Premium Spanish Courses

Question 1: What specific activities does the «Madrid is the classroom» program include?

Answer: The «Madrid is the Classroom» program at Inhispania offers a personalized approach to learning Spanish outside the traditional classroom setting. This innovative program allows students to explore Madrid while improving their Spanish skills through practical, real-world experiences guided by a personal instructor.

Cultural Activities

The program offers a rich variety of cultural experiences that introduce students to Madrid’s historical and artistic heritage:

• Madrid Monuments Tour: Exploration of the city’s most significant landmarks and monuments
• Spanish Masters at the Prado Museum: Guided visits to study works by Spain’s greatest painters
• Spanish Civil War in Art: Specialized tour at the Reina Sofía Museum examining artistic representations of this crucial period in Spanish history
• Gardens of Madrid: Tours of the city’s historic and beautiful parks and garden spaces
• Royal Palace: Visits to Spain’s official royal residence with its impressive architecture and collections
• Habsburg Madrid: Exploration of the historic quarter developed during the Habsburg dynasty’s rule
• Baroque Churches: Tours of Madrid’s ornate religious buildings from the Baroque period
• 21st Century Art Galleries: Introduction to contemporary Spanish art through visits to modern galleries

Leisure and Shopping Activities

Beyond cultural sites, the program includes activities that introduce students to Madrid’s lifestyle and commercial aspects:

• The Golden Mile: Tours of Madrid’s luxury shopping district
• Antique Dealers and Collectors: Visits to antique shops and collectibles markets
• Traditional Craftsmanship: Exploration of shops and workshops featuring traditional Spanish crafts
• Trendy Madrid: Tours of fashionable neighborhoods and cutting-edge establishments
• Discovering Tapas: Gastronomic exploration of Madrid’s tapas culture
• Madrid: Business City: Tours focused on Madrid’s commercial and business districts
• Real Madrid Stadium Visit: Tours of the famous Santiago Bernabéu stadium
• Wine Tasting: Guided tastings of Spanish wines
• Flamenco Show: Attendance at authentic flamenco performances

Personalized Structure

What makes this program particularly valuable is its flexibility and customization:

• Students can select activities from the provided list or suggest their own based on personal interests
• Each activity is completely personalized and conducted in Spanish, providing authentic language practice
• All activities are accompanied by a professional Spanish teacher who adapts the experience to the student’s language level
• The program is available for all proficiency levels from A1 (absolute beginners) to C2 (superior)

Program Pricing

The «Madrid is the Classroom» module is available as:

• A standalone program: 950€ for 1 student for 1 week, 1900€ for 2 weeks
• An optional component of the Silver and Gold premium programs
• An included component of the Platinum premium program

This experiential learning approach represents an innovative way to combine language acquisition with cultural immersion, allowing students to develop their Spanish skills in authentic contexts while discovering Madrid’s rich cultural offerings.

Question 2: How long is it recommended to spend on each program to get the best results?

Answer: Inhispania’s Silver, Gold, and Platinum premium Spanish programs are designed as intensive, personalized learning experiences. While the standard offerings include 1-week and 2-week options, the ideal program duration depends on several factors including your current Spanish proficiency level and specific learning objectives.

Standard Program Durations

The premium programs at Inhispania are primarily offered in the following durations:

For programs longer than 2 weeks, students need to make special arrangements by contacting the school directly at info@inhispania.com

Time Required to Complete Language Levels

Understanding how long it typically takes to progress through language levels can help determine the appropriate duration for your premium program. According to Inhispania’s data, here’s how long students generally need to complete each proficiency level:
For Intensive Courses:

For Regular Courses:

These timelines apply to Inhispania’s standard courses, but the premium programs (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) offer much more intensive instruction, which can accelerate progress.

Recommendations Based on Goals

For Quick Progress in a Specific Area
If you have targeted goals like improving business Spanish, preparing for a specific situation, or enhancing particular skills, a 1-week premium program can be highly effective. The one-on-one attention and personalization allow for significant progress in a short time.
For Advancing a Full Level
Based on Inhispania’s progression timelines, most students would need:

• 2 weeks in a premium program to make substantial progress within a level
• 3-4 weeks to potentially advance a full level at the A1-A2 range
• Longer durations for advancing through more complex levels (B1-C1)

For Long-Term Immersion
For students seeking comprehensive language acquisition, combining a premium program with a longer standard course might be optimal. For example:

• Start with 1-2 weeks in a premium program to establish strong foundations
• Continue with several weeks or months in a standard intensive course

Question 3: What additional benefits does the Platinum program offer compared to the other two?

Answer: The Platinum Program at Inhispania represents the most comprehensive and immersive Spanish learning experience offered by the school. While all three premium programs share a foundation of personalized, high-quality instruction, the Platinum Program offers several distinct advantages over the Silver and Gold options.

Complete Immersion Experience

The Platinum Program provides a true full-day immersion experience that spans 8 hours daily, compared to:

• Silver Program: 4 hours of daily instruction
• Gold Program: 6 hours of daily instruction
• Platinum Program: 8 hours of comprehensive language learning

This extended immersion creates a continuous Spanish-language environment that maximizes exposure and minimizes the use of native languages throughout the day, significantly accelerating acquisition and fluency development.

All-Inclusive Structure

Additional Benefits of the Platinum Program at Inhispania

The Platinum Program at Inhispania represents the most comprehensive and immersive Spanish learning experience offered by the school. While all three premium programs share a foundation of personalized, high-quality instruction, the Platinum Program offers several distinct advantages over the Silver and Gold options.
Complete Immersion Experience

The Platinum Program provides a true full-day immersion experience that spans 8 hours daily, compared to:

Silver Program: 4 hours of daily instruction

Gold Program: 6 hours of daily instruction

Platinum Program: 8 hours of comprehensive language learning

This extended immersion creates a continuous Spanish-language environment that maximizes exposure and minimizes the use of native languages throughout the day, significantly accelerating acquisition and fluency development.
All-Inclusive Structure

While the Silver and Gold programs offer certain components as optional add-ons, the Platinum Program includes every educational element available at Inhispania:

*Available at additional cost
This all-inclusive approach eliminates the need to choose between components and ensures students receive the maximum possible benefit from Inhispania’s methodology.

Superior Value Proposition

When comparing the cost of each program to the instructional hours received, the Platinum Program offers the best value:

While the Platinum Program costs more in absolute terms, the cost per instructional hour is actually slightly lower than the Gold Program and represents excellent value considering the inclusion of the cultural activities component.

Seamless Integration of Learning Modalities

The Platinum Program uniquely integrates three complementary learning environments in a single day:

1. Formal Classroom Setting (Morning): Structured learning of grammar, vocabulary and communication techniques
2. Social Learning Environment (Lunch): Practical application of language in authentic dining situations
3. Real-World Application (Afternoon Activities): Immersive practice in various cultural contexts throughout Madrid

This integration creates a powerful pedagogical sequence where concepts learned in the morning can be immediately practiced during lunch and then applied in real-world settings during afternoon activities—all under expert guidance.

Full Access to Madrid’s Cultural Context

The included «Madrid is the Classroom» component provides numerous additional benefits:

• Access to all cultural, leisure and shopping activities described in the program
• Personalized cultural experiences tailored to the student’s interests
• Professional guidance that connects language learning to Spanish cultural contexts
• Opportunities to practice specialized vocabulary relevant to personal interests (art, history, gastronomy, sports, etc.)
• Development of cultural competence alongside linguistic competence

Enhanced Progress Monitoring

With instructors accompanying students throughout the entire day, the Platinum Program enables:

• More comprehensive assessment of students’ real-world language application
• Immediate correction and reinforcement in varied contexts
• More accurate tracking of progress across different communication settings
• Personalized adjustment of teaching strategies based on observed strengths and challenges