Melkart, the school of friends, has been around since 1995 and from the moment you join us, our friendly atmosphere will allow you to instantly become part of our community. The school itself is a typical Andalusian house from 1856 which is situated in the old town of Cádiz, a 3,000 year old city surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The school has three floors, an Andalusian patio, two terraces, eight classrooms, a multiuse lounge (Library, Video room, free Internet and Wi-Fi, ...), office, teacher's lounge and three bathrooms. The house is situated between the nicest places of the city, the Plaza de Mina and the Alameda, a promenade waterfront with a view of the Bahía of Cádiz.
We nearly have forgotten to explain the origin of the name Melkart. It is the Phoenician name of Hercules, the founder of Cadiz.
Our primary aim is to motivate our students, and we achieve this through our excellent teaching method. Our extracurricular activities enable students to enjoy learning. These include: BBQ´s on the beach, excursions, flamenco, concerts and exchange programmes. Melkart is set in a traditional Spanish environment.
Method and Teachers
After many years of experience, we have developed our own didactic materials. Our method of education was developed in order that the student reaches the communicative competence of the language level that he currently stands at.
We try to make the student learn to face everyday situations in our language and that is why our lessons are given in Spanish from the first day.
In order to apply this method, we have native teachers who combine their own language with intensive training. In addition, the reduced number of students in each class is an advantage, which creates a familiar atmosphere that provides more efficient learning.
How to Get to Cadiz
If you decide to come to our school, this information may help you. When you have your ticket, you can phone us, fax or email to tell us the means of transport (plane, train, bus) you are going to take, and the day and time of your arrival.
We will immediately inform you of the nearest bus or railway station (in case you arrive in other cities) and the times of departures to Cádiz.
The nearest airports are: Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Gibraltar and Málaga.You should, of course, inform us previously of your time of arrival.
You can ask us for our transfer service.
In Arrival and Flights you'll find information about the geographical
position of Cádiz, nearby airports, flights, hotels, information for backpackers. |
What is Tandem?
As a TANDEM school, we will put you in contact with a student from Cadiz who is learning your mother tongue. This will increase the effectiveness of your hours in class, while promoting intercultural exchange and serving as a support for autodidactic learning.
You will meet each other once or twice a week. Each language is spoken for the same amount of time. This way, the two participants are simultaneously both teacher and student.
TANDEM International
TANDEM International is an international network of language institutes in Europe and South America. TANDEM schools distinguish themselves through their high quality and efficiency of teaching, and their friendly atmosphere. TANDEM Spain has schools in Cádiz, Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián, Granada, Málaga, Valencia, Chile and Argentina.
www.tandem-schools.com
The TANDEM Foundation
The TANDEM Foundation is based in San Sebastián (Spain). For more information about methods, teacher training please visit: www.tandemcity.info
TANDEM Community
The Tandem-Community is the virtual place where you can practice and develop your competence in foreign languages in direct contact with people all over the world, who are interested in cultural and language exchange.
www.tandem-schools.com
