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Generals
The School
Spanish with Work Placement
Club 50+
University preparation courses
Individual classes
Dele Certificate
Gap year
1. Why must I consider registering at AIL Madrid instead of at other schools?
AIL Madrid is located in the center of Madrid and possesses the highest quality teaching standards in the city due to our small groups (maximum 8 people, average 5) and the communicative methodology that is implemented in our classes, maximising the learning of our students in the least possible time.
2. Who can study at AIL Madrid?
At first, the only requirement to study at AIL Madrid is to agree with our Tems and Conditions and to comply with our payment policy. The documentation that we request is necessary to complete the registration process and to place every student in a group according to their level.
3. I want to learn Spanish. Which course is most convenient for me?
It depends on the time that you want to spend in Madrid, the intensity of the study you wish to undertake, and your learning goals. At AIL Madrid we offer a great variety of programs to cater for your different demands. Please consult one of our team members to look for the option that is most convenient to you.
4. Can I do my registration online?
Yes, it is possible to do the registration online.
5. Are there any other ways to register beside the internet?
Yes, you may print and fill out our enrolment form.
You can contact us by mail, phone    (+ 34 917256350) or fax (+ 34 917254188).
6. How much will it cost me to study at AIL Madrid?
It depends on what your study needs are and for how long you wish to study. The Intensive Spanish Courses (20 classes per week) cost 155 Euros a week. The Super Intensive Spanish Courses (30 classes per week) cost 225 Euros per week. The Spanish and Dance Courses cost 260 Euros a week. A 10% discount is given on courses of 12 weeks or more.
With our online calculator you can calculate easily the total costs of studying at AIL Madrid.
For more information about prices, please consult our price page.
7. How can I make the payment to AIL Madrid?
You can pay by:
- PayPal
- Visa / MasterCard (with a 4% supplement ) or
- By International Bank Transfer
Barclays Bank, S.A
Plaza de Colón, 1
28046 Madrid
SPAIN
Account number: 0065 0246 10 0001025937
Account holder: Academia Internacional de Lenguas Madrid, S.L
IBAN (International Bank Account Number): ES87 0065 0246 1000 0102 5937
BIC / SWIFT code: BARCESMM
8. What is the duration of the courses at AIL Madrid?
It depends on your needs. It can range from 1 week to 1 year.
9. When can I begin course at AIL Madrid?
The group courses begin every Monday (except over Christmas). The groups for The Gap Year Program and The University Preparation begin on the first Monday of every month.
10. I’ve decided to study at AIL Madrid. What do I do now?
Contact us or enrol via our web page.
11. How do I fill out the enrolment form?
There are several fields that you must fill out:
- Your personal information (it is very important that you provide us with the means to contact you)
- Selected Courses: Mark the check boxes of the courses you are interested in with an X; if you choose the option of individual classes, please indicate the number of classes that you wish to take.
- Social and Cultural Activities: You can indicate your interest in attending them - these are offered at no extra cost!
- Start Date: When you wish to begin the courses and the number of weeks you wish to study with us.
- Accommodation: If you would like AIL Madrid to arrange your accommodation, you can choose between Spanish Host Family, Shared Flat, Student Residence and Hotel . Otherwise, you can arrange your own accommodation and you will only pay for the price of the course.
- Airport Pick-up: You can request that an AIL Madrid representative picks you up at the Airport. Our Spanish and English speaking representative will already have your accommodation details and will guide you to your destination in Madrid. This service costs 75 euros to escort you from the airport to your place of stay, if you would also like to be escorted back to the airport upon the completion of your studies, then the servcice costs 125 euros.
12. What is the difference between the 200 Euros deposit and the 50 Euros enrolment fee?
The 200 Euros deposit is necessary to reserve your place and is discounted off any amount pending of payment. The 50 Euros enrolment fee includes the price of the matriculation, the welcome pack and the welcome dinner. These 50 Euros are not paid if the course lasts for more than 23 weeks.
13. How much time do I need to learn Spanish?
It depends on the level of Spanish that you have, the proximity of your mother language to Spanish, the number of hours you have studied Spanish, your ability to learn foreign languages and the level that you want to achieve. As a minimum, an absolute beginner will need four weeks to be able to develop basic communication skills and three months to be able to use Spanish in the workplace.
14. What levels of Spanish are taught at AIL Madrid?
At AIL Madrid Spanish classes are taught from absolute beginner level to advanced level (university entry / complete fluency).
15. Where do AIL Madrid’s students come from?
By country of origin: approximately 55% come from Europe, 25% from North America, 15 % from Asia and 5% from other countries.
By age group: 40% are between 18 and 29, 35% between 30 and 49, and 25% are 50 or older.
By occupation: 35% are full-time students, 60% are full-time workers and 5% are retired citizens.
By sex: 45% are men and 55% are women.
16. How many students per year does AIL Madrid receive and what is the distribution throughout the year?
There are approximately 350 students enrolled on the intensive programs (Intensive Spanish Course, Super Intensive Spanish Course, Gap Year Program, Business Spanish etc.) per year with an average of 30 students per week throughout the year (20 in December).
1. How do I get to the School?
The School is located in Calle Núñez de Balboa. The nearest underground Metro stations are Velázquez (line 4), Príncipe de Vergara (line 2 and 9) and Retiro (line 2).
See AIL Madrid's Map
2. Where is the academy located?
AIL Madrid is located In one of the most central and exclusive areas in Madrid: the Salamanca district
3. What makes the difference between AIL Madrid and other schools?
The totally personalized attention that we offer our students, the excellent student-teacher relationships, the quality of our teachers (all of them are native Spanish speakers with Post Graduate studies and certifications in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language), the excellent price - quality relationship (AIL Madrid guarantees to return the difference of the course fee if you find a course with similar characteristics at a better price).
4. At what time do the classes start?
AIL Madrid is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 10pm, and Friday from 9am to 6pm. There are different classes going on during the whole day, meaning that it is always possible to find a Spanish course that can fit around your schedule.
5. What can AIL Madrid guarantee?
- That you will not find a similar course in the whole Madrid with a better pric -quality relationship.
- That the deposit of 200 Euros will be returned to you in the event that your request of a Student's visa is denied.
6. What is the professional and educational background of the AIL Madrid teachers?
All of our teachers possess Post Graduate degrees and certifications in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language, and they have vast experience in the area of teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
7. How old is AIL Madrid?
AIL Madrid opened in 2006.
1. Is AIL Madrid a company that manages internships in companies for foreigners?
No, AIL Madrid is an Spanish language school which offers the possibility of looking for internships in companies for students that are registered on the Spanish with Work Placement Program.
2. What does the Spanish with Work Placement Program consist of?
It consists of an internship in a company (generally unpaid) after the completion of a minimum 8 week Spanish course. The internship can last between 3 and 6 months, with the possibility of an extension if the student is interested. There are very diverse areas of work placements offered by the program.
3. Can I have access to remunerated internships?
The possibility exists, but it is more normal to find unpaid internships. Remunerated internships are only an option for students who come from the European Union. For students who come from other countries, a work visa would need to be obtained in order to have the possibility of finding paid work. AIL Madrid will be able to help you obtain a student visa but we cannot help you obtain a work visa.
4. What does the option of being employed at AIL Madrid consist of?
It is possible to apply for a position in our office in exchange for a free Spanish course. These positions are limited and are subject to AIL Madrid's needs.
1. What is it?
It is a Spanish education program aimed specifically at mature students, with a methodology of learning and a list of activities adapted to their interests.
2. Can I sign up as an individual?
Yes. One of the aims of the program Club 50+ is to meet new people who share similar interests.
3. What am I going to learn?
Besides learning how to speak Spanish, you will also learn about Spanish culture, Latin and Spanish dance, the different regions in Spain, Latin traditions, etc.
4. Why Madrid?
For the excellent communication with the rest of Spain, for its cosmopolitan environment and for the variety of cultural and social activities that take place here in the capital.
5. In what way does AIL Madrid´s Club 50+ differentiate from the tourist tours for mature people?
Besides enjoying your leisure and free time, you will also personally benefit from a new cultural experience, learn new linguistic skills that will help you to communicate better during future trips and you will be able to understand movies, songs, and people who come from other Spanish speaking countries more easily.
6. How long does the Club 50+ program take?
One or two weeks. This program begins on specific dates.
7. What kind of activities am I going to take part in?
In addition to the Spanish classes, you will partake in diverse sociocultural activities such as going to the theatre, participating in discussions about the History of Spain and receive dance classes.
8. How much does the program cost?
The program costs 180 euros for one week, and 360 euros for 2 weeks.
1. Who has access to a Spanish University?
Actually, any person has access to Spanish education, but the admission process turns is easier for students who are residents of countries which are members of the European Higher Education Space because they can apply under the same conditions as the Spanish students. The people coming from other countries have 1% of the places reserved in Spanish universities and will have to take an admission test.
There is also the possibility of studying in a university as a Student Visitor. In this case only a University Certificate of the subjects studied will be issued.
2. How can AIL Madrid help me enter a Spanish university?
AIL Madrid helps you in the linguistic preparation and in the admission process to the Spanish educational system, meaning you will obtain the best results possible.
3. In what way can AIL Madrid help me study if I do not need to take an admission test?
When dealing with university studies in a foreign country, it is always easier if you have some prior linguistic reinforcement and some training in the way in which the educatonal system works.
4. In which Spanish universities can I enrol? What are the deadline dates?
You can apply to any of them, though they may have different quotas and requirements. In private universities, the admission process is usually simpler.
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Public
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Private
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Process of selection
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- The same process used in countries of EEES* students
- Admission test for students of other countries (Selectividad)
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- They have their own admission tests or Selectividad. The process is simpler.
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Managed by
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Madrid Community
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Particular Entities
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Courses Price
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Degree: 900 euros/year
Official Master: 1.200 euros
Own Master : no fixed price
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Degree: 6.000 euros/year
Master: several (3.000-6000)
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Advantages
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- Price
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- Personalised attention
- High Prestige in certain schools (Business Schools…)
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Examples in Madrid
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Carlos III
Juan Carlos I
Autónoma
Complutense
Politécnica
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Alfonso X
Antonio de Nebrija
Pontificia de Comillas
Francisco de Vitoria
Camilo José Cela
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1. To whom are individual classes aimed at?
The individual classes are intended for students who want to accelerate their learning, who learn best with fully personalized attention, or who wish to make a strong emphasis on a specific area of the language (eg. Spanish for business, pronunciation, conversation for the commercial relations, etc.)
2. Is there a mandatory number of classes that I should take?
No, you can take as many individual classes as you wish, starting from 1 individual class. Of course, increasing the number of individual sessions decreases the price of the sessions (from 45 Euros down to 40).
3. If I want to take individual classes, do I also have to be registered in another one of AIL Madrid's course?
No, individual classes can either be taken by themselves or to complement AIL Madrid's group Spanish Courses.
4. At what hours are individual classes given?
The schedules are established between the teacher and the student. Individual classes can be held between 9am and 6pm.
5. Who teaches the individual classes?
AIL Madrid's teachers. They all are native Spanish speakers with Post Graduate studies and vast experience in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
6. What are the differences between learning in an individual form and learning in group?
Individual: the speed of the learning process is adapted to the needs of the students, the work is intensive and any errors and shortcomings are dealt with in a very individualized form.
Group: the groups are small and the attention is also very personalized. This form of learning is easier because it engages the class implying a greater social contact (which makes it more motivating) and it involves a wider scope in the students' environment.
1. What is the DELE?
The DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the official accreditation degree of fluency of the Spanish Language, issued and recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.
2. Who organises the DELE?
The Instituto Cervantes is the institution in charge of organising the exams, while the University of Salamanca is in charge of the preparation, correction and final evaluation of all the tests.
3. How many DELE levels are there?
There are four levels: Beginner (A1), Initial (B1), Intermediate (B2) and Superior (C2)
4. How much is it to prepare for the DELE exam at AIL Madrid?
- The 2 week course (20 weekly hours of class) costs 340 Euros, plus 50 Euros for the registration fees.
- The 3 week course (20 weekly hours of class) costs 495 Euros, plus 50 Euros for the registration fees.
- The 4 week course (20 weekly hours of class) costs 660 Euros, plus 50 Euros for the registration fees.
5. Is there an additional fee to register for the DELE exam?
The Instituto Cervantes charges a fee to take the examination. This ranges between 120 and 190 Euros, depending on the level of exam that is taken.
6. Can I sign up for the DELE if I am citizen of a country where Spanish is not the official language?
You must satisfy at least two of the following conditions to register:
a- Spanish is not the native language of either of your parents.
b- Spanish is not the first language that you learned.
c- Spanish is not the language that you usually use for communicating.
d- Spanish has not been the main language in total or part of your primary or secondary education.
7. What is the advantage of having the DELE diploma?
With the DELE you can demonstrate your level of Spanish to the majority of the public and private educational institutions, companies, chambers of trade, international organisations, etc.
8. When do the DELE exams take place?
The upcoming sessions will be on the following dates:
May 25th and 26th, 2012: registration deadline until April 20th.
August 24th 2012: registration deadline until July 27th.
November 9th and 10th, 2012: registration deadline until October 5th.
9. What advantages are there to preparing for the DELE exam at AIL Madrid?
- You will receive personalized attention (maximum 6 students per group)
- You will practise and learn from previous DELE tests.
- The courses take place just before the examinations to maximize the results of the students.
10. How many students that take the DELE course actually pass the exam?
In the past two years over 70% of those who took the course passed the exam.
1. What does the Gap Year Program that AIL Madrid offers consist of?
AIL Madrid offers the possibility of taking a break in your work, academic or personal life to learn Spanish and do other things that will enrich your life enormously. It will also be a good addition to your CV.
2. What other things can I do at AIL Madrid besides Spanish studies?
You can do a work internship, you can learn Flamenco (Andalusian gipsy) and Latin dance, you can obtain the DELE certificate, you can study Spanish in several cities where Spanish is spoken or you can even learn another language.
3. How long does the Gap Year Program last for?
The Gap Year Program lasts for a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of one year.
4. What is the Multi Location course?
The Multi Location course offers the possibility of studying Spanish in other cities besides Madrid. It has a minimum duration of 8 weeks and it is mandotory to take the first four weeks of classes in Madrid.
5. In which other cities can I study with the Multi Location course?
You can study in cities where we have partner schools (Barcelona, Salamanca, Valencia, Granada).
6. How much does the Gap Year Program at AIL Madrid cost?
It depends on the number of weeks which you choose to enrol for and the activities that you decide to participate in.
To see some examples of budgets for the Gap Year Program, click here.
For more FAQ's click here
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