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Tandem Escuela InternacionalMadrid, Spain

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
Calle Marqués de Cubas, 8 - 28014 Madrid - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located in the “Paisaje de la Luz”, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 64%
18-24 years 8%
25-34 years 12%
35-50 years 8%
>50 years 8%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

This school has the goal of fostering a rapport with students from different countries and cultures through a humanistic and holistic approach to teaching. An independent school that has been teaching for over 40 years.

Location: Tandem Escuela Internacional Madrid is a Spanish language school located in the bustling Spanish capital, Madrid. The school is housed in the "Paisaje de la Luz", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by amenities, attractions, bars, restaurants and links to public transport.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in host families (homestay), private apartments, hotels, hostels, the TANDEM Residence and a Summer University Residence.

Course selection: Tandem Escuela Internacional Madrid provides Spanish courses to students of all levels and several age groups at various times throughout the year. In addition to General Spanish courses taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides various courses in Spanish for professionals, Spanish and a passion (art, museums, wine, Almodovar Cinema, Flamenco, Cooking, Fashion, Night-life), Junior Summer Camps, Spanish for families and more. DELE and Siele programmes are also readily available.

Social and cultural: Tandem Escuela Internacional Madrid is active in promoting culture and the social aspects of learning through their culture and activities calendar. Activities from the school can include language exchanges, forums on cinema and theatre productions, guided tours of Madrid's many historical and cultural places of interest and much more!

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Business
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Tandem Escuela Internacional 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 Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Tandem Escuela Internacional

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)TANDEM International
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
38% male / 62% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Tandem Escuela Internacional and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoWestern Union - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1982
Legal name/parent company
Tandem Escuela Internacional, S.L | Tax registration ID: B79020368

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • 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)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 70
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
16 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 30
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Throughout the year: 22 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 25%
Italy 25%
France 20%
England 15%
Germany 12%
Iran 12%
Sweden 10%
Saudi Arabia 10%
Turkey 7%
China 6%
Switzerland 6%
Japan 6%
Brazil 5%
Netherlands 5%
Korea 4%
Israel 4%

Information for all courses offered by Tandem Escuela Internacional

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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:
50 € 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 Spain do not require a visa for travelling to Spain and attending a language course.
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)
20 €

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking1 km
Dancing-
Football (soccer)10 km
Horse riding40 km
Mountainbiking30 km
Music-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking in El Retiro
Language exchange
Museums with a teacher
Discovering the neighbourhood in Madrid

Adults - Paid activities

Discovering Madrid by night
Markets and tapas
Spanish guitar class
Madrid by bike
Cinema with a teacher
Cooking class
Flamenco show
Flamenco class

Junior - Free activities

Walking in El Retiro
Language exchange
Museums with a teacher
Discovering the neighbourhood in Madrid

Junior - Paid activities

Swiming pool
Parque de Atracciones
Climbing
Discovering Madrid by night
Markets and tapas
Spanish guitar class
Madrid by bike
Cinema with a teacher
Cooking class
Flamenco show
Flamenco class

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Tandem Escuela Internacional have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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Questions and answers about Tandem Escuela Internacional

  • I understand the concerns related to obtaining a visa and want to assure you that we offer flexibility in our booking policies. In the event that a change of course start date is required due to visa delays, this can be arranged as long as there is availability at the school for the new desired date. We do not anticipate any problems in this regard, but we recommend that you notify us as soon as possible so that we can make the necessary adjustments without any inconvenience.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 03, 2024

FAQ about Tandem Escuela Internacional, Madrid

  • Spanish courses at Tandem Escuela Internacional start at 27 € for Online Group Part-Time Spanish Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Tandem Escuela Internacional
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Tandem Escuela Internacional varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 20) to 12 students (Standard Intensive Spanish Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Tandem Escuela Internacional hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Tandem Escuela Internacional comes from Italy with a 25% representation, followed by students from USA (25%) and France (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Tandem Escuela Internacional offers courses from 7 years (Summer Urban Camp for Kids, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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