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COURSES
ACCOMMODATION
RULES OF ENROLMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL POINTS
THE SCHOOL
THE CITY
TANDEM, ESCUELA INTERNACIONAL
IS A PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL
WITH A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD
IN TEACHING SPANISH SINCE 1982.
OUR SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT COMPANY
WITH ITS OWN PERSONALITY, WHICH IS
INNOVATIVE, EXPERIENCED, AND QUALITY-ORIENTED
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SPANISH SCHOOL
Max. Number students per class: 10Min. Number students per class: 4
Number of students in low season: 40Number of students in high season: 210
SCHOOL STATISTIC - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
West Europe: 60% East Europe: 10% USA: 25% Asia: 5%
SERVICES
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHOOLOur school It is located in the heart of Madrid in a19th century palace with exceptional architecturalfeatures, and beside the Parliament, the RetiroPark, the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía ModernArt Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza ArtGallery.
The school has 14 air-conditioned classrooms, a garden-courtyard, a multimedia area, library and catering area.
OUR TEAMOur team members specialise in different areas inorder to provide the best possible service to ourstudents; from the quality of the teaching, to thecultural and accommodation programmes, all of usstrive to make your course at TANDEM a pleasantand effective experience.
SECRETARY TERRACE/PATIO
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE COFFEE MACHINE
TEACHER’S ROOM FOOD AND DRINKS MACHINES
HEAD OF STUDIES CULTURAL PROGRAMME
EMERGENCY PHONE WEEKEND TRIPS
AIRPORT TRANSFER AIR CONDITIONING
LIBRARY TV/DVD
FREE INTERNET DIGITAL BOARDS
WIFI TANDEM PARTNER
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DIRECTORS
Begoña [email protected]
Matilde [email protected]
MARKETING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Mercedes [email protected]
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMECOORDINATORBegoña [email protected]
SPANISH DEPARTMENTCOORDINATORMabel [email protected]
SECRETARY AND ENROLMENT OF SPANISH COURSESEmil [email protected]
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ACCREDITATIONS
• INSTITUTO CERVANTESWe have been an Associated Center ofthe Instituto Cervantes since 2000 withthe maximum score of all Spanish schools. InstitutoCervantes is a Public Cultural Institution created in 1991dependent of the Spanish Foreign Affairs� Ministry. It works for the promotion and the teaching of theSpanish Language, and also promotes the diffusion ofthe Spain and Hispano American Culture Worlwide. It guarantees to their students the highest level of qualityconcerning the teaching of the Spanish and the servicesgiving by the school, which are required by this institute.
• TANDEM® INTERNATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDSTANDEM International e.V., which isregistered as a society in Germany, is aninternational association of language schools,specialising in the teaching of languagesworldwide. We promote not only language development but alsocultural awareness and understanding through our languagecourses, which we complement and reinforce, wherepossible, with TANDEM Language-Learning Partnerships. Itis our common belief that we can significantly enhancecross-cultural awareness and understanding by offering arich variety of language-learning opportunities.
HOMOLOGATIONS
• THE “BILDUNGSURLAUB”The “Bildungsurlaub” concept givesthe German workers the right to get5 vacation days a year (apart from their normal vacationdays) to extend their studies or work formation.Education is usually a competence of every country, thatis why in Germany every country has its own rules togrant the Bildungsurlaub. Our Spanish School hascourses recognised by the Bildungsurlaub in thefollowing German countries: Berlin, Brandenburg,Hamburg, Mecklenburg- Vorpommern, Rheinland-Pfalz,Sachsen-Anhalt y Schleswig- Holstein.
• CSN CENTRALA STUDIESTÖDSNÄMNDEN
CSN approves and sendsout Swedish financial aid for studies, whichincludes both grants and loans to students inSweden and abroad
• AHKGerman Chamber of Commerce in Madrid
ASSOCIATION
• FEDELE. Fedele is a Spanish Schools’Association. It gives the guarantee of the Legality,the Quality of the teaching and of the services; thePublicity Loyalty with all associated schools.
• FEDELE MADRID. Association of schools teachingSpanish as a FL in Madrid.
• Member of ACADE. Autonomous CenterAssociation of Private Education.
• TANDEMMadrid is a TANDEM Internationalmember of the international network of qualitylanguage institutes of TANDEM International.
• TANDEM FUNDAZIOA. The TANDEM Foundationin Donostia / San Sebastian (Spain) is the holder ofthe TANDEM(r) trademark and organizes teachertraining, research and licensing in the TANDEMMethod.
• TANDEM Escuela Internacional Madrid, through TANDEMInternational, is also a member of WYSETC and ALTO
• TANDEM, Escuela Internacional collaborateswith the NGO Ayuda en Acción by donating 0.7%of its turnover to educational projects inDeveloping Countries.
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COURSES OFFEREDCOURSES LESSONS/WEEK• Intensive 20• Superintensive 30• Spanish + DELE 4• Teacher training 30• One-to-one 20/30• Group Programme 20• Internship 20
ACCOMMODATION OFFERED• Spanish Family • Hotel• Shared Apartment • Hostel• Student Residence • Private Apartments
TEACHINGTANDEM, Escuela Internacional has a highly qualified,enthusiastic and professional team of teachers, whoseobjective is to help you learn Spanish and discover theSpanish culture. Accordingly, we take a communicativeapproach to learning, with exceptionally qualified andmotivated teachers.
We employ only native speakers with an Universitydegree in Spanish studies and native speakers.
Max. 10 students per class / 12 extensive courses.
Student’s book is included in the price. For intensive andsuper-intensive classes.
Our levels follow the “Instituto Cervantes” guidelines incombination with the “Common European Framework ofReference for Languages”.
TIMETABLE OF CLASSESMonday to Friday: from 9.00h - 12.15h for intensive courses.
There are also classes at different times in theafternoons (evening classes, exam preparation courses,one-to-one classes, group program etc.).
There is one coffee break from 10:15-10:30 during whichyou can buy tea and coffee from a coffee dispenser orgo out to a coffee shop. You have one teacher for all thelessons and you normally stay in the same classroom allmorning.
ACTIVITES
REGULAR AND FREE ACTIVITIES
Monday: Welcome to TANDEM!!Tuesday: We visit the Prado Museum to admire andshare our opinions on the works of painters likeVelázquez and Goya.
Tuesday: We take part in cooking classes withprofessional chefs and learn how to make typicalSpanish dishes and drinks. We then have fun eating andenjoying a glass of Spanish wine together.Wednesday: We take a walk through “Madrid de losAustria o de los Borbones” to soak up the city’sarchitecture and history.Thursday: We go to a concert, a play or a performancethat speaks to us of Spanish culture.Friday: We organize a party in a fashionable bar forSpanish students at TANDEM and then go on to anightclub together.Saturday or Sunday: We travel to nearby towns withan immense cultural and artistic heritage, such asToledo, Segovia, Ávila and El Escorial.
SCHOOL FACILITIES• Air conditioning in the school. • Free internet access all day.• All our classrooms are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology.
• Library with more than 600 books and films. • Coffee, drink and food machines. • Outside Terrace. • Wifi.
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TANDEM is located in the heart of Madrid, in a 19th century palace, just a few steps from thePrado Museum, the Thyssen Museum, theCongress and Retiro Park, located in the exclusive“Cortes” district and the “Barrio de las Letras”.
BUSES: 1, 2, 5, 15, 20, 51, 52, 53, 74, 150, 202 (Calle de Alcalá), 10, 14, 27, 34, 37, 45 (Plaza Cánovasdel Castillo).
METRO: Banco de España (Exit: Marqués de Cubas).
C/ MARQUÉS DE CUBAS, 8 - 28014 MADRID - SPAIN TEL.: [34] 915 322 715E-MAIL: [email protected]
TANDEM, Escuela Internacional is a prestigious schoolwith a successful track record in teaching Spanish since1982. Our school is an independent company with itsown personality, which is innovative, experienced, andquality-oriented. In Madrid’s “Writers’ District”–the literary, cultural and intellectual centre of Madrid,where Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Quevedo and Góngoralived, where Tirso de Molina and Calderón de la Barcastaged their plays, where Quixote was conceived andborn. This was a meeting place for writers, actors andthe socialites of the Austrias district– the creativeforces behind the Spanish Golden Century.
THE METHODThe objective of all TANDEM’s teachers is to ensure thathis or her student is able to communicate effectively inSpanish.
And for this to happen, they pay attention to some veryimportant aspects: firstly, a well-prepared class withclear objectives with special emphasis on the differentlanguage skills. Secondly, they take into account theemotional dimension of learning and positive feedback,which allows the student to free his or her creativepotential. And, thirdly, they take a student-orientedapproach, recognizing that each person has a differentway of learning.
The classes are organized into small groups with amaximum of 10 students per class, and held in largeand luminous classrooms equipped with the mostmodern audio-visual resources.
Student’s book is included in the price.
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Walk through “Madrid de los Austria o de los Borbones”to soak up the city’s architecture and history ...
We organize a party in a fashionable bar for Spanishstudents at TANDEM and then go on to a nightclubtogether ...
The first day we organize an introduction to TANDEM’sleisure cultural program and an orientation to thepossibilities Madrid offers during leisure time. You can find information of the cultural program on the bulletin board. The person in charge of the culturalprogram will answer your questions and will also buy the tickets for the theatre or any other eventsorganized by TANDEM.
CULTURAL PROGRAMOn the other side we organize lots of socialactivities every week such us:
Visit the Prado Museum to admire and share ouropinions on the works of painters like Velázquez andGoya ...
We take part in cooking classes with professional chefsand learn how to make typical Spanish dishes anddrinks. We then have fun eating and enjoying a glass ofSpanish wine together ...
If you are interested in our excursions etc., pleasesign up on the lists posted on the bulletin board inthe lounge.
BULLETIN BOARD WITH INFORMATION ABOUTTHE CULTURAL PROGRAM
We highly recommend and encourage you to participatein the activities of this program.
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LEARNING SPANISH IN MADRID meansexperiencing the extraordinary vitality of aEuropean and Mediterranean metropolis that is afascinating melting pot of cultures.
Madrid is Best Represented by its People: You canfeel the life of the city in its rhythm: the streets arealways full and it never seems to be getting late.
To Be in Madrid Is to Feel at Home Welcome home! Since its early days, Madrid hasalways been a welcoming city ...
Beauty is everywhere It would be impossible to understand the History of Artwithout the works on display in the Prado Museum. Andtoday, Madrid is a magnet for emerging artists, makingthe city a fabulous creative laboratory ...
HOW TO GET MADRID?
ARRIVING IN MADRID
BY AIR: Barajas International Airport is 16 km (10 miles)outside Madrid. www.aena.esFor information on airlines, flights, etc. call:Tel.: 0034-902 404 704
HOW TO GET FROM/TO THE AIRPORT
BY UNDERGROUND (METRO):Line 8 (Nuevos Ministerios-Aeropuerto T4) connects thecapital with Barajas international airport, in 20 minutesto T4 and only 12 minutes to the other terminals. Pleasecheck prices here: www.metromadrid.es
BY BUS:• 24 hour Airport Express bus: from Atocha (only during
the day) and Cibeles (day and night). Stopping at O'Donnell, T1, T2 and T4.
• 101 from Canillejas to T1, T2, T3. • 200 from Avda. de América to T1, T2, T4.• Intercity 822 from Coslada to T1, T2, T3.• Intercity 827 from Tres Cantos to Canillejas
underground st. (T4).• Intercity 828 from Universidad Autónoma to Exhibition Facilities (Campo de las Naciones) (T4).
• Airport shuttle: special free service connecting the four terminals. Every 5 minutes from 6:30 am to
11.30 pm, every 20 minutes from 11:30 pm to 1:50 am and every 40 minutes from 1:50 am to 6:30 am.
BY TRAIN: The Cercanías local train network expandswith a new route connecting Príncipe Pío station toBarajas Airport Terminal 4 station through the new C-1line. Trains depart every half hour and ticket prices areavailable on thislink. AVE ticket holders can travel fromthe train station to the airport free of charge.
BY TAXI: To take a taxi, you need to go to theappropriate taxi rank. No attention should be paid to theunofficial taxi drivers offering their services from withinthe terminals. The taxi driver should set the taxi meterrunning at the start of the journey. The fare from Barajasairport to the centre of Madrid is generally between 30and 40 euros.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN MADRID
METROInformation: www.metromadrid.esTel.: 0034-902 44 44 03Timetable: from 6.00 h to 1.30 h
Tickets are available at all Metro ticket offices inside thestation and at the ticket machines next to the turnstiles.Free maps (un plano del metro) are available at the Metroticket offices and at the tourist information offices.
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BUSESTimetable:7 days a week from 6.00 h to midnight
Single tickets are purchased on the bus (have changeready, only 5 EUR banknotes are accepted) and the 10-trip ticket is available at official tobacco shops (Estancos)at some newsagents as well as the Metro ticket office.
NIGHT BUS: Búho (“owl”) buses numbered N1 to N20begin from Plaza de Cibeles and Sol and go to differentpoints throughout the city and suburbs. Fares are thesame as daytime service.
Time schedule: Between midnight and 5:00 h (weekends 5:25h).
EMT: Empresa Municipal de Transporteswww.emtmadrid.esTel.: 0034- 902 50 78 50Time schedule: from 6.00 h to 24.00 h
WEATHERMost of the Autonomous Region of Madrid has acontinental climate with temperatures that range from32º F (0º Celsius), or slightly lower in the winter, to up to104º F (40º C) in the summertime. Yet, the temperaturesin the northern mountainous area of the region are muchcolder than those mentioned above in the winter andmilder in the summer.
The average annual temperature is 57.2º F (14º C),ranging from 41º F (5º C) in the colder months to 77º F (25º C) in the hotter.
The amount of rain varies, though it is mainly scarce inthe large continental area of the region. Therefore, thereis hardly a need of an umbrella.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURESJanuary 42.8º F (6º C) July 77º F (25º C) February 41º F (5º C) August 78.8º F (26º C)March 51.8º F (11º C) September 73.4º F (23º C) April 55.4º F (13º C) October 64.4º F (18º C) May 66.1º F (19º C) November 50º F (10º C)June 71.6º F (22º C) December 44.6º F (7º C)
DISTANCES IN KILOMETRESBarcelona 621 Sevilla 538Bilbao 395 Valencia 352Cádiz 663 Valladolid 193Lisboa 644 Zaragoza 325
SPAIN TRAVEL TIPSFULL COUNTRY NAME: Kingdom of SpainAREA: 505,370 sq km POPULATION: 40,52 million (July 2010 est.) CAPITAL CITY: MadridLANGUAGES: Castilian Spanish 74% (official nationwide);Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2% (each officialregionally)RELIGION: Roman Catholic 94%, other 6% GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Monarchy, EU MemberTIME ZONE: GMT/UTC +1DIALLING CODE: 34ELECTRICITY: 230V, 50 HzWEIGHTS & MEASURES: MetricMONEY & COSTS:CURRENCY: Euro
TOURIST INFORMATION IN MADRIDMunicipal Office of Tourist InformationPlaza Mayor, 391 366 54 77
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ABOUT OUR COURSESThe objective of all TANDEM’s teachers is to ensure thathis or her student is able to communicate effectively inSpanish.
PROFICIENT USER
C2 / MASTERY [180 h. – 210 h.]Can understand with ease virtually everything heard orread. Can summarize information from different spokenand written sources, reconstructing arguments andaccounts in a coherent presentation.Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluentlyand precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaningeven in more complex situations.
C1/ EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY [180 h.]Can understand a wide range of demanding, longertexts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can expresshim/herself fluently and spontaneously without muchobvious searching for expressions. Can use languageflexibly and effectively for social, academic andprofessional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects,showing controlled use of organizational patterns,connectors and cohesive devices.
LEVELSOur learning levels have been calibrated to the CommonEuropean Framework and the Cervantes Institute.
INDEPENDENT USER
B2 / VANTAGE [150 h.]Can understand the main ideas of complex text on bothconcrete and abstract topics, including technical discussionsregarding profession or academic field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity thatmakes regular interaction with native speakers quitepossible without strain for either party. Can produce clear,detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain aviewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages anddisadvantages of various options.
B1/ THRESHOLD [120 h.]Can understand the main points of clear standard inputon familiar matters regularly encountered in work,school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likelyto arise whilst travelling in an area where the languageis spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topicswhich are familiar or of personal interest. Can describeexperiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions andbriefly give reasons and explanations for opinions andplans.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCEOnce the student have finished his/her stay at ourschool you will be issued an attendance Certificate withthe number of hours attended and the level reached inthe Spanish language.
BASIC USER
A2 / WAYSTAGE [90 h.]Can understand sentences and frequently usedexpressions related to areas of most immediaterelevance (e.g. very basic personal and familyinformation, shopping, local geography, employment).Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiarand routine matters. Can describe in simple termspersonal background facts, immediate environment andexplain matters of urgent need.
A1/ BREAK-THROUGH [60 h.]Can understand and use familiar everyday expressionsand very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction ofneeds of a concrete type. Can make basic introductionsand can ask and answer questions about personaldetails, home country, familiar people and personalpossessions. Can interact in a simple way - provided theother person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared tohelp.
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GENERAL SPANISH COURSES
INTENSIVE COURSE20 lessons/week/group - 4 lessons per day
2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS EXTRA WEEK395€ 575€ 750€ 185€
SPECIAL INTENSIVE COURSE20 lessons/week/group + 10 lessons/week in small group
2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS EXTRA WEEK710€ 1065€ 1405€ 355€
COMBINED COURSE20 lessons/week/group + 10 lessons one-to-one/week
2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS EXTRA WEEK975€ 1470€ 1945€ 465€
JUNIOR SUMMER PROGRAMME20 lessons/week/group - 4 lessons per day + special cultural programme
2 WEEKS 4 WEEKS1170€ 2240€
BOOKING FEE: 45€
GENERAL CONDITIONS• Classes are held from Monday to Friday;the school is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes.• Groups with a maximum of 10 students, minimum 4 students.
• The minimum age of students is 16 years; students under 18 years of age need written authorization from their parents.
• Course and accommodation fees in Euros (€).• Student’s book is included in the price • Courses start every Monday for beginners, elementary to advanced levels.
• Attendance Spanish Certificate, once the Spanish courses has finished
• There are no classes on national and local holidays.These classes are not recoverable, except in the case of Individual Courses.
• The school closes for 1 week at Christmas.
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
The goal of this Program is to improve your knowledgeof Spanish through an internship in a company inMadrid. Students will be placed in companies accordingto their abilities, interests and field of study and/orprofessional experience. This is an opportunity not onlyto improve language skills, but to also gain professionalexperience in today’s international workplace.
THE PROGRAM• 4 weeks of intensive language instruction,
four lessons per day.• Placement in an internship position in a company
in Madrid.• Orientation and overseeing of the Program by
the Tandem Madrid Internship Program Adviser.• Cultural program.• Tandem partner to exchange conversation
and improve language skills.• Certificate of participation.
REQUIREMENTSParticipants must: • Have an upper intermediate to advanced level
of Spanish.• Have a professional or educational background that
would help them to be a responsible and productivemember of the host company’s staff.
• Be over 18 years old.
20 LESSONS/WEEK/GROUP + INTERNSHIPA 4-week Standard Course for students with anadvanced level of Spanish (Diploma Intermedio)followed by an internship in a company.4 weeks Spanish course + Internship80 lessons 1150€
Example of some Companies we are collaborating with:
• ROBERT BOSCH ESPAÑA • AMERICAN EXPRESS • AMNISTÍA INTERNACIONAL • BANCO INVERSIÓN • BT • CAPGEMINI • CIELO Y TIERRA. TURISMO RURAL • CÍRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES • DAIMLER-CHRYSLER ESPAÑA • DICK IMPORTS, SA • EUROPAPLUS, VIAJES LINGÜÍSTICOS • FIESTA FÁCIL • EUROPEAN HOME SHOPPING • ESPAÑOL ¡YA! • FOROCIO • BMW • FUNDESO (FUNDACIÓN DESARROLLO SOSTENIDO) • FUNIVERSAL, AGENCIA DE VIAJES • GAL. ARTE BLANCA SOTO • HELSINKI ESPAÑA ONG • HOTEL VILLA REAL • INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS BURSÁTILES • INTERMON OXFAM • JETS MARIVENT • LEIFHEIT • LIGA ESPAÑOLA PRO-DERECHOS HUMANOS • PRECISA - URBAN SCIENCE GROUP • PROCTOR AND GAMBLE • RETEMSA • SIEMENS • BODEGAS DOMECQ • SOGECABLE • SOLUZIONA (BEST) • TECOSA • TELEGATE ESPAÑA S.A. (BEST) • TRANSTOOLS • TVC ESPAÑA (BEST) • UNICEF • UNITED PARCEL SERVICE • AVON COSMETICS
SPANISH WITH A PASSION [FOR INDIVIDUALS OR CLOSED GROUPS]
PASSION FOR SPANISH COOKINGIn Spain, Gastronomy is written in capital letters. In thelast few years, the whole world has been talking aboutSpanish Gastronomy, and some global experts considerit a world leader for its creativity, innovative capacity,diversity and vitality. Every year Madrid Fusión, probablythe most important gastronomic congress in the world,is held in Madrid.
1-week intensive Spanish course + 2 gourmet activities
485 €
2-week intensive Spanish course + 2 gourmet activities
650 €
SPANISH AND A PASSION FOR “SECRET MUSEUMS”
What an experience! We offer a package that includes avisit to five small museums in Madrid and lunch withyour teacher in a typical restaurant in Madrid. Museumssuch as the Sorolla Museum, the Museum ofRomanticism and the Lázaro Galdiano Museum often gounnoticed in the shadow of the great Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums, yet house veryinteresting collections and historical treasures.
1-week Spanish intensive course+ 3 visits to museums + 1 lunch
595 €
PASSION FOR THE WINE CULTURE OF SPAINMadrid boasts a magnificent selection of "Designationof Origin" wines and wineries, as well as specialisedbars and restaurants that offer wine tastings. We havedesigned a special program that includes the study ofthe Spanish language and the wine culture.
1-week intensive Spanish course+ 3 activities
495 €
2-week intensive Spanish course+ 3 activities
650 €
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SPANISH AND A PASSION FOR ARTMadrid is one of the world’s great cultural centres. Wehave designed a program that will enable you todiscover some of the specific and often little-knownaspects of our great museums. Experiencing a city witha passion for culture, you will visit 3 of the finestmuseums in the world: the Thyssen-Bornemisza,Prado and Reina Sofía museums, which make upthe “Golden Triangle of Art” and are very close toTANDEM Madrid school.
1-week Spanish intensive course + 3 visits to Museums
345 €
2-week Spanish intensive course + 3 visits to Museums
485 €
SPANISH WITH A PASSION [FOR INDIVIDUALS OR CLOSED GROUPS]
SPANISH AND A PASSION FOR ALMODÓVARAt the tender age of 17, Pedro Almodóvar left his hometown of Calzada de Calatrava for Madrid. His evolution as a person and an artist is linked to this city; in fact, he treats it as yet another character in his movies and has masterfully portrayed itstransformation in recent decades in his films. We have designed a program that allows you to learnSpanish while getting to know Madrid through themovies of this brilliant film director. A true “Almodovaran” experience!
1-week intensive Spanish course+ 3 activities
345 €
SPANISH AND A PASSION FOR FLAMENCOMadrid is the Flamenco capital. It is the hub of theflamenco music industry and the departure point fordancers and musicians who travel the world delightingaudiences with their performances. Wherever you come from, through our Spanish andFlamenco program, you will learn to love our mostuniversal form of musical art.
1-week intensive Spanish course+ 3 activities
595 €
SPANISH AND A PASSION FOR “COOL” MADRIDThe different neighbourhoods of Madrid MAKE UP THEESSENCE of this vibrant city. Discover the uniquepersonality of each one and explore their main touristattractions.Madrid boasts a unique and lively street life.Few cities in the world stay awake 24 hours a day andfew change so much at a turn of a corner. There areneighbourhoods that are evidently for the young, andothers brimming with history and tradition. Alternative, authentic, or both at the same time, some districts of Madrid, like Chueca and Lavapiés, are known the world over.
1-week intensive Spanish course+ 3 activities
595 €
2-week intensive Spanish course+ 3 activities
750 €
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COURSES TO PREPARE SPANISH EXAMS
DELE EXAMS“A real challenge” The official exams ofthe Instituto Cervantes are the mosteffective and universal way to certifyyour knowledge. In addition, preparingthese exams is a personal and motivating challenge thatoffers great satisfaction to language students. Our Spanish school is an examining centre for the D.E.L.E. exams in Madrid.
WHAT ARE THE DELE DIPLOMAS?The D.E.L.E. («Diploma de Español como LenguaExtranjera / Diploma of Spanish as a foreign language»)diplomas issued by the Ministry of Education andScience are acknowledged internationally by privatecompanies, Chambers of commerce and public andprivate institutions.
COURSES FOR PREPARING DELEThere are four types of courses for preparing eachof the exams and consequently, four types of diplomascan be obtained: A1, Certificado Inicial (Initial Certificate)(CIE), Diploma intermedio (Intermediate Diploma) (DIE)and the Diploma Superior (Superior Diploma) (DSE). TANDEM MADRID can prepare all levels, all year long.
DATESDELE course dates vary from year to year, depending onthe date of the exam established by the SpanishMinistry of Education and Science. For practicalreasons, most students take this exam in Spain,although it is also possible to take abroad. The examfee is established every year by the Instituto Cervantesand by each examining centre. The deadline for enrollingis usually one month before the exam date. Our courses includes 1 month of the DELE ONLINEcourse (20 hours).
IMMERSION SEMINAR IN MADRIDMade to measure. From 1 week our team will customise a programme forthe participant and will enable him/her to effectivelycommunicate in Spanish, improving communication inthe professional environment. As the programme istailor made, there is the option of having lunch withyour teacher and we can also design a made to mesureCultural Programme according to the student’s interests(wine tasting, cookery class, a visit to the market, atheatre place, etc.).
More info: http://diplomas.cervantes.es/informacion/descripcion_dele.htmlhttp://www.fedele.org/ver/345/INSCRIPCION-DELE.html
ONLINE SPANISH. AVE COURSEThe Aula Virtual de Español (Virtual Spanishclassroom) of the Instituto Cervantes is adidactic environment created by specialistsoffering Spanish language courses throughthe Internet. Students can learn Spanish without havingto physically attend classes.In the AVE courses, the student will:• Learn to communicate adequately in Spanish indifferent situations. • Study Spanish language is all itsaspects: Grammar, lexicon, phonetics, spelling... • Learnabout the socio-cultural reality of the Spanish-speakingworld and discover its enormous wealth and diversity.
WHY ENROL THROUGH TANDEM MADRID?The Virtual Spanish Classroom is a project developed bythe Instituto Cervantes and the Centro Virtual Cervantes.TANDEM, Escuela Internacional de Madrid, amongother educational organisations, has participated in thecreation of the Virtual Spanish Classroom.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENTSThe Virtual Spanish Classroom courses offer theInstituto Cervantes’ four levels: Beginner, Intermediate,Advanced and Superior.Each level requires about 120 hours’ work. The levels are organised in courses and the courses intopics, each topic has 10 work sessions. This simple andeasy to follow structure, enables the student tocomplete a learning unit in a short time.http://ave.cervantes.es/en
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USEFUL LINKShttp://cvc.cervantes.es/aula/pasatiempos
http://cvc.cervantes.es/ensenanza/mimundo
http://cvc.cervantes.es/ensenanza/actividades_ave
http://cvc.cervantes.es/ensenanza/luna
http://www.ver-taal.com
http://www.videoele.com
http://www.ticcal.org
http://www.zonaele.com
http://cvc.cervantes.es/ensenanza/default.htm
http://cvc.cervantes.es/aula/lecturas
http://eoi.jesusmaestro.madrid.educa.madrid.org//espanolnet.html
http://www.practicaespanol.com
http://studyspanish.com
http://www.linguanet-worldwide.org/lnetww/es/home.jsp
http://www.indiana.edu/~call/ejercicios.html
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TANDEM offers a professional accommodationservice. The accommodation you choose will play animportant part in your experience and we are here toguide and help you choose the best option.
There are several accommodation options to choosefrom, all of which are carefully selected, continuouslychecked, and located close to the school.
RULES FOR THE STUDENTS• It is necessary that you tell your host family and shared
flat at least 2 days before arrival the approximate arrivaltime. If the student does not communicate the arrivaltime and due to this cause he does not find the owne,there will not be refunds if the student takes a room in ahotel, hostal or other accommodation.
• On arrival you will receive the keys, so you will be ableto enter and leave the house whenever you want.
• We kindly ask you to be discrete when entering andleaving the house. If you stay away for the night, pleasetell your host family so they do not worry about you. Incase of shared flats it is not compulsory to do that.
• In case that you booked halfboard, this consists inbreakfast and dinner. If you should not be able to takethe dinner for any reasons, please tell the host family inadvance, so they don’t have any unnecessary work. Incase of accommodation with a family, it is forbidden touse the kitchen.
• You are not allowed to bring friends to the flat unlessyou get the explicit permission of the familiy. Anyway,visitors have to leave before 21h.
• The student is responsible for the cleaning of his room.
• It is not allowed to make phone calls, only to receive them.
• The student has the right to have a shower once a dayand to wash his clothes once a week (ironing will bedone by the student himself). If it is necessary the student can handwash his clothes anytime he wants to.
• Any change of the dates or the meals that the studentwants to make, must be communicated to the secretaryof the school first. The school will communicate thechanges to the family.
• If there will be any problem with the housing,please communicate to the secretary of the schoolimmediately which will communicate the problemto the accommodation department so we will find a solution quickly.
We place great effort in finding specialaccommodation that will make your stay in Spainworthwhile and memorable.
We hope that the care that your host family places intheir work will help you understand a lot aboutSpanish culture and will help you to experience itfirst hand. If, however, you have questions orconcerns regarding you accommodation, please donot hesitate to contact the Housing Coordinators.
Please keep in mind as well, that it takes about oneweek to adapt to the household and that you shouldtry to be as flexible as is comfortable and possible for you.
MINIMUM AGEMinimum age to enroll in the school is 16.For students under 18, the school needs that a legalrepresentative or legal guardian of the minor acceptsthe terms and conditions of the school.
ACCOMMODATIONS ARRIVALSAND DEPARTURESStudents have to inform the agent about their arrivaldetails: day, time, flight number, etc., at least 15 daysbefore the arrival date. This is very important for us toarrange that someone will be waiting for the student inthe apartment and provide him/her with the key whenthey arrive in Madrid.Students should arrive on Sunday before the beginningof the course.One week before the beginning of the course will sendyou their accommodation details (name, address...).Students have to check out before 12:00 pm on Saturday after the end of their course.Arriving and departing on different days to the onesexposed above is possible if paying an extra charge(extra nights might be possible at extra cost).
AIRPORT TRANSFERSOur school can also pick the students up at the airport. Ifthe student wants this service the agent has to book it 1week before his/her arrival.
INSURANCEOur students are insured by the school, inside the schoolthrough a third party and outside the school in theactivities organized by the school (trips, extra activitiesoutside the school...).Our students ARE NOT insured by the school againstillness, accident, theft, loss of personal effects, or anyother inconvenience. The school will not accept anyresponsibility for such occurrences.The student should check if his home country has anykind of medical arrangement with the Spanish SocialSecurity.The citizens of European Community should obtain theTSE (Sanitary European card). This is an individual cardto obtain assistance during a temporal period in any cityof European community or Switzerland. Non-European community citizens should have aninternational health insurance policy valid for Spain.
MEDICAL INSURANCEThe School offers the possibility of arranging a medicalinsurance for students at an extra cost.
CANCELLATION, POSTPONEMENTOR CURTAILMENT OF A COURSEThe minimum number of students per class is 3 and the maximum is 10 in morning groups. For extensivecourses, the minimum is 4 and the maximum is 12.
If a minimum number of students do not register for a group,TANDEM Madrid reserves the right to cancel the course up to6 days prior to the course start date. In such cases alsoTANDEM offers the possibility to the student to be place in asmaller group (2 students) and free registration on theInternet Online Spanish Course (AVE) or individual classes(INTENSIVE COURSE= 2 individual classes/day 1h 30minutes). Classes are given from Monday to Friday.
If cancellations are made 2 weeks or more prior to the coursestart date, TANDEM MADRID will refund the full cost of theprogramme (if full payment was made in advance), less thecourse deposit of 200€.
No refunds will be given for courses that are cancelled within15 days of the course start date.
For cancellation of courses that require the school’sconfirmation to apply for a grant / financial aid from thirdparties (visa, government, universities, etc.), the officialletter of rejection from the organisation awarding the grantwill be required in order to obtain a refund of the advancepayment (minus the deposit of 200€).
No cancellations will be accepted unless made in writing. For security reasons, cancellations cannot be made over the telephone.
Registrations are accepted on the assumption that thestudent will stay for the duration of the course specified inthe registration form. No refunds will be given for coursesor parts of courses that were not taken by the student dueto illness, early departure, delays in arrival, etc.
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYSThere will be no lessons on public holidays. You can check dates on this manual.No compensation will be made for these days.
TIMETABLEThe School expects that all students will fulfill correctly allclass schedules, respecting thus the rest of students.Students will have to complete and send to us the leveltest at least one week before the start of the course.
Duration of class hours is 45 minutes.09:00 to 10:30 Intensive Course. 10:30 to 10:45 Break.10:45 to 12:15 Intensive Course.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSOn the first Monday of his/her course, the student willcome to the school at 8:45 am.Student will come to the school secretary where he/shewill be given the welcome pack and will be told theclass to attend depending of his/her group.
NOTE: We want to remind everyone that the first day ofclass everything is new for you and for us, so please KEEP CALM if you have any problems or complaintsregarding your accommodation, classes, etc. Once youfinish your lessons come to the secretary and we will try tosolve your questions and find solutions for your problems.
DIDACTIC MATERIALSchool lessons book is included in the price for students.
CERTIFICATESAll students who made a Spanish course in Our School will receive a School Certificate that follows the level system of the “InstitutoCervantes” and the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”.
STUDENTS BEHAVIORThe school expects from the student that he/she followssome basic norms of behavior that affect the School andthe accommodations.
In case of any inappropriate or unacceptable behavior,the student may be required to leave immediately inwhich case no refund will be made. The School is theonly arbiter in such cases to decide what constitutesserious misconduct. In any case, ALL students will berequired to pay for any damages caused.
When students enrol in our Spanish School in MADRIDthey agree with all the things above mentioned.
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