Study English in central Madrid: Adults

Come and see our centre

Located in a historical building in the capital, our campus, the headquarters of the British Council in Spain, is a cultural landmark of Madrid. From our main centre we promote the best of British arts, education and science, through events at which our students are the guests of honour.

OUR FACILITIES

Our Madrid campus has top-class facilities. In our light and airy classrooms with interactive whiteboards, you'll study in a dynamic cultural environment with the latest technology. 

English Extra - Much more than English classes

If there is one thing that sets the Madrid Adults centre apart, it is the wide range of study materials and free extra activities on offer for our students.

Activities like Speaking Extra, where you can speak to a teacher in a 20-minute face-to-face session, Exam Practice workshops in which you can practise for the big day, or our Film Club, featuring the best of British cinema, will ensure the well-rounded development of your English.

You can find out all about our English Extra offer for adults here.

LIBRARY

Our Library for adults, located on the ground floor of the main building, is the perfect place to study, do your homework or go online. 

You'll have access to a wide range of materials, arranged by level, so that you can keep learning outside class, You can find all the information about our Library for adults here.

CAFÉ

Enjoy the international atmosphere in our café while having a coffee before or after class.

COME AND SEE US

Come and see our facilities, where tradition and modernity go hand in hand. While you're here, you can find out your level of English for free. 

Start improving your English today: request your online appointment here and one our our experts will help you to choose the best solution to meet your needs. Book your appointment.

ENGLISH COURSES FOR ADULTS IN MADRID CENTRE	Dates
myClass: Flexible and personalised English Course	100% Flexible
Intensive English courses	February - March (Limited places)
Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses: Cambridge English B2 - First (FCE) Cambridge English C1 - Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English C2 - Proficiency (CPE)	100% Flexible
Exam Preparation Course for IELTS	100% Flexible
Exam Preparation Course for Aptis	100% Flexible
Corporate training	100% Flexible

• Prices, modules and timetables for adults (PDF)
• Start dates and non-teaching days calendar (PDF)

Contact us, come and see us.

Come and see our facilities, where tradition and modernity go hand in hand. While you're here, find out your level of English for free.

OPENING HOURS

DATES	DAYS	TIMETABLE
01-26 July	Monday to Friday	09.00-18.30
	Saturday	Closed
29 July-23 August	Monday to Friday	09.00-15.00
	Saturday	Closed
From 26 August onwards	Monday to Friday	09.00-20.30
	Saturday	09.00-15.00

We welcome visitors with disabilities and those bringing pushchairs. Access to British Council Madrid.

Closed on Sundays and this days:

• 6 December 
• 25 December 

RESOURCE CENTRE

See opening hours on the webpage.

HOW TO GET HERE

We are close to the lively Chamberí and Malasaña neighbourhoods.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Metro: Rubén Darío (line 5), Gregorio Marañón (lines 7 and 10), Iglesia (line 1).

Bus: 16, 61, 5, 7, 40, 147.

How to pay

In the British Council we want to help you to access the best education for you, and that's why we offer a range of discounts and payment methods.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO WE ACCEPT?

ADULTS

Cash deposit in our bank account or bank transfer.  Bank account in ES34 2100 9194 1222 0152 3000 de La Caixa (name: British Council). Payment receipt: send by email to cursos.madrid@britishcouncil.es or hand in to Customer Service, quoting the Student number if you know it. Credit or debit cards (except American Express y Diners Club). Cheque made out to the British Council. Cash payments are not accepted.

DISCOUNTS

• If three or more members of your family are registered in any British Council course in Madrid, you could benefit from a 5% discount on our courses.
• If you buy the textbooks (where applicable) in your centre during the first week of term, you'll benefit from a special price.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

I'm an adult. What do I have to do to register?	To sign up you have to do a level test. You can make an appointment and do the written part here. Then, in the centre, you'll do the speaking part and we'll tell you your result. Once you've done the level test, our Customer Services department will give you information about the courses and timetables available.
What are the benefits of being a student?	The benefits you get for being our student are: membership of our Resource Centre, from where you can borrow material to use at home. access to the student portal, an online tool with a variety of resources for you to improve your English. free access to our English Extra events and activities.
What happens if I decide to cancel the course?	If you decide to cancel before classes start, your money will be refunded except for 60 €  to cover our administrative costs. If you cancel after the course has started, your money will not be refunded. For more information, see the cancellation policy in the centre.