My son is interested in living in Spain, probably Madrid, & thought the best thing to do was to go with a language school so he can brush up on his high school/college Spanish while living with a family. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reputable school? Thanks

My then-future wife was my Spanish school. She jokingly called it "Escuela Español, cuerpo á cuerpo." Highly recommend you learn from your sweetie!

http://www.malacainst-ch.es/left.htm

This is the link to a school in Málaga that is excellent. Duke University has used this school for over 25 years. I have been there twice and plan to return again next year. I recommend it without any reservation. The families that we have lived with have also been wonderful.

I will be studying in Madrid at a school called, "Estudio Sampere" this January. Although I personally have not yet attended, I did a lot of research. This included speaking with more than 20 alumni students, which provided information, stories of personal experiences, and a large amount of positive feedback. I have also spoken with the school respresentative from the USA, Dorothy Rudy, on several occasions. She is wonderful about providing information, as well as getting back to me in a timely manner. I would recommend contacting her for further information. Take a look at their website too: www.spanishworksinc.com Honestly, I've heard so many wonderful things about various schools throughout Spain. As long as you stick with a company that you've taken the time to research, then I'm certain you won't go wrong. I personally look forward to the experience of just being in Spain, and meeting the people, as much as I do learning the language! No matter what.....I have no doubt I'm making the right decision.

Best wishes and good luck,
Dana

My wife and son and I studied at Formula Sí for a month in Madrid. We loved it. The people were great and the quality of instruction was excellent. They now have locations outside of Madrid as well. But my advice is.....go to Madrid.

Their website is www.formulasi.com

Buena Suerte

don Quijote

is a very good school too. they arrange everything very well and they have good teachers. they also have the contacts for a stay with a spanish family. i can really recommend this school.

My son finally made a decision with the help of a guy who lives in Seville & has a web site, exploresevill.com. We e-mailed him & he helped us out with some suggestions on reputable schools. Seville appealed to my son because it was a smaller city & was not too far away from the coast. He chose CLIC & is all set to leave Feb. 14th.

Have fun!!

I leave the 12th of February to return to school in Málaga. The school is located high on a hill overlooking the ocean and I am staying close by with the same family as last year. Every day I read the emails from home about the ice, cold and snow. Then, after am fed a wonderful meal by my host family, complete with various wines, I walk along the ocean. Hmmm...no wonder I love Málaga!!!

I studied at CLIC in Sevilla for 4 weeks last September. It is an excellent school.

Chelsea Clinton studied there a couple of years ago. Not that her being there makes the place great, but I am sure some White House staffer researched the schools in Sevilla thoroughly before sending Chelsea there.

i attended ALCE in Madrid on 2 occasions. This is an excellent program with a very professional staff. Small classes. Very highly recommended.