About Estudio Sampere

Isabel y Alberto Sampere Juan Manuel Sampere

Experience

Since the early days in 1956, thousands of students have studied Spanish successfully at Estudio Sampere. The founders, Alberto and Isabel Sampere, pioneered Spanish language teaching in the 1950s. Today a new generation of Samperes runs the Estudio, helped by over ninety dedicated and professional staff in five internationally renowned schools.

Instruction

Textbooks

Estudio Sampere has adapted the new course "esespañol", from Espasa, into four books: CICLO I, II, III and IV. They are a solid foundation for further language learning through conversation, audio visual and real life material. This special edition includes a complete range of materials: books, videos, CD-ROM and Internet. All materials needed for the course are included in the fees and they are yours to keep at the end of the course.

Teachers

All Estudio Sampere teachers hold a college degree or diploma. Teachers are also chosen for their enthusiasm, their commitment to the students and their team spirit. Family is important at Estudio Sampere, and many of the teachers have been with the school for years. At each Estudio Sampere school, the director organizes the groups and supervises your individual progress. All materials needed for the course are included in the fees and they are yours to keep at the end of the course. Bring your own pocket dictionary.

International Students

Students from all over the world come to study on Estudio Sampere courses. Fostering understanding and communication between different people is a very rewarding activity.


Affiliations

The quality of the programmes and service is assured by internal monitoring and through external accreditation.

  • National: In Spain, Estudio Sampere has been inspected by CEELE (Certificate for the Quality of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language) and is "Qualified by the University of Alcalá". Estudio Sampere Madrid has been accredited by the Cervantes Institute.
  • International: Estudio Sampere is a founding member of IALC, the International Association of Language Centres, an association for private language schools of quality that undergo a thorough inspection. Estudio Sampere is also a member of FIYTO/ALTO, the Federation of International Youth Travel Organizations, and the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese).

IALC(International Association of Language Centres) Federation of International Youth Travel Organizations (FIYTO) Federacion de Escuelas de Espanol Lengua Extranjera The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese Calidad en la Ensenanza del Espanol como Lengua Extranjera Association of International Educators Instituto Cervantes