OUR MISSION
The Santa Bárbara Spanish School was created in 2016 in response to a social and educational project demanded by today’s society with the aim of promoting and extending the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language to all corners of the world. Launched by the Cooperativa San Andrés y Santa Bárbara. It currently belongs to Hermandades del Trabajo – Centro de Madrid, a religious entity that promotes the integral development of workers, respecting their dignity and rights, and working to create social structures that are at the service of people.
Our mission and value propositions are based on:
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Vision
To achieve excellence in our social project until we become, in a sustainable manner, an international benchmark in the teaching of Spanish, through continuous improvement, innovation, introspection and good practices. These actions, managed in a transparent manner, will benefit Spanish-speaking society, boost its expansion and strengthen the recognition of our great value: Spanish.
WHY CHOOSE SANTA BARBARA?
Santa Barbara Spanish School is run by specialists in the field of education with more than 30 years of experience.
With 2 years of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language (ELE).
SANTA Bárbara is an independent and unique school, expert and innovative in the teaching of Spanish, led by specialists in the field of education. It’s a project come true by a great team. Our goal is to promote Spanish learning with a student-centered methodology as a self-employed learner, oriented to understanding and understanding among people from different countries and cultures. We have the presence of different nationalities in the center such as French, Italian, German, Belgian, American, Chinese, etc…
SANTA Barbara SPANISH SCHOOL listens to you, advises you, advises you and offers you a customized and flexible solution for your needs. The type of course, the accommodation, the activities will be oriented to your objectives.
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ETHICAL VALUES
MANAGEMENT VALUES
“We, the Brotherhoods of Labour, commit ourselves to promote further professional training and to create whatever works are necessary to activate the promotion of all our brothers” (point 25 of the HHT Ideology).
LEARN WITH US
Learning in SANTA Barbara SPANISH SCHOOL means living an exciting, enriching and highly effective learning experience. SANTA Bárbara is recognized for its very high quality of teaching, based on a communicative and humanist approach. You are the protagonist, the professor accompanies you. The main objective is to provide the student with the strategies and knowledge necessary to function in a Hispanic environment in which different cultures converge. In order to achieve this goal, the professor combines theory and practice, addressing all the pragmatic, linguistic and functional aspects of the spoken language,together with socio-cultural information, essential key to obtaining competence Communicative. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, oral expression and interaction, and written expression and interaction are always integrated in order to bring the student closer to an authentic communicative environment.
THE SCHOOL
The school is a 2-minute walk from Olavide Square and 5 minutes from Iglesias Metro. Located in one of the most chaste neighborhoods of Madrid with a great gastronomic and commercial offer.
Description of the centre
3 classrooms, 1 library, function room, meeting room, teacher’s room, management office, gym, ballroom, café, 5 floors with 2 elevators and 1 forklift. Bathrooms on all floors with disabled access.
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THE TEAM
The team of teachers at SANTA BÁRBARA is highly qualified, motivated, stable and works with enthusiasm and professionalism in the teaching of Spanish. All of our teachers are specialists in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and many of them have Postgraduate, Master’s and/or Doctorate degrees in their specialization. In addition to their extensive experience, our teaching staff is dynamic, open, outgoing, friendly and highly motivated, which makes the teaching/learning process especially fun and engaging for students.
ORGANISATION CHART SPANISH SCHOOL
Chief Executive Officer
With an extensive background in managing and leading teams, I am here to lead this project. I love to travel through our students around the world and broaden horizons.
Administration Manager
I am an economist and I love basketball. I am resolute and sociable. You can come to me to help you in whatever you need.
TEACHER
In my classes we learn Spanish in a dynamic and fun way. I have extensive experience in ELE, literacy and reading and writing. I love traveling, good food and learning about new cultures.
TEACHER
I have extensive experience in teaching ELE and DELE. I love meeting people and sharing peculiarities of our cultures. I am an animal lover and I love walking with my two dogs in the countryside.
TEACHER
I have extensive experience in teaching ELE and EFE. I like reading, playing the Spanish guitar, learning languages, I speak English, Italian, German and Russian.
TEACHER
I am a linguist and teacher of ELE, DELE and EFE, I love Spanish varieties, almost as much as running in the mountains, cats, history, traveling, and learning languages: I am currently studying Modern Greek and Mandarin Chinese.
TEACHER
I love my job, I am an ELE and DELE teacher, my classes are hyperdynamic. I love to travel, I am passionate about sports, art and gastronomy. I speak English and French.
TEACHER
I was born in Madrid but I love to travel and this passion has also accompanied me in my profession. I have taught Spanish all over the world from Cameroon to France and Italy.
WEB/RRSS
Creative of graphic and audiovisual arts, I am passionate about design, film and music. I love communications and new trends. Webmaster and videographer.