Academia Contacto Madrid
Studying Spanish at Academia Contacto in Madrid
Academia Contacto Madrid has taught Spanish from the same ground-floor building in Chamberí since 2001, on the edge of Madrid's tourist centre and next door to Chueca. Groups stay small, averaging seven students and never exceeding ten, and the school holds accreditation from five recognised bodies, including Instituto Cervantes and FEDELE.
All teachers are native Spanish speakers with university degrees and teaching qualifications, and they lead the cultural activities themselves after class. The school belongs to the Linguaschools network, which runs several Spanish schools across Spain and South America.
Consistently small class sizes
Classes average seven students and never grow beyond ten, so teachers get to know you.
Recognised by five accrediting bodies
The school holds accreditation from Instituto Cervantes, FEDELE, SIELE, Bildungsurlaub and CSN Sweden.
Steps from a metro station
The nearest metro stop is a 2-minute walk and a supermarket sits just 1 minute away, right in the Chamberí neighbourhood.
- Academia Contacto School location
- 1 min walk to Carrefour Express
- 2 min walk to Luchana - Plaza Chamberí
How lessons work at Academia Contacto
Standard group lessons run from 9:30am to 1:30pm, with most general classes scheduled in the morning. Your level is checked before you arrive through an online test and a follow-up conversation, so you start straight away in the group that matches where you already are. Groups stay small, averaging 7 students and never exceeding 10, which keeps everyone talking rather than listening. Your lesson time is set according to your course and level.
Average 7 students
- All teachers are native Spanish speakers with a university degree and a teaching qualification.
- Classes average 7 students and never go above 10, keeping speaking time high for everyone.
- Lessons are taught across 13 classrooms at the school.
- Teachers lead the cultural activities after class, so what you learn that morning carries straight into conversation.
Courses at Academia Contacto
11 coursesA week at Academia Contacto
Five activities run every week, often led by the same teachers who taught you that morning. Expect a mix of museum visits, flamenco or salsa classes, tapas tastings and language exchange evenings, alongside excursions and weekend trips organised by the school. City walking tours and conversation tables are among the activities included for free.
31 Activities and excursions at Academia Contacto
A day at Academia Contacto
- Morning lessons begin Your group session starts at 9:30, in a class of 7 students on average.
- Mid-morning break A short break partway through the morning, before the session continues to 13:30.
- Lessons continue Class resumes and runs through to 13:30, when the group lesson day ends.
- Lunch break With lessons finished for the day, this is your time for lunch and a proper break before the afternoon programme.
- Afternoon activity Teacher-led activities such as cultural workshops and language exchange evenings fill the afternoon and evening programme, several of them free of charge.
Students you may meet at Academia Contacto
Academia Contacto draws an international group of students, with no single nationality dominating and Europeans making up the largest share overall. The average age shifts with the seasons, from a younger, more summer-holiday crowd to an older, more settled group during the rest of the year. With the vast majority of students travelling on their own, meeting people tends to happen through the school itself rather than through people you arrived with. Between classes, the shared communal areas and the weekly activity programme give you places to run into other students, from the common lounge to teacher-led workshops and tastings. A few concrete spaces and activities are where those first conversations actually start.
Male and female
Slightly more women than men, though not by much.
Age
From 17 years
students accepted
24
average in summer
29
average off-season
- Under 18: 31%
- 18-24: 39%
- 25-34: 18%
- 35-50: 8%
- 50+: 4%
Estimated from the off-season mix and the summer average age.
- Under 18: 15%
- 18-24: 30%
- 25-34: 25%
- 35-50: 15%
- 50+: 15%
Worth saying plainly: in July and August the average student here is 24, and outside the summer holidays it is 29. Pick your dates accordingly.
15 nationalities
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Italy
12%
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Germany
12%
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United Kingdom
12%
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France
12%
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Netherlands
10%
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United States
8%
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Switzerland
3%
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China
2%
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South Korea
2%
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Poland
2%
- Other 25%
Accommodation options at Academia Contacto
Accommodation is optional. You can add it when you build your trip below.
Good to know
- Host families are vetted and their homes inspected before any student moves in.
- Host families are periodically reassessed to keep standards consistent.
- You get your own key when staying with a host family, so you can let yourself in and out.
- Host families do not set a curfew.
- Residence accommodation has controlled access entry for added security.
Is Academia Contacto right for you?
This suits students who want small classes and a sociable, mixed community in a lively neighbourhood near Madrid's nightlife. Students who prefer a large, campus-style school with bigger groups would be better served elsewhere.
A good fit if you…
- Want small classes in a lively atmosphere
- Enjoy a mixed, international student community
- Like combining lessons with cultural activities
- Prefer a personal, boutique-style school
- Want to be based near Chueca's nightlife
Keep in mind
- Compact, boutique-scale school
- Busier in peak season
Choose the best time to visit Academia Contacto
See how busy the school typically is throughout the year and choose the month that best suits your preferences.
Classes fill up quickly this month.
Safety, support & wellbeing
From the day you arrive, you have a designated support contact at the school, plus a way to reach someone outside normal opening hours. You're given emergency numbers on arrival and a safety briefing that covers what to do if something goes wrong. During school hours, staff are on site, and a first-aid trained team member is scheduled every day.The school follows a formal safeguarding policy and keeps track of student attendance. If a medical emergency arises, staff will help you get to a hospital or call an ambulance, and they'll liaise with your insurance company or point you towards the right assistance. If you lose your passport or ID, staff will help you contact your consulate.
30 to 60 minute response
Emergency response takes 30 to 60 minutes on average.
First-aid cover every day
30% of staff are trained in first aid, with someone scheduled daily.
No serious incidents in two years
The school recorded no serious safety incidents in the past two years.
Facilities & accreditations
- Library
- Common Lounge
- Reception
- Printing & Scanning
- High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Restrooms
- Prayer Room
Accredited by
Student reviews
Amazing school in Spain with visa help and great accommodation
"Amazing school! I came in Spain for a year to pracrice my Spanish and had so many questions about getting a visa and school stuff helped me with everything. Also, I rent a room from school at Sandoval, it's very clean (cleaning lady comes every week), located in the best location possible, and has every amenity for a comfortable living Teaching system is very good here, teachers only speak Spanish during classes (but they know English as well), so at first it's very difficult, but then you get used to that and you can feel that your Spanish improves rapidly. Also, the school director is extremely nice and always ready to help if you have any questions 5/5, for sure. I'm really glad that I picked this school"
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Academia Contacto Madrid Calle Raimundo Lulio 7 28010, Madrid, Spain |
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