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Academia ContactoMadrid, Spain

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

68 students - overall rating
Raimundo Lulio 7 - 28010 Madrid - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Social activities at the school include Karaoke nights, Flamenco nights, Language Exchange night and many more.
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • The majority of students come from Europe (almost 75%).
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Academia Contacto Madrid is a Spanish language school located in the capital city of Spain, Madrid. The school is housed in the Trafalgar neighbourhood, surrounded by various eateries, shops and places of interest. Within walking distance of the Luchana Performing arts theatre, Plaza de Olavide and Fuencarral Street, students have much to do in the area. There are also supermarkets, links to public transport and various cinemas nearby.

Getting around: Madrid has a reliable bus and metro network system. The closest bus stop to the school is within a few minutes walk of the school. The Quevedo metro station is within a 500m walk of the school's front doors, ensuring that the city centre's Plaza del Sol is within a 12-minute journey of the school.

Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, Academia Contacto Madrid also provides Spanish and internship programmes, Exam Preparation courses (DELE), private tuition and a Bildungsurlaub programme recognised in various federal states of Germany.

Social and cultural: Madrid is one of the cultural hubs of Spain. The city has many historical sites, such as the Templo de Debod, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and the Puerta de Alcalá. Cultural places of interest include the Museo Nacional del Prado, the National Museum of Anthropology, the Museo Nacional del Prado and Saint Ferdinand Market.

Spanish Courses

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Intensive 25Recommended Spanish courseMost Popular Spanish course
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160€152€
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Bildungsurlaub
30 lessons per week
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255€243€
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Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual)
30 lessons per week
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Our prices for Academia Contacto include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Academia Contacto, Madrid

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Academia Contacto, Madrid
68 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (5 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 18-30 years (23 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (23 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (16 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent location right next to Plaza de Olavide, and wonderfully kind, helpful and organized Director and Office Manager! The Director and Office Manager provide very good support, information and suggestions for living in Madrid! A very friendly school with kind teachers, fun international students and good quality learning and teaching! The classes are small 6-10 students for quicker Spanish learning and speaking! If you do not come to Spain with a foundation in Spanish, the Director and Office Manager will assist you with the right teacher, who will provide organized learning and English explanations, and you can continue learning at Level 1 for as long as needed.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great to have a regular routine of school, learning and hearing Spanish every day, connecting with other students and staff! Intensive 20 hours a week was an excellent way to start learning Spanish!
Course: Intensive 20 - 32 weeks
Review date: 10. Jun. 2022 by Robin Angeley
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“All the teachers are very friendly, warm and patient. Any questions, they are happy to help. The teaching system is very clear. The curriculum structure, and there are textbooks dedicated to te school. The location is in the city center, close to the Iglesia and Bilbao metro stations, and right next to the Plaza de Chamberi bus stop. There are Carrefour supermarkets and many bakeries nearby.”
Disliked
“The school building is relatively small, with only two floors (first floor and basement). A so-called "library" is just a bookshelf. The lounge only has a table and a sofa. Classrooms are relatively small. Language tests in schools are not very accurate and many people are given inappropriate grades. Therefore, the level of each student in a class varies greatly (especially in lower-level classes). The so-called activities are not prepared by the school itself. If you don't go out with your classmates by yourself, you usually won't see your classmates after class.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2022 by Chuxuan Ye
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“It's really a very professional school, they do care about the students and their progress. The atmosphere of the school was very warm and lovely. There were many events organized for the students that made my stay unforgettable. The teachers are very kind and professional. The structure of the class was just perfect as it had grammar, conversation, listening etc.”
Insider tip: “I wish I had booked the Intensive 20 course. Next time I will go for that.”
Review details
Other comments A perfect place to study Spanish.
Course: Standard 10 - 1 week
Review date: 16. Oct. 2017 by Kristine Kirakosyan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I had lessons for 2 weeks own the morning. The school provided textbook which was appropriate to my level and broad enough to extend my learning. The teacher, Pablo, was experienced and inspiring. He was able to include all students, 7-9 in active learning experiences. Lessons were interesting and engaging.”
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Other comments My highest recommendations to Academia Contacto.
Course: Standard 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Mar. 2018 by Bente Henriksen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“My teacher was very good, prepared various materials in the class, such as movies, songs, flash cards, and going outside the school to practice Spanish etc. I've been encouraged a lot by her. It was also a good thing that she directly warned lazy students to study.”
Insider tip: “Joining the event organized by citylifemadrid (ex. Meat & speak) is recommended to those who want to have friends in and outside the school.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2017 by Riho Ohara
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The enthusiasm, dedication, and skill of the teachers were outstanding; speaking very clearly (and only in tenses we knew!) and staying in Spanish throughout. The printed and website materials were very good, as was our homework (we voted every day to have it).”
Insider tip: “If you have breakfast at one of the nearby cafes it only takes 55 seconds to get to class. Our classes were organised all before (Madrid) lunchtime, so make sure you have snacks!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The intensive course was extremely good, and backing it up with two extra hours one-to-one really made an enormous difference. The main course had four students, all adults about 25-60 with various reasons for being there, different abilities and different rates of learning. The teachers were very skilful at managing this without leaving anyone out. My extra two hours of one-to-one were organised as one before the main classes and one after, and so it possible to really prepare and then reinforce the topics of the day. The extra tuition might appear expensive, but if you are serious about learning quickly were really very good value for money. My teacher began by asking why I was learning Spanish and what I needed from the course, and every lesson had material specifically for me, focussed exactly as I'd wanted. I was really delighted with how much progress I made in just the one week and how easy and supportive the teachers were.
Other comments The school is small and friendly and the classrooms are small, which means you don't have to raise your voice at all and everyone can see and hear perfectly. The administrator is very friendly and very able and knows everybody by name, and also speaks fluent English and native French. Although listed as a having a library and a cafe these are really pretty minimal. Wifi worked perfectly, including for whole class playing interactive word games.
Course: Intensive 20 + 10 - 1 week
Review date: 21. Mar. 2019 by Jonathan Laventhol
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very nice welcome. Quality of the textbooks. Friendliness and competence of the teachers. Nice individual lesson in which the teacher addressed the current social situation and motivated to speak. Small class. Class book/diversity of learners (age and origin).”
Disliked
“Rooms too small and hardly any possibility to move around the room. Non-functioning technology (projector). Too long lessons, no break between group lessons and individual lessons, bathrooms for men and women. Too little grammar. Disruptions due to students arriving too late.”
Review details
Course: Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 1 week
Review date: 5. Oct. 2022 by Dorota Zacirka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“A harmonious and suitable environment for what they propose. Teachers are well prepared to work with students from all over the world. My suggestion for the students is to book at least a 4-week course. I believe that short courses are not that efficient.”
Disliked
“The teacher does not use the book but many copies of exercises and topics for discussions in the classroom.”
Insider tip: “If possible, book a 4-week course. I noticed that students who take lessons for 1 or 2 weeks only don't improve their language skills in a significant way.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course is pleasant, and the schedule is adequate to learn and develop the Spanish language.
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2022 by Carlos Drechmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Good lesson, great level of teaching by teacher David. A lack of introduction at the start of the course. Jumped straight into the course. Became more relaxed afterwards. Compliments for David's teaching.”
Insider tip: “Cable car to the "campo" is hardly mentioned in the guides.”
Review details
Other comments I found the personal attention moderate. Felt like a well-oiled machine with students who attended classes for a longer period of time. Girlfriend and I were there for only a week and paid a decent amount of money for this course. Would have expected some more personal attention.
Course: Standard 10 - 1 week
Review date: 7. Nov. 2017 by Bea Lunsche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The Staff and the Teachers were really nice. Everybody was friendly and problems were solved very uncomplicated. The mix of students was very good, there was not too many students from only one country.”
Disliked
“The classroom was very tiny, without a window and very bad air. There is not a lot of space to hang out and meet other students, and its in the basement. Also in the beginning there was not a test for everybody to see what level they are on (on the registration it said, there would be a little test the first day.)”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Oct. 2021 by Maximilian Kemmner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“An enthusiastic and talented teacher, Paola, who joined the whole group and really taught me a lot. Also the nice and helpful staff in the administration, both Fanny and Mario!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The classroom was cold. The offer of activities and excursions looked good, and I would probably join if I were to stay for several weeks, but I did not use it since I only was there for a single week.
Other comments I am very happy with the week and would like to take several weeks of language teaching at the same school at a later date.
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Feb. 2020 by Ellen Heidi Norbakken
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I had booked an intensive course, one-to-one. The teacher was very good and responded perfectly to my needs and my level of knowledge!”
Review details
Other comments I had booked transfer from/to the airport. It worked well. However, it was not a special transfer by the school, but I was driven by ordinary taxis and taxi drivers. This normally costs Euro 30. The Academia Contacto asks for Euro 70 !!!! I find this completely out of place and unfair to the students. At the airport there are a lot of taxis and for the pick up from the accommodation, just 1 phone call is required! For that, they charge Euro 40 each way! Totally unacceptable !!!!!
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The professionalism of the teachers, the excellent organisation and the diversity of the students”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023 by Evelyne Vaucher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are fantastic and professional, the school management is kind and professional.”
Disliked
“There are not many activities for female students in the school, the club exchange twice a week, there is no group outing for the new students, in my opinion it is very important. The school management can organize a drink for the newcomers at the bar.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Indeed my course was good.
Other comments There are not many activities for female students in the school, the club exchange twice a week, there is no group outing for the new students, in my opinion it is very important. The school management can organize a drink for the newcomers at the bar.
Course: Intensive 25 - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2022 by Yulia Vikarchuk Thery
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and staff were very friendly. The course was well structured and well taught.”
Disliked
“The class size was bigger than expected, with between 10-12 people in class each week. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course was well structured and was balanced between speaking and reading/writing/listening.
Course: Intensive 25 - 5 weeks
Review date: 14. Oct. 2024 by Philip Staton
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The friendly and hard working group of students and the pedagogy of Lola our teacher”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 [Espagnol] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Cathenod Christine
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good teachers, developed a lot and the school is very well located in the city.”
Disliked
“Classrooms have thin walls and there are no common areas where you can hang out with people from other countries ”
Insider tip: “Malasaña is the hippest area with great bars, shopping and clubs, Embajadores/lavapies is cheap, fun and multicultural!”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 16 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2022 by Saga Thomsson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Great teachers, everyone is very kind and ready to help if there is a problem.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023 by Martin Keller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Julia and Lola, my teachers, and my classmates. Practice speaking Spanish.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2018 by Laila Michels
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The competence of the teachers and the openness of the school staff.”
Review details
Other comments More information beforehand on possible test assignments. Explanation and information on the structure and integration of the course in the European Framework of Reference to know to what level I could reach with this course.
Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
Review date: 14. Sep. 2018 by Steffen Wölfel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The location. The second week teacher was excellent.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Two very nice teachers, but none of them knew that or why there was a change of teachers. As an individual student you are taught in a tiny room without a window in the basement, right next to a large room with group lessons, which can be very loud and annoying at times. But it is very easy to grab your teacher and go to a nearby café.
Course: One-to-one (in total 30 Lessons) - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019 by Frank Steinhöfel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Quality of teaching. Good school, perfect location.”
Review details
Other comments Great teacher.
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Apr. 2017 by Gordana Podvezanec
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The kindness and professionalism of all the staff”
Insider tip: “In Madrid or at school?”
Review details
Other comments As I was alone I would have liked to interact more with other students by group in their excursions to museums, neighbourhoods, Spanish cooking classes, dance classes, etc ... (but age is now a handicap or me)
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jul. 2018 by Dominique Domenichini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The central location and enthusiastic teaching.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2018 by Nicholas Wiseman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The friendly teaching staff and the management”
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Other comments definitely recommended
Course: Bildungsurlaub [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Nov. 2017 by Juergen Richter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Quality of teaching, didactics, friendliness”
Insider tip: “Hard to say, since I did not participate in the recreational activities. Absolutely recommendable are the private lessons.”
Review details
Other comments School well located, accessible by metro in the center, rooms maybe a bit cramped.
Course: Intensive 20 + 10 - 1 week
Review date: 21. Aug. 2018 by Andre Hund
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Super friendly teachers, great atmosphere”
Review details
Course: Intensive 25 - 7 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2023 by Mariam Neubüser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The staff is very friendly and competent.”
Insider tip: “The standard room in the shared apartment was quite small and the overall quality of accommodation was poor. However, I guess that's what you get in Madrid.”
Review details
Course: Standard 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2017 by Nina Vuksanovic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The proportion of oral speaking possible”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 [Espagnol] - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2021 by Matteo BARBERIS
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Super nice teacher, good organisation.”
Disliked
“Course rooms too small, without windows, often no air to breathe. ”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Nov. 2023 by Susanne Ruby
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Academia Contacto compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Academia Contacto MadridAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Academia Contacto

“Top teaching quality for competitive prices and best atmosphere sind 2001. Award winning school.”
Mario Calvo
– 
Mario Calvo
, 
Director of Academia Contacto
Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Academia Contacto and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2001
Legal name/parent company
Academia Contacto SL | Tax registration ID: B82850686

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 90
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 29 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 12%
Germany 12%
England 12%
France 12%
Netherlands 12%
USA 8%
Switzerland 3%
China 2%
Vietnam 2%
Turkey 1%
Korea 1%
Brazil 1%
Sweden 1%
Other nationalities 21%

Information for all courses offered by Academia Contacto

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

If a public holiday falls on a week day, half the missing lessons will be made up.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 33 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 May 2025, 15 May 2025, 25 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
65 € one way
130 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Madrid and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Madrid page. For flight comparisons to Madrid, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 90 €
,
North America: 110 €
,
South America: 110 €
,
Africa: 110 €
,
Oceania: 120 €
,
Asia: 120 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball2 km
Cooking-
Dancing2 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Music1 km
Squash2 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis2 km
Tennis2 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

In town:
- Guided walk in the heart of the city
- Thematic city walks and tours eg. Retiro park
- Football matches at Real Madrid´s home ground – the Santiago Bernabeu
- Visits to exhibitions and museums such as the Prado, the Reina Sofia, the Thyssen Bornemisza etc.
- Trips to the theatre, concerts, other events
- Bars, restaurants and club nights with other students
- Visits to local companies

At the school:
- Live music shows and karaoke nights
- Flamenco nights
- Meet & Dance: To speak and salsa at one of Madrid´s best clubs!
- Wine and tapas nights with other students
- Meet & Speak: Talks and readings on social, political or historical topics
- Language exchange night

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions:
- Half-day trips
- Whole day excursions (Saturday or Sunday) to cities close to Madrid
- Weekend excursions to other parts of Spain
- Guided walks (hikes) and bike tours, (eg : hike up the Sierra de Guadarrama)

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Questions and answers about Academia Contacto

  • “Yes, there is central heating in the comfort shared flats. These flats are of high quality and located in a very good area. The rooms are also nicer and bigger than in the standard apartments.”
    Mario Calvo, School Director from Academia Contacto - Oct 31, 2023

FAQ about Academia Contacto, Madrid

  • “First of all, your teacher must be informed. This is due to the details of the learning process. He or she will then select a group for you to study in, where you can attend the same class and get all the material you missed. You should also hand in your homework on the missed lesson as soon as possible so that the tutor can see how the learning process is going and can help you immediately if necessary.”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2023
  • “That's a great question! It's easy to think that taking two courses at once will speed up your learning. However, while you can take more than one course, learning a language effectively means striking a balance between practice, rest, and time to absorb new material. Taking on two courses at once can feel a bit overwhelming and might lead to burnout if you're trying to absorb too much information in a short period of time. Another thing to remember is that language learning requires repetition and review, which can be difficult to do if you're constantly moving on to new material. It's more about doing a little bit every day and making sure it's good quality. If you really want to speed up your progress, I'd suggest focusing on one course but doing extra activities outside the classroom, like:

    Speak to native speakers (language exchange or conversation practice), watch TV shows, movies, or listen to podcasts in the language, do language exercises or use apps to reinforce what you've learned.

    Sometimes we can also help you put together a personalised learning plan that fits in with your goals. If you're still interested in taking more than one course, we can talk about how to make sure you're balancing your workload effectively.    ”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 15, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (65 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia Contacto varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons ) to 10 students (Intensive 25)
  • 100% of teachers at Academia Contacto hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Contacto comes from Germany with a 12% representation, followed by students from England (12%) and France (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Academia Contacto offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.

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