Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following program components. You take 15–19 credits per semester. All courses are taught in Spanish. Academic programming is scheduled five days a week.
- IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 credits)
- IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each)
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid courses (optional, 3 credits each)
- Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits)
Language Certificate Preparation Course
As an added benefit at no additional cost, IES Abroad Madrid offers preparation courses for Spanish language students for the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) examination that leads to a certificate. The DELE is the most prestigious award for Spanish language skills and will enhance your résumé. This certificate, covering general Spanish abilities, is offered by the Instituto Cervantes. The exam consists of oral expression, writing, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.
NOTE: This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account. Additionally, IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.