TANDEM Madrid Spanish school

“TANDEM Escuela Internacional has been accredited by Instituto Cervantes, which means it meets the conditions set by Instituto Cervantes Accreditation System for Centers, the only International accreditation exclusively focused on the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language”.

Mission

Our goal is to promote the learning of Spanish by taking a humanistic and holistic approach to the student, and by fostering understanding and rapport between people from different countries and cultures.

Values

If you’ve been comparing other Spanish schools before, you might be wondering: Why choose TANDEM? Here are a few reasons, but you’ll only notice the essence of our success after you’ve arrived at our school, and feel the atmosphere yourself.

1. We are more than just a Spanish school

TANDEM Madrid is a unique and independent Spanish school, expert and innovative in the teaching of Spanish language, and managed by qualified specialists in the field of education. It is a project that was brought to life by a great team, and we’re proud of our history.

2. Learning Spanish at TANDEM is enjoyable and effective

Learning Spanish with TANDEM Madrid means having a stimulating, enriching and highly effective learning experience. TANDEM has a reputation for providing the highest quality teaching based on a communicative and humanistic approach. You are the main character; the teacher plays a supporting role.

3. TANDEM is committed to you

TANDEM Madrid listens to you, advises you, and provides a personalised and flexible solution for your needs: types of Spanish courses, accommodation, and activities focused on your goals.

4. TANDEM is trust

Choosing TANDEM Spanish School means experiencing our high level of commitment to the customer: speed, efficiency and transparency in communications, and honest and professional handling of your programme. You will trust us.

5. Teaching Spanish at TANDEM Madrid is enjoyable

TANDEM’s teaching staff are highly motivated and qualified, stable, and passionate about teaching Spanish. Our teachers are at the heart of our business, something you will experience for yourself during your stay.

6. TANDEM is a socially responsible enterprise

At TANDEM Madrid we believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in all its aspects, is a duty of companies that care about people and the world we live in.

TANDEM is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes

This official body attests to the high quality of our Spanish language teaching and services following inspections and accreditation.

Students studying at a Centre accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, such us TANDEM Madrid, have chosen a Centre that:

Complies with the legal requirements established to teach;
Has a syllabus that guarantees an adequate learning process for students;
Has a team of qualified teachers;
Follows a methodology adapted to students’ needs;
Carries out assessments of programmes and Spanish courses;
Promotes the sitting of the examinations leading to the Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELEs) by students at the Centre itself or at neighbouring Centres;
Provides guidance to students in progressing in their learning of Spanish;
Has equipped classrooms and adequate facilities for teaching purposes;
Has agile procedures to obtain the opinion of users;
Answers students’ complaints and demands;
Offers complete and detailed information on the Spanish courses and services it offers;
Advertises its offer in a truthful manner.

Learn about our Accreditations & Memberships.

TANDEM is an associate school of FEDELE

FEDELE is the Spanish Federation of Associations of Spanish Schools for Foreigners (“Federación Española de Asociaciones de Escuelas de Español para Extranjeros”), and groups seven associations which represent 90 Spanish Language Schools as a foreign language throughout Spain.

FEDELE has as his main objective the promotion of the quality in the teaching of Spanish in Spain. All federated schools have the Certificate of Accreditation of the Instituto Cervantes.

The rules of FEDELE are strict and are embodied in the Quality Charter that all schools are committed to comply with. In addition, FEDELE acts as a defender of the student, based on his statement of Rights and Duties of Students.

TANDEM is art: discover Madrid

TANDEM Madrid Spanish school is located in a 19th-century mansion in the “Paisaje de la Luz“, an area of Madrid declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and next to Madrid’s Art Triangle (Prado Museum, Thyssen Museum and Reina Sofia Museum). Its staircase, windows and stained-glass features will provide an exceptional setting for your learning experience. An extra reason to study Spanish in Madrid.

TANDEM is passion: our Spanish courses

TANDEM is passionate about Spanish language. Accordingly, we offer a wide range of Spanish courses in Madrid that include innovative and unique content such as art and gastronomy, or courses that are adapted to new technologies.

At TANDEM Madrid you will feel at home

We can provide a varied range of comfortable and centrally located accommodation.

You will meet spanish people through our TANDEM Language Exchange program, which puts you in contact with Spanish students who are studying your language.

You will live like a local and enjoy unforgettable and unique cultural activities that are cosmopolitan and fun.

TANDEM Madrid is part of TANDEM International, a network of independent language schools characterised by their values, quality, effective teaching and friendly atmosphere.

More about TANDEM Spanish School

TANDEM Madrid 40 years

TANDEM Madrid in images

TANDEM Madrid, children's classroom detail

TANDEM Madrid, classroom with multimedia equipment

TANDEM Madrid, another view of the garden

TANDEM Madrid, main entrance from the inside

TANDEM Madrid, main corridor with students

TANDEM Madrid, reception view with 2 students

TANDEM Madrid, stairs with banners and mirror from above

TANDEM Madrid, stairs with banners and student

TANDEM Madrid, another view of the entrance and stained windows

"As a former student, I am delighted to recommend TANDEM Escuela Internacional Madrid. I spent a total of eight weeks last year attending the school to improve and advance my Spanish. I found TANDEM’s teaching techniques and methodology"

"My experience in TANDEM was fantastic. After four months in TANDEM, my Spanish has improved a lot and now I am comfortable speaking Spanish. I recommend TANDEM to anyone who wants to learn Spanish very quickly in a very comfortable and pleasant atmosphere."

"Before receiving the scholarship, I had the dream of studying at a Spanish university. My teachers told me that it would be very difficult for me. However, TANDEM helped me to recover my enthusiasm. TANDEM is like a family and I am so glad that I had the chance to be part of it."

"Overall we had a most enjoyable stay, improved our Spanish beyond all recognition and can’t wait to go back. Many thanks to all the staff at Tandem for making our stay such a success."

"All in all, TANDEM Madrid can only be described as an open, inspiring and intellectual place where teachers really care about not only you improving your Spanish but also your knowledge of Madrid as a place in itself, and that aim goes beyond the classroom."

"Learning Spanish in Madrid with Tandem is an experience quite unlike any other; there´s no better place to experience the culture and speak the language than in the capital of Spain itself!"

"The final balance of this experience has been very positive. Voila! I recommend TANDEM to anyone who wants to learn Spanish."

"My educational experience at TANDEM has been incredible. I have improved my Spanish and learned a lot. I am very grateful for the opportunities TANDEM has given me."