English courses
The International Institute offers courses in North American language and culture for children, youth and adults taught by native teachers.
The wayward line: the experimental drawing of Saul Steinberg and other North Americans
OCT 24 - DEC 19 (THURSDAYS). Learn how drawing was redefined by 20th-century American artists, starting with Saul Steinberg, legendary contributor to "The New Yorker" and subject of a career retrospective at the Juan March Foundation.
Human rights at the center of the US elections
OCT 23 - NOV 6 (WEDNESDAYS). This course will explore some of the human rights issues that lie at the heart of the US election this fall.
Unraveling the Salem Witch Hunt: Tensions in Colonial New England
OCT 3 - 17 (THURSDAYS). In three sessions, we will examine the beliefs, superstitions, and tensions that set the backdrop for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692-93 in New England.
That face sounds familiar to me: supporting actors in the golden age of Hollywood
NOV 11 - DEC 16 (MONDAYS). This course focuses on the place of character actors (non-starring actors) in the Hollywood studio system during its golden age.
Couples and rivals in American art
OCT 11 - DEC 20 (FRIDAYS). This course focuses on pairs of North American visual artists and designers, bound variously by friendship, love, and rivalry.
3D Discovery (9-12 years)
5/10/2024 - 09/11/2024 (SATURDAYS 10:30 - 12:30) Explore 3D design in English! Course conducted in English to learn the basic concepts of 3D design and modeling. Participants will explore the application of 3D design in...
Preschool Playgroup in English – Wednesday (3-6 years)
18/09/2024-11/12/2024 (WEDNESDAYS 17:15 - 18:45) The Preschool Playgroup course is aimed at children ages 3 to 6 for early exposure to the English language and North American culture through authentic experiences with...
Preschool Playgroup in English – Saturday
21/09/2024-21/12/2024 (SATURDAYS 11:00 – 13:00) The Preschool Playgroup course is aimed at children ages 3 to 6 for early exposure to the English language and North American culture through authentic experiences with...
Readers' Theater (8-12 years)
21/09/2024 - 21/12/2024 (SATURDAYS 10:15 - 13:15) While they have fun acting, they practice diction, pronunciation, articulation, inflection, intonation, elocution and enunciation. All in English. Join to this group of young actors and improve your fluency in...
one-to-one
The English Department of the International Institute offers its students of English a personalized modality in the teaching of the language for those who need adapted schedules and/or achieve a specific objective in a reduced period of time.
TOEFL Exam Preparation Course
3/10/2024-10/12/2024 (THURSDAYS 18:00 - 21:00) This course is designed to familiarize yourself with the TOEFL exam, learn strategies and acquire the necessary skills to achieve the highest score.
Two-Cultures Kids Club (6-10 years)
18/09/2024-11/12/2024 (WEDNESDAYS 17:45 – 19:15) It is a club for bilingual children (Spanish/English) between the ages of 6 and 10 who live in Madrid in a bicultural family environment . Some children have a father or mother...
Two-Cultures Tweens/Teens Club (11-15 years)
18/09/2024-11/12/2024 (WEDNESDAYS 17:45 – 19:15) Club for bilingual teenagers (Spanish/English) between the ages of 11 and 15 who live in Madrid in a bicultural family environment.
SAT Exam Preparation – Fall Quarter 2024
OCTOBER 19 – DECEMBER 21 | Intensive SAT Exam Preparation Course | 24 hours | 8 sessions of 3 hours each Aimed at high school students who want to apply for admission to a university in the United States.
C2 Proficiency Topics
The C2 Proficiency Topics is an English conversation course designed for students who have achieved a C2 level and wish to keep their skills sharp.
General English course Young Learners | ESO (1st- 4th ESO)
21/09/2024-21/12/2024 (SATURDAYS 10:15 – 13:15 p.m.) The courses, taught by native American teachers, combine communication with creativity so that students have authentic experiences in English and "live" the language while learning about American culture.
General English course Young Learners | Primary (6-12 years)
21/09/2024-21/12/2024 (SATURDAYS 10:15 – 13:15 p.m.) The courses, taught by native American teachers, combine communication with creativity so that students have authentic experiences in English and "live" the language while learning about American culture.
American English courses for adults
General English courses are focused on practice with native teachers of all skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar. General English courses are focused on practice with native teachers of all skills: listening, speaking,...