Program Schedule

visit Retiro during your Spanish University Preparation Course in MadridOrientation

During your first week in the Spanish University Preparation Program a series of orientation activities will be arranged for you to get to know Madrid, the school, the course, the teachers and very importantly your fellow students. Activities may include:

  1. A walking tour of central Madrid
  2. A welcome lunch with fellow students and teachers
  3. An introductory short course on life in Madrid: transportation, siesta, where to find things you’ll need, etc.


Term 2:  Monday 4th January 2010 – Friday 12th March 2010

Length: 10 weeks

Course Lessons* per Week
General Spanish Language Course (Intensive Spanish) 20
Specialty Spanish Language Course 5
Cultural and Social Activities Program 10
General University Preparation 2


Term 3:  Monday 22nd March 2010 – Friday 28th May 2010

Length: 10 weeks

Course Lessons* per Week
General Spanish Language Course (Intensive Spanish) 20
Specialty Spanish Language Course 5
Cultural and Social Activities Program 10
General University Preparation 2


Term 1:  Monday 30th August 2010 - Friday 17th December 2010

Length: 16 weeks

Course Lessons* per Week
General Spanish Language Course (Intensive Spanish) 20
Cultural and Social Activities Program 10



*Each AIL Madrid lesson is 50 minutes in length.