Instituto Cervantes

The Instituto Cervantes is the key quality control organization for Spanish language teaching. All accredited schools have to pass a rigorous quality control inspection which demands:

• A comfortable learning environment which complies with all the relevant legal requirements
• Effective and updated teaching resources
• Qualified, experienced teachers
• A strong, coherent study curriculum
• Class sizes that facilitate student participation and progress
• Truthful, transparent marketing materials and pricing that reflect the reality of the student experience

FEDELE

FEDELE (the Federation of Spanish Language Schools) is the national organisation of Spanish language schools. All FEDELE schools must have accreditation from the Instituto Cervantes, and undergo periodic inspections to demonstrate ongoing quality.

FIDESCU

F.I.D.E.S.C.U (Foundation for the Development and Research into Spanish Culture) associated centers provide top quality Spanish courses and other related services, as well as the D.I.E. exam (Diploma Internacional de Español), an alternative to the DELE exam, which gives students the opportunity to acquire additional Spanish language qualifications. 

Cámara de Comercio de Madrid

All Cámara de Comercio de Madrid accredited schools (Madrid Chamber of Commerce) are official examination centers, as well as providers of  business Spanish exams, including the prestigious Madrid Chamber of Commerce certificates. 

Bildungsurlaub

Bildungsurlaub is a training quality accreditation issued by the German federal states. Employees working in Germany have the right to take one or two weeks a year of paid absence for training purposes at an accredited Bildungsurlaub school. This forms part of their annual training allowance, and does not use up vacation days. Bildungsurlaub accredited schools are required to deliver top quality courses and accommodation. AIL Madrid is accredited by the German federal states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Schleswig-Holstein. Our programs are available for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt on request.

CSN

CSN is the Swedish Government body that administers financial aid for complementary studies abroad. The main functions of CSN are reviewing and approving grant applications and administering loan repayments.  As a CSN accredited school, AIL students can obtain financial support for their AIL Madrid Spanish course. 

The University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH)

University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) is one of Spain’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Its Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language Department is internationally renowned for developing skilled and innovative Spanish teachers. AIL Madrid is honored to have been selected by the UAH as a centre of excellence, and is an active participant in its Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language Masters Program.

Arbeitsmarktservice

The Austrian “Arbeitsmarktservice” service gives every Austrian employee the opportunity to take one to three years paid leave. This leave, known as “Bildungskarenz”,  allows them to broaden their knowledge, acquire new skills (such as Spanish language) and to develop other areas of expertise. AIL Madrid welcomes Bildungskarenz students and provides the necessary signed placement confirmation for all our 20 hour weekly programs. 

SIELE

The Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española (SIELE) (Spanish Language International Testing Service), certifies electronically the command of the Spanish language proficiency for students and professionals all around the world. SIELE certificate is recognized by leader international organizations related to the education and language world.

CCSE

The (CCSE) exam (constitutional and cultural knowledge of Spain), organized by the Cervantes Institute, assesses constitutional and cultural knowledge of Spain. One of the requirements for those who want to obtain Spanish nationality.
CCSE centers have a great responsibility and are a part of exclusive community of centers that do their best to satisfy their clients.

CCIS

AIL Madrid is a member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce (CCIS), a key element in the network of Assocamerestero (Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad), which acts as an interlocutor for those interested in raising their international level activity in the Spanish and Italian markets. Belonging to this prestigious institution gives added value to the school and makes available to our students the training and activities necessary to be part of the professional world both Italian and Spanish.