A favourite Costa del Sol destination less than an hour west of Malaga, Benalmadena is a picturesque resort full of history which still retains its original charm. The town has a resident population of just 30,000 and has developed over the years into a lively and animated place with a large modern marina. The Benalmadena beaches are superb and it is easy to visit the main Andalucian cities such as Malaga, Seville and Cordoba.

Our school is in a modern building with 14 bright classrooms, air-conditioning, a multimedia room with free internet access, a 25 seat cinema used for films and talks, a large terrace where students meet between lessons with a small summertime café and common room. Shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, the local swimming pool and sports centre are within easy walking distance and the beaches are just minutes away.

Minimum age is 18 years (except for Teen Summer Course)

Courses: We offer a wide range of Spanish courses in Benalmadena. Click on one of the options below for 2009 dates and prices. Or, if you are still interested in taking a course this year, click here for 2008 dates and prices.

• General and Combination Spanish courses
• Spanish and cookery
• Spanish and Flamenco
• Young at Heart course (50+)
• Teen Easter and Summer courses, 13 - 17 years
• Spanish and work experience

Cultural activities and excursions are offered throughout the year, varying from week to week and according to the season. Many activities are free of charge or have a small fee payable at the school e.g. Spanish movies, museums visits, Flamenco lessons, evening outings to tapas bars etc. Weekend excursions are also offered and should be paid for at the school.

Accommodation is available in homestays, shared apartments, and in the school residence, all year round. Hotels and studio apartments available on request.

Transfers: airport pick up/ drop off costs £40 one way and £65 return (Malaga airport)

Public holidays: The school will close 1 to 6 Jan, 28 Feb, 10 Apr, 1 May, 15 Aug, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 7/8 Dec 2009 and 21 to 31 Dec 2009. There will be no classes on these days.

General and Combination Spanish courses

A variety of Spanish courses are available with group and private lessons. Group classes take place in the mornings and have an average of 8 (max 10) students per class. Reduced rates are available for courses of 7+ weeks, please contact us for details.

Start dates for complete beginners: 19 Jan, 2/16 Feb, 2/16/30 Mar, 13/27 Apr, 4/18 May, 1/15/29 June, 13/27 Jul, 3/17/31 Aug, 14/28 Sept, 5/19 Oct, 2/23 Nov, 7 Dec 2009.

All other levels can start a course on any Monday

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Spanish and cookery

If you love Spanish food, this is the course for you! This course combines Spanish tuition with lessons on Spanish gastronomy and the Mediterranean cooking. Students will learn how to prepare typical Spanish dishes such as Tortilla Española and Sangría, Gazpacho and Ensalada Malagueña, Paella, Porra Antequerana and Pescaito Frito. All cookery classes will be taught by a professional cook.

£480 (excl. accommodation)

• Course duration: 2 weeks
• Spanish lessons per week: 20 group
• Cookery lessons per week: 3 hours
• Group size: 8-10 students
• Minimum level: Beginner

Courses start on 30 March, 13 April,  4 May, 29 June, 13/27 July, 3 Aug, 14 Sept and 5 Oct and 19 Nov 2009

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Spanish and Flamenco course 

This course offers the opportunity to combine learning Spanish with one of the most popular dances in Andalucia. Flamenco classes are taught by a professional flamenco dancer and focus on the development of flamenco techniques through the integration of footwork patterns, hands' and arms' movement, body attitude, turns, etc.

2 weeks £395  (excl. accommodation)

4 weeks £720 (excl. accommodation)

• Course duration: 2-4 weeks
• Spanish lessons per week: 20 group
• Flamenco lessons per week: 3 hours*
• Group size: 6-10 students
• Minimum level: Beginner

Courses start on 30 March, 13 April, 4 May, 29 June, 13/27 July, 3 Aug, 14 Sept and 5 Oct, 19 Nov 2009

*Subject to minimum of 3 students. If only 1 or 2 students are enrolled, students will receive private classes.

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Young at Heart course

This course is designed for mature students aged 50+ years. The course combines Spanish tuition based on a highly communicative method in small groups and an extensive programme of social events and cultural activities. The programme inludes an orientation tour of the town on the first day, two half day visits per week to local places such as Malaga, Mijas or Nerja and Marbella, a full day excursion at the weekend to places such as Granada, Seville and Ronda, seminars on Spanish Arts or Literature, Spanish movie evenings and one evening outing with the teachers per week (meal/ entrances not included).

£385 (excl. accommodation) 

• Course duration: 2 weeks
• Spanish lessons per week: 10 group
• Group size: 8-10 students
• Minimum level: Elementary

Courses start on 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 16 March, 13 April, 11 May, 1 June, 7 Sept, 5 Oct, 17 Nov and 1 Dec 2009

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Teen Easter and Summer Courses, 13- 17 years 

These courses are specifically designed for teenagers and combine formal classroom tuition with a varied programme of supervised leisure activities, visits and excursions to introduce the students to Spanish culture, sports and lifestyles. 

Easter course for 13-17 year olds (1 or 2 weeks)

Summer course for 14-17 year olds (2+ weeks)

• Spanish lessons per week: 15 group
• Group size: max 15 students
• Minimum level: elementary
• Accommodation: homestay, shared room, full board (Sunday to saturday)
• Transfers: pick up and drop off from/to Malaga airport

The social and cultural programme includes: 4 afternoons of sports activities e.g. volleyball, swimming, daily dance lessons, one local visit e.g. Malaga, Nerja, one full day excursion e.g. Granada, Seville, evening activities e.g. bowling, open air cinema and a disco party each week.

Extra weeks and supplementary tennis lessons available on request (summer only).

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Spanish and Work Experience

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Accommodation in Benalmadena

Courses in Benalmadena:

• General and Combination Spanish courses
• Spanish and cookery
• Spanish and Flamenco
• Young at Heart course (50+)
• Teen Easter and Summer courses, 13 - 17 years
• Spanish and work experience

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