I have just completed 3 weeks of Intensive Spanish at AIL Madrid, and am very pleased with the…read moreresults. The school itself is OK (although their new location doesn't have air conditioning, I'm told, until May and this is a serious problem they must resolve) but ultimately my review is based on the skill of my teacher, Ernesto Holguera. It's not easy to keep a class interested for 4 hours a day, but he not only achieved this but also engaged us in such a way that I feel that my progress would not have happened without his methods. I also studied with another teacher, a nice fellow but not nearly as gifted as a teacher, so I doubly appreciated Ernesto's skill. I hope to come back to Madrid in the Fall and will return to the school provided that I can study with Ernesto once again. The quality of the instruction, for the cost, is very fair. PS: I'm a 60 year old native of New York City who's doing this to improve his language skills and his mind. I speak Italian fluently so that helped me learn much quicker. I hope this information is useful when you make your choice of school, but if you come at the end of April or first part of May, bring a portable fan as I did!

I loved my time studying at AIL Madrid! I'm 17 and from the…read moreUS and went solo to take classes for 4 weeks in July. I started at B1 level and although I did not take the final exam, I am confident that my Spanish has improved to B2 through the quality instruction of my professors and curriculum. It was easy to connect with other students through the fun after-class activities and I had a great time exploring Madrid with new friends from all over the world. My hosts were incredibly kind and supportive, and my Spanish improved with our conversations. If you are considering this program I would go for it! It is a great time for all ages and levels and I felt supported the whole trip by the student team. *I would recommend avoiding planning classes in the hottest months because the heat was a challenge:) * I took the intensive course (4 hours a day) -- would recommend putting in a request for morning hours as it is a more convenient slot for planning your day out.

I didnt like it at all, wast of time and money, dont choose it for Spanish classes , better EOI…read moreGoya !

This is a great little language school. I have been taking courses here since 2005 and have never…read morebeen disappointed by the instructors, their methods and the materials provided. Everything is top quality. Dictionaries, language labs and intructors are all easy to access and extremely helpful. You can enroll in language study and practice courses in French and Spanish. And, you can also take 9 month certification courses in translation and interpretation, in both direct and inverse directions. The guidance is thorough and clear. The instructors will provide you with a mountain of information and resources to help you improve your skills and your employment and career possibilities. The prices are moderate to high. However, you are getting quality education and training here, so it's worth it.

From the owner: Llevamos más de 60 años impartiendo español para extranjeros y nos encanta, somos expertos…read more Nuestra escuela es de tamaño mediano, contamos con once aulas completamente equipadas y dos amplios espacios habilitados para estudiantes, somos el punto de referencia durante toda tu experiencia. Estamos en pleno Barrio de Salamanca, la mejor zona residencial del centro de Madrid que se caracteriza por sus bulevares y sus anchas avenidas llenas de comercios y pequeños restaurantes. Puedes llegar a la escuela en cualquiera de las 6 estaciones de Metro que tenemos alrededor.

Siempre voy a tener recuerdos especiales de este colegio! Lo recomendo por cualquier persona!…read moreCreeme!

My time at this school was okay, I found it strange that I had to change instructors and classrooms…read moreevery few weeks. It's in a wonderful location with gorgeous views which was fun. I learned a lot with Gloria, she is the best most kind instructor there, she is the only reason I have fond memories of this place. However, this school will shamelessly take all of your money. I was a student from October 2019-March 2020. When the pandemic hit I lost my job and had to move back to the U.S., the school offered online classes but because of the time change I was unable to attend virtual classes. I explained my situation to the director and asked about a possible refund (as they make you pay upfront for MONTHS at a time). I spent all of my savings on these lessons (THEY ARE NOT CHEAP!!), and they would not give me ANY amount of reimbursement even during a global pandemic. I lost so much money to this company and I have been trying still to get some of my money back but they are cold, unwilling and lacking compassion for my situation. I know I am not the only one who has had reimbursement problems. I have asked to see their refund policy and have yet to hear back. Very disappointed and feeling taken advantage of.

From the owner: Escuela de español en pleno centro de Madrid. Centro Acreditado por el Instituto Cervantes imparte…read moreclases de español a estudiantes procedentes de todas partes del mundo. Con profesores cualificados y dinámicos que harán que aprender español se convierta en algo divertido y ameno. Además, Madrid PLUS ofrece la posibilidad de participar en distintas actividades para poner en práctica y mejorar el nivel de español. También ofrecen distintas opciones de alojamiento en Madrid para que te sientas como en casa.

My husband and I have taken classes at Academy don Quijote on 4 separate occasions, 4 weeks at a…read moretime. I cannot express to you how amazing the people and process are at this school. I want to describe a wee bit about their process. So, each week is sequenced and when start, they get you in a class as close to your level as possible, so it could be a High A2 or a low b1, or a middle A1. The professors have set goals through the weeks, although I have noticed that if no one is leaving in a particular week, they may go faster or slower to accommodate the class. The professors also allow for the class to veer off topic. You have to remember, if you are speaking Spanish, you are learning Spanish. For me, I have taken details notes in every class and in the corner of each page of notes is a list of vocabulary words that I learned that day. VERY helpful. Their grammar lessons are excellent as well. I just finished a 4-week stint with them, and we focused on the Subjunctive. it's hard, but we learned about the subjunctive while discussing lots of different topics, in addition to reviewing grammar rules. I want to highlight some of the professors for you too-- Virginia- she is wonderful, she is intense; keeps the class moving quickly forward while ensuring no one is left behind. Alberto, I was lucky enough to have him for two different classes, A2 and B1, he is an avid reader and has so much additional knowledge that he brings to the table. He is a natural born teacher and can break things down into bite size pieces for you. Sergio- he adds a competitive piece to the learning. He had us conjugating verbs on the white board in a race. VERY fun. he also challenges you to question yourself, rather than just correcting you. Alesandra- she is Peruvian and brings an elegance to the classroom, she teaches Castillano but gives you the color of another country's dialect of Spanish. We had a long talk about what it means to be polite in Spanish. VERY helpful. Elisa, so much fun, she brings her whole self to the classroom, and I live for it. She can also break down the grammar rules in a way to assist in learning, comprehension and application. Ask her how many languages she speaks. Eva- i was lucky enough to have Eva for the past two weeks. She has a warm and caring passion for teaching. I feel like she truly enjoys teaching, more subjunctive work, which is highly confusing, but we worked so much on trigger words for desires, hypothesizes and subject changes that it clicks on when to use the subjunctive. If you are looking for a school to take lessons at. this is the one. Trust their process. it works.

The worst place and experience ever! The staff were the worst. They promised field trips, they had…read morenone. The accommodations were not acceptable! No air conditioning! Madrid in the summer is 100 degrees! The staff refuses to refund for anything! I payed for flamenco classes but it's not at the school. So they expected my child to take a train at night!! It has been an awful experience! Worst of all, is the the staff. They are not allowed to call you. They can only email you. It is the most screwed up administration I have experienced. I would never recommend this school to anyone from the States! They refuse to refund me. Never again!

Such a great way to learn Spanish! The teachers are very friendly and welcoming. They are well…read moretrained in how to teach a language to a foreigner, and have numerous ways to explain different concepts, which helped me better understand the material. The teaching style involves a lot of talking out loud and there isn't any busy work; they really just want to help you improve and know the language, not just memorize phrases. They move quickly through the material and my speaking abilities advanced greatly since I first started just a few months ago. The environment with other students is very comfortable and it's located centrally and easy to get to. So sad to be leaving soon! Thank you Cronopios for making every day fun!

I learned a lot, in a professional environment with a human face: I appreciated very much the…read morecompetence and friendliness of the people who work there,thank you again!!!