General Courses
2 coursesEveryday classes for speaking, listening, reading and writing. The starting point for most students.
- 10–20 lessons a week
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Every level
From €135 per week
Longer stays cost less per week.
See the 2 coursesEstudio Sampere Madrid
Who you will meet
60%
women
Student age
- Admitted from
- 18+
- Outside peak season
- 35
- Average in summer
- 25
35%
18-24
20%
25-34
25%
35-50
20%
50+
These ages are averages from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
6 nationalities
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United States
27%
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Italy
12%
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Germany
12%
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France
8%
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United Kingdom
7%
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Switzerland
5%
- Other 29%
This mix of nationalities is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
- Class size
- Max 9 7 on average
- Average age
- 35 younger in summer
- Minimum age
- 18
- Classrooms
- 9
- Nationalities
- 6
About Estudio Sampere
Spanish classes in the Salamanca district of Madrid, run by a family school that has been teaching since 1956. Groups average 7 students, and every teacher is a native speaker.
Bars, cafés and shops are on the doorstep, and the activity programme takes the conversation practice out into the city.
Estudio Sampere is right for you if you…
- Want to be in central Madrid
- Enjoy a social, lively school atmosphere
- Prefer a personal, family-run feel
- Like meeting people from many countries
Is Estudio Sampere right for you?
This family-run school suits learners who want a friendly, sociable Spanish course in central Madrid.
Plan your language trip
Start with the students. Start date, trip length and language level are set per student next.
Choose the best time to visit Estudio Sampere
See how busy the school typically is throughout the year and choose the month that best suits your preferences.
Madrid in July: 32°C
Madrid in January: 10°C
November: Quiet · 14°C
One of the calmer months. A good fit if you like a relaxed school where it is easy to get to know your teachers and the people around you.
Busyness describes how full the school is, not class size or who you will study with.
Courses & accommodations
The offering of Estudio Sampere
General Long Term Courses
1 courseEveryday classes for speaking, listening, reading and writing. The starting point for most students.
- 20 lessons a week
- 25 to 50 weeks, fixed start dates
- Every level
€131 per week
Read about this courseAcademic preparation courses
1 course- 20 lessons a week
- 20 weeks, fixed start dates
- Every level
€100 per week
Read about this course
Plan your trip
Dates, availability and your price for the course you pick.
Student Residence
1 stayA building full of other students, with shared kitchens and common rooms. Easiest way to meet people.
- Single Room
- Half board
- Residence
Sunday to Saturday.
Read about this stayShared Flat
1 stayYour own room in a flat with housemates. You cook for yourself.
- No meals
- Student room
Sunday to Saturday.
Read about this stayHost Family
1 familyA private room in a local household, with meals at the table. The most of the language you will speak outside class.
- Single Room and Double Room
- Half board
- Host family
Sunday to Saturday. Your family is matched after booking.
How host family matching works
Plan your trip
Rooms, meal plans and prices for your own dates.
Your first day at Estudio Sampere
Day one starts with a placement check, so you end up in a class that matches your Spanish. The school then assigns your timetable based on the result.
You can also ask to be put in touch with a current student before you arrive. Bring a notebook and a pen; that is all you need to start.
How the day goes
Step 1 of 4
Meet the other students at a welcome breakfast on your first day
What you do outside class at Estudio Sampere
Flamenco outings, Spanish cooking and museum visits fill the week, with at least one organised cultural activity every week. Saturdays are for excursions. Some are playful, like a water gun fight in Vallecas, and some are a morning browsing El Rastro flea market. Day trips head out to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial and Alcalá de Henares.
Ways to meet people
Student contact before arrival
Ask for a student contact before you arrive and get your questions answered by someone who already knows the school.
First-day welcome breakfast
On your first day, the school offers a welcome breakfast with all the students.
Lounges and student café
Two lounge areas and a student café area give you somewhere to relax with other students after class.
Practising Spanish around Madrid
Students and teachers explore the city together, practising Spanish in bars, restaurants and cafés.
Activities you can join at Estudio Sampere
Cooking class
Historical site tour
City tour
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Museum visit
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Dance class
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Day trip to nearby city
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Weekend trip
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Half-day excursion
Water gun fight in vallecas
Visit to el rastro flea market
What classes are like at Estudio Sampere
Spanish lessons at Estudio Sampere Madrid run in small groups, with an average of 7 students and a maximum of 9. Group lessons start at 09:00 and finish at 12:15, and each lesson lasts 45 minutes. Sessions are available in the morning or afternoon, and extensive evening lessons run twice a week.You complete a placement check before you arrive, and the school confirms your level again on the first day before finalising your timetable.
7
students on average, never more than 9
45 min
per lesson, from 09:00
10–20
lessons a week, your choice
All levels
from total beginner to C2
Social life at Estudio Sampere
The school's student community is broadly international, with learners from the USA, several major European countries and many other nationalities. The age range is wide, with a younger crowd in summer and an older one off-season. Students meet in the lounge areas, over coffee at the student café area and on the school's day and night programme. The school also links students up before they arrive.
Men and women
Slightly more women than men, though not by much.
This mix of men and women is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
Student age
18+Admitted from
25Average in summer
35Outside peak season
Age distribution
- 18-24: 35%
- 25-34: 20%
- 35-50: 25%
- 50+: 20%
These ages are averages from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
6 nationalities
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United States
27%
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Italy
12%
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Germany
12%
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France
8%
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United Kingdom
7%
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Switzerland
5%
- Other 29%
This mix of nationalities is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
A day at Estudio Sampere
A weekday here, as most students experience it.
Facilities and quality marks at Estudio Sampere
From where you study to where you unwind: this is what you will find at the school.
9 classrooms
Comfort
- High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
- Elevator
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
Social spaces
- Common Lounge
- Student Bar
Accessibility
- Accessible Restrooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Study
- Library
Classroom
- Digital Interactive Whiteboards
General
- Reception
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Instituto Cervantes
External inspection, renewed every 3 years.
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FEDELE
External inspection.
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CCSE
Appointed by the exam board.
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SIELE
Appointed by the exam board.
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Bildungsurlaub
Recognised under public legislation.
- CSN Sweden CSN Sweden Awarded on published criteria and application.
Safety & wellbeing at Estudio Sampere
You can reach the school by phone or WhatsApp, and an emergency line is available outside school hours. On arrival, you get a safety briefing and a list of emergency numbers. During school hours, staff are on hand if something comes up.If you need medical help, the team goes through the process with you.
5 to 15 minute response
The school's average emergency response time is between 5 and 15 minutes.
Emergency phone 24 hours
A 24-hour emergency phone is available at any time of day or night.
40% of staff first-aid trained
Around 40% of staff are trained in first aid.
Where Estudio Sampere is
Calle de Don Ramón de la Cruz, 83, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Nearby
- Estudio Sampere School location
- Lista 1 minutes’ walk
- Casa Vila de Cruces 1 minutes’ walk
- El Corte Inglés Goya- Edificio Hogar y Electrónica 8 minutes’ walk
- La Taberna de Peñalver 10 minutes’ walk
Getting there
You land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), and from there the school's airport transfer can take you into the city. Metro, commuter train and bus services also run from the airport towards central Madrid.
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Airport transfer
Book the school's airport transfer from Madrid-Barajas Airport, available as an arrival-only or both-ways service.
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Train
Take Metro Line 8 from the airport stations towards Nuevos Ministerios, with onward connections into Madrid.
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Train
Catch the Cercanías commuter train Line C1 from Terminal 4 towards central Madrid, serving Chamartín and Atocha among other stations.
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Bus
Ride the EMT Airport Express bus Line 203 from the airport towards central Madrid.
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Taxi
Take an official white Madrid taxi with red bands from the signed ranks outside the arrivals areas.
What students say about Estudio Sampere
“A very beautiful place. The teachers are very kind! With the few lessons that I had, I learned new things. Now I can speak Spanish better than before.”Sep 2026
Benedetta
“A very beautiful place. The teachers are very kind! With the few lessons that I had, I learned new things. Now I can speak Spanish better than before.”
Sep 2026
Marta
“We had a fantastic experience working with Estudio Sampere during our stay in Madrid. They not only designed an academic program that combined a variety of e…”
May 2025
Katryn
“I can’t imagine a better place to have completed my semester abroad and advanced my Spanish skills! The personal attention I received from professors due to …”
Mar 2025
Practical information at Estudio Sampere
The key school facts, terms and travel information in one place.
School details Address, minimum age and lesson details
●Address
Estudio Sampere Madrid
Calle de Don Ramón de la Cruz, 83, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Calle de Don Ramón de la Cruz, 83, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
●Minimum age
18 years
●Lesson length
45 minutes
●Classrooms
9
Booking, payment and cancellation The terms that apply to your language trip
●Payment policy
Flexible (recommended)
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
After the school confirms your booking, you pay a 30% down payment within 5 days. The full payment is due 29 days before arrival.
●Cancel and change
Super flexible cancellation
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
Super flexible free cancellation
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
Flexible date changes and a full refund, up to 15 days before arrival. 10% cancellation fee between 13 and 1 days before arrival. No refund after the course starts.
100% refund on the accommodation price up to 15 days before arrival, 10% cancellation fee between 13 and 1 days before arrival. No refunds on the day of check-in.
Travel, visa and closing days Information that can depend on your nationality and travel dates
●Visa information
For Residents of the EU/EEA and Switzerland
- No visa required to study in Spain.
For Non-EU/EEA and Swiss Citizens
- Less than 90 days: Schengen visa required.
- More than 90 days: National Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante) required.
●Airport transfer
€115 one way, €170 return, Airport transfer during night/late hours (22:00–23:59) from Madrid-Barajas Airport. Includes the night transfer supplement.
●Airport or station transfer
€90 one way, €145 return, One way transfer on arrival from the airport to your accommodation or train/bus station. Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 22:00. Students arriving before 08:00 will have to wait at the airport. Two students travelling together and staying at the same accommodation only pay for one trip. Flight details must be received at least five days before arrival.
●School closings
Madrid has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.
Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
6 December 2026
Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
8 December 2026
National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España)
12 October 2027
Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
6 December 2027
●Student life questions
Frequently asked questions about Estudio Sampere
Practical answers about the school and your stay.
Are there curfews if I stay with a host family?
No. Students staying with host families have no curfew, and you get your own key to the home.
Are meals included in the student residence?
Yes. The student residence option includes full board and laundry facilities.
How close are the shops and the supermarket?
Casa Vila de Cruces is a 1-minute walk from the school, and El Corte Inglés Goya is an 8-minute walk away. Everyday shopping is easy to fit around lessons.
How do I get around Madrid day to day?
The Lista stop is a 1-minute walk from the school, so public transport is close at hand. You also receive guidance on your route to school and on transport safety.
Where can I eat or grab a coffee near the school?
La Taberna de Peñalver is a 10-minute walk from the school. At the school itself, you'll also find a student bar and café area, plus a common lounge.
Is there Wi-Fi and a place to study at the school?
Yes. The school has high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, plus a library and study room.
Can I get advice on local customs?
Yes. The school offers guidance on cultural norms, which helps you settle into daily life in Madrid.
Are the teachers native speakers?
Yes, all of the teachers at Estudio Sampere Madrid are native speakers, ensuring authentic language learning experiences.
Is there an emergency contact at the school?
Yes, Estudio Sampere Madrid has an emergency contact available for all students that need immediate assistance. This contact will be provided before your arrival at the school.
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