Spanish language schools for lesser cost

Jan 18, 2007 · marvas · 13 replies · 14593 views

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Greetings,

I am living in the USA right now. Currently, I am working hard to try to apply for a student visa to study Spainish in Spain. Since I have already graduated from college, I would not be needing to enroll in an University when I study in Spain. I am basically just looking for language schools in Madrid with registeration to the Spanish Ministry of Education to apply for a student visa. I have done some basic search on language schools in and near Madrid and they are all very expensive. I am looking to study Spanish for 6 months (20 hours a week) so that fit into the requirement of a student visa. The schools I've found online are all over 2000/3000 euros for intensive Spanish course for 6 months, which is very expensive for me. So, I am wondering if you happen to know of any language school in Madrid that are less expensive, possibly around 1000euros for 6 months? I pressume that intensive Spanish classes are much for expensive. I don't think I need intensive Spanish course, so, prefer to enroll in a regular pace Spanish course if possible.

I am going to be moving to Spain (if my student visa is approved) in a limited budget, so, I try to look for things that are less expensive.

Your information and help are very much appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Marvas
Los Angeles, California

Jan 18, 2007 · Expatriator

Hi Marvas

I think 2-3k for a 6 month long course in anything is going to be about the right price. I highly doubt you'll find anything cheaper. Most Spanish courses I've seen for 20 hours/week run at about 600-800 euros/month, so the prices you mention for 6 months seems about right.

Sorry to bear such news...

Jan 18, 2007 · marvas

Thank you very much for your information and your prompt reply. I guess that expensive amount to study in Spain is unavoidable. Another question is, would you happen to know where I can find a listing of language schools (with registration to the Spainish Ministry of Education)? or any recommendations? I've done some online search and it's quite limited...
I apologize that I have posted many questions. Your help is very much appreciated.

Thanks very much,

Marvas

Mar 6, 2007 · zeynep

C.E.E Idiomas is the cheapest that i have found so far..
www.cee-Idiomas.com (http://www.spainexpat.com/spain?URL=www.cee-Idiomas.com)

Mar 6, 2007 · marvas

Zeynap,

Thanks very much for your reference to CEE Idiomas. Do you know if the CEE Idiomas is associated with The Official Schools of Languages (Escuela Oficial de Idiomas)? I asked about The Official Schools of Languages and it has major restrictions in registering as a foriegn student..So, I am just wondering if CEE Idiomas is easier to register as a foreign student. I couldn't open the English translation page for the website of CEE...so, I wasn't able to get much information. But I think I will call them and ask.

If you have more information about them, please let me know. I appreciate it very much.

Thanks again,

Marvas

Mar 7, 2007 · t*ana

Hi Marvas,

I am currently in Bali, Indonesia and will be planning to apply to study Spanish in a Spanish school in Barcelona and then find a job. The cheapest I found is the abc school, which is around $2300 for 3 months - abt 25 hours per week. www.ambricol.es. A good website is www.goabroad.com

You mentioned that you have to study for 6 months to qualify for a student visa? Is this true? Can you give me more info?

Anyone out there who has ever done what I plan to do? Any tips, experiances?

Mar 8, 2007 · marvas

t*ana,

Thanks for your school reference. I will look into abc school. I am planning to go to Madrid to study. Regarding your question about the 6 months requirement for a student visa, I must say that 6 months is the length of time that I plan to study in Spain, not the requirement for the student visa. There should be a Spain Embassy in your country, check with them for more information because I think every country might have a different requirements...

I hope that helps. thanks,

marvas

Mar 9, 2007 · zeynep

Sorry I do not know much about sutendt visa.. I have been here for 2 weeks and people definatly do not speak English...
I am taking 2 hours per day just to handel daily life...but I guess 2 hours would not be engouh for you to apply student visa...

Mar 15, 2007 · SpainExpat member

Hola. My name is Steven Muller and I am the director of Babylon Idiomas (http://www.babylon-idiomas.com).

You do not need to look for schools that are registered with the ministry of education. Any reputable school such as Babylon Idiomas can issue you with a confirmation letter that you add to your student US visa application which will get you the required visa.

General information: as an US citizen you can stay up to 90 days without a visa. If your stay is longer than 90 days, you need an extended tourist visa or student visa. Please note that an extended tourist visa will suffice to attend a Spanish language school. If you require a student visa, then you will need to study at least 20 hours per week to qualify as a student.

You can contact my US colleage Laura Fielden who is based in Seville for any additional questions you may have regarding long term study programs in Spain: [email=laura.fielden@babylon-idiomas.com]laura.fielden@babylon-idiomas.com[/email].

With regards to the investment in a Spanish course, expect to pay in Madrid anywhere between $175 and $225 for good programs that offer you small groups, native teachers and good customer service. Learning a new language is one of the best investments you can make in your life and I assume you want to make every $ count :). Enjoy your stay in Spain.

Apr 24, 2007 · armando.HERGER

Hi, You, me and so many other people have spend a fortune in language schools, incourses of one week to 3 months, me I did that untill I could speak to Attorney de LA CUETARA, he got me into the "Escuela Oficial de Idiomas" where I have paid 60 Euros only for a curse I have paid 700 before, got me a student Visa and recognition of my degree, I can even work here and give classes without any problem and completly legal. He is not cheap but what you pay you get it back twice. What I am saying is that end of the road is cheaper to go withsomeone who knows what he is doing; a facilitator.

Jun 26, 2007 · christkv

Hi

My girlfriend is going to attend a yearly spanish course at the Barcelona University while I work to bootstrap some startups. Total cost about 4700 USD a year. It's 21 hours a week and you are issued ETCS credits for the studies (useful if you want to pursue a degree later on).

http://www.eh.ub.es/

Christian

Apr 24, 2008 · caro-line23

HI,

I've been in an excellent school in Madrid for 4 weeks with NACEL. I really appreciate this linguistic stay!! I stayed in a host family'house and I took 20hours of classes per week so that I had enough time to make activities and to visit this amazing town! The school, the staff and the atmosphere were excellent and if someone is looking for learning or improving his Italian while having fun I really recommend that school (I, sorry I don?t remember its name). I just checked on Nacel website and I found the link, I hope it can be useful for some of you!!

http://www.nacel.org/cdlp/Jobs/Spain/Spanish-JSP2H.php

!Hasta luego amigos!

Apr 30, 2008 · caro-line23

Hello,

It s me again.

I wrote "Italian" I meant Spanish of course but I think they have also programs in Italy.
By the way the link for Spain is the following, bye!

http://www.nacel.org/cd/Language-Schools/Spain.php