Summer Intensive Spanish Language Study Abroad in Madrid
Accelerate your Spanish in the heart of Spain’s capital with our Summer Intensive Spanish Language Study Abroad Program in Madrid. Designed for motivated university students, this four-week program combines total language immersion with structured academic training, helping you gain fluency quickly while strengthening your academic Spanish.
With 24 hours of Spanish instruction per week (20 hours of General Spanish + 4 hours of Intensive Academic Writing), this program delivers measurable progress in just one month. If you’re searching for the best Spanish immersion program in Madrid for summer, this experience blends academic rigor, cultural immersion, and real-world practice in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
Your coursework takes place at our centrally located Study Center in Madrid, where small classes and experienced native-speaking instructors ensure personalized attention and rapid improvement.
20 Hours – General Spanish Language
4 Hours – Intensive Academic Writing in Spanish
Madrid offers one of the most immersive environments to learn Spanish in Spain. As the country’s political, cultural, and geographic center, the city provides constant opportunities to practice.
Daily life becomes an extension of your coursework, reinforcing vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence.
Students looking for a top-rated Spanish summer study abroad program choose Madrid because it offers:
Clear, neutral Spanish pronunciation
A dynamic international student atmosphere
A safe, walkable city center
Endless cultural and historical experiences
This program strengthens:
Cross-cultural communication
Academic writing in a second language
Independent learning strategies
Professional global readiness
Adaptability in international environments
Spanish Classes Abroad in Madrid
Intensive Spanish Course in Madrid
As part of your semester in Madrid, you’ll take one Intensive Spanish Language course at the Expanish Study Center, with classes held Monday through Friday for a total of 24 contact hours per week.
Course Components
20 hours – General Spanish Strengthen your skills in grammar, conversation, listening, reading, and real-world communication, giving you the confidence to use Spanish in daily life and cultural experiences across Madrid.
4 hours – Intensive Academic Writing Develop university-level writing skills in Spanish, including essay structure, argument development, formal vocabulary, research-based writing, and grammatical accuracy.
Why This Program Matters
This course is perfect for students who want to move beyond conversational Spanish and enhance their academic language abilities. Through the writing component, you will learn to:
Write clear and structured academic essays in Spanish
Create strong thesis statements and coherent arguments
Use advanced grammar and formal vocabulary accurately
Prepare for upper-level university courses or professional projects in Spanish
Eligibility:
2.5 minimum GPA
Current College Student
18 years old at time of program start
Visa Requirements:
No, this program does not require a student visa
U.S. Transcripts
Westminster University serves as our U.S. school of record, making it simple for students to transfer credits from their Expanish courses to their home institution.
All students will receive an official transcript from Westminster University. Transcripts must be requested and paid for directly through Westminster.
A Spanish Summer in our Madrid School
If you’re looking for a Spanish language immersion program in Madrid that is intensive, academically strong, and culturally immersive, this four-week summer experience at our Madrid School delivers real results.
Where You'll Stay in Madrid
Hear From Our Madrid Students
One of my favorite parts about studying abroad was living with my host mom. Expanish did a really good job pairing me and my friend with her because we have a lot of the same interests and we had a lot to talk about.
Expanish has been a great host for us all! We all felt as though the expanish center was our second home here. It provided a safe and comfortable space! I am beyond grateful for the activities that were organized for us, they really make the program special!
I loved all the nice teachers and how kind and patient they were with us.
Meet Our Madrid Staff
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
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Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Virginia Bustamante
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
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Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Virginia Bustamante
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
María Pérez
Instructor
Sebi Rusu
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Andrea Torrecillas
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Juliana Ruiz
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David Chamorro
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Sergio Durán
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Mónica Martín
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Alexandra Dobia
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Marissa Maté
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Marissa has worked for nearly 20 years in international education, most recently teaching Spanish.
Merche Martín
Instructor
Merche has been teaching Spanish for nearly 20 years. Alongside her extensive professional experience, she completed a degree in Hispanic Philology a PhD in Speech Analysis.
Fátima El Allali
Instructor
Fátima has an MA degree in Spanish as a Second Language and several years of experience as a Spanish teacher.
Concha Fernández
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Aurora Fernández
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Cecilia de Leyva
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Darío Arciniega
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Carol Cotera
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Raúl González
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