No refunds are given to students who do not participate. Additionally, IES may organize optional field trips. Students share the cost of optional field trips with IES Madrid. To the Top Housing and Meals Students are housed in private homes with families or se oras throughout Madrid. Breakfast and midday meals are provided daily as a part of the housing arrangements.
Students are responsible for all other meals.
To the Top Orientation Orientation takes place the first two days after arrival. During this period, students meet for lectures on Spanish culture and receive practical information on housing, transportation, and extracurricular activities. In addition to the orientation activities, students who have previously studied Spanish take a Spanish language placement exam. The program is open to undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing and continuing education students. No previous Spanish study is required for Intensive Beginning Spanish.