separately from the standard program.
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Latin Dancing
Students can choose from an array of Spanish and
Latin American dance classes, including Flamenco,
Sevillana, Salsa, Tango and Merengue. All dance
courses are taught by professional dancers, either
at the school or at professional dance centers in
Madrid. |
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Spanish Conversation
Students wanting to practice their Spanish can team
up with Spaniards looking to learn English in the
school's free conversation exchanges. For a small
fee, the school can also arrange meetings with local
professionals, giving students the chance to converse
with colleagues in their field. |
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Leisure Activity
Courses
From Spanish wine tasting classes to courses on
Spain's role in the EU, a wide range of leisure
activity sessions is available for students of varying
ability levels and interests. Other options include
Spanish cooking, photography in Madrid, fashion
design and holistic therapy. |
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Spanish Teachers
Training Workshop
The school also offers private, individualized training
programs to teachers of Spanish. Ranging from two
to four weeks in duration, the workshops train both
experienced and novice Spanish teachers in pedagogical
techniques, cultural issues, selection of teaching
material and program planning. |
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The Recoleta
OOther special courses in Madrid East are available
as one-on-one training and prepare students for
the special requirements of a particular topic.
The main language goals of these courses are to
gain subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech. |
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are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course
with their teachers so that it fully meets their
needs. Popular choices for special courses have
been the following:
 Business |
Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Madrid East |
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Francesca
Fossile
Switzerland |
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weeks I spent here are unforgettable. I got to know fabulous
people. I wish I could compete with their teachers in
terms of energy and dynamism. I recommend this school
to everyone with my whole heart." |
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Ricardo
Sanchez Uichow
USA |
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"I liked
the company of a wide range of mature students. The
apartment-hotel where I stayed gave me the convenience
of being five minutes away from school as well as the
privacy and independence that I required. The [cultural]
program was very educational and entertaining. The overall
atmosphere of the school is one of openness, encouragement
and enthusiasm. I will definitely be back in the immediate
future."
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Andrea
Bethlen
Germany |
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school meets what they promise and they exceeded my
expectations by far! The teachers are young, motivated
and didactically highly competent. Classes are demanding,
efficient and diversified. During the three weeks I
spent here no lesson was like a previous one. The cultural
program and other services like the conversation exchange
definitely get students involved in the Madrid environment.
Management and administrative staff are always very
friendly and helpful. The comfortable atmosphere at
here makes you feel at home."
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Angela Meltzer
USA |
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"The entire staff
here is a "class act." From the office administration
to group classes, to private classes and extra-curricular
activities, they do an outstanding job. Everyone is
so well-trained and classes are full of life. There
are never boring worksheets or drills. Students are
truly immersed in the language and culture. I have made
so much progress in 4 weeks. It was a great choice and
I hope to return again."
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Jacob Kessab
USA |
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"I spent four weeks
in Madrid and I have vastly improved my Spanish skills.
The professors and staff work hard to make sure that
the students learn proper grammar and communication
skills. In addition, the other activities not only improved
my Spanish skills, but also increased my knowledge of
the culture of Spain."
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Carol Gutierrez
USA |
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"I have attended
several schools in various Spanish speaking countries
and this one is absolutely the best. The staff is very
professional, fun and friendly. The teaching methods
are current and proficiency-oriented. My best experience
ever studying abroad."
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$2066.00 |
$3902.00 |
$5853.00 |
$7344.00 |
$1491.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$1530.00 |
$2754.00 |
$3902.00 |
$5202.00 |
$1301.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$391.00 |
$748.00 |
$1071.00 |
$1258.00 |
$272.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1216.00 |
$2380.00 |
$3264.00 |
$4182.00 |
$855.00 |
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1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$2474 |
$4582 |
$6848 |
$8670 |
$1797 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$1938 |
$3434 |
$4897 |
$6528 |
$1607 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$799 |
$1428 |
$2066 |
$2584 |
$578 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1624 |
$3060 |
$4259 |
$5508 |
$1161 |
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Shared Apartment |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$2389 |
$4310 |
$6440 |
$8126 |
$1687 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$1853 |
$3162 |
$4489 |
$5984 |
$1497 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$714 |
$1156 |
$1658 |
$2040 |
$468 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1539 |
$2788 |
$3851 |
$4964 |
$1051 |
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Private Apartment |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$2857 |
$5203 |
$7536 |
$9469 |
$2010 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$2321 |
$4055 |
$5585 |
$7327 |
$1820 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$1182 |
$2049 |
$2754 |
$3383 |
$791 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$2007 |
$3681 |
$4947 |
$6307 |
$1374 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books.
Airport pickup costs $131.
All lessons are 50 minutes.
Immersion classes do not include lunch.
Immersion is 30 Private lessons + 10 cultural lessons.
Group+ is 30 Private lessons + 10 cultural lessons.
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