Here are the different Spanish courses in Malaga – Malaca Instituto

General Spanish Course

Languages ​​& Travel and its local partner offer a wide selection of language course programsSpanish in Malaga to fully satisfy your objectives and needs during your language stay.

Intensive Spanish course

Are you over 16 and interested in taking Spanish lessons in Malaga? This Spanish course program in Malaga offers 20 lessons of 50 minutes each per week (4 lessons per day). If you wish to focus more on improving your speaking skills, you can choose an additional option offering either 24 or 26 lessons per week. Regardless of your level, whether beginner or advanced, all students are welcome to participate in this course program. Lessons are held in air-conditioned classrooms with a maximum of 10 students (average of 7-8), and take place either in the morning (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) or in the afternoon (4 pm to 8 pm).

During the lessons, you will cover several essential aspects of the language, including pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, grammar, and more. Students will take a placement test on Fridays and will also have the opportunity to take a final exam each Friday. Course materials are included.

Program duration: from 2 to 40 weeks. For the 24 and 26 class per week packages, the minimum duration is 2 weeks and the maximum is 16 weeks.

Super intensive Spanish course

A super-intensive course program of 30 lessons per week will also be offered to those over 16. This program combines the intensive Spanish course of 20 fifty-minute lessons per week (described above) with 10 additional fifty-minute oral communication lessons in small groups of 6 students. Regardless of your level, whether beginner or advanced, all students are welcome to participate. Classes will be held in air-conditioned classrooms with a maximum of 10 students (average of 7-8), and will typically run from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

During the classes, you will cover the same curriculum as the intensive program, but you will also develop your oral expression skills in greater depth. Students will take a placement test on Friday. A final exam will also be offered on Friday. Course materials are included.

Program duration: from 2 to 16 weeks.

DELE exam preparation courses during your language stay in Malaga

Obtaining your DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) is an essential step if you wish to demonstrate your level of Spanish to future employers. This official diploma will prove your mastery of the language and is therefore an undeniable asset in the job market, both abroad and in your home country.

A DELE exam preparation course is offered to those over 16 years of age. You will have 20 fifty-minute lessons per week, for a minimum of 4 weeks (2 weeks for A2 level). Depending on your level (intermediate to advanced), you will be placed in appropriate classes. Lessons will be held in air-conditioned classrooms with a maximum of 10 students, in the mornings (8:30 am to 12:30 pm).

For the 4-week programs, trained teachers will give you 4 lessons per day (20 per week) to prepare you for the DELE exam (including tips and tricks). If your stay is longer than 4 weeks, you will begin your language course with 20 intensive Spanish lessons per week, culminating in the final 4 weeks before the exam, where you will prepare for the test. All learning materials are included.

The exam takes place during the last week of classes. It can be taken directly at the Malaca Institute, which is an examination center recognized by the Cervantes Institute.

Business Spanish Course

This program is designed for business leaders over 25 who want to improve their Spanish communication skills in typical professional situations. You will attend 30 weekly 50-minute classes, including 20 intensive general Spanish classes and 10 role-playing classes in a professional setting. The required level for this program is B1 to B2. Classes will be held in air-conditioned classrooms with a maximum of 6 participants (to encourage participation) and will run from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

During the 20 intensive Spanish lessons, you will work on your writing, reading and listening comprehension, and speaking skills, as well as your grammar and vocabulary. During the other 10 lessons, you will experience various business situations: self-presentations/product presentations, company descriptions, participation in meetings (note-taking, interruptions, expressing opinions), social situations, trade shows, conferences, market/new product analysis, etc. All learning materials are included.

The duration of this program is very flexible, ranging from a minimum of 1 week to a maximum of 4 weeks.

Summer Spanish courses in Malaga

This program is for young adults aged 16 to 20 who want to combine language classes with activities and outings! You will attend 15 classes of 50 minutes each per week (3 hours of class per day). Regardless of your level, whether beginner or advanced, all students are welcome. Classes will be held in air-conditioned classrooms with a maximum of 10 students, from 4 pm to 7 pm. All learning materials are included.

The summer courses, while similar to the intensive Spanish course, are much more tailored to the interests of young students. They include language classes primarily focused on writing, listening, reading, and speaking, as well as several daytime activities (excursions, beach outings, sports, cooking classes, walks, evening events, etc.). A day trip is also included on weekends. For more information about the activities offered, please see the "Activities" section. A final exam can be taken every two weeks at the school.

The duration of the summer courses is either 2, 4 or 6 weeks.

Are you over 16 years old and want to learn Spanish while also learning more about Spanish cuisine?

With this course program, you will attend 22 fifty-minute classes per week, including 20 intensive Spanish lessons and 2 cooking classes, in addition to other activities. Regardless of your level, from beginner to advanced, all students are welcome. The 20 intensive Spanish classes will be held in air-conditioned rooms with a maximum of 10 students, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. All course materials are included.

During the 20 intensive Spanish lessons, you will improve your various Spanish language skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking). The two cooking classes will teach you how to prepare three-course meals, allowing you to sample typical Andalusian dishes. This blend of Spanish lessons and cooking will also include activities such as a meal with the instructors, a cultural discussion about Spanish food and wine, and a visit to a place connected to this world. For a typical activity schedule, see "Activities.".

The duration of the Spanish and Andalusian cooking courses is 1 or 2 weeks.

Spanish courses for 50+ 'Master Class'

Number of lessons: 15 lessons of 50'/week. Duration: 2 or 4 weeks in spring and autumn. Age range: 50-70 years.

2 or 4 weeks (spring and autumn) Ages 50-70. 15 lessons per week (3 lessons per day), Spanish for 50s and up. Beginner to advanced (4 levels). Maximum 10 participants per group, from various nationalities. Lessons focus on role-playing and simulations designed to improve your ability to communicate in everyday situations encountered in Spain.
Schedule: (subject to change): Monday – Friday, 12:50 – 15:30.

A special program of social and cultural activities, including cooking classes, museum visits, and guided tours, is organized daily, Monday through Friday.
Courses of up to two weeks include one full-day excursion, while courses of four weeks include two full-day excursions.
In
addition to the courses, the program includes
two cultural activities per week:
cultural discussions
and film screenings

Spanish lessons & dance

Are you over 16 and interested in learning Spanish while also learning one of these two classic Latin dances? This course program offers 25 classes of 50 minutes each per week, including 20 intensive Spanish classes and 5 dance classes. Regardless of your level (in Spanish or dance), beginner or advanced, all students are welcome. The 20 intensive Spanish classes will be held in air-conditioned rooms with a maximum of 10 participants, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, while the salsa/flamenco classes will take place in the campus dance studio.

During the 20 intensive Spanish lessons, you will improve your various Spanish skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking). All learning materials are included. The dance classes will teach you a high-energy dance routine that will impress your friends when you get back! The dance studio where you will dance will be fully equipped with air conditioning, a sound system, mirrors, and more.

The duration of the Spanish & salsa/flamenco courses is 1 or 2 weeks.

This Spanish and Andalusian cuisine program includes 22 50-minute lessons per week, given at the Malaca Instituto school.

Specifically, 20 lessons will be dedicated to intensive Spanish language learning. Held in air-conditioned classrooms (maximum 20 people), from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, these lessons will help improve your various Spanish skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking). All learning materials are included.

In addition, there will be two cooking sessions per week during which you will learn to prepare a three-course meal followed by either lunch or dinner. Throughout the program, you will learn to create typical Spanish three-course menus.

Discover Andalusian cuisine here

Several activities are also planned in addition to these class hours. For example, throughout your program you will have the opportunity to participate in a special gastronomy discovery tour, a cultural discussion related to Spanish cuisine (once a week), and even a half-day excursion/tapas outing. You will also be invited to watch a film related to this culinary world (once a week), and you will receive a cookbook and an apron!

Duration of the Spanish and Andalusian cuisine program: 1 or 2 weeks.

Here are the different accommodation options available for your language stay in Malaga:

"Club Hispánico"

The Club Hispánico residence is located right on the school campus (a great way to save time in the morning!), which offers its residents a few advantages: a 24-hour reception (allowing you to come and go as you please), access to the swimming pool, dance studio, etc. Bed linens are changed once a week and cleaning is provided.

A wide range of room types is available, all equipped with a telephone, safe, and private bathroom. You can choose from single rooms (with a balcony), twin or triple rooms (with a refrigerator), executive rooms (with a double bed, private terrace, large bathroom, refrigerator, and TV), and executive studios (with two single beds, a double bed, a large bathroom, air conditioning, a kitchen, and a TV). Please note that only the executive studios have a kitchen. There is no shared kitchen in the residence, but the school has a restaurant/cafeteria where most professors and students eat. Breakfast, half-board, or full-board options are also available (excluding Saturday lunch, dinner, and Sunday lunch). Please contact us for more information.

Foster family

Would you prefer a complete immersion ? Staying with a host family during your language stay in Malaga will allow you to adopt the Spanish lifestyle, but will also give you the chance to taste delicious typical dishes of the country prepared by your hosts.

In most cases, our host families live within walking distance of the school. If not, public transport will get you there in a maximum of 30 minutes. Some families live in private houses with gardens, others in townhouses, or even apartments, where they will welcome you warmly. You will have either a single room or a twin room.

You will be staying on a half-board basis , which includes breakfast and lunch (which is considered the main course in Spain). It may be possible to arrange with the host family to also include dinner. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any dietary requirements.

To access this type of accommodation, the minimum stay is 2 weeks.

Outside of your classes, a multitude of activities will be offered to you to visit this magnificent city and its surroundings.

In addition to your Spanish classes in Malaga, excursions will be organized to the cities of Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Ronda, as well as a visit to the villages of Nerja and Frigiliana (nicknamed the White Villages) and Casabermeja. You might even encounter the famous donkey taxis ("burro taxi" in Spanish) in Mijas . An excursion to North Africa will also be undertaken to visit Morocco, whose art and culture have influenced Spain for centuries.

Several sporting activities will also be offered by our partner: golf (a rental car will be available for you to access the numerous courses on the Costa del Sol), tennis, jogging (a designated running route is provided), a fitness center, skiing (from December to May), aerobics, and hiking in the mountains. You will also have the opportunity to go kayaking, canyoning, and other activities (at an additional cost).

As part of your summer language course program in Malaga, numerous activities (included) will also be offered. Here is a sample program:

Days	Summer course program (example) – Malaga language stay
Sunday					9pm Introduction and welcome
Monday	10am School visit	10:30 Visit to Malaga	12:30 Information session	4pm Spanish lesson	7pm Welcome drink
Tuesday	10:30 Picasso Road	4pm Spanish lesson	7pm Film + discussion	8pm Latin dance class
Wednesday	10am Paintball in Antequera
THURSDAY		12:30 Scuba diving lesson in a swimming pool		7pm Cultural discussion
Friday		12:30 Cooking class		7pm Flamenco class (2 hours)
SATURDAY	8am Excursion to Granada
Sunday	9am Kayaking, day trip to the beaches of the Costa del Sol (extra charge)
Monday			4pm Spanish lesson		8pm Musical at the School of Dramatic Arts
Tuesday	10:30 Excursion to the Alcazaba and shopping in the city center			7pm Film	8pm Latin dance class
Wednesday			4pm Spanish lesson		8pm Tapas tasting
THURSDAY		11am Boat trip near the bays of Malaga	4pm Spanish lesson	7pm Cultural discussion
Friday		12:30 Cooking class		7pm Flamenco class (2 hours)	8pm Farewell Party
SATURDAY	8am Excursion to Tarifa (extra charge)
Sunday	9am Caving (extra charge)

As part of the "Spanish & Andalusian Cuisine" course program during your Malaga language stay, several activities (included) will also be offered. Here is a sample program:

Days	Example of a Spanish program and Andalusian cuisine
Sunday					9pm Introduction and welcome
Monday	10am School visit	10:30 Visit to Malaga	12:30 Spanish lesson	6pm Introduction to cooking classes	7pm Welcome drink
Tuesday	8:30 Spanish class	12:30 Cooking class	4 p.m. Film and gastronomy “Deliciosa Marta”	6pm Flamenco Class	8pm Latin dance class
Wednesday			3:30 PM Excursion to Mijas
THURSDAY		12:30 PM Trip to the market	4 p.m. Cultural discussion “the Mediterranean diet”
Friday		12:30 Cooking class		6pm Flamenco Class
SATURDAY	08:00 “Oil Route” (the olive route)
Sunday	09am Hike and lunch in the "Montes de Malaga" (mountains) (extra charge)
Monday	8:30 Spanish class	12:30 Visit to a beer factory
Tuesday	8:30 Spanish class	12:30 Cooking class	4 p.m. Film and gastronomy “Deliciosa Marta”	6pm Flamenco Class	8pm Latin dance class
Wednesday					8pm Tapas tasting
THURSDAY		12:30 Visit to the Botanical Gardens	4pm Cultural discussion: “Spanish cheese. Tasting”
Friday		12:30 Cooking class		6pm Flamenco Class
SATURDAY	8am Excursion to Seville (extra charge)
Sunday	9am Caving (extra charge)

Most Spanish courses in Malaga start every Monday of the year except on public holidays.

The "Master Class" courses for those 50+ and the Spanish + dance courses are organized on specific dates. Please ask us for the dates.

 

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Malaca Instituto is a top choice for Spanish language schools in Malaga and throughout Spain, due to its campus located just outside Malaga city centre, only minutes from the Mediterranean.

Tip : if you need some sunshine when it's grey here, we can only recommend the destination of Malaga, easily accessible by the many flights that serve the destination.

Read also our article on a language stay in Malaga .

If you'd like to combine a stay in Malaga and Valencia, we recommend our partner school in Valencia . We also offer other destinations such as Seville , Barcelona , ​​etc., as well as immersion stays with a private tutor .