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We offer an intensive language course linked to an internship program for professional and language enhancement in a practical setting.

Madrid is Europe’s fourth largest city (after London, Paris and Milan) and its highest capital, at 650m (2,132ft) above sea level. It is the administrative and geographic center of Spain. Madrileños, perhaps more than any other Spaniards, are determined to vivir a tope (live life to the full). The craving for conspicuous enjoyment, not to mention the 2,800 hours of annual sunshine, turn the streets into bustling centres of public display. Visitors should look out for the major cultural festivals, notably the Veranos de la Villa in summer and the autumn Festival de Otoño, embracing film, dance, theatre and music of every description. Although Madrid’s climate is more extreme than other Spanish locations, the warm dry summers and cool winters allow for many alfresco activities. While the Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid Province) stretches over 8,000sq km (3,090sq miles), the city’s historic heart is easily explored on foot. The narrow, labyrinthine streets of the oldest neighborhoods contrast with the grand boulevards, laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries – the period when Madrid began to take on the trappings of a modern capital. Each barrio (district) has its own distinctive atmosphere – Lavapiés, Malasaña and Chueca being the oldest. Many visitors first get to know the central area, known as the Madrid of the Austrias (a reference to the Hapsburg era), situated roughly between the Palacio Real and the Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s ‘mile zero’. It is only a short walk from here to the city’s main street, the Gran Vía, lined with shops, banks, offices, bars and cinemas. Fashionable Madrid starts with the Salamanca district and the boutiques of Calle Serrano, while the modern business quarter extends along the north–south axis, known as the Paseo de la Castellana. Distinguished by its skyscrapers and impressive office blocks, this is where the multinationals have their headquarters and where the Real Madrid has its home stadium, the Bernabeu. At the far (northern) end of the Paseo de la Castellana are the ‘leaning towers’ of the Puerta de Europa (Gateway of Europe), a daring display of architecture symbolising the city’s confidence in its future. The best times to visit Madrid is between March-June and then during September and October. July in Madrid is when the heat will be at its most extreme. August, while still a very hot month, is the month where most locals will take their holidays and the resulting exodus to the seaside resorts leave Madrid rather empty, which although very practical in terms of avoiding crowds, it does mean that most shops and businesses will be shut for the entire month.

We specialize in internship programs in all fields which include an intensive pre-program language course to prepare you for the professional experience. Tuition in one of our centrally located, up-market, fully-equipped language schools for an intensive language course Monday to Friday for 2 to 4 weeks. Class hours are 45 minutes from 9:30 to 1 pm (or similar) and there is a half hour break after every 90 minutes of class. • The class size is between 6 and 10 students. This means that there are plenty of opportunities to participate in class conversations and to get to know your classmates. • Curriculum covers grammar, vocabulary and conversation, depending on level. • All materials, testing and certificates are included. • Absolute beginners can only start on the first and third Monday of each month. Students with previous knowledge can start any Monday

We have a free lodging referral service which will find you a shared apartment with other participants or Spanish roommates. These are the options we make available: 1. Shared student apartmen which normally are flats with shared bathroom(s), kitchen and a common area with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Cleaning and upkeep are sometimes provided by the owner. They are fully equipped and centrally located. A private room costs approximately 500 Euros/month (approx. $590)and a room shared with a family member or friend costs 300 Euros/month each (approx. $355). 2. You can sign up for a deluxe apartment. These can be studio apartments with full services within a converted townhouse or historical building or a shared apartment. The decoration is nicer, there is Internet connect, better security. All expenses and cleaning are included. All centrally located. Ask for specific details and photos. Prices range from 800 euros/month. Note: All quoted rent prices can fluctuate according to the exchange rate and the individual landlord's requirement. 3. Room with a Spanish family with either breakfast or half board.