Me encantó! Gracias AIL :)

Highly recommended!

My teacher was patient and very friendly. She took time to explain and adapted the course to my needs. I definitely recommend this school.

I finished a 6 week course in December 2013 and had a truly great experience which combined top quality instruction with amazing fun. Right from walking in the door on the first morning, I noticed the buzz and energy and warm welcoming spirit in the school. The staff and teachers really can't do enough to help. I went to Madrid alone so I was a bit worried that I may not make friends, but really it could not have been easier or more natural. At the end of the day 1, the school take the new students out for tapas and with the daily activities, together with my flat share, my social life was soon buzzing. I have given the school top marks except for in the value for money section. There are cheaper options in Madrid but I opted for this school, maybe paying a little more, because of its small class sizes and the comprehensive activities program. If you are going to Madrid, study at AIL.

I love this school so much ! Caring and helpful teachers, great staff and really cool activities!... What eslse can I say?? ;) My spanish has really improved in just three weeks!! Muchas gracias <3 por todo ail! (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

AIL is a brilliant school - they combine serious learning with great fun. Classes are full of games and exercises - and apart from studying the language they make you practice speaking ALOT. My teacher was great, she helped us understand Spain and the people, not just the language. Also, I have made many friends from all over the world at AIL, my class had people from France, the UK, Vietnam, Egypt,Italy, Russia and India! The school has activities planned for every evening which gives you a good opportunity to see Madrid and also make friends with other students. Lastly, the staff at AIL are EXTREMELY friendly and helpful. I had been in touch with them over 6 months on email before I actually joined the class, and each of my emails (with millions of questions) were answered patiently and in detail. A full FIVE STARS to AIL :D !!

Spending a week at AIL was just the boost in confidence that I needed. I will be back, hopefully for longer next time. I was made to feel welcome and valued and I learned so much.

Very friendly stuff and teachers. I enjoyed and learned a lot. Really to recommend!

I am a terrible tourist and not very spontaneous. I don't go to all the museums or take many pictures. I do however like planning and learning so in addition to making arrangements for our honeymoon/vacation to Madrid I thoroughly researched schools for foreigners to learn Spanish.. I decided to give AIL a try, I initially signed up for two weeks of Intensive Courses via the Internet from my home in Portland, OR. U.S.A, I could change if I was not all that impressed. I was impressed! After my first week I signed up for 3 more weeks (for a total of 5 continuous weeks) Super Intensive Courses. The added 5 hours of individual classes per week I had with Maria R. were tremendously useful toward my personal Spanish language skills goals. The entire staff, not just the instructors, are over-whelmingly helpful and friendly. The teachers are enthusiastic, patient, and talented. I never felt out of place ( I was at least 20 years older than the average students in July 2014) and the group lessons were all inclusive and fun. The reception staff are golden. Sophie and Alison were constant in their enthusiasm and smiles. The instructors reign in the classroom but the reception is your very best friend for any and everything else. An instructor or staff member led each of the afternoon activities. Afterward I was left thinking "that was great, I wish I could take a class with him/her”. They seem to have a talent for genuine friendly connections, or maybe it's the Spanish in general, either way, they were inspired. I can be a bit of a skeptic so a review with just positives might ring false to me. I did have one issue that I brought to the attention of Alison at reception. The director, who's office is within ear shot of the main entry, and who's door was never closed, overheard my complaint. He came out immediately. He made the call to address the problem before the afternoon was over. That type of receptiveness to hear, and quick action to resolve an issue is priceless. There may be other schools in Madrid that are very good but when you enjoy the quality of experience that AIL offers, the other schools will probably never have a chance at your business. The bottom line is that it is a business and as long as they continue to provide such a high quality product I will come back. In fact, it will probably be a factor in my deciding where to spend my future learning vacations. Best, Michael Keefe Portland, Organ USA