Málaga is currently one of the most popular destinations in Spain for studying Spanish. Located on the southern Mediterranean coast, it benefits from the famous Mediterranean climate and the cultural heritage of the many different influences. Malaga has a beautiful historic city centre with winding streets, hundreds of tapas bars, lively festivals and nightlife, and nearby beautiful beaches, making this a wonderful place to be based.

Our school in Malaga has its own minicampus including a swimming pool, sunny terraces, a restaurant and lively bar, multimedia learning centre and 20 modern classrooms. The school has a new student lounge, open 24hrs, with a TV, drinks and snack machines, computers and WIFI access.

Minimum age is 16 years

Courses: We offer a wide range of Spanish courses in Malaga. 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, Intensive and Combination Spanish courses
• Spanish and cookery
• Spanish and dance
• Young at heart course (55+)
• Teen summer course, 16 - 20 years

Cultural activities and excursions are offered to help students discover the city and local culture e.g. Spanish cookery or dance classes, museum visits, city tours. Larger excursions may be offered with a small charge payable at the school.

Accommodation is available in the school’s 3* residence (with pool), homestays and shared apartments, all year round. Hotels and studio apartments available on request.

Transfers: a return transfer from Malaga Airport costs £75

Public holidays: the school will close on 6 Jan, 9/10 Apr, 1 May, 19 Aug, 8 Sept, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 7/8 Dec 2009 and 19 Dec 2009 to 3 Jan 2010. There will be no classes on these days.

General, Intensive and Combination Spanish courses

A variety of Spanish courses are available with group and private lessons. Courses of all levels, maximum group size = 10 students, 1 lesson = 50 minutes.

Start dates for all levels: 5/12/26 Jan, 9/23 Feb, 9/23 Mar, 6/20 Apr, 4/18 May, 1/15/29 June, 13/27 Jul, 10/24/31 Aug, 14/28 Sept, 12/26 Oct, 9/23 Nov, 7 Dec 2009.

* course includes 5 cultural activities per week, cultural talks, course materials, course certificate and use of school facilities

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Spanish and cookery

If you love Spanish food, this is the course for you! This course combines Spanish tuition with cookery demonstrations (students will learn how to prepare a 3-course menu and enjoy eating the food afterwards), visits to a local place of gastronomic interest, talks on local food/wine, cultural activities and a wonderful farewell meal with wine at the end of the second week.

2 weeks £595 (excl. accommodation)

• Course duration: 2 weeks*
• Spanish lessons per week: 20 group
• Cookery demonstrations per week: 2 (followed by dinner)
• Group size: max.10 students
• Minimum level: Beginner*

Courses start on 23 Feb, 20 April, 1 June, 28 Sept and 26 Oct 2009

*It is possible to join this course for one week only, starting in the first or second week of the two week course. Participants who wish to start in the second week may be required to take a Spanish level test, beginners will not be accepted. Please contact us for more details.

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Spanish and dance

This course combines morning Spanish with dance classes in Salsa or Sevillanas. All dance classes are taught in an air-conditioned dance studio and the teachers are professional dance tutors.

1 weeks £275 (excl. accommodation)

2 weeks £495 (excl. accommodation)

• Course duration: 1-2 weeks
• Spanish lessons per week: 20 group
• Dance lessons per week: 2 group
• Group size: max.10 students (Spanish), 20 students (dance)
• Minimum level: Beginner*

Salsa courses start on 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May, 1 June, 31 Aug, 12 Oct 2009

Sevillanas courses start on 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 4 May, 14 Sept, 26 Oct 2009

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Young at heart course

This course is designed for mature learners aged 55+ and combines Spanish language tuition with visits to places of local interest and activities. Social and cultural activities are offered each day, Mon-Fri, and a full day excursion at the weekend is also included.

2 weeks £495 / 4 weeks £995 (excl. accommodation) 

• Course duration: 2-4 weeks
• Spanish lessons per week: 15 group
• Group size: max. 10 students
• Minimum level: Elementary

Courses start on 9/23 Feb, 9/23 March, 6/20 April, 4/18 May, 1 June, 14/28 Sept, 12/26 Oct and 9 Nov 2009

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Teen summer sourse, 16-20 years

Designed for the older teenager, this programme offers an exciting combination of a holiday and a serious language course. The materials and activities have been adapted to take into account the interests of this age group, and the timetable is particularly suited to those who want to combine their studies with a good social life. Activities may include sport (beach football/volleyball, swimming, table-tennis, etc.), an introduction to salsa and/or sevillanas dance, tours of the historic centre, films, parties, and boat trips. One full-day excursion at the weekend is included in the price of each 2 week booking.

Course fees excluding accommodation:  2 weeks £395 / 4 weeks £775 / 6 weeks £1150

• Course duration: 2-6 weeks
• Spanish lessons per week: 15 group
• Group size: max. 10 students
• Minimum level: Elementary

Courses start on 15/29 June, 13/27 July (2 or 4 weeks) and 10 Aug (2 weeks only)

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Accommodation in Malaga

Arrivals should be on Sunday and departures on Saturday morning (1 week = 6 nights, 2 weeks = 13 nights, extra week = 7 nights etc.).   

Homestay

This type of accommodation is perfect for those who want to be fully immersed in everyday Spanish life. Accommodation is half board.

3* School Residence (with pool)

The school's on-site residence provides full independence and a friendly atmosphere living with other students. All have en-suite shower/bathroom with WC. There are no cooking facilities on the premises but the school has a cafe/restaurant/terrace bar open all year round.

*Twin rooms may be booked for sole use during low season, please ask us for prices

** All executive rooms have double bets and can be booked for single use or two people booking together

Shared apartments 

This type of accommodation is perfect for younger students (18-25 years) who wish to stay longer than two weeks. All apartments have a shared bathroom, living room and kitchen facilities. Type A apartments are of a slightly higher standard and located approximately 10 minutes on foot from the school. Type B apartments are located within 30 minutes on foot or by public transport from the school.

Extra nights are not available in shared apartments but may be arranged in the school's residence, on request.

Courses in Malaga:

• General, Intensive and Combination Spanish courses
• Spanish and cookery
• Spanish and dance
• Young at heart course (55+)
• Teen summer course, 16 - 20 years

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