30 hour Intensive Spanish Course

Eureka School of spanish Language

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Course description

These courses are designed for students who want to learn Spanish or improve their knowledge of the language in a short period of time.

Intensive courses have the following characteristics:

There is a maximum of 8 students per class.

These courses cover pronunciation, grammar, conversation, reading comprehension, textual analysis, composition and translation.

Students have the same grammar teacher for the whole course. In the conversation classes, teachers rotate every 3 days so that the student gets used to different tones of voice and accents.

All students are required to do homework consisting of grammar exercises and reading assignments to be discussed in class.

Students have access to a program of activities and excursions, meals at the school, and housing (with a Spanish family, in a studio, apartment or shared flat).

Class schedule:

Super-Intensive Course – 30 hours per week

From 09:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Grammar lessons
Mornings: From 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Break
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vocabulary and Conversation

and

From 2:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vocabulary, conversation and exercises
Afternoons: (low levels) or civilization, Spanish culture, history, art and literature
(high levels).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024 and 16 Dec 2024
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 May 2024, 02 May 2024, 15 May 2024 - 02 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon session
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Break
01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Afternoon session
01:20 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Madrid.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Excellent week improving my Spanish ."

Jayne Almond, student from UK

I did a week long intensive course at B1/2 level. The grammar teaching was excellent . The vocab lessons in groups good. The session of only 3 of us in the afternoon worked less well as we were all at different levels of knowledge. I think a private lesson in the afternoon maybe walking around Madrid with a teacher would have worked better for me.
I enjoyed meeting a widely different set of people and the teaching was good.

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Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent experience."

Rhita Irene James, student from USA

I enjoyed my experience at Eureka School of Spanish Language very much. I found the teachers to be very talented and competent. The entire staff was very friendly and most accommodating and responsive to my needs. It was a most worthwhile experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning in an accepting, positive and professional environment.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
9 May 2022 - 27 May 2022
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Yes
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"Amazing Experience"

Sacha Courtial, student from France

I was in Eurêka School in Madrid for 3 weeks. Although it was quite a short period to learn a language, I made significant progress in Spanish. Firstly, the courses were given in a relaxed, familiar environment but seriously enough learn a lot of vocabulary and grammar. Above all, I have to mention the extraordinary flexibility of the school. All teachers are very responsive. You can extend you're staying as you like. I really recommend a summer "shot" of the Spanish language!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
12 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
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Yes
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"I like the small class sizes and the overall setting of the classrooms, I also really like my teacher"

Rachel Donlon, student from Ireland

What I liked the most about the classes was the sort of comfortable almost informal conversational tone. I felt comfortable enough to ask questions and participate in the conversation which helped me to improve my Spanish. I also thought the pace that we went at; because it's an 3evening class and I work full time I appreciated the slower pace because I don't have a lot of time for independent study.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
28 Oct 2019 - 17 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"¡Vale la pena! ¡Muchas gracias!"

KAI SEN XU, student from Taiwan

Thank you all, especially Mister Yaroslav. He was so helpful and replied all my questions about the course immediately. He was proactively offering abundant information about the language school. The brief and clear explanation was exactly what I needed. I definitely will recommend my friends who are interested in studying Spanish in Spain.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2019
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Yes
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"Holistic"

Michael Nolan

It was a very good experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. They knew how to teach. When I asked a question ,I received a direct answer back. They were patient and encouraging. The location and facilities were great; close to the metro. I did not take part in the outside activities.

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8 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2015 - 6 Mar 2015
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Yes

"Eureka put me on my first step to being a part of the Spanish community."

ahmed magdy mohamed

I liked Eureka School so much. The location of the school is in the heart of Madrid, and that's really great. I was living in the same building as the school, which made everything so easy for me. The room and the bathroom were so clean and so nice. I liked the classes so much, especially the conversation classes. I’m sure I will be back soon. :)

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Jan 2015 - 16 Jan 2015
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"My overall experience at Eureka School of Spanish was great and I would recommend it to anyone learning Spanish."

Helena Jelcic Grizelj

My experience at Eureka School of Spanish Language was motivating and useful. It helped in improving my language skills in a short period of time, and the school's activities contributed to a better understanding of the Spanish culture.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
20 Jan 2014 - 21 Feb 2014
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"The school had an individual approach to each student, had teachers with professionalism of teachers, an interesting learning process, and a rich extracurricular life."

Ekaterino

I spent 5 months in Eureka. During this time, I mastered the Spanish language to the level of proficiency (I had a crash course) thanks to a well-constructed system of education (the first 2 hours of grammar with a fixed teacher and remaining time - communication in Spanish with the change of teacher 2 times a week) and the professionalism of teachers who really put their hearts into their work. There was not one of them I did not like having lessons with. Also, the school regularly organizes events: guided tours (free and paid), joint dinners celebrating the holidays together with students and teachers, and others which created a very warm and comfortable learning atmosphere. In addition, Eureka is located in the most beautiful part of Madrid, and has a transport message.

I would like to say a special thanks to the school: its director Angel and Txiki, who treated me always with attention, did not leave any requests without an answer, and did not leave any questions without advice, which was important for a foreigner who did not know all the nuances of living in Spain. I also want to thank teachers Patricia, Eva, Javier Andres, Nadhu, Pilar, Juan Ramon and Carlos.

Gracias a vosotros hablo español!

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Duration of study
21 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2014 - 8 Jan 2015
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Yes

"Improved a lot of important aspects with regard to grammar and conversation"

Hilde Uytterschaut

The classes, teachers, location, facilities and housing were all very good.

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4 May 2015 - 8 May 2015
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"It was a wonderful week in a hospitable school, in a fantastic city full of bright experiences and new exciting acquaintances."

Irina Kuzmina

I only studied for a week, but it was very productive. I really liked the process of learning. Classes were divided in two parts - grammar and speaking practice - and every day we had a new teacher "to chat" with, though grammar was explained by one teacher who knew what we already saw and what we might have problems with. Teachers are very professional and friendly.

The accommodation was also very nice. They offered me a room in the same building where the school was, and it was very nice to spend a break in your room with a hot cup of tea.

I also liked the program of after class activities: walking tours in the city and a trip to El Escorial on weekends.

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Date of study
12 Jan 2014 - 18 Jan 2014
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Yes

"Awesome learning experience to improve your Spanish skills and get to know the city of Madrid"

Maria Giulia Giuliani

I really liked the teaching method, which I haven't seen anywhere else. Basically, you get a fixed teacher for grammar and you get a rotation of professors for the conversation. I think this is a great method, not only because you get to know everybody in the school, but also because you hear different accents, way of talking, way of teaching, and it never gets boring.

The teachers themselves are all very passionate and are trying their best to improve your Spanish skills. They include every student and have a connection with the class. You can see they don't do it just because it's their job, but because they truly enjoy it.

The location is perfect, in the city center and close to many attractions and eateries.
The activities are all well-thought and very interesting for somebody who wants to get to know Madrid, its history, art, architecture and culture. I recommend every student to take part of it. The explanations are always very clear and interesting.

I didn't take part in the housing program, but during my stay I lived in two houses I found on Airbnb. They were all a walking distance from the school, which was a good thing.

Overall I loved the experience I would recommend for sure to study at Eureka if planning a stay in Madrid.

Everything is very professional, but at the same time fun and heartfelt.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
18 Jan 2015 - 6 Mar 2015
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"Useful and fun with dedicated staff"

Frank Burgess

I have been learning Spanish for a number of years and I rate this school highly. I love going there. Like many of their regulars, my repeat visits say it all. The staff are great, the classes never too big, and the location couldn't be more convenient. This time, I rented a flat. I'll do it again. There are many other extras such as guided tours in Spanish to El Prado Toledo and et., and daily an optional visit to a typical neighbourhood restaurant which is good value and involves more immersive Spanish chat at no extra charge. Madrid itself is a fantastic city and the locals speak a pure castellano. I'll be back.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
3 May 2015 - 14 May 2015
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"Very good school"

Anna Kassatkina

Good central location and housing, qualified teaching, interesting and informative activities

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Duration of study
16 weeks
Date of study
16 Apr 2014 - 8 Aug 2014
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"Each time I come back, it's better than the last time!"

Wendy Garringer

I am getting ready to return to Eureka for the fifth time in the last twelve years. This speaks volumes about the quality of the school. Each time, they've treated me like family. Why wouldn't I want to keep coming back? I've studied with them at the intermediate and advanced levels. All instruction has been superb. The language instructors are qualified and enthusiastic about the material. I highly recommend Eureka!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
15 Oct 2011 - 5 Nov 2011
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"Great experience where I've improved my Spanish and met a lot of great people"

Filipe Freire

I can only say what I've liked because I liked everything - there wasn't a thing that I did not like.

My classes were great, and so were my teachers. I had group classes and I also has personal classes. I've moved to higher level classes quickly as I was improving my Spanish language.

The location was also great. I loved studying near Puerta del Sol. Everything was close to me so I didn't need to get taxis or the metro very often.

About the housing - I thank Angel who had provided me, in a short time, an apartment only a few meters from the school.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
16 Jun 2014 - 4 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great immersion and Spanish grammar program, with engaging professors and many other fun activities offered"

Krystal Drummond

The school setting was convenient and had a comfortable atmosphere. The teachers were all very friendly, personable, and very helpful. I appreciated that we had several different teachers each day for the different classes so that we could learn from different styles, and with different accents. The diversity of students in the classroom was good too, in that in many cases, Spanish was the only common language, so the students are further encouraged to use their Spanish language skills in order to communicate with one another. The after-school activities offered were a great bonus - the instructors would take students to local museums or other cultural sites and gave a special informative tour. The lodging facilities and the family for the home stay were wonderful.

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Date of study
30 Jun 2014 - 4 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Eureka offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

A$ 443
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 443
All the families that house EUREKA students are located no more than 20 minutes by bus or subway from the school.
The school has chosen these families carefully to ensure that all students enjoy a pleasant and homelike atmosphere.
The price of accommodations with a Spanish family includes:
- A single room equipped with a desk, a lamp, and heater during the winter.
- Laundry provided once a week.
- A change of sheets and towels weekly.
- A key to the house so that the student can come and go at any time.

The students have the possibility to have meals with the host family or with teachers in a restaurant. If a student prefers to have meals with his family::

- Accommodation + ½ board

NOTE: In the case that a student would not be happy with the family, or would simply like to change his accommodation, the school will try to make the change as soon as possible.
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Shared apartment in the same building - Single-person room - No meals

A$ 310
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Arenal, 26 (in the same building), Madrid, Madrid 28013, Spain
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, other, and fan
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
A$ 310
There are some shared flats in a single rooms in the same building that the school.

Shared apartment close to the school - Single-person room - No meals

A$ 310
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Arenal, 26 (in the same building), Madrid, Madrid 28013, Spain
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 310
There are some shared flats in a single rooms in the same building that the school.

Studio apartment - Single-person room - No meals

A$ 531
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Preciados Street, Madrid, Madrid 28013, Spain
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
A$ 531
ACCOMMODATION IN STUDIOS

There are 12 studios available, 6 of them are located in the same street as the school and the others are in a building 3 minutes by foot from the school. They consist of a bedroom/living room, a bathroom, and a full kitchen.

The rent for the studio includes all facilities (gas, water, electricity and maintenance fees). All studios are equipped with air conditioning, heater, TV, washing machine, fridge, micro-wave or oven. A telephone line is not provided but all our studios are equipped with an internet Wi-Fi connection.

If a student has a guest, the hire will increase 15 euro per day. We would include an extra bed into the room (minimum 2 nights).
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 75 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Madrid based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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