Embassies in Madrid
Living in Madrid Guides
Expat Resources
Madrid Business
International Schools in Madrid
International Products and Services
Overseas Jobs
Organizations by Country
Relocation Companies
Languages
Organizations
Articles
Embassies in Madrid
USA
Serrano 75
28006 Madrid, Spain
Tel.: [34] (1) 577-4000
Fax: [34] (1) 577-5736
http://www.embusa.es/
United Kingdom
Paseo de Recoletos 7/9, 4º
28004 Madrid, Spain
Tel.: (34) 91 524 97 00
Fax: (34) 91 524 97 30
On Internet: http://www.ukinspain.com/english/
Canada
Goya Building
Núñez de Balboa, 35
28001 Madrid, Spain
Tel.: (34) 914 233 250
Fax: (34) 914 233 251
http://www.canada-es.org
Australia
Plaza del Descubridor Diego de Ordas, 3
Madrid 28003
34 (91) 423-3250
34 (91) 423-3251
http://www.spain.embassy.gov.au/
Ireland
Ireland House
Paseo de la Castellana 46-4
28046 Madrid
Telephone: 00 34 91 436 4093
Fax: +34-91-435-1677
embajadairlanda@terra.es
http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/embassies/display.asp
France
Cancillería diplomática:
C/ Salustiano Olozaga, 9
Consulado:
C/ Marqués de la Ensenada, 10
Tél : [34] (91) 423 89 00
Fax : [34] (91) 423 89 01
http://www.ambafrance-es.org
Germany
C/ Fortuny, 8
28010 Madrid
España
Teléfono.: 91 557.90.00
Fax: 91 310.21.04
Mail: zreg@madri.auswaertiges-amt.de
http://www.embajada-alemania.es/
Israel
Velázquez 150, 7º
28002 Madrid
Teléfono: 91-782 95 00
Fax: 91-782 95 55
http://www.embajada-israel.es/
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Living in Madrid Guides
Madrid Man Guide, information and directories for living in Madrid.
El Callejero Yellow pages and maps for Madrid in Spanish.
Guia del Ocio Up to date movie, theatre, restaurant and concert information for Spain in Spanish.
La Netro Spanish online entertainment magazine. Guide to movies, shopping, restaurants, art, services, apartments, etc.
Metro Madrid Official site for the Madrid metro.
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Expat Resources Family Life Abroad
The Expat Expert Site specifically for expat spouses. Includes columns, books, and other writings by Robin Pascoe, who has written widely on culture shock and successful living abroad.
Expat-Moms Resources, articles, forums and support for expatriate and repatriate moms dealing with the unique challenges of raising expat kids.
The Expat Show The first real global radio show for and about us expatriates.
AP Expat Moms An e-mail group for those parents living outside their home countries who are interested in Attachment Parenting. This is a safe and friendly place to come together and talk about parenting experiences in Foreign lands. "Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based in the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure attachment, between the infant and parent(s). This style of parenting encourages responsiveness to the infant or child's emotional needs, and develops trust that their emotional needs will be met. As a result, this strong attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring relationships."
Expatraites.com Discussion boards, classified ads (including jobs) and a resource directory for expatriates.
The International Alliance for Women A networking and support organization for professional women around the world.
Organization of Women in International Trade A non-profit international networking organization for professional women (and men) involved in all aspects of international trade.
The Expat Exchange Expat Exchange is an on-line community for expatriates -- employees, spouses and children. Enables you to access a wealth of expat-related information and interact with other living overseas to share your unique international experience.
Flying With Kids Infant air travel advice for families flying with a baby or pre-school age children.
The American Hour Online Weekly radio show that airs in London and that you can hear online, including previous broadcasts. Uses Real Audio. Shows are of general interest to Americans living abroad and include sports, movie reviews, book reviews, religious thoughts, taxes, etc.
Expatlandia New Silicon Valley-based company devoted to leveraging "virtual tour" technologies to illustrate residences, neighborhoods, schools, "day in the life of" etc. for expats and their firms.
International Living Information and advice about traveling, retiring, living, buying real estate, investing, and starting a business overseas. Includes a monthly newsletter, published books, and a free weekly e-letter.
Overseas Teachers' Digest Resource for Americans teaching abroad.
Hash House Harriers The drinking club with a running problem. Website with information on HHH newsgroups, listservs, and websites.
Kolot: Jewish Voices A new web magazine ("kolot" is Hebrew for "voices") that's a non-denominational, apolitical site for exchanging perspectives and personal experiences. Hint: click on the opening picture to read the web magazine.
International Divorce Law Site crammed with useful info. about what to do in the event of an international divorce.
Escape Artist A website for escaping Americans, expatriates, overseas job seekers, tax exiles, adventurers, and freedom seekers. Extensive links to interesting web resources for expats.
Outpost Expatriate Information Center Independent foundation and website sponsored by Shell International. Contains links by country to web resources to help families at the predaparture stage and settling in.
Expat World A subscription hard copy and email newsletter of international living. Newsletter has been in existence for over a decade.
iAgora The multilingual site about work, study, travel, and life abroad. Feature articles and columns on these subjects for those living or interested in living abroad.
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Madrid Business
Psychotherapist Biculturally sensitive. Originally from Spain, trained and worked in USA and UK for 15 years. Treating relationships, individual and family cases. Cross cultural adjustments, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.
Carrefour Large grocery store chain online. They deliver! (In Spanish.)
The American Store American products online and in Madrid.
Taste of America American products online and in Madrid.
Viajar.com Spanish travel site. Good for last minute and discount travel originating from Spain. (In Spanish.)
VTerminal A Another Spanish travel site. Good for last minute and discount travel originating from Spain. (In Spanish.)
English Teacher Employment in Madrid MadridTeacher.com has TEFL information for English teachers in Madrid, Spain, including info on jobs and English academies. This is also a good site for teachers to advertise themselves.
Spanish Journeys Distinctive trips for food lovers who crave an insider’s experience of the cuisine and culture of Catalonia.
plus.es Canal+ and Digital+ Cable company in Madrid. Directions for signing up for service as well as a program guide. (In Spanish.)
Ttmadrid TtMadrid is a TEFL Academy that guarantees work to all its graduates. TEFL
stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TtMadrid is able to
guarantee work due to its extensive network of employment agencies who vie
for their graduates. TtMadrid is unique in that it holds employment fairs at
the end of each course whereby the recruitment agencies come to the school
to discuss the needs and teaching preferences of the graduates, very often
being able to offer you classes on the spot. All you have to do is choose
the ones you want!
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International Schools in Madrid
Hastings School Madrid Hastings School is a fully authorised British school offering both primary and secondary education to students of all nationalities.
St. Anne's School Madrid
Kensington School Kensington School is an independent, co-educational British day school.
King's College King’s College is a co-educational day and boarding school which provides an excellent education in English for children from the age of 18 months to 18 years.
Runnymede College Runnymede College was founded as a private school in September, 1967, to provide a British education for English-speaking students of all nationalities who were resident in Madrid.
The American School of Madrid The American School of Madrid (ASM) is a private, independent, not-for-profit co-educational day school for children in grades pre-k (age 3) through 12.
International School of Madrid The International School of Madrid is a British co-educational school founded in 1971.
International College Spain International College Spain is a mixed, multi-national day school for students aged 3 to 18 and is an "international" school in every sense of the word.
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International Products and Services
Expat Coach Personal coaches for expatriates Vera Nicholas-Gervais and Ritta Yee specialize in helping their clients make the most of all stages of the expatriate experience.
Clements International Information about this well-established insurance company that provides coverage in 160 countries. Provides automobile, personal property, and health insurance to Foreign Service, USAID, Peace Corps, and Expat families.
Alexander Forbes Insurance Agency Ltd. Market-leading provider of International Loss/Damage Vehicle Insurance for over forty years. Clients include diplomats, expatriates, charity workers, aid organisation, teachers, journalists, companies and individuals of any nationality living or working outside their country of origin.
Mediabroker: Independent Health Insurance Broker fully independent international medical, health and travel insurance broker offering a free quote service with advice, globally across the Internet. Their service is available to people of any nationality, anywhere, living or working in another country not shown on their passports (expatriates). Healthcare insurance cover is offered for Europe, Rest of World or full worldwide including USA and Canada.
BUPA International The world's largest healthcare provider for expatriates.
Expat Essentials A London-based business that offers delivery of over 2,600 product lines to British Expats and Anglophiles all over the world.
MEDexpat A one stop shop for personal and corporate, international medical insurance. Specialist advice and services for expatriates of any nationality.
Terra Cognita Training company providing products for international travelers and expats. Website includes interesting articles.
Buy and Ship a Car Overseas Mission and Project Support gives you advice and helps you buy a car and ship it internationally. Specializes in tax-free exports for diplomats and overseas organizations.
Net Expat Career services for expats including expat spouses.
Britex International Financial services for the expat.
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Overseas Jobs
Telecommuting Jobs Vacancy listings and resume posting service for many categories of home-based telecommuting jobs.
Wages.com Provides career and employment opportunities with Australian and New Zealand companies. Also contains wage rates and conditions of employment with salary surveys in Australia along with wage rates in America, UK, Asia and Africa.
Resume Store International A full service employment center offering free resume posting, employment resources, free job postings for recruiters and employers, resume writing services for US employment and curriculum vitaes (CVs) for international positions.
Overseas Job Express Listing of job vacancies open for non-citizens. Contains surveys, articles, and stories from the OJE newspaper.
Escape Artist Jobs Overseas Country-by-country listing web sites that list jobs (not necessarily for non-citizens).
Transitions Abroad For people who want to explore the world through other means than mass tourism. Country by country listing of jobs, internships, volunteer programs, study and unique travel opportunities.
U.S. State Department Overseas Schools Fact sheets and links for 197 American-sponsored elementary and secondary schools overseas. Includes job-hunting links.
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Organizations by Country
World Chambers Network Umbrella network of international Chambers of Commerce.
Australians International Organization for Australians living overseas.
Australians Abroad Website for Australians living overseas. Contains messages from around the world.
Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas Book designed for for students, recent graduates, business managers, administrators, guidance counsellors, and world travellers.
Americans Abroad: Greece Website dedicated to assisting Americans living in Greece.
Overseas Digest for Americans Abroad Free email magazine for expats. Sister site to Expat Exchange.
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Relocation Services
Cultural Awareness International, Inc. Provider of international relocation/destination services and intercultural training worldwide.
The Interchange Institute Non-for-profite publisher of books, checklists, newsletters, and training materials on relocating abroad, particularly how to move to the United States.
Moving Wisely Website building one of the largest Real Estate, Relocation and Moving related Directories online.
Start Abroad: For Newcomers to the U.S. A non-profit website, this online guide is particularly interesting for startups and foreign business branches, as well as expatriates. It covers all the basic issues you face when starting from scratch in the U.S.: bank account, visa, getting around, business culture, and much more.
Hello! America, Inc. An online guide to living, studying, and working in the United States. Includes information on immigration, social customs, tipping, finding a home, finding a school, and credit cards and loans. Contains books on these subjects as well.
Homefair.com Interactive tools and information to research cities, schools, find a home or apartment, find a job, and compare communities. Includes numerous calculators and optimizers as well.
Expat-Repat.com (IRG Integrated Resources) Human resource assistance for multinational corporations.
Relex: Relocation and Extra Service European relocation service provider.
Relocation Journal and Real Estate News The latest news and trends in worldwide employee relocation. Includes links to country-specific expat web pages and organizations.
Employee Relocation Council Non-profit professional membership organization that brings you news on relocation trends, industry publications, job openings, and relocation industry events.
Windham International Supplier of global relocation management and information. Includes highly detailed and practical country profiles, homefinding services, and articles on relocation.
Craighead's Country Reports Order 100-page booklets on moving to specific countries. Booklets available for 80 different countries. Includes general information on tying up loose endportation, Mail Service, Food, Shopping, Household Help, Settling In, Clubs and Organizations, Sports and Fitness, Religious Services, and Cultural Highlights.
Runzheimer International Management consulting firm specializing in transportation, travel, and living costs. Developer of Runzheimer Standard Cost Reimbursement Systems used by many companies and governments.
Bright Relocations A comprehensive relocation service aimed at companies which transfer staff nationally or internationally, as well as at foreign individuals and families.
BR Anchor Publishing Publisher of books for adults and children about moving. Web site includes relocation tips and a free electronic newsletter.
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Languages
Champs-Elysees, Inc. Audiomagazines for English speakers learning French, German, Spanish or Italian. Useful for intermediate to advanced speakers.
eTranslate Online translation service. Over 6,000 specialized, professional translators located in more than 80 countries.
Foreign Languages for Travelers Select your native language and the language you wish to speak and you will read and hear basic words, numbers, and phrases in other categories such as shopping/dining, travel, directions, places, time and dates.
Languages of the World Traces the ties between some 6,000 languages and the countries in which they are spoken.
Linguistic Resources on the Internet Cultural study of languages with links to resources on the Internet.
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Organizations
FAWCO Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas.
ACA American Citizens Abroad
ABWA American Business Women Association
AAUW American Association of University Women
Global Edge Articles and tips and links to other Web resources for those in international business.
Newcomers Club A network of support clubs for newcomers around the world.
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Articles
Trailing Spouses
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