Full Time Internship | Madrid

Housing

Apartment

Ideal for students who like their independence, want to cook for themselves and to experience city life. Apartments are co-ed and are generally shared with other AIFS students.

• Single room
• Shared kitchen, living area and bathroom
• Laundry facilities
• Fully furnished
• Centrally located neighborhood of Madrid

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Madrid.

City Facts

History

Founded in the ninth century, it is an ancient city with a modern outlook and as the progressive capital of a diverse nation. The city contains some of the best art galleries in the world spanning over 1000 years of art history.

Architecture

The centre of Madrid, with its winding streets opening into grand boulevards and squares, is a gem of a location and whatever the season provide shelter from the sun or the wind.

Site Staff

AIFS in Madrid Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Bárbara Franconi

Hola! I have been working with international students from all over the world since 2005 as a Spanish teacher and cultural immersion coach. I have been AIFS Program Director since 2013. I have a degree in Spanish and Literature, a Master in Applied Linguistics in teaching Spanish as a second language and a Postgraduate in Culture and Communication.

I have studied and worked abroad, so I know how challenging and wonderful it is to immerse yourself in a new culture and a new language. Undoubtedly, it is an enriching experience for life that allows for both professional and personal development and that is why it is a pleasure and a goal for me to help students and interns to get the best from their experience abroad.

Madrid is an amazing city with a huge cultural life and there is always something new to discover. I will organize a variety of cultural activities which will help you to get involved in all that the city offers. I am looking forward to welcoming you to Madrid.

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Internship Coordinator

Lourdes Arsuaga

Lourdes Arsuaga is a seasoned customer service specialist with over 12 years of experience in the industry. She holds her Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid and holds her Master’s degree in Protocol and Sports.

No stranger to the international business world, Lourdes speaks Spanish, English, French and Italian. She loves sharing her knowledge and love for all things Madrid!

Cultural Activities

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Spanish life. Typical activities, tours and visits may include:

• Guided city tour
• Royal Palace
• Tapas tour
• The Prado Museum and other art museums
• Social Movements and Multiculturalism in the Lavapiés neighborhood
• Walking tour in Chueca, Madrid’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community
• Alcalá de Henares
• The Santiago Bernabéu (home ground of the Real Madrid football team)
• Aranjuez Palace and Garden
• Matadero Cultural Center visit, including artistic space created by Madrid’s Black community
• Local fiestas
• Farewell event
• Madrid Art Week (spring) includes street art and themes of women’s rights and ethnicity
• Visits and activities of historical and cultural interest
• Cooking class

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.