FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

The school is located in the Salamanca neighborhood, in the center of Madrid. It’s very easily accessible through Madrid’s Metro lines 2, 4, 5, and 6. Find directions on this map.

We prefer in-person classes, but our teachers have great experience in teaching online as well.

Centers accredited by the Instituto Cervantes offer quality conditions endorsed by this institution, which is dedicated to the promotion of the Spanish language worldwide. These quality standards are audited periodically, so at Jaleo Madrid, we assure you the highest possible quality in our classes.

In a cooperative, the teachers are the owners of the school. This benefits you as a student because you will have a much more personal approach, and you won’t just be a number. Communication is much more direct compared to other types of schools, making you feel at home. Learn about us here.

Anyone can study Spanish even if they don’t know a single word. As teachers, we will advise you on a course appropriate for your level and provide follow-up to check your adaptation to the school.

Our classes can accommodate a maximum of eight people, but the average is usually lower, giving you more time to practice your Spanish.

Our students are usually between 25 and 40 years old, but we have students of different ages, and they usually fit perfectly into our groups. Even if you have children and want them to receive Spanish classes, just inquire about our courses.

We have Spanish courses available throughout the year, making it convenient for you to join our classes at any time.

If it’s your first course with us, you will need to pay a registration fee, which covers materials and the first book used in class.

Certainly, after finishing the course, you will receive a certificate stating your level of Spanish and the number of hours attended.

You only need to fill out the following form and/or complete our Spanish level test. Once you do that, we will contact you to arrange an oral test and offer you the class that best suits your needs and preferences.

It depends on the type of course you choose. Individual classes can last as long as you prefer, while group courses are divided into different categories ranging from three hours per week to the intensive course, which lasts twenty hours per week.

The time it takes to learn a foreign language depends on various factors and is not an exact science. Factors such as whether it’s your first or second foreign language, whether you have a partner or friends to communicate with in the language, and whether your classes are individual or group-based, all contribute to the overall learning time. We can provide you with an estimate of hours, but it largely depends on your prior conditions and your effort during the course.

You can pay for your classes by card, via bank transfer, virtual link and in cash. For long-term courses, you will be asked to pay a portion of the total amount before your arrival, while the remaining will be paid on the first day of class.

In 2025, the days when there will be no classes in the city of Madrid are as follows: January 1st (Wednesday) for New Year’s Day, and January 6th (Monday) for Epiphany. Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday on April 17th and Good Friday on April 18th. May 1st (Thursday) is Labour Day, followed by May 2nd (Friday), the Community of Madrid Day. There will also be no classes on May 15th (Thursday) for San Isidro —the patron saint of Madrid—, July 25th (Friday) for St. James’ Day, August 15th (Friday) for the Assumption of Mary, and October 12th (Sunday) for Spain’s National Day. Additionally, there will be holidays on November 1st (Saturday) for All Saints’ Day, November 10th (Monday) for Our Lady of Almudena, December 6th (Saturday) for Constitution Day, December 8th (Monday) for the Immaculate Conception, and December 25th (Thursday) for Christmas Day.

In 2026, the school holidays will be January 1st (Thursday) for New Year’s Day and January 6th (Tuesday) for Epiphany. Holy Week will be observed on April 2nd (Thursday) and April 3rd (Friday). May 1st (Friday) marks Labour Day, and May 2nd (Saturday) is the Community of Madrid Day. Schools will also be closed on May 15th (Friday) for San Isidro, July 25th (Saturday) for St. James’ Day, August 15th (Saturday) for the Assumption of Mary, October 12th (Monday) for Spain’s National Day, November 1st (Sunday) for All Saints’ Day, November 9th (Monday) for Our Lady of Almudena, December 6th (Sunday) for Constitution Day, December 8th (Tuesday) for the Immaculate Conception, and December 25th (Friday) for Christmas Day.

Please note that some national holidays that fall on a Sunday may be moved to the following Monday, depending on the decision of the Community of Madrid. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend contacting us directly. Also, keep in mind that local holidays such as San Isidro and Our Lady of Almudena are celebrated exclusively within the city of Madrid and are non-working days only in this area.

Yes, of course. You can read all the information on this page. If you have any doubts, we will try to solve them and even provide you with the contact information of a specialized lawyer if requested.

Currently we can help you prepare for the DELE and SIELE exams of the Instituto Cervantes, or any type of official exam that may be required to enrol in University or apply for a job. Our teachers have a wealth of experience in these fields and have successfully prepared a large number of students.

SIELE is an official exam that shares very similar characteristics with DELE. It has some positive differences, such as the correction time (only three weeks) and the impossibility of failing. On the negative side, its validity is for five years, and you cannot take the C2 level exam.

Yes, at our school, we conduct a SIELE exam every working Thursday. You can participate either in person or from your home. You just need to book the day and make the corresponding payment. Read more here.