Intensive 20

Estudio Sampere: Madrid

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Course description

This course consists of 20 lessons in small groups, with an average of 5-6 students and a maximum of 9 students per class. This is our basic intensive course which allows you to practice your Spanish while having time to discover the city in a more relaxed and gradual pace.

MORE THAN 6 WEEKS ENROLLED IS CONSIDERED EXTRA WEEK.
EXTRA WEEK PRICE: 167 €UROS.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
06 Dec 2024 and 22 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

Estudio Sampere does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Madrid.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 9 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(24 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"It was disappointing."

Elisabeth Knezevic, student from Austria

The teachers were good in general but the organisation is ridiculous and I didn´t get the hours that I paid for. I had every day, one week from 09:00-10:45 and then from 11:00-12:15 courses - this equals to 3 hours a day - 15 hours a week and I paid for 20! First of all this and second, the evaluation test was done Monday Morning which took another 1h45 from my paid lessons. In other schools those tests are done online before coming and the oral test via phone before arriving or if not possible before the course starts. So in fact I only had 13h15 of course and It makes me very upset. I want to be reimbursed for the missing hours because this is ridiculous.

Regarding the activities and housing I can not comment as I didn´t participe in that program. The location of the school is good as the subway and many restaurants/shops are close to buy something during the break. As mentioned, the teachers are good but they can only make something out of what they are allowed to and if you limit them with hours and missing material - it´s hard to perform well.

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Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Victoria López, Marketing & Sales Executive at Estudio Sampere: Madrid responded to this review.
25 June 2019

Dear Elisabeth,


We feel very sorry that your experience was not as fruitful and delighted as you expected :(

We normally send the confirmation of the course, invoice and online level test to every student but maybe it could directly go to your spam or junk email.

Our lessons lasts 45 minutes and we always describe our courses as such but if you feel you need more time to practice your Spanish, we are very glad to give you 2-Skype lessons of 1 hour each as added value for free. As private tuition, you can focus them on the lessons you missed that day or any other specific subject such as grammar, literature, history, current cultural topics…


I hope we could suit your needs :)

Regards,
Estudio Sampere team

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Housing

Estudio Sampere offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Half-Board, Single Room

NZ$ 549
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 549
Good, comfortable, welcoming accommodation makes all the difference to your Spanish studies in Spain, Ecuador, or in Cuba. We understand this and work hard to give you the best choice of accommodation in all destinations.

Homestay is the most popular choice in all Sampere destinations. You live with a host family, sharing meals and facilities and practising your Spanish in a traditional and friendly environment. The locations are varied, ranging from houses at a walking distance from the city-center and the school to houses located in other interesting neighbourhoods about 40 minutes away from the school by public transport. However, most of our families are located not far from the school. Walking distance is usually 20-25 minutes. Public transport (subway or bus) normally takes about 15 minutes. In Madrid, a journey of 30-40 minutes on public transport is possible.

Most students book a single room. Students under 25 years can book double rooms. Two people travelling together may request a double room.
apartment

Single Room in Shared Flat, No Meals

NZ$ 525
weekly
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Location: In the city center of Madrid
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 525
Good, comfortable, welcoming accommodation makes all the difference to your Spanish studies in Spain, Ecuador, or in Cuba. We understand this and work hard to give you the best choice of accommodation in all destinations.

Renting a student room gives you a more independent lifestyle. You share an apartment with 2 to 4 other people, usually other Sampere students, with whom you also share certain expenses such as toiletries and cleaning materials. You have a private and basic room (bed, table, closet, lamps, window). The kitchen, living room and bathroom are communal. Together you are responsible for keeping the apartment clean.

The minimum stay in a student room is 1 week. We advise long-term students to book the first four weeks before arrival. Once in Spain, you can extend the rental period. The locations are varied, ranging from apartments at a walking distance from the city-center and the school to apartments located in other interesting neighbourhoods up to 40 minutes away from the school by public transport.

Apartments are available for individuals or two people booking together. Typical studios have one or two beds, a fully equipped bathroom with towels, kitchenette with refrigerator and other services for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The address of the apartment is provided with your course confirmation and invoice. At this time you will also receive the telephone number of the key holder. You should contact this person a few days before arrival to confirm your arrival time, which should be from early afternoon until 11pm. on Sunday. Estudio Sampere is not responsible for any expenses arising from late arrivals, changes of plan or failure to contact the key holder.

The studios are within walking distance of the school. Minimum stay The minimum stay is 1 week.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Madrid-Barajas Airport is 75 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Madrid based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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