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Take a pin and stick it in
the centre of Spain, and you've pretty
much got Madrid. Now stick that same
pin in the centre of Madrid and you
should have the Puerta del Sol, the
point from which distances to all
corners of the country are measured,
and a reminder of the city's importance
both
past and present. Madrid stands up for all that
is Spain, be it culture, art, museums or shopping,
but more than this it exudes an energy and flair
quite unlike any other capital. The red brick
of the Plaza Mayor, the clowns in El Retiro park,
traffic jams at 4am, the flea market, cracked
nutshells on the floor, delicious turrón
and Goya…Madrid is many things to many people,
but maybe it's this very hotchpotch that puts
such rhythm in Spain's heart.
The
School
The school is situated in a
lively street within walking distance,
or a short metro ride, of Madrid's
many attractions. It is a beautifully
renovated school, with a large interior
patio creating a peaceful haven away
from the hustle and bustle of the
city. Classes take place in one of
the 40
modern and fully-equipped classrooms but, like
most students, you will probably want to hang
around afterwards to make full use of the internet
room, video facilities, library and spacious common
areas. There is an excellent team of highly trained
teachers and with a mix of both Spanish and foreign
students, the atmosphere here is truly international.
* NB. During the summer students may attend the
junior school premises.
Client
Feedback
”I got
back last weekend and am delighted
to say that the course, accommodation
and everything was faultless! It was
so much fun and incredibly worthwhile.
Cactus Language will be highly recommended!
Muchas gracias.”
Sophie Jones
Ave no. of lessons:
20 lessons per week (each lesson 50 mins) Airport Transfers: Madrid airport Accommodation: Host families or student
residence: shared room, full board (with packed
lunches)
Sample Programme
Sunday: Arrival
at airport. Transfer to location & welcome
by host families. Monday: Morning reception at the school,
level test and morning language classes. Afternoon
guided visit to the Royal Palace. Tuesday: Morning language classes. Afternoon
visit to the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, displaying
the best Madrid has to offer in modern art including
works by Picasso and Dalí. Wednesday: Morning language classes.
Afternoon visit to the attractive medieval city
of Toledo. Thursday: Morning language classes. Afternoon
visit to the Prado museum, famous for its works
by Velázquez, Goya and El Greco. Friday: Morning language classes. Afternoon
excursion to the Bernabeu stadium, home of ‘Los
Gallitos’ Real Madrid, and to watch a football
game. Saturday: Full-day excursion to Salamanca
/ Avila / Segovia. Sunday: Departure for Madrid airport.
Cactus Rates Madrid
Because...
* the school is one of
the most modern, and best equipped, in Europe...
* as the capital of Spain it is home to many
famous and iconic sites, such as the Plaza Mayor
and the Palacio Real...
* students can take part in an intercambio programme
with locals, an excellent opportunity to practise
your Spanish and their English in turn.
