Language studies abroad : Adults : Spanish : Spain : Madrid : Babylon ldiomas
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School

Situated beside the Plaza Mayor and only 5 minutes away from the Puerta del Sol, the Babylon Idiomas school couldn’t be more at the heart of the Spanish capital than it already is. Consisting of 6 comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms, the language school building also has a cinema room and a library where you can borrow books and DVDs, and a computer room with free Internet access (also WiFi). There is also a kitchen where most activities take place. During your free time, you can use the lounge where you can enjoy a drink whilst getting to know other students.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons : 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration : 2 to 36 weeks
Levels : Beginner to advanced
Students/class : max. 8 students
Minimum age : 18 years
Daily schedule : 09.30 – 13.30 or 16.00 – 20.00

Intensive course
Lessons : 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration : Elementary to advanced
Students/class : max. 8 students
Minimum age : 18 years
Daily schedule : 09.30 – 13.30 and 14.15 – 16.00 or 14.15 – 20.00

DELE (Intermedio & Superior) Exam preparation
Lessons : 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration : 3* weeks
*+1 supplementary week of accommodation (exams)
Levels : Intermediate to advanced
Students/class : max. 8 students
Minimum age : 18 years
Daily schedule : 16.00 – 20.00

Accommodation

Host family
Going to Spain to learn Spanish means also wanting to understand the language and the culture of the country. This is why the best option is to stay with a host family, with whom you can experience the rhythm of life in Madrid. Situated around 30 minute  away from the language school building by public transport, the families are chosen with care by our partner school. You will have your own room in the house and will be able to choose between breakfast only or half-board. Bedclothes and towels are provided and you will be given your own house keys so that you can be totally independant.

Shared apartments
For those who are looking for a type of accommodation with the possibility of meeting other students, our partner school proposes accommodation in a shared apartment, staying in a single or double room (bedclothes provided). You will share common areas on a daily basis with your flatmates. Situated around 30 minutes away from the school by public transport, these apartments, for which you will have your own keys, offer you an ideal living environment  for a stay in the capital.

Leisure

Within the language school itself, everything is on hand to allow you to familiarise yourself with Spanish culture. Every Tuesday, there are free lectures to allow you to discover different aspects of this culture, like its history, its cuisine, its traditions…For relaxation, our partner school plays an important role, with, for example, « happy miercoles » (night-out to a bar every Wednesday) and Spanish cinema and popcorn on Thursdays. Everything you need to get to know the team and the other students ! Add to this the international meals where everyone brings a speciality from their own country and the city visits and you can rest assured that you will not get bored. At the weekend, visit Madrid and its region, from the famous El Prado museum or that of Queen Sofia and the Puerta de Alcalá to Segovia, Toledo and many other marvels…

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
4'000'000
School size
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Number of classrooms
6
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years
Accommodation Host family/shared apartments
Exams DELE (Intermedio & Superior)
Special Spanish+dance (Flamenco, Tango)

Location of the language school Babylon ldiomas

Quality marks

/ language school Babylon ldiomas

WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Central location in the one of most beautiful capital cities of Europe
  • Small groups for easy learning
  • Experienced and competent teachers

Dates and Prices

Dates and Prices 2008
Dates and Prices 2009

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 07.01  / 21.01  / 04.02  / 18.02  / 03.03  / 17.03  / 31.03  / 14.04  / 28.04  / 12.05  / 26.05  / 09.06  / 23.06  / 07.07  / 14.07  / 21.07  / 28.07  / 04.08  / 11.08  / 18.08  / 25.08  / 01.09  / 15.09  / 29.09  / 13.10  / 27.10  / 10.11  / 24.11  / 09.12 .2008
DELE course 3+1 w.: 28.04.2008 - 24.05.2008 / 28.07.2008 - 23.08.2008 / 27.10.2008 - 22.11.2008
Bank holidays: 21.03 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 15.08 / 08.12 / 19.12 .2008
School holidays: 22.12.2007 - 06.01.2008
20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 835 715
3 weeks 1195 1015
4 weeks 1555 1315
6 weeks 2275 1915
8 weeks 2995 2515
12 weeks 4159 3439
16 weeks 5507 4547
24 weeks 8011 6571
Extra week (24+) 329 269
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 985 865
3 weeks 1420 1240
4 weeks 1855 1615
6 weeks 2725 2365
8 weeks 3595 3115
12 weeks 4921 4201
16 weeks 6523 5563
24 weeks 9451 8011
Extra week (24+) 389 329
DELE course A B
3+1 weeks 1560 1320
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 44
Airport pick-up 75
Homestay, breakfast -40/w.
Shared apartment, twin room -30/w.
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 205/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals 145/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast -40/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -30/w.
High season

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
DELE course 3+1 w.: 20.04.2009 - 16.05.2009 / 27.07.2009 - 22.08.2009 / 19.10.2009 - 14.11.2009
Bank holidays: 06.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 15.05 / 12.10 / 08.12 / 18.12 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 890 770
3 weeks 1275 1095
4 weeks 1660 1420
6 weeks 2430 2070
8 weeks 3200 2720
12 weeks 4443 3723
16 weeks 5884 4924
24 weeks 8568 7128
Extra week (24+) 352 292
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1060 940
3 weeks 1530 1350
4 weeks 2000 1760
6 weeks 2940 2580
8 weeks 3880 3400
12 weeks 5310 4590
16 weeks 7040 6080
24 weeks 10200 8760
Extra week (24+) 420 360
DELE course A B
3+1 weeks 1670 1430
Exam fee ~126
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 46
Airport pick-up 80
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 220/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals 160/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast -45/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -30/w.
High season
Language study trip in 2009?
It is possible that the description of courses and accommodation may change in 2009.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All of the respective information for 2009 will be published on our website from November onwards.
All of the respective information for 2009 will also be available with the arrival of the 2009 brochures from October 2008

All of the information concerning dates & prices for 2009 are already available by clicking on the corresponding section.
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