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Paraninfo Spanish SchoolMadrid, Spain

Princesa, 70 1 - 28008 Madrid - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • First School to achieve Instituto Cervantes seal
  • Special courses and experiences offered such as Spanish and flamenco, cinema, art, gastronomy and more.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: Paraninfo Spanish School Madrid is located in the heart of Madrid, a short walk from Plaza de España, the Parque del Oeste, el Templo de Debod and the Museo Cerrablo. Housed in a beautiful 19th Century building, the school is over 500m2 in size, has large windows letting in the natural light and creating a warm and inviting classroom atmosphere. Close to the school, you will find many eateries with Madrid's finest in tapas, markets and shops, with attractions such as the Museu Del Prado and the Museu Del Reina Sofia just a short Metro ride away.

Course structure: For more than 45 years, Paraninfo Spanish School has been supplying Spanish courses, suitable for all levels, to the highest of standards. As well as General Spanish courses for both Intensive and Super Intensive schedules, the school supplies DELE and SIELE Exam preparation courses, Junior courses, Gap Year programmes, Private Tuition, an Au-pair course, Evening courses, along with further options offering Spanish with experiences such as Flamenco, The art of Madrid and Madrid through Cine.

School facilites: The school's facilities include free WI-Fi, a library, a student lounge area, a computer room, an on-site café and a study room. There is also air-conditioning in all classrooms, making sure everyone is comfortable in class throughout the whole year.

Accreditation: The consistency and high-quality care and tuition that Paraninfo Spanish School Madrid give students is outlined by their accreditation from the Instituto Cervantes.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Work & Study
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Paraninfo Spanish School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Paraninfo Spanish School

Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)ISO 9000/9001AMACFE
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 9:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Paraninfo Spanish School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1973
Legal name/parent company
Servilinfir S.L. | Tax registration ID: B82745803

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20

Student Age

Average number of students
In summer: 500
Throughout the year: 500
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by Paraninfo Spanish School

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

The first book is included in the course fee.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 34 €. 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, 20 Mar 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 09 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 May 2024, 15 May 2024, 08 Jun 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 09 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 28 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 55 €
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North America: 55 €
,
South America: 55 €
,
Africa: 115 €
,
Oceania: 115 €
,
Asia: 115 €

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing5 km
Football (soccer)10 km
Music-
Skiing30 km
Squash5 km
Tennis5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Sunset over El Templo de Debod
El Rastro Sunday market

Adults - Paid activities

Flamenco show
Circulo de Bellas Artes rooftop
Day trip to Toledo

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FAQ about Paraninfo Spanish School, Madrid

  • Spanish courses at Academia Paraninfo start at 42 € for Evening Course 4 course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (65 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Paraninfo varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 10 students (Intensive Course 20)
  • 100% of teachers at Paraninfo Spanish School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Paraninfo Spanish School offers courses from 12 years (Summer Junior Madrid Urban Experience, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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