Madrid

Learn Spanish in Madrid

Step inside the geographic and cultural center of Spain, the beating heart from which national highways and social, political, and artistic movements emerge. A cosmopolitan European capital, Madrid welcomes residents from all over the world yet manages to preserve a distinctly Spanish feel. Munching on calamari sandwiches in sunny Plaza Mayor, sharing tapas under the vaulted of cave-like basements in medieval La Latina, and gazing out over the steeples and city lights from a rooftop bar are all quintessential Madrid traditions you'll have to check off your list when you study Spanish here. Art lovers and architecture geeks will never want to leave: a city of contrasts, Madrid embraces the historic and the avant-garde, the glamor and the grunge, the international and the homegrown. From stunning cityscapes and award-winning green spaces to world-class art museums, top soccer teams, and a legendary nightlife, learn Spanish in Madrid, the city that has it all.

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School facilities & location

  • 38 bright, sunny classrooms
  • Library and multimedia center
  • Computers for student use, study tables for laptops
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Vending machines
  • Wheelchair access
  • Student residences nearby
  • Located in the university district
  • Surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and shops
  • Bike rentals closeby
  • Public transportation at the door (metro, bus)
  • Walking distance from Plaza de España and Gran Vía (5 min.), Temple of Debod (7 min.), Malasaña neighborhood (10 min.), Royal Palace (15 min.)
  • Free activities (City tour, Retiro Park, Chueca and San Antón Market, etc.)
  • Optional excursions (Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Ávila, Seville, etc.)
School Activity Agenda

Activites in Madrid - Sample week

Mondays | 17h. Guided Tour of Madrid
Tuesdays | 17h. Spanish Movie Night
Wednesdays | 17h. Visit to The Prado Museum
Thursdays | 17h. Shopping at the Central Market
Fridays | 15.30h. Cultural Immersion Workshop

Learn Spanish

Our Spanish courses in Madrid will prepare you to speak Spanish in the real world. Whether you decide to certify your level with a DELE Exam, learn alongside other international students in an intensive course, or get all the individualized attention you need with private one-to-one classes, our goal is for you to develop the skills and confidence you need to communicate in any Spanish-speaking environment. When you take Spanish classes in Madrid, we'll give you the tools you need to continue speaking in Spanish all day, long after you leave the classroom. Our motivated and experienced teachers will work with you to make it possible!

Travel Through Madrid

Madrid will keep you on your toes from the moment you arrive. You'll never run out of new avenues to explore, which makes it the perfect city to study Spanish and be immersed in the local culture! Spain's capital city offers endless options for entertainment, fun events, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Located in the center of Spain with great connections to other Spanish cities, you´ll be swept away by everything there is to experience and explore.

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PLAZA MAYOR
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Museo del Prado - Prado Museum

Madrid hosts some of the world's premier art museums, and the Prado Museum is one of them. More than 1,500 masterpieces are currently on display. From Velazquez to Goya and many works of art from all across Europe. A definite must-see. 

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Discover Madrid

Madrid is a city where everyone feels at home. Art and history lovers cherish the sheer number of incredible museums, including the Golden Triangle formed by the Prado, the Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen museums; social butterflies love the trendy nightlife; indie kids and hippies flock to the hip Malasaña neighborhood or the multicultural Lavapiés area; and LGBTQ folks thrive in the Chueca neighborhood and beyond. The city streets are full of creative corners and cobblestone streets, plant-lined windows, inviting cafés, and delicious restaurants waiting to be discovered. Learning Spanish in Madrid will open the door to a whole new Spanish-speaking world you can be a part of.

SAINT ISIDORE - May 12 to 17

Music, shows, parades, and picnics in Saint Isidore's meadows.

BOOK FAIR - May 29 to June 14

El Retiro Park hosts hundreds of stands with the most popular authors in Spain.

MAD COOL FESTIVAL - July 8 to 11

The biggest music festival in the city. Indie, rock, and electronic music from local and international artists.

THE LION KING - all year round

This popular show is continuously playing at Lope de Vega Theater, in the heart of Gran Vía.

MATADERO MADRID - all year round

A large cultural center on the riverbank hosts different events throughout the year.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT MADRID

3.2M
city population
57ºF
average yearly temperature
124
miles of intercity bike routes (200 km)
25
museums
€9.50
cost of a movie ticket
9
universities

Our don Quijote Madrid team

At don Quijote Madrid we distinguish ourselves by providing a premium quality education to all our students. We have an experienced academic staff, committed and focused on improving your level of Spanish through a solid methodology that unites theoretical and practical learning.

With specific university training and a long history of teaching Spanish, our teachers are prepared to guide you through every phase of your learning process, from the basics to complete mastery of the language and support you in your cultural immersion.

Pedro Sánchez
Eva de los Ríos
Luisa María Urrero
Pedro Luis Pérez
Sergio Escalante
Sergio Moreno
Alberto Pérez
Pedro Sánchez
(don Quijote Madrid Academic coordinator)
'I feel so fortunate to arrive at school every day and find the whole world at my disposal without leaving Madrid!'
Eva de los Ríos
Luisa María Urrero
Pedro Luis Pérez
Sergio Escalante
Sergio Moreno
Alberto Pérez

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