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International House Madrid

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Course description

The perfect course for students who want to make quick progress, and to improve all areas and skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening). Learn in a small multi-cultural group with a communicative methodology.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
13 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

IH Madrid does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:30 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 - 75 years old
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

As you would expect from an International House school, IH Madrid provides the highest quality language courses and teacher training in a professional and dynamic environment. We have 3 centres throughout the city and the Spanish school is located right in the centre of Madrid, in a vibrant, up-market area near the Plaza de Colon, which is within walking distance of many iconic sights of Madrid. It is also a stone’s throw away from the Plaza Mayor and has excellent public transport connections giving easy access to all parts of the city.

Year opened
1981
Number of classrooms
28

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at International House Madrid varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 20.

IH Madrid teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
11%
UK
10%
France
9%
Germany
9%
Netherlands
8%
China
5%
Italy
4%
Belgium
3%
Brazil
3%
Ireland
3%
Other
35%

School holidays

IH Madrid does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
22 Dec 2024 - 06 Jan 2025 and 13 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

School location

International House Madrid is located in a vibrant, up-market area near the Plaza de Colon, which is within walking distance of many iconic sights of Madrid. It is also a stone’s throw away from the Plaza Mayor and has excellent public transport connections giving easy access to all parts of the city.

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Housing

IH Madrid offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 257
weekly
Age range: 14 - 65 years old
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 257
Experience the Spanish way of life and practise your Spanish by sharing the home of our homestay hosts (single people, couples, families with children). Both full and half board are available, as are single or double rooms. All our homestays are within 10-30 minutes’ walk or by public transport from the school.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 306
weekly
Age range: 16 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, telephone, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 306
Should you be looking for more independence, then the shared flat is the option for you. There are two options - either with other foreign students or with local people.
student-residence

Student residence - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 501
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: Madrid
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 501
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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.

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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