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Academia Contacto
Madrid, Spain
Among the top 20% of the most popular Spanish schools in Spain in the last 12 months

Raimundo Lulio 7 - 28010 Madrid - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
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.
  • #2 TOP rated in Madrid by students 18-30 years
What we dislike about the school
  • The majority of students come from Europe (almost 75%).
  • Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.

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

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 26 40
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 170 162 340 323 510 485 680 646 850 808 1,020 969 1,360 1,292 1,530 1,454 1,836 1,745 3,757 3,570 5,304 5,039
Price in US$ 187 374 561 747 934 1,121 1,494 1,681 2,017 4,127 5,826
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

At Academia Contacto, the classes are focused on students’ individual needs, which is made possible by maintaining the maximum number of students per class at just 9 participants. All teachers are not only native speakers but also possess a university degree related to teaching Spanish as a second language.

As a part of their service to their students, you will be able to request assistance with matters regarding visas, transport, medical issues, and more. This provides an element of security and care for those who will be living in Madrid by themselves for the first time as a foreigner.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Intensive 20" at Academia Contacto
Kaylee 5.0
"Top!"
Carlos 4.0
"The course is pleasant, and the schedule is adequate to learn and develop the Spanish language."
Robin 5.0
"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! "
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 26 40
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 240 228 480 456 720 684 960 912 1,200 1,140 1,440 1,368 1,920 1,824 2,160 2,052 2,592 2,463 5,304 5,039 7,488 7,114
Price in US$ 264 528 791 1,055 1,318 1,582 2,109 2,373 2,847 5,826 8,225
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Additionally to the intensive 20 course, you can take one extra hour daily in one of the following areas:

  • Conversation.
  • Preparation for the DELE exam.
    The extra hour is organised into small groups of 2 to 5 students.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Intensive 25" at Academia Contacto
Andrzej 5.0
"Correct, would add one more break."
Philip 4.0
"Course was well structured and was balanced between speaking and reading/writing/listening."
Yulia 4.0
"Indeed my course was good. "
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 26 40
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 320 304 640 608 960 912 1,280 1,216 1,600 1,520 1,920 1,824 2,560 2,432 2,880 2,736 3,456 3,284 7,072 6,719 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 352 703 1,055 1,406 1,758 2,109 2,812 3,164 3,796 7,768 10,983
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Additionally to the intensive 20 course, you can take two extra hours daily in one of the following areas:

  • Conversation.

  • Preparation for the DELE exam.

    The extra hour is organised into small groups of 2 to 5 students.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 26 40
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 100 95 200 190 300 285 400 380 500 475 600 570 800 760 900 855 1,080 1,026 2,210 2,100 3,120 2,964
Price in US$ 110 220 330 440 550 659 879 989 1,187 2,428 3,427
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 11:20
Afternoon: 11:40 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Standard 10" at Academia Contacto
Kacper 5.0
"The teachers are very nice and helpful."
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 260 247 520 494
Price in US$ 286 572
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course of 5 daily hours in a group and 1 hour per day of self learning. It is recognised as “Bildungsurlaub” in various federal states of Germany.

During the extra hour the student can work individually with specific material prepared for them. It is supervised, but the student does not have a teacher for the whole time.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Bildungsurlaub" at Academia Contacto
Kerstin 4.0
"Was very good, a lot of material but manageable."
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 26 40
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 470 447 940 893 1,410 1,340 1,880 1,786 2,350 2,233 2,820 2,679 3,760 3,572 4,230 4,019 5,076 4,823 10,387 9,868 14,680 13,946
Price in US$ 517 1,033 1,549 2,065 2,581 3,098 4,130 4,646 5,575 11,408 16,123
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

It is the intensive course (20 hours per week) combined with 2 extra hours one-to-one daily.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual)" at Academia Contacto
Jonathan 5.0
"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."
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 26 40
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 320 304 640 608 960 912 1,280 1,216 1,600 1,520 1,920 1,824 2,560 2,432 2,880 2,736 3,456 3,284 7,072 6,719 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 352 703 1,055 1,406 1,758 2,109 2,812 3,164 3,796 7,768 10,983
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

It is the intensive course (20 hours per week) combined with one extra hour one-to-one daily.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Online
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 310 295 620 589 870 827 1,160 1,102 1,450 1,378 1,740 1,653 2,030 1,929 2,320 2,204 2,610 2,480 2,900 2,755 3,240 3,078
Price in US$ 341 681 956 1,275 1,593 1,912 2,230 2,549 2,867 3,186 3,559
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 9:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 200 190 400 380 540 513 720 684 900 855 1,080 1,026 1,260 1,197 1,440 1,368 1,620 1,539 1,800 1,710 1,920 1,824
Price in US$ 220 440 594 791 989 1,187 1,384 1,582 1,780 1,977 2,109
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 11:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
55 min
Private
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 350 333 700 665 990 941 1,320 1,254 1,650 1,568 1,980 1,881 2,310 2,195 2,640 2,508 2,970 2,822 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534
Price in US$ 385 769 1,088 1,450 1,813 2,175 2,538 2,900 3,262 3,405 4,086
Starting dates
Every Day

The package of 10 one-to-one lessons allows you to concentrate on improving your understanding of the language in general or you can also focus on business Spanish, law, etc. Private lessons can be taken in addition to other courses as well.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:20 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "One-to-One Lessons" at Academia Contacto
Frank 4.0
"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."
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 230 219 460 437 630 599 840 798 1,050 998 1,260 1,197 1,470 1,397 1,680 1,596 1,890 1,796 1,900 1,805 2,280 2,166
Price in US$ 253 506 692 923 1,154 1,384 1,615 1,846 2,076 2,087 2,505
Starting dates
Every Day

The package of 10 two-to-one lessons allows you to concentrate on improving your understanding of the language in general or you can also focus on business Spanish, law, etc. Private lessons can be taken in addition to other courses as well.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:20 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
55 min
Work & Study
FREE changes
Weeks 52
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 5,800 5,510
Price in US$ 6,371
Starting dates
2026: 14 Sep 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
52 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Weeks 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 4,600 4,370
Price in US$ 5,053
Starting dates
2026: 05 Oct 2026

This course includes the Intensive Spanish Course and University Preparation.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Possible course durations
32 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min

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 at first day of classes
  • 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
Overall school rating of
Academia Contacto, Madrid
72 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 
Facilities
3.8 
Social activities
3.6 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 
Value for money
4.4 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (5 ratings)
4.4 
Students 18-30 years (24 ratings)
4.4 
Students 31-49 years (25 ratings)
4.7 
Students 50+ years (18 ratings)
4.4 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Best was Lena - she organized all with so much involvement, unforgettable person!!”
“Maybe a bit more tasks "out of the regular school books", conversations in class under more control of the teacher, if students discus and nobody is correcting them wrong language habits can be memorized.”
Insider tip: “Good to be in the class of the same knowledge level - good checking before start.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Correct, would add one more break.
Other comments: Nice school lead by nice people.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
Review date: 12. Feb. 2026
Overall rating
5.0
“Nice teacher! Nice people. Super location!”
“Outdated workbook.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Top!
School's reply: Thanks Andrzej!It was a pleasure having you here. We are glad that you enjoed the activities, teacher, location, people and that you were in the right group level!
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Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 23. May. 2025
Overall rating
4.0
“Easy to reach, small groups and Lena organised the lessons well and made sure that everyone understood. It was fun and I would have liked to continue, but unfortunately I didn't have the time.”
“The only thing that I think could be more effective in gaining more confidence is speaking freely. That what has been learnt in the form of free speaking (questions and answers in complete sentences) is practised together in class.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Was very good, a lot of material but manageable.
School's reply: Hola Kerstin. Thanks for your comments. We are glad to hear that the lessons were well organized and easy to understand. You are welcome back any time!
Verified  
Course: Bildungsurlaub - 1 week
Review date: 12. May. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“Everything was great. Good teacher.”
“The only negative point was that the classroom was not quite big enough for the number of students.”
Verified  
Course: Standard 10 - 1 week
Review date: 17. Dec. 2024
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers and staff were very friendly. The course was well structured and well taught.”
“The class size was bigger than expected, with between 10-12 people in class each week.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course was well structured and was balanced between speaking and reading/writing/listening.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 25 - 5 weeks
Review date: 14. Oct. 2024
Overall rating
4.0
“Super nice teacher, good organisation.”
“Course rooms too small, without windows, often no air to breathe.”
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Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Nov. 2023
Overall rating
4.0
“Great teachers, everyone is very kind and ready to help if there is a problem.”
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Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“The professionalism of the teachers, the excellent organisation and the diversity of the students”
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Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“Super friendly teachers, great atmosphere”
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Course: Intensive 25 - 7 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2023
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers are fantastic and professional, the school management is kind and professional.”
“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.”
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.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 25 - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2022
Overall rating
5.0
“School is great”
Insider tip: “Great school, great teachers, excellent organization”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Strongly recommended, best part of the course
Verified  
Course: Intensive 25 - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Oct. 2022
Overall rating
4.0
“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).”
“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.”
Verified  
Course: Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 1 week
Review date: 5. Oct. 2022
Overall rating
4.0
“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.”
“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.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course is pleasant, and the schedule is adequate to learn and develop the Spanish language.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2022
Overall rating
4.0
“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.”
“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.”
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Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2022
Overall rating
5.0
“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.”
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!
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 32 weeks
Review date: 10. Jun. 2022
Overall rating
4.0
“Internet”
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Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. May. 2022
Overall rating
5.0
“Very good teachers, developed a lot and the school is very well located in the city.”
“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!”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 16 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2022
Overall rating
3.0
“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.”
“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.)”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Oct. 2021
Overall rating
5.0
“The proportion of oral speaking possible”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2021
Overall rating
5.0
“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!”
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.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Feb. 2020
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers and administrators”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 40 weeks
Review date: 11. Nov. 2019
Overall rating
4.0
“The location. The second week teacher was excellent.”
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.
Verified  
Course: One-to-One Lessons - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019
Overall rating
5.0
Insider tip: “Afternoon visit of the nearby cities such as Avila, Segovia, El Escorial etc. So worth it.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The teacher, Laura, is outstanding. Maybe the best language teacher I had in my entire life. Such a nice teaching approach.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2019
Overall rating
5.0
“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!”
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.
Verified  
Course: Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 1 week
Review date: 21. Mar. 2019
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers”
Insider tip: “I would have liked to have practiced speaking a little more”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Feb. 2019
Overall rating
4.0
“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!”
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 !!!!!
Overall rating
4.0
“The friendly and hard working group of students and the pedagogy of Lola our teacher”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018
Overall rating
4.0
“The competence of the teachers and the openness of the school staff.”
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.
Verified  
Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
Review date: 14. Sep. 2018
Overall rating
4.0
“ORGANIZATION”
Verified  
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 10. Sep. 2018
Overall rating
5.0
“Great lessons”
Verified  
Course: Bildungsurlaub - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2018

Ratings of Academia Contacto compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Academia Contacto MadridAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.54.4
Location of the school4.74.7
Facilities3.83.9
Social activities3.63.7
Organisation4.54.3
Quality of teaching4.54.4
Value for money4.44.3
Homestay4.04.0
Shared flat4.03.9

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)
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)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Academia Contacto.
Year of school foundation
2001

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Microwave for student use

  • 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)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • 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: 13
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 12%
Germany 12%
England 12%
France 12%
Netherlands 10%
USA 8%
Switzerland 3%
China 2%
Korea 2%
Vietnam 1%
Turkey 1%
Japan 1%
Brazil 1%
Iran 1%
Sweden 1%
Other nationalities 21%
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.
Average number of students
In summer: 80
Throughout the year: 90
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

Information for all courses offered by Academia Contacto

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
€50
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Public holidays:
If a week day is a public holiday then half of the course hours will be made up.
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 35 €. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 15 May 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 02 Apr 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 15 May 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 09 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.
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
The 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)

Leisure activities

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
- Meet & Dance: To speak and salsa at one of Madrid´s best clubs!
- Visits to local companies
- Live music shows and karaoke nights
- 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)
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-

Accommodation

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Price in US$ 203 405 607 810 1,012 1,214 1,417 1,619 2,024 2,428 203 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
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Academia Contacto offers rooms in fully furnished flats that are situated near the academy, making it comfortable to come and go.

They have flats where the other occupants are students of the academy and others where the residents are Spanish. This is the perfect option for those who want to live in a multicultural environment with a diverse mix of people - great for making friends during your time in Spain.

The academy encourages guests to communicate any preferences regarding their ideal housemates, and they will try their best to make a suitable match for you.

Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
16 minutes walking (average reported by 9 former students).
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
50
Student reviews about Shared Flat - Standard
Philip
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 4.0
"I ended up being placed in 3 different apartments. The first apartment was a 30mins walk, the second was 35mins by public transport and the third was a 10mins walk away. Some apartments were in need of light repairs and maintenance, such as a loose toilet and broken floor trim.
Yulia
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"I liked my apartment, the people were very nice.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
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One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 230 460 690 920 1150 1380 1610 1840 2300 2760 230 35
Price in US$ 266 532 798 1,064 1,330 1,596 1,862 2,128 2,660 3,191 266 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
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Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 250 35
Price in US$ 290 579 868 1,157 1,446 1,735 2,024 2,313 2,891 3,469 290 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
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One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 3000 3600 300 35
Price in US$ 347 694 1,041 1,388 1,735 2,081 2,428 2,775 3,469 4,162 347 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Student reviews about Homestay - Premium
François
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 4.0
"Consuelo is a very friendly and interesting host. Human and warm, and funny too. Many thanks to her
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One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 270 540 810 1080 1350 1620 1890 2160 2700 3240 270 35
Price in US$ 313 625 937 1,249 1,561 1,873 2,186 2,498 3,122 3,746 313 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
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Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 210 420 630 840 1050 1260 1470 1680 2100 2520 210 35
Price in US$ 243 486 729 972 1,214 1,457 1,700 1,943 2,428 2,914 243 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€38 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Student reviews about Homestay - Standard
Evelyne
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 2.0
"Gonzalo is a very good host who likes to speak with the studiants, make them speak and correct them with ease
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One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 260 520 780 1040 1300 1560 1820 2080 2600 3120 2600 35
Price in US$ 301 602 902 1,203 1,503 1,804 2,105 2,405 3,006 3,608 3,006 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
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One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 190 380 570 760 950 1140 1330 1520 1900 2280 190 35
Price in US$ 220 440 659 879 1,099 1,318 1,538 1,758 2,197 2,636 220 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 230 460 690 920 1150 1380 1610 1840 2300 2760 230 35
Price in US$ 266 532 798 1,064 1,330 1,596 1,862 2,128 2,660 3,191 266 41
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in €
Price in US$ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 225 450 675 900 1125 1350 1575 1800 2250 2700 225 35
Price in US$ 261 521 781 1,041 1,301 1,561 1,821 2,081 2,602 3,122 261 41
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Academia Contacto offers rooms in fully furnished flats that are situated near the academy, making it comfortable to come and go.

They have flats where the other occupants are students of the academy and others where the residents are Spanish. This is the perfect option for those who want to live in a multicultural environment with a diverse mix of people - great for making friends during your time in Spain.

The academy encourages guests to communicate any preferences regarding their ideal housemates, and they will try their best to make a suitable match for you.

Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
55
Student reviews about Shared Flat - Comfort
Mariam
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 3.0
"The accommodation lacked some things (pan was broken and unusable, only one bed linen and towel, no oven).
Dorota
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 3.0
"The welcome was rude and the introduction was unfriendly. Very nice and considerate flatmates. Unfortunately, the ceiling light in the room did not work. Also, there was only one light bulb (no lampshade or similar). In the bathroom the drain was blocked, the shower cubicle was tiny. The washing machine was leaking water. The rooms were entered in absence, without prior notice. No waste separation.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 135 270 405 540 675 810 945 1080 1350 1620 135 35
Price in US$ 157 313 469 625 781 937 1,093 1,249 1,561 1,873 157 41
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Price in €
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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Academia Contacto offers rooms in fully furnished flats that are situated near the academy, making it comfortable to come and go.

They have flats where the other occupants are students of the academy and others where the residents are Spanish. This is the perfect option for those who want to live in a multicultural environment with a diverse mix of people - great for making friends during your time in Spain.

The academy encourages guests to communicate any preferences regarding their ideal housemates, and they will try their best to make a suitable match for you.

Check-in
Sunday 12:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 35€.
Price extra night
€37 (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
50

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Questions and answers about Academia Contacto

Could you please confirm what the main differences between the standard and comfort-shared apartments are? Is there heating in the comfort apartments?
“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

I'm wondering if I can take two courses at once and learn twice as fast.
“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
What do I do if I miss a class?
“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
Is it possible to take a course at Academia Contacto as an absolute beginner?
Is airport pickup offered by Academia Contacto?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (65 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Academia Contacto?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia Contacto varies from 1 (Online One-to-One Lessons ) to 10 students (Intensive 20)”
Which countries are students of Academia Contacto from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Contacto comes from Germany with a 12% representation, followed by students from England (12%) and France (12%).”
Academia Contacto offers courses for which ages?
“Academia Contacto offers courses from 17 years to 99. The average age is 24 during the summer and 29 the rest of the year.”

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Students should arrive at 9:00
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Academia Contacto SL | Tax registration ID: B82850686

Visa Documents

Nationals from Ukraine 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
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Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: €90
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North America: €110
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South America: €110
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Africa: €110
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Oceania: €120
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Asia: €120
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