Eureka School of Spanish Language, Madrid
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Eureka is a family-run Spanish language school located in the heart of Madrid, Spain, whose sole objective is teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Since 1988, thousands of students have studied at the school. Eureka offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere where students can learn Spanish and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
EUREKA, MADRID AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 1988
- City: Madrid, Spain
- Position in the city: Center
- Minimum age in adult school: 16
- Number of students in school: average 150, maximum 250
- Main type of public transport: metro, bus or train
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: 50 – 60
Eureka School of Spanish Language: Calle del Arenal, 26, 28013 Madrid, Spain
“I met one of the owners of Eureka, Angel Piñuela, at the very first ICEF international workshop I attended in 2005, and I went to visit the school the following year. The impression of Angel that has remained the strongest with me in all these years is the fact that my flight to Madrid arrived at nearly midnight, and was also late, but he very willingly arrived at Barajas airport to pick me up and take me to one of the Eureka studios that he had provided for my stay. The next day, at the school, I met his brother who also managed the school, and I experienced an exceptional warmth from him, Angel, and the rest of the staff. I was also given the opportunity to meet some of the students, who tended to be older than the average 23 years or so, and they spoke very highly of the school’s treatment of them—“like family,” they all said. In subsequent meetings with Angel, which have occurred more often in recent years since the school joined IALC, his behavior has never been any different. As a Spanish language school, Eureka is one of the longest established in Madrid, and it is also very well spoken of by its competitors. Students will be able to appreciate not only the top quality teaching, the intimate atmosphere that a school with small classes offers, but also the fact that it offers its own studios very close to the school, in the center of Madrid, for a price much lower than what students would expect to pay renting similar properties from other owners.”
Eureka School of Spanish Language
Why study Spanish at Eureka, Madrid?
There are many language schools in Spain, which is the top destination for Spanish language learning. Eureka in Madrid distinguishes itself in the following ways:
- Eureka is located in the very center of Madrid, in a 150-year old building completely renovated with state-of-the-art facilities.
- The school was founded in 1988, making it one of the oldest and most experienced Spanish language schools in Madrid.
- All of the teachers at Eureka have a university degree and certificates to teach Spanish as a second language according to the school’s method.
- Eureka is a “Centro Acreditado” by the Cervantes Institute, which is the most prestigious certificate for a Spanish language school.
- Eureka is a member of the prestigious IALC, a membership which is more difficult than most others to attain.
- The schools teaching method combines structure and communication in order to achieve rapid and effective learning.
- Eureka is able to offer a variety of top quality accommodation, including its own properties, for every kind of budget.
- Eureka is able to offer a variety of programs for every type of student and a variety of activities to ensure that students make the most use of their Spanish skills.
- Eureka has a very good nationality mix, with students from over 50 different countries every year.
- The courses offer an exceptionally good value for money in the Spanish language school market
The facilities
EUREKA FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 12 classrooms
- Video room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Lunch with a teacher
Eureka offers students the possibility to have lunch in a nearby restaurant and practice their Spanish with a teacher from 13:15 to 16:15. Students can choose between 4 different menus at a very reasonable price. A teacher eats with the students and all conversations are held in Spanish, which contributes to a friendly and relaxed environment in which students can get to know one another.
Student Welfare
Eureka makes students’ welfare its utmost priority, and all staff and teachers are available to support students in a professional and confidential manner with any problems that might arise while they are away from home.
The courses
GENERAL SPANISH, EXAMINATION AND OTHER COURSES
- Minimum Age: 16
- Spanish levels: All
- Course duration: 1 + weeks
- Length of each lesson: 55 minutes
- Number of students in class: maximum 8
- Start dates: Every Monday (General Spanish), Every Second Monday (Absolute Beginners), see dates and fees (Exam Preparation courses)
Intensive 20 Spanish course
The Intensive 20 Spanish course covers all aspects of successful language learning and develops students speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
- Number of hours per week: 20
- Timetable: 9:00 – 13:00 Monday to Friday
Intensive 30 Spanish course
The Intensive 30 Spanish course combines the Intensive 20 lessons in the morning with additional weekly 10 hours of lessons in the afternoon on vocabulary, conversation and practice.
- Number of hours per week: 30
- Timetable: 9:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
Combined Spanish Course
This Spanish course is designed for students who want to concentrate on specific areas of interest such as grammar, pronunciation or preparing for an exam. Students take the Intensive 20 lessons in the morning and in 1 or 2 private lessons in the afternoon.
- Number of hours per week: 30
- Timetable: 9:00 – 13:00 (Intensive 20) and 14:20 – 15:15 (One private lesson) or 14:20 – 16:10 (Two private lessons) Monday to Friday
Evening Spanish courses
Eureka offers evening courses designed for professionals and students who have a limited amount of time to study Spanish.
- Option A: 19:30 – 21:00 Monday and Wednesday
- Option B: 19:30 – 21:00 Tuesday and Thursday
Individual Spanish course
The Spanish One-to-One courses are designed for students who have limited time or who are interested in specific subjects such as economics, business or law. In these courses, the teacher prepares the material according to the interests of the student.
D.E.L.E Exam Preparation
Eureka offers D.E.L.E Exam Preparation courses for all levels. The D.E.L.E exam is an internationally recognized Spanish Language examination administered by the Instituto Cervantes.
- Timetable options:
Option A: 17:45 – 19:15 Monday to Friday
Option B: 17:45 – 19:15 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Option C: 17:45 – 19:15 Tuesday and Thursday
50+ Spanish Course
These courses are designed for adults aged over 50 years who wish to learn Spanish in a more relaxed atmosphere than in the intensive courses. The 50+ courses combine language classes with cultural activities. Every morning from Monday to Friday, students take Spanish classes. Each level will have different objectives. For students at a basic level, the class will consist of conversational Spanish for daily life situations. For advanced students the objective will be to expand their knowledge of Spanish culture and life. In the afternoons and evenings, EUREKA will offer visits to museums, theater performances and concerts, as well as activities such as cooking classes, dance classes, wine tasting classes or walks through the city.
- Course Duration: 1 – 4 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 20
- Timetable: 9:00 – 13:00 Monday to Friday
Courses for Closed Groups
Eureka has some very good prices for self-organized groups of more than 5 students. The group can choose the starting date, class schedule, and duration of the course as well as topics of interest.
Spanish Course + Internship
This program offers the opportunity of combining an intensive Spanish course with an internship in a Spanish company. Students must enrol in a course of at least 4 weeks in order to qualify for an internship.
Cooking Course
Eureka offers cooking classes to give students another, more relaxed setting in which they can socialize and study a different aspect of the Spanish culture. Students will learn how to prepare typical Spanish dishes such as gazpacho, paella, tortilla española, sopa castellana, croquetas and empanadillas, as well as drinks such as sangría. Students will also be introduced to the culture and vocabulary of Spanish cooking.
- Course Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 3 hours
- Timetable: 16:15 – 17:45
- Number of students in class: minimum 7
Dance Course
Eureka offers Spanish dance courses for traditional dances such as sevillana, as well as Latin American dances such as merengue and salsa.
- Course Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 3 hours
- Timetable: 18:00 – 19:30
- Number of students in class: minimum 7
HOST FAMILY
One of the best ways to experience the Spanish way of life and culture is to choose homestay accommodation. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Homestays are in fact the accommodation of choice for the majority of students. The school and Marshall Language Services recommend this form of accommodation the most for language learning. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their Spanish with native speakers. By booking homestay accommodation, students will also not have to worry about shopping for food and preparing meals every day. Mealtimes are often the occasions in which families converse most with the students.
Additional homestay provisions and information
- Homestay accommodation includes a single bedroom.
- Meal plans: Half board (breakfast and dinner), breakfast only or self-catering
- Homestays offers wireless internet.
- Homestay families provide bed linen and towels that are changed weekly.
- Laundry will be done once a week.
- All homestay families are located no more than 25 minutes by public transportation from the school.
- Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday. It is possible to book extra nights at an additional cost.
APARTMENTS
Eureka Studios
Eureka is able to offer students its 12 own studio apartments, which are located only a 2 minute walk from the school. All studios are equipped with television, air conditioning, heater, washing machine, refrigerator, oven or microwave, and bed linen and blankets. The studios are designed for 1 or 2 people.
The Eureka Studios also offer:
- En suite bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bed linen are provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV
- Cleaning service of common area once a week
- Laundry facilities
Shared apartments
Eureka provides several shared apartments, some of which are located in the same building as the school, and others that are a maximum 20 minute ride by public transport. Each apartment contains 4 to 7 bedrooms, a living room with a TV, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, refrigerator and 2 to 3 full bathrooms. The rooms are designed for 1 – 2 people.
Shared apartments also offer:
- A desk, lamp, cabinet, night table and single bed in each bedroom
- Bed linens
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Shared bathrooms
- Common area with TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cleaning service of common area once a week
- Laundry facilities
HOTELS
The school can assist students in finding appropriate hotels in Madrid at various budgets.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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The following tool will help you to get a good idea of the cost of a language course and accommodation, if requested, at this school. It may not include all the courses and accommodation options available or take into account promotional offers or costs associated with student visas, insurance, study materials or exam fees. For these reasons, the availability of any course, accommodation option (especially in the high season) and the final price of a package will always have to be verified with Marshall Language Services prior to enrolment.
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